2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems
- 36
- 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 · 12 records
- steering wheel · 9 records
- steering column · 8 records
- intermediate steering · 6 records
- under warranty · 6 records
- left right · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Arm · Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the left and right and the vehicle swerved after driving over a bump. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle and the two control arms were replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 12/23/16*lj the consumer stated the wiring harness for heater number 4 setting blew out. There…
ODI 10862761
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Traveling 25 miles home on interstate van had been cutting out if i pull over stop wait, can re-start and go a while. Cant predict it seemed to stay running if i went faster big mistake moved to pass it quit, at interstate speeds almost had to go into medium after yelling and waving arms and praying i got back into the right lane pulled off onto shoulder and went to pieces. It then stopped more and more finally got…
ODI 10652921
Ignition · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to turn and remove from the ignition. The vehicle also stalled on multiple occasions. The contact had to turn the key back and forth in the ignition switch numerous times in order for the vehicle to start. The contact also had difficulty turning the steering wheel upon making a turn. The steering wheel…
ODI 10606913
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Reduced engine power. This has been occurring off and on for about 9 months, have taken it to dealer multiple times and replaced everything that was said would fix the problem. The problem still occurs even after replacing: accelerator and receiver on throttle body as well as checking wiring harness for issues. Essentially, the vehicle will lose the function of the accelerator without warning at any given time…
ODI 10629811
Steering
POWER STEERING IS LOST AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR
ODI 10586471
Steering
I was driving home after moritz chevrolet in fort worth, texas replaced a passengers door module. While driving 5-10 mph, the steering wheel locked during left and right turns and the engine shut down. After i restarted the truck, the steering wheel went back to normal. I almost hit a curb after making a right turn. I'm afraid to drive my truck, because i could have been in an accident if i were going any faster. *tr
ODI 10498089
Steering
I was trying to parallel park when it became very difficult to turn steering wheel to the right. Ever since making right hand turns are difficult unless engine rpms are over 2000 mechanic says steering box needs replaced don't know why this isn't a recall i've heard of others having the same problem. *tr
ODI 10472454
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 3-4 mph, the power steering failed; the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who referred him to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10369769
Steering
Steering box went out in my 2003 chevy 1500 silverado all of a sudden and i couldn't turn to the left while pulling out or at slow speeds. Didn't notice any problems in steering up to it going out. Johnson chevy garage had to replace steering box to fix. The truck has only 41,000 miles on it and they also said gm know there is a problem and had a tbs out on it but it wasn't covered under a recall. I bought a box…
ODI 10276411
Equipment · Front · Labels · Mechanical · Parking Brake · Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Traction Control System
2003 chevy silverado - poor steering- i have replaced the gearing box w/front end alignment due to having 4 estimates and advised that the gear box was defected. 6 months later - i have been advised by several certified mechanics that the gear box that was put in is also defected. Poor steering control, truck pulls all over the road which could result in a crash. If the steering boxes for this year/make vehicles are…
ODI 10281208
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I am writing in regards to my anti lock baking system (abs) and my steering column. I was nearly involved in an auto accident on dry pavement when my abs system engaged and then dis-engaged at a speed of less than 10 mph. When steering to the right to avoid the accident, my steering column had a strange vibration/loud humming noise. My antilock brakes engaged while i was slowing to swerve to miss the oncoming…
ODI 10257181
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I am writing in regards to my anti lock baking system (abs) and my steering column. I was nearly involved in an auto accident on dry pavement when my abs system engaged and then dis-engaged at a speed of less than 10 mph. When steering to the right to avoid the accident, my steering column had a strange vibration/loud humming noise. My antilock brakes engaged while i was slowing to swerve to miss the oncoming…
ODI 10257180
Equipment · Steering
4 times in 58,000 mile the front steering shaft has needed attention. Twice under warranty, twice not. Paid for correction, 4th time refused to pay as feel it is gm problem since all 2003 chevy. Silverados suffer from this. Gm has designed a new part but refuse to install unless consumer pays for it. They admitted it is a problem. Settled once, they said installed a new part , found out they did not . Have referred…
ODI 10260781
Steering
2003 chevy 1500hd truck, this truck is equipped with 4 wheel steering. The truck began to steer incorrectly. It was taken to gm dealer. Work was done to fix problem only to find out later that the rear wheels were now turned to the left making the truck go down the roadsome what sideways about 6 to10 inches..this means the front end in your lane and the back end in someone else's. This could not be stopped by…
ODI 10277156
Steering
2003 chevy tahoe and silverado excessive vibration, rattling and pulling in steering. Dealer lubes the shaft which only temporarily fixes the problem as the problem always comes back. *tr
ODI 10246960
Steering
2003 chevrolet silverado pickup steering defect. Intermediate steering becomes loose. Possible loss of control. Current repair is to grease shaft to deaden sound of loose sliding parts. Steering parts in question are crucial to safe operation. Multiple occurrences with this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10240655
Steering
Intermediate steering shaft clunking while driving. This has been replaced before and the clunking stopped for a while, but it needs to be replaced again. *tr
ODI 10245861
Steering
Steering gear box fails to work at slow speeds/low rpm. *tr
ODI 10269321
Steering
STEERING CONTINUES TO KNOCK. *TR
ODI 10241571
Steering
Power assist to the steering when turning left cuts out intermittently. This started occurring when the vehicle was almost new and still under warranty, but didn't happen very often and the dealer could not find anything wrong when brought in for warranty repairs. Now that the warranty has expired, it has gotten much worse. At lower speeds, especially under 25 mph, there is often little or no power assist to the…
ODI 10315948
Steering
There is a thunking sound that originates somewhere in the steering mechanism. I took it to the dealer while the vehicle was still under warranty and was told that it was not a safety issue and that the steering box just needed to be repacked with grease. It feels as if it is a safety issue. It feels as if the whole steering mechanism is going to come apart. I originally noticed the problem at 25000 miles and took…
ODI 10258670
Steering · Suspension
Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado with 53,000 miles. The contact stated that while driving the steering column made a clunking noise. The failure occurred at any speed, but happened more while driving on rough roads. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who lubricated the vehicle, but the failure continued. The failure had been observed three times. The noise had not effected the…
ODI 10186194
Steering
Rattling in steering when making left or right turns or hitting rough road going straight. *nm
ODI 10174399
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, upon attempting a left turn there was a clunking noise from the steering wheel and steering shaft pitman area. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who replaced the intermediate steering shaft kit. After the repair, the steering noise ceased without further incident.
ODI 10165132
Steering
I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado 4x4 and have had to replace the steering rod once already at about 65,000 miles due to a loud clunking noise and looseness in the steering. This set me back about $300.00 parts and labor. The mechanic told me they have a lot of trouble with this part. I am still having trouble with this as it seems like you are "wandering" when traveling down the road. I now have 108,000 miles on the…
ODI 10368383