Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Steering Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 5
- Years with records
- 2000–2004
- Stored years
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 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- power steering · 13 records
- steering pump · 7 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Service Brakes · Steering
I bought a 2003 chevy silverado 2500hd 15 years ago and gave it to my 16 year old son. Recently we noticed that the brakes and steering was acting funny and making a noise, so we replaced the power steering pump and hoses. The problem only started getting worse. I did some research and found an old recall or notice related to the hydro-boost relief valve that was defected because of o-ring failure. Just searching…
ODI 11232522
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
This is the 5th time my brakes are hanging up and over heating the wheel. Smoking severly. Had problem with abs. System so i unplugged sensors from front wheels. And on the 1st the right passenger side did it again. Doesn't matter if on state hwy or city streets. Always starts when moving. A wobble in steering wheel. Then pulling right or left depending on which wheel is locking.
ODI 10872266
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 25 mph, the contact made a left turn and the reduced engine power light illuminated. The steering failed and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact suffered nerve pain in the back and legs from the impact of the crash. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed and the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10837778
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Started the truck and put into reverse. There was no brake and no steering control. I had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. All fluids were topped off as normal and i regularly maintain this vehicle. After reviewing this issue in the diesel forum numerous duramax owners have endured the same problem with some ending in crashes. This is a major safety issue!!!!!!!!!!!! Simultaneous brake and steering…
ODI 10565489
Engine · Steering
The truck was hooked to a 25' gooseneck trailer loaded with hay. The engine was the duramax diesel with allison transmission. The intent was to haul hay from eastern washington to western washington. The power steering pump broke a shaft inside the pump making the power steering unusable. As it turns out the power steering pump also serves as the power brake assist. At a speed of about 3 mph, it was all i could do…
ODI 10546697
Service Brakes · Steering
Hydroboost leaking power steering fluid affecting steering and braking performance. Dipstick for measuring p/s fluid level was dry, and fluid stains all over the firewall and master cylinder resulting from the p/s fluid leaking. *tr
ODI 10513912
Steering
The steering column rattles to the point you think it is coming undone, turning, driving straight, it doesn't matter. Very unsafe in our opinion in our company truck. *tr
ODI 10547268
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500. When turning the vehicle, the contact heard a loud banging noise coming from the steering column as if it were loose. The dealer stated that the steering rod needed to be replaced. He is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. He called the manufacturer and is awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 48,500 and current mileage was 49,000. Updated…
ODI 10247773