2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 449 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 4% of the 449 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“4 rugged terrain t/a lt265/75r-16 purchased at odometer 91681. Tires rotated at 100955. Following happened while highway driving. On 8/19/2015, odometer 109831, vehicle vibrating, found bubble (tread separation) on left rear tire. Tire was replaced under warranty. On 8/4/2017, odometer 121840, vehicle vibrating, found bubble (tread separation) on right rear tire. Have not taken tire to dealer yet. Front tires seem to be singing with a rhythm (best I can explain). I'm having all checked out today. I don't trust these tires anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #11015039, filed 2017-08, 109,831 miles“I bought a 2003 chevy silverado 2500hd 15 years ago and gave it to my 16 year old son. Recently we noticed that the brakes and steering was acting funny and making a noise, so we replaced the power steering pump and hoses. The problem only started getting worse. I did some research and found an old recall or notice related to the hydro-boost relief valve that was defected because of o-ring failure. Just searching the vehicle will show several sites revealing the problem. The nada site goes into more detail on the problem. We have parked the truck until a decision is made. …”
NHTSA complaint #11232522, filed 2019-07, 208,000 miles“My 2003 Chevrolet 2500hd truck has had the power steering pump go out three times. When it goes out the steering and brakes fail and make it very hazardous to continue requiring me to stop and have some one pick up my truck and haul it home. I've also had my air conditioning go out twice and is nearing failure again. The front hub assembly has also gone out twice on this truck. Once the repair was made under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10231046, filed 2008-06, 80,000 miles“Started the truck and put into reverse. There was no brake and no steering control. I had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. All fluids were topped off as normal and I regularly maintain this vehicle. After reviewing this issue in the diesel forum numerous duramax owners have endured the same problem with some ending in crashes. This is a major safety issue!!!!!!!!!!!! Simultaneous brake and steering failure. Are you kidding me? Wow! I tried chatting with GM and was dumped during the chat. No help there! I'll try again!”
NHTSA complaint #10565489, filed 2014-02, 94,000 miles“While returning home from a 2 week vacation (30 miles from home) slowed down to make a right turn on a city street in woodland, ca, the truck just shut down, no steering, no brakes, no engine, total electrical shutdown. It was everything I could do to make the turn and pull to the right. At the time I was pulling my 2009 bighorn fifth wheel trailer. It was a scary time. I finally stopped, lucky there was no cars parked on the right near the curb. I put the transmission in neutral and restarted the engine. Then we continued the trip home to winters, ca. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568064, filed 2014-03, 143,416 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 46 | 37% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 18 | 10% |
| 2005 | 29 | 11% |
| 2004 | 16 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 4% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
247 complaintsElectrical system
86 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTires
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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