2003 Chevrolet Suburban steering problems

Filed Feb 11, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 10 miles · MA

Looking for a consumer recall report. No incident occurred. Attempted to register with data base.

Filed Nov 3, 2008 · Steering · 92,000 miles · MI

I have a 2003 chevy suburban that has a clunking noise in the steering. While turning at speed or simply correcting as driving. I have noticed many other complaints on the site about it but it appears gm is not paying for a recall on this issue. Has anything been done on gm's behalf to pay for these repairs or am I stuck fixing this? The vehicle has also become very loose when driving.

Filed Jan 20, 2008 · Body, Locks · 5,900 miles · NJ

1. 2003 suburban z71 , rattle and clunk in steering column, nothing loose in the steering just clunking noise while driving. The steering shaft has been replaced 3 times. 2. Second row middle seat belt failed to retract and unable to fasten belt without force. Corrected 3. Latches located on the back of the second row seats to hold up the third row floor boards when using third row have broken numerous times (latches are plastic which makes no sense) 4. Paint on the rear bumper and left by gas tank fill rusted (this was corrected) 5. Driver seat motor runs after vehicle turned off. This has been brought to the dealers attention many times and they were unable to duplicate problem. 6. Rear access door weather striping stretched. 7. Truck failed to start for numerous reasons other then dead battery. Fuel tank pump module went bad. Crank shaft position sensor went bad. The most recent of 1/20/07 has not yet been determined. This is a major problem as the truck is not reliable. Infact my 1994 ford explorer is more reliable then this truck problems began in 2003, starting with 2nd row seat belt issues 8. Excessive squeaking from front end, numerous complaints made to dealer, belts replaced and pulleys cleaned several times then pulleys readjusted. 9. Left rear door failed to open.

Filed Feb 2, 2007 · Electrical, Steering · TX

The fuel gauge quit first, then the speedometer. There is a knocking sound in the steering column when a turn is made.

Filed Aug 7, 2006 · Steering · 50,000 miles · MI

Vehicle spontaneously lost all steering. Steering wheel simply rolled around on the steering column while in motion.

Filed May 11, 2005 · Steering · KS

I have a 2003 chevrolet suburan, 4x4. I purchased this vehicle used 9/2004. It has developed a rattle/clunking noise in the sterring column. I called the dealer, and was informed they have had many complaints about this, and the intermediate steering column needs to be removed and greased, and or replaced. I would think something as important as "steering" column problems would result in a recall. Please help!!

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Steering · MD

The steering shaft needed to be replaced because the ability to maintain control of the vehicle was difficult. The manufacturer was contacted by consumer and was aware of the problem. *jb shaft was replaced.

Filed Feb 18, 2005 · Steering · 50,000 miles · AR

The power steering would go out intermittently and momentary while turning at low speed. The vehicle is at the dealer being inspected. The problem has not been determined. *nm

Filed Feb 11, 2005 · Steering · 18,500 miles · AR

Complaint received via e-mail. I visited the local chevrolet dealership service department. The previous day I had taken my 2003 suburban purchased new from the local dealer to an independent repair service shop to find out what was wrong with my truck. I was advised I had a lot of slack and vibration at both ends of my steering column. I had loud popping noise coming from this area while driving. When the wheels turned they did not turn smoothly, but roughly, and jumped in the turning process as though it stopped and started continuously. The repair shop had sincere concerns that this problem could be very dangerous, and since the vehicle was still under full bumper to bumper warranty, they recommended that I take it back to the local dealer. The service dealership knew exactly what was wrong, and stated that it was a very common problem with this type of vehicle. Mechanic had to order the repair parts, which would take 3 to 4 weeks. Nevertheless, I waited for the dealership to call me when the parts came in. After over a month I called title back, and he again said it could be 3 or 4 weeks before they come in, and they would call me. As of the date of this letter I never been notified that these parts were received. Apparently, they could not get the parts needed to do the warranty repairs. *ak the consumer stated that the wheels jump when the vehicle is turning. *tc

Filed Jan 28, 2005 · Steering · NC

Re defective steering column for a 2003 chevy suburban, reply attn esther clark. *bf the consumer took the vehicle to have it inspected and he was informed the intermediate shaft was defective. The consumer was then told the part was on national backorder and it took over several months for the part to arrive.