1999 Chevrolet Silverado Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 69about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,660 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 69 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of the 1,660 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1999 chevy z71 loses the power steering when turning left there was a recall on some cars in jan 04 but my truck was not included my daughter had a minor accident that could have been very bad chevy first said my truck would be included but now they say it will not be fixed and I can not get them send me any info on how to fix the prblem my dealer says they dont even know how to correct the problem”
NHTSA complaint #10119700, filed 2005-05, 113,000 miles“There was a rattling noise in the steering column. The noise occurred while driving or turning. The consumer was informed by another Chevrolet owner that they were experiencing the same problem and it was due to a defect in the intermediate steering shaft and brushing. The dealership will be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10096618, filed 2004-10, 115,000 miles“When vehicle was first started there was severe vibration. When vehicle warmed up vibrations decreased. Steering gear box would then catch after making a turn. Took vehicle to dealer, and informed consumer that gear box needed to have its oil changed.”
NHTSA complaint #10053818, filed 2004-01, 49,000 miles“The vehicle power steering sometimes locks up or becomes very difficult to turn the steering wheel especially when making a left hand turn when your foot is braking the vehicle. At times it seems as if the power steering looses power. The local dealer has looked at the vehicle numurous times and has always stated they could not find anything wrong with with the power steering even after the service manager (at the time) had the power steering lock up while he was testing the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10039366, filed 2003-09, 3,000 miles“Vehicle lost power steering upon making a left turn. Recall 03v527000 was issued on the steering gear bearing, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN and model year.”
NHTSA complaint #10053835, filed 2004-01, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 98V242000Oct 6, 1998Vehicle description: extended cab 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. Some of these vehicles have a lower than specified torque on all three of the steering gear to…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 1999, GMC Sierra 1999
Related service bulletins
- 10025148Apr 1, 2008Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper intermediate steering shaft [I-shaft] assembly).
- 10021450Mar 1, 2007Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor).
- 10012089Feb 1, 2007Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. *eh updated *eh updated.
- 10013533Apr 21, 2005Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers.
- 10011223Aug 1, 2004Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. This bulletin replaces previous bulletin 00-02-35-003e.
- 10012577Aug 1, 2003Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 13 | 17% |
| 2014 | 19 | 15% |
| 2013 | 8 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 24 | 8% |
| 2004 | 44 | 7% |
| 2003 | 80 | 12% |
| 2002 | 39 | 5% |
| 2001 | 37 | 4% |
| 2000 | 73 | 6% |
| 1999 | 69 | 4% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 59 | 22% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
1,003 complaintsSuspension
107 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsVehicle speed control
95 complaintsTires
90 complaintsBody and structure
84 complaintsEngine cooling
61 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsSeat belts
48 complaintsSeats
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsFuel system
37 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology