Steering Related Problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering gear box shaft pitman (three problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 3500


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

The Steering problem

Power steering intermittently goes out. Mostly when it's hot out, slow speeds, and cornering.   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problem

Excess play and sloppy steering. Loose and worn pitman arm and idler arm needed replacement at 37,844 miles. Vehicle is lightly used and not abused off road.   Read details...

The Steering Pinion Shaft problem

New truck had lose steering when I took delivery, requiring over correction. With just 4529 in mileage on it I took it back to my dealer. Was told they already had made repairs to four other trucks with the same issue. They replaced the hydraulic recirculating ball steering gear.   Read details...


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