Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the electric power assist steering system (one problem).
While towing a 7000 lb 5th wheel trailer the electrical plug between the vehicle and trailer became partially dislodged and affected the vehicle electrical system which made the gauge needles go haywire including the tachometer. Engine stalled with resultant loss of power steering and brakes. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving 5 mph in reverse, the power steering failed. The contact shut off the engine and has not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 46,000. Read details...
On July 23 2008, I was backing out of a parking spot and I lost all steering, the pitman arm sheared off. I had installed the fab-tech pitman arm, idler arm, tie rod ends, and steering stabilizer kit. I found out later that the pitman arm, and idler arm, had a recall. Read details...