Steering Related Problems of the 2000 Chevrolet C3500

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet C3500.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Chevrolet C3500

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems	1
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems	1
Power Steering Pump problems	1

Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem #1

Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and was approaching a dip in the road, went across the dip, and immediately heard a noise coming from left wheel. Vehicle felt like left side went down. He turned steering wheel right, and vehicle didn't turn. Vehicle just locked down in position. Went into a water ditch, hit enbankment, and went up to the enbankment. Wheel lugs, bolt: nuts came off. There were no injuries. Tie rod on driverside broke.

Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem #2

While driving 5 mph the right front of the vehicle collasped. The tie rod and ball joint failed.

Power Steering Pump problem #3

While backing up power steering pump broke, unable to steer or brake.

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