Steering Noise problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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. Steering feels as though it may fail, resulting in significant safety issue.

Popping noise in steering when truck rolls over bump. Had repaired under warranty 7000 miles ago. Same problem now, warranty has expired. I think the repair that was done was only to repack the intermediate steering shaft with grease. Dealer refuses to make repairs now that warranty has expired. 27,300 actual miles on 2004 silverado 1/2 ton ex. Cab.

I have a 2004 Chevrolet silverado with steering noise problem. From reading many forums and advice from many mechanics they say this is a huge issue with chevy trucks but they wont provide a fix. When driving my steering wheel makes loud noises heard from inside and outside the truck. I believe it is a steering shaft issue. It is just a matter of time that the shaft itself gives out and causes a major accident. Chevrolet should do something about this problem since it is widely shown that this is an issue. My family doesn't want to be in the truck because they feel it is unsafe. Any help with this would be great as I truly believe that if not fixed overtime it will cause fatal steering problems. Thanks.

Rattling and popping noise in the steering shaft especially worse when turning.

Started hearing clunking noise coming from steering column just about time ran out of warranty 36k miles dealerships said it was normal,didn't drive truck often is 2004 silverado but since it has increased can feel in steering wheel,checked online for any recalls(none) for this problem with truck but lots of complaints about the same,dealers do a quick fix pack with grease and send you on,doesn't fix problem.

I own a 2004 Chevrolet silverado. I bought the truck in 2007 used and ever since I have owned the truck I have notice a popping noise in the steering shaft. I have done may searches online to find the source of the problem and it seems that everyone who owns this type of truck has the same problem. I contacted the dealership and they told me there was no recall yet but that they fix them all the time and all they can do right now is grease the steering column. You hear the popping noise everytime you turn the wheel and everytime you go over a bump.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph making a right turn he heard a loud clanking noise coming from the steering shaft. The failure only happened whenever he made a left or right turn. The failure had been on going since 2006. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure. He was advised by the dealer that they had several complaints about the failure but it was not a safety issue. He stated that over time the failure had become progressive worse. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 36,472. Updated 04/15/lj.