Three problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
#1-blower motor on high then will only blow intermittent. #2 steering to the left can feel clunking noise steering wheel and feel in the floorboard. Local garage can not find the problem. Did alignment. Did not fix problem. Also sometimes hard to steer after reversing.
Steering shaft noise and vibration on 2004 chevy Silverado there is a clunking and vibration in the steering when turning at lower speeds. All front end components were verified to be in good condition with no play. Clunking is believed to be coming from the steering column.
Clunking and rattling noise in steering shaft that can be felt in steering wheel. Dealer and gm acknowledges problem but will not fix it under warranty. Dealer says that gm has not come up with a fix for the problem. Dealer also says that problem is not a safety problem but I am concerned. Dealer also states that this occurs in other models such as suburbans and avalanches, etc.