Three problems related to steering gear box have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving through a parking lot lost complete steering control of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that bolts that hold steering linkage to shaft of steering box broke. Please provide any further information.
While traveling, to keep vehicle from pulling to right, consumer has to apply pressure to steering wheel and pull to left. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer states that dealer replaced the gear box, however the steering was worse than ever, dealer then rotated front tires left to right, consumer has noticed improvement however there is still a light pull to the right.
While making right or left turns there was thumping vibration. Mechanic stated there was a recall on lower steering shaft; however, consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN.