Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners have reported 4 problems related to steering gear box shaft pitman (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the Silverado 1500.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Upon entering and starting the vehicle, there was a loud snapping sound while turning the steering column. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the pin in the pitman arm sheared off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
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2004 chevy silverado: steering column began clunking sound around 48,000 miles upon inspection determined pitman shaft bearing loose/worn
continues to get worse now 52,000 miles on vehicle. Upon researching problem on internet found many vehicles with the same issue
no repair ye,t shaft/bearing will need replaced soon.
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: the contact stated while driving various speeds, upon attempting a left turn there was a clunking noise from the steering wheel and steering shaft pitman area. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who replaced the intermediate steering shaft kit. After the repair, the steering noise ceased without further incident.
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: the contact stated while driving 20 mph, a knocking noise was heard coming from the steering column. The service dealer offered to repack the steering column with high temperature grease. The contact was notified by the vehicle insurer about the aftermarket part recall # 06e010000, pitman arm. The after market parts manufacturer was not contacted.