I have a 2003 Silverado 2500 HD 4X4 6.0 engine. Whenever I make a turn (either direction) and go over a bump there is a knocking sound coming from my steering column. Any ideas?

 

Its your steering control arm, I am 100% sure. 90% of the SUV's and trucks from chevy get that. Its not critical or a dangerous thing, just annoying.

There are many threads about it, I will try to dig one up for more details for you.

 

Here ya go.... https://chevroletforum.com/forum/sho...hlight=MDTAHOE

Its under $100 to fix it yourself.

 

ditto! just do not buy OEM design shaft, buy one from NAPA, their design is different and better. $67 i believe, about 10 minutes to replace.

 

Thanks Mike! So the intermediate steering shaft or steering control arm--where can I get a workshop manual on my vehicle? I am not that impressed with Haynes--I know there has to be something the dealership guys use. I have never worked on steering/suspension before--is there anything I need to know before doing this?

 

You got it, thats what this forum is all about. I havent changed mine yet, so I dont know the exact procedure, I too am looking at GM shop manuals to buy. I am sure someone here can chime in and give a few tips

 

www.helminc.com
has the manuals for your 2003, these are the same manuals the dealers use, you can also check ebay


2003 Tahoe Surburban Avalanche Yukon/Xl Denali/XL Escalade Service Manual
Price: $135.00 In Stock
Pkg Qty: 1
(English, Paper, GMT03CKUV)

 

Cool, thanks for the link in2pro

 

Try to get a subscription to AllData.com it is one of 2 programs that most independent shops use. It is a direct copy of the manufactures service manual. The shaft you need is the intermediate steering shaft not the control arm.

 

Even better, thanks for the correction & manual reference, Thanks MDTAHOE!