This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
When vehicle was first started there was severe vibration. When vehicle warmed up vibrations decreased. Steering gear box would then catch after making a turn. Took vehicle to dealer, and informed consumer that gear box needed to have its oil changed.
At approximately 24,000 miles the steering column developed a rattle that was louder when turning or driving on bumpy road. Dealership replaced the intermediate steering module at approximately 26,000 miles. The same behavior began occuring at approximately 50,000 miles. Mechanic indicates that the intermediate steering module has excessive play. Manufacturer does not acknowledge a problem, and I have stopped doing business with the dealership because of shody service.
Consistantly had a problem in the steering column, replaced three intermediate shafts and a steering box. Still a friction/vibration noise in the steering when moving at a slower speed, causing a loud squealing noise.
Intermediate shaft on steering had to be replaced twic.. it caused vibration of steering column and noise while turning and during slowdown of vehicle. At this time part has to be replaced a third time.
When at a stop consumer cannot turn steering wheel to right unless there is momentum. This started happening approximately 2 weeks ago. Dealership could not reproduce this problem. Also, consumer was informed that this vehicle was not included in recall 98V242000 related to steering.
Steering gear box failure. Steering action very loose in left/right turns with excessive steering column vibration. Dealership stated that this is a common problem with 1999 Silverado. Dealer replaced gear box. Steering is now very tight...almost too tight.
Steering gear box came loose while driving. Would make noises & wobble around. Gear box was not secured to frame. Taken vehicle twice to dealership for repairs. Would hold for a few days & come loose. Problem not solved. Recall #98V242000 was issued on that make/model. But not this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
The passenger seat has been fixed 3 times, and still becomes loose...the seat belt is connected to the seat back.....the steering wheel/box has been in for repairs 4 times, and only thing found is loose bolts, the exaust system was replaced 2 times, and found to be out of alignment on the 4th time
Intermittently while applying the brakes power steering becomes inoperative which may result in loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Dealer has tried 4 times to repair this problem, but of no avail. Meanwhile dealer replaced gear steering box/power steering pump, and the cooling coil and hoses.
Date of purchase: 10/14/1998. Check engine light appeared first day of pick up. Kightlinger motors put new part on the next week. December 28, 1998: Took to dealer stating something wrong with front diff. Said nothing wrong. 1/17/99: Front differential snapped, gear box broke. Would not warranty! paid 3700 to fix. Next week, knocking noise. Took in said nothing wrong. Took to different dealer. One bolt holding gear box, front diff. In. 6/21/99 brakes metal to metal. Took to kight. Said stone caught. Took to different dealer, replaced brakes and rotors. Front end needs replacing 7/3/99: No brakes-fluid leaks.( dot number: 0000 tire size: 265R7516 )
Recall 98V242000.98062. While driving between 30-35 mph the steering will vibrate quite a bit. Dealer was contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
(1) steering: Vibrates when going over bumpy roads or bad roads. Happens when slowing down or going around corners. Would move & make clattering noises. Dealer said vehicle is not under recall even though experiencing the same problem (98V242000). (2) driver's power seat track brackets would move or shift & make clunking noises when getting in or out of seat. Seat would rock back & forth. Dealership will not repair the tract or brackets on power seats. Owner wants vehicle inspected for vibration problem but not by dealership.
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- Blue Grass, VA, USA