2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems
- 63
- 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.
Among these 63 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering shaft · 23 records
- steering column · 20 records
- steering wheel · 16 records
- under warranty · 9 records
- clunking noise · 8 records
- safety issue · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Steering wheel and shaft makes a clunking noise when i turn left and when i go over bumps. I can feel the clunking in the steering wheel. *tr
ODI 10223525
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated that the steering was loose and had a lot of play in it, since the vehicle was purchased. The looseness became progressively worse until there was a safety issue. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the steering column knot needed re-packing. The consumer stated even when the vehicle was in park, the play is still there. Updated 07/28/06. *jb
ODI 10161950
Steering
The steering mechanism has gone out on my 2004 chevrolet silverado half ton pu 4 times in 100,000 miles, the first time at approximately 32,000 miles. You start feeling play and knocking in the steering column. I get it repaired when i start feeling the knock. The mechanics have said that they have had to replace the steering mechanism in most silverados of that age several times. It seems the steering is a safety…
ODI 10503567
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph making a right turn he heard a loud clanking noise coming from the steering shaft. The failure only happened whenever he made a left or right turn. The failure had been on going since 2006. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure. He was advised by the dealer that they had several complaints about the failure but it…
ODI 10390500
Steering
Noticed rattle in steering column, took to dealer for diagnosis. Was asked if i felt it in the steering wheel i replied yes. Was told the steering shaft was the problem and it was replaced. Since 2004 it has been replaced no less than 3 times. Was told by dealer this has been a problem since r2000. Also was told they have replaced 200 steering shafts in vehicles. I feel when the steering shaft starts to get sloppy…
ODI 10227268
Electrical System · Steering
Steering makes loud clicking noise it was repaired at 27,000 miles under warranty and needs done again at 72,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10232121
Steering
After purchasing a 2004 chevrolet silverado z71 in november 2004, my 1st complaints were in november 2004 for a rear clunking. After several trips to the dealer the driveshaft was replaced, along with recalled tailgate support cables, rear bumper (rust), spare tire guide retainer, license plate lamp lens, and transfer covers, and, except for my time, all were covered under warranty. In february 2005 i complained of…
ODI 10252459
Equipment · Steering
My 2004 chevy silverado has had a knock in the steering column it started at 18k. I had it fixed by gm at 30k. It came back at 37k. I did research and found out it is a very common problem that people keep paying to get fixed and it brakes soon after. I as many others are driving around with the problem. We cannot keep paying to get this fixed with defective parts. Please help by investigating this issue. Thank you…
ODI 10231882
Steering
There is a rattle in the front, the dealer's mechanic said it is the steering shaft. This is the third time it has happened. The first time it was under warranty, this time the service manager said it would cost 150-200 dallars to repair or grease. He also said chevrolet had corrected the problem, but would not replace mine. *tr
ODI 10200701
Steering
Chevrolet silverado trucks have a steering defect that the manufacturer knows about and will not fix. They tell me that the problem is not a safety issue, but how safe can a banging/dry steering shaft be? Eventually, someone will wear it out and it will break and something awful will happen. The noise scares people into paying for a temporary fix over and over, but if let go...it is more dangerous than they want to…
ODI 10228903
Steering · Suspension
There has always been a knocking noise, that can be felt in the steering and brake pedal. The dealer replaced a shaft that connected to the steering sector. The fix corrected it for a while. The problem came back. I went back to the dealer and was told the part needed to be removed and greased every 15000 miles. I said ,why does it not have grease fittings? Over the last 10 years i have talked to numerous people who…
ODI 10593531
Steering
2004 chevrolet silverado steering arm knocking loud. *tr
ODI 10297074
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving over bumps or making turns at 10 mph, the contact heard a loud rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the failure resulted from the intermediate steering shaft, but it was not replaced because it was not a safety hazard. The manufacturer stated that the failure was insignificant. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10261407