2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- steering shaft · 9 records
- intermediate steering · 6 records
- steering column · 6 records
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
At low speeds my 2002 chevy 4wd will not turn to the right. Left does not seem to be affected. I have replaced the belt, and the belt tensioner, and the idler pully with no change to the steering. I also have replaced the power steering fluid on a regular basis (50,000 miles between). I was about to replace the power steering pump when i found that others have had problems with the rack and pinion. I am hoping this…
ODI 11032746
Steering
THE IGNITION IS NOT WORKING RIGHT
ODI 11072997
Equipment · Steering · Suspension
I have a 2002 chevy silverado 1500 truck, and had a new set of tires (oem size), a new napa hub bearing assembly and a new napa inner tie rod. This work was professionally installed by a certified ase mechanic at a local repair shop on july 3, 2013. The tie rod failed on july 29, 2013. The hub bearing and the inner tie rod were replaced due to normal wear. Thankfully - this happened while i was backing out of my…
ODI 10536666
Service Brakes · Steering · Underbody Shields
Took truck in for state inspection, truck failed inspection due to rusted brake lines, power steering pump leaking , dealer said it would be $1228.43 to $1420.99 to just fixed the brake lines all lines needed replaced and calipers screws. Power steering pump cost 535.00 to replace. Poor quality ,high cost to fix and lack of safety on gm part for not covering rubber coating or using stainless steel lines to protect…
ODI 10488844
Steering
Steering shaft makes noises on turns and bumpy roads. *tr
ODI 10450283
Steering
When i turn or hit a bump it makes a clunk, and you can hear it and feel it through the steering wheel, now have 119000 miles on it. I am consurned it my become a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10449362
Steering
2002 chevrolet silverado k1500. Consumer states defective part in steering column *tgw the consumer stated since 2002 the intermediate shaft has been repaired five times, to eliminate the rattle when turning the steering wheel or when going over a bump. The consumer stated he located a gm service bulletin regarding the intermediate shaft. *jb
ODI 10340052
Steering
The intermediate steering shaft has a clunking/knocking noise when turning wheels at low speeds. *tr
ODI 10292165
Steering
I have a 2002 chevy silverado the steering box was replace at 31,166 miles and at 48,000 miles its doing the same thing all over again you can not park the truck and if you are at a stop trying to turn the wheel is hard and a noise coming from the steering box the first time i had to pay 200.00 this time looking to it i feel i should to pay nothing at all and thousands people are having this same problem i read this…
ODI 10255627
Steering
When making a turn i hear a thumping noise in the steering column. *tr
ODI 10265004
Steering
The intermediate steering shaft went bad on it i had a mechanic look over the trucks front end thinking the ball joints were bad. That wasn't the case his dad has an 04 silverado that had the same problem. I called my local chevrolet garage in indiana and they acted like they never heard of it. So i called the local gmc dealership and its getting fixed next week. Sense its a 2002 there is no warranty so its going to…
ODI 10229235
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering · Suspension
Dt*: the contact stated while braking from various speeds, the anti-lock brake system did not engage and the brake pedal went almost all the way to the floor of the vehicle. This caused an extended stopping distance and nearly caused a crash. There was a nhtsa recall #05v379000 which pertains to the hydraulic anti-lock service brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. The pcv valve and fuel…
ODI 10174659
Steering · Tread/Belt
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle presented permanent to worsening conditions of the steering column. Prior warnings included when turning the wheel to the right, the vehicle made a clicking sound and vibration would occur. The steering column gradually became more difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer ten separate occasions for the same repairs concerning the steering.…
ODI 10172955
Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer cleaned the speed sensor, but did not replace any parts. The failure has recurred and the brakes stick when attempting to stop the vehicle at low speeds. On the fourth trip to the dealer, the contact was informed that no failures could be found. She…
ODI 10268182
Steering
After striking a bump while driving vehicle shook uncontrollably. Dealer inspected the vehicle, and the steering shaft was found to be defective.*ak replace intermediate steering shaft. *bf *nm
ODI 10115910
Steering
This model pickup had a noisy intermediate steering shaft replaced in mid 2004 and the replacement made the same clucking noise shortly after and we were told to wait until a fix that would last was engineered. We later found gm had a fix but our extended warranty in dec 2007 was over and the service bulletin that would fix this could not be done free. This noise was common and it is loud enough to mask other noises…
ODI 10383845
Steering
Vehicle was taken to dealer regarding this issue at 35000 miles, in 2004. They could find nothing wrong. I found that this was a common problem involving only the 2002 model. The dealer said it was not a safety problem, just an annoyance i would have to live with. I still own this vehicle now in 2012 and still see many complaints, ineffective repairs reported, and people not understanding why gm has not done a…
ODI 10442058
Steering
Steering column rattling and vibrating excessively on my 2002 chevrolet silverado. While vehicle was still under warranty, the dealer reported that the column just needed to be greased. Three days later, the noise was back. Same thing was done when the truck was taken back to the dealer. This appears to be a common problem with the pick up. The vibration from the column is enough to put your hands to sleep and the…
ODI 10274430
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving between 30-40 mph, there was a clunking noise coming from the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle bounced. The noise intensified when making a turn. The dealer greased the intermediate steering shaft. The failure continued and the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. The failure still persists. The failure mileage was 36,000 and…
ODI 10212089
Steering
STEERING COLUMN RATTLE. *TR
ODI 10222322
Steering
Intermediate shaft in 2002 chevrolet silverado rattles since new. Temporary fix has been to grease the shaft every few months. Now gm says don't grease the shaft, replace it with new design, but of course, there isn't any warranty now. *jb
ODI 10206153