Table 1 shows twelve common steering related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering pump (four problems).
I own a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd pickup truck that I purchased used in June 2003 with approximately 36,000 miles at the time of purchase. Until recently, the truck had proven to be very safe and reliable. The truck currently has 58,000 miles on it. Read details...
2001 Silverado power steering failed when making a left turn. *** no answer required*** Read details...
Steering column intermediate shaft fails approximately every 30,000 miles. First failed at 30k, second 60k, third 100k. Failure starts with light clunking sound and progresses to loud clunk and looseness in steering wheel. The dealer and gm acknowledge a problem including even the 2005 models. Read details...