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.
Steering
Tl- the consumer stated steering began feeling loose and making noise on rough roads. The consumer stated dealer replaced the intermediate steering shaft at the consumer's cost. The consumer stated the part had to be replaced yet again at 82,867 miles on a good faith gesture by the dealer. Updated 09/18/07 *tr
ODI 10200975
Steering
There is a rubbing and thumping noise coming from the steering column. It only does it at low speeds of 5 to 25 mph, or when i travel over a rough road, or in or out of a driveway. It's been doing this for several years. Chevy or gm won't repair it without me forking up the money first. It is my understanding that this is an ongoing problem with 1999 through about 2007 chevy and gm trucks. Gm should take the…
ODI 10423224
Hinge And Attachments · Steering
Consumer experiencing problems getting recalled tailgate repairs completed on 2003 chevrolet ld 1500.*mr in gm's computer the tailgate recall appeard to have already been done. The consumer believes that a mixup occured since he also owns a 2002 pickup. The tailgate was replaced on the 2002 truck but the consumer believes they marked that the tailgate on the 2003 truck was replaced instead. The steering shaft was…
ODI 10119342
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Steering clunks on turns. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft under warranty per tsb. Problem resurfaced on 09/29/2006 at 44,045 miles. Dealer repaired under extended warranty . Problem showed up again on 06/17/2007 at 54, 451 miles. Dealer wanted $280 for the job. Have not repaired. The problem is now worse at 84,618 miles. Problem # 2 stop light sockets heat up and loose contact to the bulb. Dealer wants…
ODI 10411129
Steering
2003 chevy silverado 1500 series. Steering problems every year or two since we have had it. I think almost the whole steering system has been worked on or replaced since we have had this truck, but never a recall on it for this problem. Dates of work: 9-23-04,10-18-04, 9-29-06,10-23-0811-10-08 and also sometime around august of 2009. I am already have more problems with the same thing again. Why hasn't there been…
ODI 10335119
Steering
Intermediate steering shaft noise caused by wear or bad part design by g.m. In my opinion i think this wear could lead to a steering failure which is not g.m.'s opinion. *nm
ODI 10173089
Steering
When turning to the left or right vehicle produced a loud noise. *ak it was determined that the intermediate shaft in the steering needed to be repalced, however the part was on backorder. *jb
ODI 10103190
Steering
I have had clunking, stiffness, and metal to metal sounds in the steering column and felt in the steering wheel in which they repaired the intermediate shaft on the steering column. They have repaired it twice. It is now needing another repair. The clunking and noise is more prevalent when turning to the right. Very noisy and can feel it better on slow turns to the right on normal pavement. *jb
ODI 10205562
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was a loose, knocking feeling as he turned his steering wheel multiple times. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer twice and was informed that it was an ongoing failure and all they could do was to grease the steering shaft. The dealer also stated that it was just a temporary repair and would have to take the vehicle back…
ODI 10222467
Steering
I have a 2003 chevy silverado which sound like the steering shaft is about to fall out. I took it to the dealer under warranty and they used a grinder on the steering shaft. It wasn't too long and the problem recurred, i went back to the dealer this time not under warranty and the dealer said i would have to pay to replace the steering shaft. I did not have it replaced at this time. This is a manufactures defect…
ODI 10183364
Steering
Vehicle was equipped with quadra steer (4 wheel steering). When this system was engaged and when vehicle was sliding rear wheels went in the opposite direction. This resulted in consumer losing control of vehicle and went off the road. Owners manual indicated that this system could be used in any weather.*ak
ODI 10055948