2003 Chevrolet Silverado: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed May 29, 2006 · Steering · 38,585 miles · GA · crash

Tie rod came apart causing me to lose control of the truck. Truck veered into path of car causing collision.

Filed Mar 28, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 14,301 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH and below, the steering allowed too much play and maneuvered loosely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering shaft. However, the problem still exists. The rack and pinion had a slight leak. The consumer has had numerous components replaced on the vehicle such as wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arms, steering gear, shocks, steering linkages, coils springs, wheel hubs steering column and the power steering gear. The intermediate shaft was replaced three times and lubricated the last time. The consumer was told the steering design was flawed, which contains a looseness that can't seem to be corrected. The transmission hesitated at times. The dealer stated the clutches were burnt and glazed. The tires were exhibiting premature wear. Updated 08/02/06. *jb updated 04/16/08

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · VA

Concerns regarding the gas and brake pedals in the 2003 chevrolet silverado.*mr while under the dash connecting a controller for electric trailer brakes the consumer noticed extensive corrosion on the control arms for the gas and brake pedals.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Steering · 22,583 miles · TN · crash

While driving at low speed front driver's side tie rod snapped, causing vehicle to hit a tree. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Suspension · 9,002 miles · WV · crash

While attempting to park in a parking lot vehicle swerved to the left and collided with a tree. Consumer examined the under side of the vehicle, and discovered that the left tie rod broke. Dealer claimed that the collision caused the tie rod to break. Consumer was not injured in the collision, and no other vehicle was involved.*ak front lower control arm had to be replaced and front wheel alignment was performed.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Suspension · 52,000 miles · TX

The vehicle's lower idle arm and ball joint has failed. As a result the vehicle shakes violently when driving over 40 MPH. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jun 18, 2004 · Steering · 9,000 miles · WV · crash

While parking vehicle pulled sideways. Driver lost control of vehicle, and it crashed into a tree. No injuries reported. Dealer stated that tie rod separated.