Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet C/k Pickups. The number one most common problem is related to the power steering pump (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the steering linkages (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems |
Power steering pump failure. Shaft broke on pump causing loss of steering and brakes. Read details...
The stud coming out of the ball joint of the tie rod snapped at the ball joint. Dt Read details...
Intermediate steering column shaft - constant clunking noise. Had serviced at 21k miles and now bad again at 43k miles. Supposedly safe per dealer, just an annoyance. But it could duplicate/mask a similar clunking noise which could be suspension related and unsafe. Read details...