1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 15 complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 2% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at an intersection, the steering locked up, and the steering wheel could not be turned to the left. This was accompanied by the the sound of hydraulic resistance. The vehicle was not taken in for service. Second, a piece of plastic fell off the interior of the vehicle. Causing the driver seat to slide freely on the adjuster track when the contact sat in the seat. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who was unable to determine the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While turning right at approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel became extremely stiff. The contact stated that the vehicle would easily steer to the left but steering to the right was very difficult. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 98v242000: steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion). The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Brakes 389 complaints
- Body & structure 53 complaints
- Seats 31 complaints
- Suspension 30 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints