Steering Related Problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the steering idler arm (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Chevrolet Express 3500


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500

The Steering Idler Arm problem

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500. While driving 5-10 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise and the steering became difficult. The dealer stated that the steering idler arm was cracked. The manufacturer denied the repair as part of recall number 07103 because the crack on the idler   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

On June 08, 2013 my husband had parked the van along side the road - he was out of it working. The vehicle was not running - when a coworker noticed smoke coming from the van. The coworker ran over to the van and seen that the fire was in the steering column.   Read details...

The Lose Power Steering problem

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering and braking ability. She lost control of the vehicle. She shifted into a lower gear and was able to completely stop the vehicle.   Read details...


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