2004 Chevrolet Silverado: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Aug 3, 2012 · Steering · 125,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that there was a knocking coming from the steering column. The noise would become louder when attempting a turn in either direction. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the sector shaft was failing and needed to be replaced. The failure and the current mileages were 125,000. Updated 8/31/12 *cn the consumer stated the failure was recurring. Updated 09/11/2012

Filed Nov 17, 2009 · Steering · 52,000 miles · LA

Steering shaft noise and vibration on 2004 chevy silverado there is a clunking and vibration in the steering when turning at lower speeds. All front end components were verified to be in good condition with no play. Clunking is believed to be coming from the steering column.

Filed Mar 28, 2009 · Steering · 32,000 miles · TX

2004 chevrolet silverado...the steering column makes a horrible clunking noise. We have had it replaced several times under warranty but now there's no warranty and these parts and labor are too expensive to fix. The dealer says and I know from owning another 2003 chevrolet suburban than this is a major problem with these year model trucks and suvs. We shouldn't have to pay for something they can obviously see is wrong! Sometimes it feels like the steering is not acting right because of it and I feel unsafe driving in these conditions. Please help!!!!

Filed Nov 6, 2008 · Steering · 49,802 miles · WA

Steering column vibration and heavy "clunk" on turning, truck was looked at several times under warranty, and steering column was "greased" to fix issue, which made noise disappear for short period of time. Problem becoming more frequent, and "grease" fix lasting less time each attempt.

Filed Sep 18, 2007 · Steering · WY

#1-blower motor on high then will only blow intermittent.#2 steering to the left can feel clunking noise steering wheel and feel in the floorboard. Local garage can not find the problem. Did alignment. Did not fix problem. Also sometimes hard to steer after reversing.

Filed Aug 31, 2006 · Steering · 39,900 miles · MO

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering column made a popping sound and there was slack in the steering. The dealership replaced the steering shaft in march 2006, but the problem persisted.

Filed Aug 23, 2006 · Steering · 13,177 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH coming out of a parking space the steering system started making noises. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who ordered the part to resolve the problem. Three months later the part arrived and the vehicle was repaired. After driving the vehicle for two months the noise reoccurred worst because it occurred at any speed. The vehicle has been taken four times to different dealerships but none of them has been able to correct the problem.

Filed Aug 16, 2006 · Steering · 7,000 miles · GA

Loose steering components on 3 gm vehicles I own. Dealer replaced once at 7000 miles. Problem occurred again at 14,000 miles. Same problem has occurred on my 2005 cadillac escalade and 2003 chevrolet suburban. Evidenced by loud clunk when driving. Loose steering components could lead to failure. Was told by dealer that he had ordered over 150 of the same components at the time of first replacement. Gm refuses to replace components, instead packing with grease as a temporary fix. Problem will be on going until sub-standard parts are replaced.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Steering · 49,750 miles · MA

Steering column making clunking noise & hard steering.