Issue ID | 606730 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10171607 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SILVERADO 2500 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 23/10/06 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph, power steering was lost and braking became harder. The vehicle was pulled over and power steering fluid was replaced, but that did not correct the problem. The vehicle was driven to the residence and the power steering pump was replaced, this did not repair the problem. The dealership determined there was a collapsed hose. The hose was replaced, but the problem persisted. There was a nhtsa recall, # 04v045000, regarding the brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FERNANDINA BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | 1GCHC29U23EXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 05/06/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | NIMNICK CHEVROLET |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | JACKSONVILLE |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code |