2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 steering problems
17 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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 vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Dt*: the contact stated there was a rattling noise in the vehicle. The service dealer previously greased the intermediate steering shaft to resolve the issue. After the service, the rattling sound returned. After the second incident, the service dealer stated the steering shaft will need to be greased every 10000 miles to keep the rattling sound away. The contact expressed concern over long term damage to the steering shaft due to this problem.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Brakes 262 complaints
- Electrical system 86 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints