NHTSA Complaint #10462585 — 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10462585 |
| Vehicle | 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 121,843 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WY |
Consumer Description
ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE THE STEERING GOT HARD STEERING THE INSTRUMENTAL LITES CAME ON WHEN I WAS DRIVING, THEN WENT OFF THREE DIFFERENT TIMES, THEN I WAS BACKING UP AND TURNING FAIRLY SHARP TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE MOTOR DIED. I STARTED THE ENGINE BACK UP AND MY STEERING WAS HARD TO STEER. ALSO EVERY TIME I TURNED TO THE RIGHT THE TIRE SOUND LIKE THE TIRE RUB ON SOMETHING BUT I NEVER SEEN ANY RUB MARKS ANY WHERE. I DO THINK THAT IF I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION. I HAVE CHECKED AND SEEN WHERE ALOT OF 2001 CHEVY SUBURBANS HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND I BELIEVE THIS IS SOMETHING THAT CHEVY SHOULD DEFINETLY RECALL AND CHECK NO MATTER HOW MANY MILES. *TT
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