Three problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On 2/28/02, I reported to gm that my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado was jerking & binding when the vehicle rounded corners or in a 180-degree turn. A service manager took this vehicle for a test drive by himself in the parking lot and did a couple of turns and a 180-degree turn. He also found that it did have a jerky or jumping movement as it went into the turn. This front wheel binding may be some type of design irregularity or flaw, which occurs while in the 4-wheel drive mode. Since the service manager considers it a normal condition, and nothing can be done at his level to correct this issue, I believe that this irregularity should be further investigated. Why, because these erratic movements could jerk, bind, or stop the vehicle at any speed if the steering wheel is being turned and the vehicle in motion. Nowhere in my operator's manual, or on the dash is there any sticker which identifies that this vehicle while in a 4-wheel drive mode will jerk or bind while turning corners.
Transfer case failure while driving. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that a transfer case mode switch had to be replaced, repairs were done. Feel free to provide any further information.
While in 4 wheel drive front end binds and comes to a stop when wheels are turned.