5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,571 miles

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problem #21

Jan 162006

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 170,000 miles
: the contact stated the vehicle pulls to the right intermittently. The pulling occurs suddenly and last for only a second. The contact had the vehicle inspected for the problem by an independent repair shop in 2000. The repair shop was unable able to determine the cause of the pulling. The problem continued and the contact called the local dealer yesterday. The dealer was able to determine a possible cause by phone and suggested repairing the steering sensor. Updated 03/17/06.

- Rocky Mount, NC, USA

problem #20

Mar 151998

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #19

Feb 032004

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer complained about power steering problems. Some times when driving and making either a right or left turn it felt as if power steering shut off. The consumer stated that he was told by dealer that there was a device built into the vehicle for protection. The evo (exhaust valve opening) was replaced.

- Bastrop, LA, USA

problem #18

Jan 022004

Silverado

  • 169,000 miles
While driving, the steering wheel jerk to the left and right.

- Mooreland, OK, USA

problem #17

Jan 022004

Silverado

  • miles
When making left turns at 45 mph steering felt loose, especially when steering wheel was turned to the 8 O'clock position.

- Atoka, TN, USA

problem #16

Dec 011999

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1997 Chevrolet Silverado ext. Cab. 1500 series, at low speed I am experencing intermittent loss in my power steering on left turns.

- Delaware, OH, USA

problem #15

Feb 142000

Silverado

  • miles
When driving at any speed the steering wheel gets loose. If I'm on a road with a curve and I have pressure on the steering wheel to the right let's say or left the steering wheel would suddenly loosen up and quickly turn in the direction of the pressure I'm applying. As if opening a jar. It gets that loose. I almost hit a couple of parked cars because of this. The only reason we found out about what the problem was is we overheard a Chevy owner showing someone the part he had to change. This was after we had the front end done to no avail. This guy had thousands of dollars worth of front end work done at three different Chevy dealers to no avail. Our part cost $50 and the labor was $100. I've talked to Tahoe owners and rode in their vehicles and they all have the same problem as I did. We had to tell them what the fix was. Pretty lame seeing the dealers don't even know. If Chevy would at least tell their mechanics if they won't recall. By the way the part is a evo sensor and it raps around the steering column inside the vehicle right above the brake pedal. We would have changed it ourselves but you have to fool with the airbag, so we paid someone to do it. Also, this problem occurred hundreds of times before we fixed it. There wasn't just one incident date as you made me fill out on your form. Thank-you.

- Torrington, CT, USA

problem #14

Nov 162001

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
While traveling around a curve steering wheel would jerk, causing vehicle to travel into other lane. Dealer was contacted, and stated that the eov sensor needed to be replaced.

- Mt. Olive, AL, USA

problem #13

May 222001

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
While making a turn by turning steering wheel vehicle traveled like ice was on road, soon after returning to normal travel. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further infnormation.

- Loretto, KY, USA

problem #12

Jan 082001

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
Steering locks while making a turn and while braking. Nlm

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #11

Nov 132000

(reported on)

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Erratic steering. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times. Manufacturer has been notified. Speed dependent steering electronic variable device system failed causing the power steering erratic.

- Brandon, MS, USA

problem #10

Feb 161998

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering sensor goes out mainly at high speed. Steering gets real tight. Faster consumer goes. When vehicle slows down steering is so loose, it's like being on ice. Problem is intermittent. It's been repaired 10 times for the same problem there is no remedy. The sensor had been replaced five times but the problem still not solved.

- Great Falls, MT, USA

problem #9

Aug 151998

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Faulty steering sensor; replaced one sensor at 16,000 miles or less, the second sensor failed at 31000 miles and replaced. Dealer notified.

- Fredericksburg, TX, USA

problem #8

Aug 012000

(reported on)

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle pulls to the right while driving due to steering wheel sensor failure.

- Devine, TX, USA

problem #7

Jan 011997

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving steering system malfunctioned, causing loss of control which may result in a crash.

- Gay, WV, USA

problem #6

Apr 012000

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway steering gets very loose, and wheel feels as though it is going to come off. Took vehicle to dealer while it was still under warranty for repairs, but they could not find anything wrong. Later, after the warranty had expired, the owner found the cause of the problem on the internet, the steering position sensor. Dealer not willing to make repairs under warranty even though the problem was detected before the warranty expired. Manufacturer aware of the problem, and has designed a modified sensor to correct the problem.

- Terrell, TX, USA

problem #5

Feb 072000

Silverado

  • miles
When making a slight turn vehicle will jerk. Also, dealer has replaced the electronic steering sensor.

- Nowata, OK, USA

problem #4

Sep 211999

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
The power steering wheel would lose tension. Would jerk before this happens. Speed is not a factor. Not noticeable at low speed, but at higher speeds. Been to dealer 8 times for problem. Mechanic informed owner it's 4-wheel front steering sensor & repaired it. Problem still exists.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #3

Jul 071999

(reported on)

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severely pulls to the right. Cause unknown. Consumer was informed that a wheel speed sensor was needed.

- St John, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 011997

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The steering has "too much play in it" which causes steering difficulty. While driving vehicle will go to the right which may cause crash. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

- Cullman, AL, USA

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