Steering Related Problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Steering Pump problems
1
Steering problems
1
Steering Noise problems
1

Power Steering Pump problem #1

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that while trying to depress the brake pedal to stop at a 4-way stop sign, the brakes applied "hard" as if he had made a panic stop. As he was leaving the 4-way stop and driving up a hill, he tried to turn the corner and had much difficulty doing so. He heard a popping sound and the difficulty continued. However, a short time later, the steering seemed to correct itself. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership but was told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact felt that the power brake that was hooked to the power steering may have contributed to the failure and maybe the power steering pump may have been faulty. He had not called the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 6,500. The failure mileage was approximately 6,400.

Steering problem #2

I have a 2009 chevy silverado hd 4x4. I June of 2011 after owning the truck 1 month I bgan hearing a clunking noise that seems to be coming from the right front wheel area. After taking it to the dealership where they coould not hear the noise or find the problem the noise has gotten worse and I can now feel it through the floor board. It is the end of July 2011 now and I wonder if im going to live every time I round a bend.

Steering Noise problem #3

The engine shut off on the freeway at speed and I lost all control of the vehicles steering and braking. It said it was a crankshaft position sensor problem. Went to the dealer and they said it was a dirty sensor. Also have had and on going problem with low oil pressure 10 lb at idle and 20 lb at speed. It also runs very rough at idle. Also have an on going problem with noise from the transmission and a hard shifting or slipping transmission. It also makes a load noise when turning the steering wheel when turning,and has gotten worse over time.


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