Chevrolet C/k 3500 owners have reported 4 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering pump (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering gear box sector shaft (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problems | |
| Steering Knuckle Spindle problems |
I have a 2001 Chevrolet c3500 pickup, I am a trailer puller for fema while working in CA, and driving down a steep mountain side when I applied my brakes, my power steering went out also my power brakes became real hard . Read details...
Contact stated while driving vehicle shook and vibrated. He took vehicle to dealer to have the steering column shaft replaced with only 25, 000 miles on the vehicle. The vehicle now has 54, 000 miles. However, the problem recurred. Read details...
I had no warning, no vibration or slop in my steering. Luckily my son had just came in with the truck. I went out and started backing up and all of a sudden the front left (ds) wheel dropped to the ground. Read details...