Steering Column Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 1

Ignition switch and key came out of steering column while driving. When I pulled off road and parked, the ignition switch internals and key came off in my hand. Not able to shut engine off. Called onstar, they could not shut off engine. Truck was flatbedded to dealer while still running. Risk of steering wheel locking causing loss of control. Steering wheel makes clattering noise not connected to wheels at times. Instruments dimming and flashing when turning wheel at times.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. While parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle and noticed that the intermediate steering was not attached to the steering column. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the bolts from the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,048 and the current mileage was 92,455.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that there was a knocking coming from the steering column. The noise would become louder when attempting a turn in either direction. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the chevector shift was failing and needed to be replaced. The failure and the current mileages were 125,000. Updated 8/31/12.

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Just bought this truck and there is a clunking, thumping, in the steering column. My mechanic says there is a problem with all full size gm products, gm needs to fix this with a permanent fix. How can this not be a safety issue? I bought this truck for safety of my family.

Clunking in steering column gm knows about problem stems from 2004 till2008 all have bad steering shaft gm refuses to remediate the problem hundreds if not thousands of vehicles are affected please please look into this problem . This problem occurs on chevy Silverado pickups.

Upper steering column intermediate shaft clunking noise when turning or on bumpy road, have to replace this part at my cost. Gm knows about this common defect but there is no recall on this part even though they manufactured 2 replacement shafts to fix this problem. I don't know why there is no recall. Seems a steering issue is important.

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About a year and a half ago I started hearing and feeling a light knocking in my steering column when I would make a turn. It took several months for it to get consistent for anyone else to hear it then it began to get a lot worse. I took it by my mechanic and he told me that it was in the steering. He said that they use to just lube them again but now you have to order a kit from the manufacture. He knew what the problem was immediately after driving it through the parking lot because he had the very same problem on his chevy truck in the past and had seen several others since then. He informed me it was safe to drive for now and I have yet to get it fixed. You can tell it is a lubrication problem because it is not as noticeable in the winter vs. The summer when it is hotter and the lube flows more freely. Now I see the same complaint on here and other web sites regarding this same problem and that it will keep happening over and over. The knocking has become very loud when I make a turn either way now. If this is a known problem with this model then why has it not been recalled? especially if a owner has to continually have it fixed after every 10-20 thousand miles. I am afraid that if it is not fixed soon I may lose control of the steering. I have also noticed a lot of wear on my tires that should not be there after keeping it continually maintained. My truck is five years old but it only has around 25,000 miles on it. Please I urge you to look into this problem before someone does end up hurt.

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado. . . The steering column makes a horrible clunking noise. We have had it replaced several times under warranty but now there's no warranty and these parts and labor are too expensive to fix. The dealer says and I know from owning another 2003 Chevrolet suburban than this is a major problem with these year model trucks and suvs. We shouldn't have to pay for something they can obviously see is wrong! sometimes it feels like the steering is not acting right because of it and I feel unsafe driving in these conditions. Please help!!!!.

Steering column vibration and heavy "clunk" on turning, truck was looked at several times under warranty, and steering column was "greased" to fix issue, which made noise disappear for short period of time. Problem becoming more frequent, and "grease" fix lasting less time each attempt.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving various speeds, the steering column makes a clunking noise whenever a bump is struck or driving over rough terrain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice to have the steering shaft serviced. The current mileage was 69,400 and failure mileage was 65,000.

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.

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There is a banging in the steering column.

Clunking noise from the steering column. Was told this was chronic problem by a lot of other owners.

Intermediate steering column, clunking noise radiating up through the steering column, very pronounced when turning the vehicle, noise has become worse and owner is annoyed and concerned about the safety of the vehicle. Contacting the dealer, they want to charge for the diagnosis of the problem. Dealer has also stated that the intermediate steering shaft is not covered under warranty. The problem was present when I bought the vehicle. I thought it was the shock absorbers on the front and had no desire to have the same 'cheap' shocks replaced. Upon my obtaining four kyb brand shock absorbers and installing them, it became apparent to me that there was a different problem. After some research, I found a 'service bulletin' concerning the problem. Upon talking to the dealer and a factory representative, I realized that they did not give a darn - they refuse to replace the intermediate steering column. I have since learned that this is a problem with not only my vehicle 'type' but also many other gm vehicle 'types. '.

The events leading up to the replacement were noise in the front end while turning. No failure just had it checked out and was determined that the steering column shaft had to be replaced.

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- the contact purchased a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado from Chevrolet of tyson's. There was a knocking sound in the steering wheel regardless of the speed at which the contact was driving. Gm stated that they were aware of the steering failure, and were redesigning the steering column, it dill not be final until February after the contacts warranty expiresd,and was advised by gm to call NHTSA to file a complaint.

: the contact stated while turning at various speeds, there was a noise in the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the steering column was replaced. The problem returned a year later and the steering column was replaced a second time. When the problem returned a third time, a year later, the dealership stated the manufacturer authorized repair was lubing the steering column.

Clunking noise coming from the steering column, can be felt at any speed especially in gradual turns to left or right. Had problem fixed twice at dealer expense as a known problem. Now happening again, after having received a "redesigned" steering shaft. What is the problem? should the steering shaft fail every 20k miles? what if it comes loose, on the interstate, at 70 mph? someone should act to get this resolved premonitory!.

: 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 while driving at various speeds, the steering column made a popping sound and there was slack in the steering. The dealership replaced the steering shaft in March 2006, but the problem persisted.

: 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 knocked at any speed. The dealership greased the steering column, but this did not correct the problem. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership, but the service manager stated there were no repairs available and the steering column would be greased again.

: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering column made a clunking noise. This was more frequent when making a left hand turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the steering column was greased. This repair worked for a short time. However, the steering column again makes the clunking noise.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 25 mph and making a right turn the steering wheel locked. The contact was able to slow down and come to a complete stop. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The dealer diagnosed the failure and repaired the steering column but the contact is concerned since the repair didn't correct the failure. The steering wheel has continued to lock while driving. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 2000 and the current mileage was 89397.

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.

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. The quality of steering fell gets quite vague if not replace before noise gets loud.

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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.

Steering column making clunking noise & hard steering.

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.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 5 mph, the steering column made a rattling noise and the vehicle shimmied. As the speed increased, the failure worsened. There was no steering loss or warning lights. The weather was not a factor. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The current mileage was 80,437 and failure mileage was 60,000.

The steering wheel on my 1998 Silverado was able to turn without the wheels turning. Taking my truck to a local garage for a cause it was detected that the bolt in the steering column was missing. I had the bolt installed and the problem was solved. I contacted the customer service department of gm and did not receive a reason why did could happen in a car I bought and was the sole owner. I also told them that I believe it to be a safety item and that a notice should be issued to other owners. The response I received was that I did not have the vehicle brought to their shops and therefore could not comment on what the problem was,or that they would do anything about it. They also said that they would not issue a bulletin as I had not brought it into one of their shops and they could not determine the cause. I also said I would not drive 27 miles to the dealer as I could have an accident. My concern is that they really had no concern for my problem and if this problem was occurring on other vehicles like mine. Thank you for listening to my concern and I hope that this not cause anyone any accidents. I was not aware that there was an agency like yours until I read this mornings paper. I would appreciate knowing if there are other concerns as mine or am I the only one. It was very disturbing to find out I had that bolt missing. Martin witkowski.

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Owner - 02 chev Silverado pickup - VIN 2gcek19v121210683. Recently, I begin to detect a clunking noise coming from the steering column. At times, you could actualy feel this through the steering wheel. I checked several on line consumer sites and discovered this is a documented problem w/ several types of gm vehicles. When I contacted several gm dealerships, I was informed they were aware of this complaint. When I questioned the dealerships further, they informed gm had issued service bulletins on this issue and had also revised the intermediate steering shafts design and replacement shafts are on back order. When I contacted gm,they contend, this is not a safety issue, but readily admited the original design has problem. Gm also contends it is not unsafe, nor are the shafts under recall consideration. I question gms views on this issue. Are these steering shafts being tested or reviewed for possible safety defects? the noise in my vehicle became so unnerving, I decided to have the shaft replaced, rather then chance a failure while oprating the vehicle.

After purchasing (and returning!) a 2005 chevy Silverado pu I contacted the dealer about the off center steering wheel. He acted like he had no idea they were like that (and they've been for years!) so he allegedly called the factory to find out why and told me it's a safety feature!!! this is so bogus ! if it is a safety feature - why aren't the cars off center? why doesn't Ford and Dodge make theirs like that? this truck was a nightmare to drive - specifics: horse trailer swayed when pulled w/this truck. It hydroplained in the slightest amount of water. When pulling on the freeway, semi's would literally blow me to the other side of the lane! I have witnesses to how scary this truck was to drive or ride in!!! someone needs to investigate this off center steering wheel thing!!! a Dodge dealer told me he thinks it's a manufacturer defect they're just trying to cover up!!! most people don't even notice it! it took me 3 days to figure out what was so strange about that truck. I took it to another dealer to have things fixed and they had it a whole day and fixed nothing! there's a lot more to this if you 'd like to contact me!.