2003 Chevrolet Silverado: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Brakes · 84,997 miles · IN

While vehicle was pulling a trailer loaded with a race car, the truck started grinding down with a knocking noise..unattached trailer from truck and brought home...rear-end cover had rusted and leaked out all the fluid...while changing that noticed that the break line underneath the plastic cover under passenger side door had rusted in two( the brake line on each side of this cover looked good it was only underneath the cover) but upon further examination all brake lines are starting to corrode... There are 3 silverado in my family two 2003 and a 2002. In 2 different states( one of them travels through the highest mountain in kentucky (black mountain). When told the other owners of this problem they inspected there vehicles and sure enough all of them have corroded and breaking brake lines...had it not been for god warning us with the grinding noises...what would have happened to not only all my family members driving but whomever was riding with them!!!!!!!!

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · Steering · 25,000 miles · MO

Dt*: the contact stated while driving there was a knocking sound in the steering wheel. This occurred while turning left and right on normal road conditions and during normal steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, the dealership replaced the steering shaft which remedied the problem. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 03/03/06.

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · Steering · 13,000 miles · FL

Knocking feeling through steering wheel and floor while turning and on bumps as if something is loose. Steering shaft replaced at 13k miles, but problem still existed. Now vehicle has 17600 miles and problem is getting worse. Dealer refuses to attempt any repair.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 32,000 miles · AR

When braking at any speed brake pedal would go to the floor, and there would be extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak ABS displayed brake system failure. The consumer stated that the brakes failed on inclines. The consumer stated that there was an electrical short. The odometer failed and added extra mileage. The tires started separating after 300 miles. The radio became hot and shorted out. The air conditioner shorted out. The consumer stated that the new vehicle checklist was not filled out nor reviewed with him. The consumer stated that the engine knocks. The consumers fingers were burned by the radio after it got hot. The consumer stated that he heard a growling noise in the power steering. The consumer heard a buzzing noise in the transmission. The consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle coming down a hill. The right headlight went out and turned black. The headlight was replaced with the wrong high beam light. The cd player will not take the cd. The speedometer will only go to 20 MPH at times.

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Steering · 24,000 miles · AL

I drive a 2003 silverado,& when I turn the wheel to the left, I can hear a knocking noise & also feel the "knocking in the steering wheel!

Filed Mar 22, 2005 · Steering, Transmission · 18,000 miles · VA

Vehicle shifts hard and makes clunking sound in all gears. The transmission is constantly slipping between first and second gears and slams into second gear. Also having intermittent issues with truck slipping in first gear from a dead stop. There is a constant "knocking" feeling in the steering wheel when going over bumps and turning. Dealer claims nothing is wrong. I have been a loyal gm customer for years and am extremely dissatisfied.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · 600 miles · FL

Computer goes haywire by lighting all kind of imformation and sounding the buzzer.( computer stops acting out after one turn vehicle off and star engine again). Steering wheels has a knock which is getting worse as time goes on. Passenger window malfunction, does not operate. ( up or down).

Filed Oct 10, 2004 · Steering · 1 miles · IA

Knock in front end, felt in steering wheel at low speeds, normally when turning. Serviced every three thousand miles (documented), and I asked the shop forman/managers about the problem since early 2003 when it was first noticed. Was finally told it was a spline (?) needing lubed or replaced by a dealership and was also advised to contact gm as it is now out of warranty. Problem has existed since early 2003 and dealerships new about it then, however, didn't know how or what to do to solve the problems. Now very noticeable. Safety problem (??) .

Filed Jun 1, 2004 · Steering · NC

While making a right turn a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the steering column. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering column needed to be replaced due to a worn out shaft, and lack of steering column lubrication. Consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred.

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Engine · 3,500 miles · GA

Ticking sound coming from engine after engine warms up, occurs at idle.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Steering · 17,600 miles · AR

There is a knock or a hard pecking felt in the steering wheel. Especially when on rough highways and while turning. Dealer has been notified 3 times. They replaced the steering shaft intermediate. Fixed the problem but it came back about after 6 weeks. Took it back down to the dealer but they didn't replace anything the second time? Problem still exists.

Filed Sep 7, 2003 · Steering · 8,500 miles · FL

There is a loose feeling and knocking in the left front tire, or suspension area, the knock is transmitting through the steering column.