Seven problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This is the second time I have had to bring my 2003 Chevrolet Suburban in to replace the noisy look steering column. The first time it was repacked. The second time was this week. This time they replaced the parts inside the steering column.
Vehicle spontaneously lost all steering. Steering wheel simply rolled around on the steering column while in motion.
I have a 2003 Chevrolet suburan, 4x4. I purchased this vehicle used 9/2004. It has developed a rattle/clunking noise in the sterring column. I called the dealer, and was informed they have had many complaints about this, and the intermediate steering column needs to be removed and greased, and or replaced. I would think something as important as "steering" column problems would result in a recall. Please help!!.
Re defective steering column for a 2003 chevy Suburban, reply attn esther clark. The consumer took the vehicle to have it inspected and he was informed the intermediate shaft was defective. The consumer was then told the part was on national backorder and it took over several months for the part to arrive.
Steering intermediate shaft defective. The steering column was barely attached by 1 loose pin. No answer required - see response to odi ref. No. 10109124.
Complaint received via e-mail. I visited the local Chevrolet dealership service department. The previous day I had taken my 2003 Suburban purchased new from the local dealer to an independent repair service shop to find out what was wrong with my truck. I was advised I had a lot of slack and vibration at both ends of my steering column. I had loud popping noise coming from this area while driving. When the wheels turned they did not turn smoothly, but roughly, and jumped in the turning process as though it stopped and started continuously. The repair shop had sincere concerns that this problem could be very dangerous, and since the vehicle was still under full bumper to bumper warranty, they recommended that I take it back to the local dealer. The service dealership knew exactly what was wrong, and stated that it was a very common problem with this type of vehicle. Mechanic had to order the repair parts, which would take 3 to 4 weeks. Nevertheless, I waited for the dealership to call me when the parts came in. After over a month I called title back, and he again said it could be 3 or 4 weeks before they come in, and they would call me. As of the date of this letter I never been notified that these parts were received. Apparently, they could not get the parts needed to do the warranty repairs. The consumer stated that the wheels jump when the vehicle is turning.
While driving at any speed and while making right or left steering became loose.