12 problems related to steering gear box have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consume rwas pulling inside of driveway, and without prior warning, steering wheel was hard to steer. Dealership was aware of problem.
When at a stop consumer cannot turn steering wheel to right unless there is momentum. This started happening approximately 2 weeks ago. Dealership could not reproduce this problem. Also, consumer was informed that this vehicle was not included in recall 98v242000 related to steering.
At approximately 24,000 miles the steering column developed a rattle that was louder when turning or driving on bumpy road. Dealership replaced the intermediate steering module at approximately 26,000 miles. The same behavior began occuring at approximately 50,000 miles. Mechanic indicates that the intermediate steering module has excessive play. Manufacturer does not acknowledge a problem, and I have stopped doing business with the dealership because of shody service.
Intermediate shaft on steering had to be replaced twic. . It caused vibration of steering column and noise while turning and during slowdown of vehicle. At this time part has to be replaced a third time.
Consistantly had a problem in the steering column, replaced three intermediate shafts and a steering box. Still a friction/vibration noise in the steering when moving at a slower speed, causing a loud squealing noise.
Recall 98v242000. 98062. While driving between 30-35 mph the steering will vibrate quite a bit. Dealer was contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
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When vehicle was first started there was severe vibration. When vehicle warmed up vibrations decreased. Steering gear box would then catch after making a turn. Took vehicle to dealer, and informed consumer that gear box needed to have its oil changed.
Unresponsive steering/ noise/ manufacturer date 12/1998.
Steering gear box failure. Steering action very loose in left/right turns with excessive steering column vibration. Dealership stated that this is a common problem with 1999 Silverados. Dealer replaced gear box. Steering is now very tight. . . Almost too tight.
Steering gear box came loose while driving. Would make noises & wobble around. Gear box was not secured to frame. Taken vehicle twice to dealership for repairs. Would hold for a few days & come loose. Problem not solved. Recall #98v242000 was issued on that make/model. But not this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Vehicle has been aligned 3 times and still pulls to the right. Also has required service on steering box.