Nine problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Upper intermediate steering shaft failed, causing excessive play and clunking over bumps. Steering wheel has excessive free play and clunks as if front shocks, ball joints, tie rods or other steering/suspension components are loose. Dealer has inspected.
I started hearing a sqeaking noise coming from the left front of truck when I turned, there was also a sqeaking noise from my clutch, my reverse lights stayed on and my brake lights worked only half the time and my brake fluid leaked. I brought the truck in the get it fix by champion Chevrolet on mon July 31 @ 8:30 on thrusday I picked it up they had only put 2 miles on the truck I noticed the sound was worse in the steering only after driving 9 miles. I fear for my health and safety driving this trruck as now it sways back and forth and the sound is worse then it was when I droped the truck off on Monday. What can I do ? I have not paid a payment yet but is due in 3 days. Please help.
There is a sound coming from the steering column. It sounds as if something is loose in column. This occurs randomly, and more frequently during colder weather.
While driving 70 mph power steering shaft broke. Driver was able to pull to the side of the road safely. Truck was towed to the dealership. Parts were ordered to correct the problem.
When turning steering whell left or right it makes a squeaking noise. Consumer feels that steering may lock up.
Dealer has worked to get the truck repaired by replacing front tires twice, aligning the front end. They have provided great service. The truck was delivered in disrepair from the factory.
Steering wheel makes a loud popping and cracking noise whenever has been driven. Also, there is movement in streering wheel. Dealer has replaced spring and column. Please provide further details.
When driver turns the steering wheel, there is a grinding noise. The dealership indicated that there is an eternal leak in the gear box, and it needs to be replaced. Please provide more details. Ts.
While driving and making a turn steering wheel locked up which may have caused a crash. Once straightened out, vehicle wheel comes to normal position. Dealer could not determine the cause. Please provide further information.