12 problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
There hasn't been an accident or any injury (yet) but steering related issues concern me and I don't know what could happen if left too long. The steering column makes thumping and chattering noises. This will be the third time it needs to be repaired, first at 35k, gm replaced under warranty, second at 51k, the dealer just removed some steering shaft and greased it, now it's doing it again at 65k. I haven't had it fixed yet, I don't drive it everyday, but I'm willing to bet the dealer will want to replace it this time.
: the contact stated while making turns, there was rattling in the steering column. The dealership greased the steering column but the problem returned.
: the contact stated, at various speeds, the steering column made a clunking sound. The vehicle has been to the dealership three times for this problem. During each visit, the steering column has been lubed. The noise returns every time.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a loud, popping noise within the steering column. The vehicle was seen by a dealer who lubricated the steering column. Afterwards, the problem persisted and the steering column was replaced. Although the popping noise resumed, the dealer determined the new steering column needed additional lubrication. The manufacturer was alerted of the problem.
Clunking noise in steering column. (intermediate steering shaft service kit).
The contact stated the steering column was loose and he heard a popping noise coming from the steering column. On June 29, 2004 the steering shaft was replaced under warranty. There was 35,000 miles on the vehicle . At 78,000 miles the problem recurred. Also, the steering was difficult to maneuver; especially at higher speeds, and when there were indentations in the pavement. The dealership agreed that the problem is with the steering shaft occurred again. The vehicle has not been repaired.
In September 2003, I purchased a2003 Chevrolet Silverado z71. On February 6, 2005, I had to have a "lube pack" replaced on the steering column. Everytime I turned the steering wheel, a loud noise was heard. On September 26, 2005, I had to have the "lube pack" replaced again, for the same reason. I took the vehicle in to the dealer again several months ago and I complained about the same noise. He told me, after checking it, that it would be best if I waited a little longer, because gm would only replace the "lub pack" one more time at their cost. After searching for similar problems on the web site, I see I am not the only person having this problem; many other purchasers of gm trucks are having the problem and it has been occurring since 1999. I was under the impression that part of nhts's job was to investigate and see that corrective action was taken so that the safety of drivers and passengers was insured. It also appears that no one, especially nhts, knows whether this steering problem constitutes a dangerous condition. I realize that a recall of vehicles to fix the problem would be most expensive for gm, which is having financial problems at this time, but gm is responsible for doing nothing about a problem that could be a serious one, even if just one life is lost because of it.
Consumer's 2003 Chevrolet Silverado developed problems with the steering column and the front shocks. ** answer required***. When making turns or hitting bumps, the vehicle would vibrate. The front shocks were replaced. The more the consumer drove the vehicle, the louder it would get.
When you turn the steering wheel, you can hear a noise and there is a vibration in the steering column. The consumer took the vehicle in to the dealer, and the lower steering coupling was defective. It is on back order.
While making a right turn a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the steering column. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering column needed to be replaced due to a worn out shaft, and lack of steering column lubrication. Consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred.
While driving steering mechanism made popping and clicking noises. Consumer was very concerned. Took the vehicle to the dealer, but problem recurred.
There is a loose feeling and knocking in the left front tire, or suspension area, the knock is transmitting through the steering column.