2003 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 85 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 85 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 20,000 miles 66 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 31 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 19 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 66 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 20,000 miles, and 89% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes.
What owners wrote
My daughter had an accident in our 2003 chevrolet 1500 series pickup truck due to a steering problem. She was making a left turn at a low speed and said something went wrong with the steering. It made a popping/grinding sound, spun her in a circle and caused her to hit a curb and then a yield sign. We had the truck towed to the dealer because I thought it sounded like a mechanical problem. The dealer contacted GM and they said that the damage would have to be repaired before anyone could check out the steering.
Dt:contact stated the braking system was defective. The pedal went down very far and was spongy. It took a long time for the truck to stop. The consumer stated pumping the pedal did not help. Contact bought vehicle new and was having this problem somewhat since he purchased it, but did not realize it was so bad until he drove other vehicles. This happens at any speed. The dealer said it was operating as designed. The consumer stated the ABS light came on.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
- Brakes 280 complaints
- Electrical system 121 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Suspension 30 complaints
- Cruise control 29 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints