Steering wheel intermittently locked up, mostly when making right turns, and some when making left turns. Vehicle had been at dealer on three occasions. Dealer replaced the serpentine belt and the left hub. However, dealer was unable to resolve this problem.
2003 Chevrolet Silverado steering complaints
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My daughter had an accident in our 2003 chevrolet 1500 series pickup truck due to a steering problem. She was making a left turn at a low speed and said something went wrong with the steering. It made a popping/grinding sound, spun her in a circle and caused her to hit a curb and then a yield sign. We had the truck towed to the dealer because I thought it sounded like a mechanical problem. The dealer contacted gm and they said that the damage would have to be repaired before anyone could check out the steering. The damage has been repaired, but the dealer said they could find nothing wrong with the steering. I don't believe that especially since I read an article regarding the recall of certain gm cars whose drivers experienced the exact same problem. I also read in the article that the federal safety agency is investigating the 2500 and 3500 series trucks and feel that the 1500 series should also be investigated.
Vehicle pulls to the right very hard. Has been worked on 5 times, and has been aligned 3 times. Vehicle still pulls to the right. Dealer was unable to fix it. Traveling about 65 MPH, you can let the steering wheel go and you will be off the road in about 2 seconds.
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.
Steering wheel binds while stopped and turning the steering wheel or taking off and turning. If backing up slowly or moving forward slowly and turning through parked cars could cause vehicle to crash into one when the steering binds up. Also could cause a crash while turning and steering binds and causes the vehicle to go into the ditch. Dealer has been notified 3 times. They replaced the shaft assembly and gear box. But the problem still exists.
When turning the steering wheel towards the left it locked up, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. *ak when turning and driving, there was a pop in the front end. *scc
Deterioration in intermediate steering shaft. Repair required at 16,500 miles. Dealership acknowledges that general motors has been aware of faulty part since the model change in 1999. Manufacturer will not authorize replacement of faulty part because the new part is not expected to last any longer than the original.
While driving and making left or right turns steering made a noise. Also, brakes and transmission problems. Dealer notified.
There is a loose feeling and knocking in the left front tire, or suspension area, the knock is transmitting through the steering column.
While driving the steering wheel made a loud noise and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The dealer was notified.
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