2003 Chevrolet Silverado: loss of power steering

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 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 Feb 24, 2006 · Engine, Steering · 36,500 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated intermittently, when the outside conditions are cold the steering is stiff. This occurs at any speed. The problem is worse when the brake pedal is depressed and turning the steering wheel. The dealership replaced the valve in the power steering. This has not corrected the problem. There is a technical service bulletin, #10013533, regarding this, but no repair available. The water pump gasket was replaced. The transfer case bearings were replaced. Updated 03/22/06.

Filed Dec 15, 2005 · Steering · 78,000 miles · TN

Dt: the contact stated the steering column was loose and he heard a popping noise coming from the steering column. On june 29, 2004 the steering shaft was replaced under warranty. There was 35,000 miles on the vehicle . At 78,000 miles the problem recurred. Also, the steering was difficult to maneuver; especially at higher speeds, and when there were indentations in the pavement. The dealership agreed that the problem is with the steering shaft occurred again. The vehicle has not been repaired.

Filed Dec 13, 2005 · Brakes · 79,900 miles · IN

Dt: the contact states while applying brake pressure the steering became hard to control. He was driving around a curve at less than 20 MPH when the problem started. The first occurrence could have been related to icy road conditions. Every time he applied pressure to the brakes he wasunable to control the steering. The vehicle will be seen by the dealership next day. *ak the dealer repalced the brake booster relief valve. Updated 01/11/06.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Steering · 3,000 miles · MD

When turning vehicle at slow speed, "clunking" heard and felt through steering wheel. Gm dealer immediately identified problem as defective intermediate steering shaft. There is a huge number of complaints about this. If the shaft fails, would the vehicle experience loss of steering? Why is this not a safety item necessitating a recall?