2003 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems

Filed Sep 4, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 100,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The ABS, check engine, and passenger side air bag lights remained illuminated. In addition, the power steering failed. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but a failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 99,201 miles · CA

I purchased my chevy silverado truck in 2003 new off the lot at [xxx] in roseville california. Within a couple years, I made a left hand turn at an intersection and lost power. I nearly hit a homeless man with a shopping cart, as I came up over a sidewalk. I called chevy and got towed back in. They told me it was a solenoid? They fixed it and that was that. A year later, I am driving down a busy major street and make a left turn. As turning I lose power and my truck dies. Cars behind me honking. Light changes to red and cars still behind me. Now other lights are green. I turn my key again and it turns on and I get out of the way. I have 4 teenagers in my truck with me screaming. I take my truck to [xxx] and they test drive. Nothing happens. They say there is nothing to fix. Couldn't get it to die on them. A year later, make a u turn on busy street. It dies and loses power. I have no brakes and no steering. Cars honking. Again take it to [xxx]. Nothing. A year later, taking a car load of women out to dinner and drinks. All hard working mothers. I am the only non drinker. At midnight I am taking the women home. U-turn at intersection, and truck dies. Again. No brakes or steering. Scared women. Turn it over and it goes. I take my truck to [xxx]. They have just moved to another building down the street. All my records of ignition problems gone. They have no idea where any of them went. They test drive. Nothing. They have yet to fix anything on it. It hasn't done it in over a year. But no telling when it does happen. It just happens. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 24, 2012 · Steering · 120,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very hard to turn to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was told that the steering box had to be replaced. The dealer stated that the manufacturer revised the steering box because of the failures, but did not issue a recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2008 · Fuel system, Steering · 58,351 miles · TX

Had fuel in oil new injectors replaced and 5000 miles later had to replace fuel injector pump leaking on bottom. Now truck lose fuel from filter and has to be hand pumped to start truck can sat for days and be ok or may sat for just couple hours lose fuel pressure. Have also had to have steering pump replaced.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Steering · 49,500 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. While driving 5-10 MPH, the steering wheel locked during left and right turns. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced at the cost of $350. The power steering pump was replaced, but the failure persisted. The dealer then stated that the cause of the failure was the power steering box; however, it has not yet been replaced. The manufacturer is waiting for a diagnostic from the dealer to determine the true cause of the failure. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 49,500. Updated 10/03/08 *bf the power steering failed at parking lot speeds, the front wheels would not turn until vehicle speed was increased. Updated 10/07/08.

Filed May 28, 2008 · Brakes, Steering · 13,000 miles · OH

2003 chevrolet silverado with brake problems. Consumer states that the vehicle is on its second set of rotors and third set of pads. He believes that the 2003 and 2004 chevy silverado should be included in the recall. *kb the rotors were rusting and falling apart. The consumer also stated there was a constant noise coming from the steering column.

Filed May 10, 2008 · Steering · FL

We have a 2003 chevy silverado with 58,000 miles. There is a loud clunking sound coming from the steering shaft. When I asked about it I was told it could be greased but the noise would return. My son is an auto salesman and has talked to other people who have the same problem or have had the steering shaft replaced. Should not the dealer or gm in particular be responsible for this repair.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Steering · PA

2003 chevy silverado and tahoe with defective steering shaft. Consumer states that when they replace the steering shaft it only lasts a few thousand miles. Consumer states that the vehicle will not pass inspection.

Filed Nov 2, 2007 · Steering · 20,400 miles · MA

Clunking noise in steering wheel/column. Gm flaw in intermediate shaft, that sould be recalled.

Filed Oct 24, 2007 · Steering · 65,000 miles · NY

There hasn't been an accident or any injury (yet) but steering related issues concern me and I don't know what could happen if left too long. The steering column makes thumping and chattering noises. This will be the third time it needs to be repaired, first at 35k, gm replaced under warranty, second at 51k, the dealer just removed some steering shaft and greased it, now it's doing it again at 65k. I haven't had it fixed yet, I don't drive it everyday, but I'm willing to bet the dealer will want to replace it this time.