general problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

4 rugged terrain t/a lt265/75r-16 purchased at odometer 91681. Tires rotated at 100955. Following happened while highway driving. On 8/19/2015, odometer 109831, vehicle vibrating, found bubble (tread separation) on left rear tire. Tire was replaced under warranty. On 8/4/2017, odometer 121840, vehicle vibrating, found bubble (tread separation) on right rear tire. Have not taken tire to dealer yet. Front tires seem to be "singing" with a "rhythm" (best I can explain). I'm having all checked out today. I don't trust these tires anymore.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become hard to maneuver. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the hydro boost area when the brake pedal or accelerator pedal were depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the intermediate shaft was faulty. The intermediate shaft was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact requested the dealer to replace the power steering pump but the dealer informed the contact that the failure was caused by the power steering pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 115,000.

While returning home from a 2 week vacation (30 miles from home) slowed down to make a right turn on a city street in woodland, CA, the truck just shut down, no steering, no brakes, no engine, total electrical shutdown. It was everything I could do to make the turn and pull to the right. At the time I was pulling my 2009 bighorn fifth wheel trailer. It was a scary time. I finally stopped, lucky there was no cars parked on the right near the curb. I put the transmission in neutral and restarted the engine. Then we continued the trip home to winters, CA. I took the truck to imler diesel in sacramento to check the engine out. They replaced the injectors which we had agreed to do prior to making the two week trip. The next trip was to bodega bay on January 14, 2014. We traveled about 100 miles. Again we were pulling our fifth wheel trailer. Slowing down from 55 mph to 15 mph, preparing to make a left turn in doran beach park at bodega bay, the truck shut down again. I came so close to hitting a tree. Oncoming traffic stopped just in time as the speed limit at 55 mph seemed to see what was happening giving me time to restart and move off the highway. My wife and I were both shaken up a bit, but also feeling very lucky not having a crash. We continued home 4 days later. We parked the truck. The milage was 143579 at the start of the trip and 143819 at end. I have not used the truck since. I do not feel it is safe to drive. I was lucky twice, don't know if I want to risk a third try. Looking back, the shutdown did happen two other times but I was not pulling the fifth wheel trailer, I can't remember the dates. Chevrolet lt 2500 hd 4x4 diesel 2003 truck.

Steering in 2003 chevy silverado . . Intermediate steering shaft. Terrible noise and vibrations can be heard and felt thru the floorboard. Had fixed after several complaints to numerous gm dealers. No one would acknowledge while under warranty. Now they say its a problem, all chevy's have it. This should be a recall situation even if its only because of the price we pay for the vehicles!!!.

Ignition switch locks up occasionally and makes the abs service brake light come on.