Steering Noise problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Two problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Noise problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2003

2002 Silverado, steering noise when going around a curve. Can also feel it in the steering wheel. It is like a "clunking noise" steering feels sloppy.

2 Steering Noise problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2002

The consumer heard a noise in the steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they greased the intermediate steering shaft, but the remedy only lasted 5000 miles. Please describe further. The thump noise was heard inside the cab and felt in the steering wheel and the dash. The vehicle had been in repair four times and the changed the steering box on the 3rd visit. The new box started experiencing the same problem. On the fourth repair the steering box was greased. When the vehicle experienced the problem it worsened quickly and felt like the wheel were loose. The steering would crunch in the consumer's hand and felt loose. The dealer only made temporary repairs.




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