Two problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle would lose power and failed to accelerated. The abs brake, the check engine and the passenger air bags light remained illuminated. The power steering failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but could not find the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Aw.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 5-10 mph, the steering wheel locked during left and right turns. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced at the cost of $350. The power steering pump was replaced, but the failure persisted. The dealer then stated that the cause of the failure was the power steering box; however, it has not yet been replaced. The manufacturer is waiting for a diagnostic from the dealer to determine the true cause of the failure. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 49,500. Updated 10/03/08 the power steering failed at parking lot speeds, the front wheels would not turn until vehicle speed was increased. Updated 10/07/08.