<H1>Noise from Steering at Low Speeds #PI00299 - (07/30/2002)</H1>Noise from Steering at Low Speeds


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When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms. <A name=ss1-903879><A href="http://service.gm.com/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=903879#ss1-903879" target="_blank">
<H5>Condition/Concern:</A></H5>


Rattle, noise emanating from the steering column, particularly during low speed parking lot maneuvers. <A name=ss2-903879><A href="http://service.gm.com/servlets/BlobShtml?ShtmlFile=903879#ss2-903879" target="_blank">
<H5>Recommendation/Instructions:</A></H5>

<LI =1>Verify noise is from stub shaft bearing area.
<LI =1>Replace stub shaft bearing with kit part number 26099860. </LI>


Also, a special tool is required to complete the repair. You must use Essential Tool J-45798 to avoid damage to the bearing seal. The repair procedures are available in SI (Service Information) to install the new bearing

Not sure if vin of a 3500 will trigger this tsb because the steering boxes are different. But trust me they have the same problem! Got dealer to replace box on fifth visit and that finally fixed the problem.

This may be a stupid question but is there a place where you can enter your VIN and see what TSB's should be done on it?





Thanks

I have heard a rattle as described in the thread below, but I also have heard a pretty loud squeak now and then...


Would that be related to this? The squeak happaned when turning the wheel when not moving...


I should get this taken care of...

Well going to take mine in to get this looked at as well. Think I might be having this same issue.

BigDog,


This is a link for recalls:


http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm


After clicking on the link, you can also check on Complaints, Defect Investigations, and TSB's.

i dont have any "squeaking" but just sounds like something rubbing...plastic on plastic i believe...its not very loud, didnt even catch it the first time.....does this fall in w/this tsb, or have i got something else??? running vins determine anything, or is it just a case by case....

The dealer took care of mine. No more rattle. Went for a ride with the Tech (I think he just wanted to drive a 6 speed truck...but) and he was a wealth of info.


He was telling me that there is a power module that can add 150 horse! I just sat there and acted suprised. He didnt even notice the gauges.............

dealer did tsb on my truck....was cool for just under a day, then started doing it again....guess i will remind them again, next time...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif

I have noticed the same problem. I tightened the adjustment on the gear box and that seemed to help. Only moved the adjustment a half turn. The noise and feedback is very faint. I am thinking about a little more adjustment. http://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gif


I had a buddy with a 1/2 ton who said he had the same Issue. The dealer greased the Intermediate Shaft.

The noise is back within less than 500 miles.

I also heard some creaking when doing some slow speed parking lot turns...

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Just had mine replaced today. Did not hear it at all coming down the driveway.

I have the same noise and my ride is out of warrantee, can someone give me an idea of what this costs to fix?

Scott, 15 bucks and about a half hour in your driveway

dmaxallitech,


Thanks for the info.

Went into my dealership with this complaint and the printed TSB. They are now replacing my entire steering shaft. According to the Service attendant, they have several shafts on order because of the same failure among the vehicles they have sold.

Can you take this thing apart and fix it with regular grease in the mean time? I think that if you pack this thing with grease of any kind it should work right?

I have an appointment to bring the truck in tomorrow. I asked the service advisor what they are doing. Do you grease it up and re-install or do you replace it? I stated the TSB and he said we are replacing them. I'll find out tomorrow and post results. Also, replacing tailgate cables at same time. They said they have plenty in sock.:)

Dealer fixed the truck almost.:mad: The steering shaft replacement part could be a couple of months back ordered. They said there is a shortage for this item.
Good news is, they a have plenty of fuel injectors in stock.

I had the wife's 2003 Yukon XL done yesterday. The repair sheet that came with it said parts used "lube kit" guess they didn't put in a new shaft:confused: Guess we will see. But the best part is . The Tech put the steering wheel back on upside down.):h

Cosgr:D ve

I sometimes can hear and feel a noise in the steering wheel. Its almost like a poping noise that I can feel in the wheel when turning slow. Is this related to the TSB?

Thanks, Jesse

I have the same problem with the intermediate steering shaft on both of my 2002's. The stealer did the grease pack 2x on each and they are still ratteling.-:t Both are going out of warranty this month!

I called Customer Service (1-800-222-1020) after being told by the stealer that if my warranty ran out before the shafts came in then I was SOL. I asked for and recieve a Component Replacement Letter for each of the trucks. The component letter has extended the warranty on the intermediate shaft replacement to 5 years and 60k miles.:ro) Hope this helps those of you whos trucks are nearing the end of the warranty. You might be able to get a component letter even if yours is out of warranty.
Don't take the word of the dealer, get it in writing!
Good Luck!:grd:

This is great - I owe you scoutski. After reading your post, I called GM Customer Service to complain a little and see if I could get the Component Replacement letter fo the steering shaft on the 2002 GMC 2500HD I just bought. I thought the warranty was over the time limit even though it only has 27,000 miles on it. I was suprised to be told that the warranty is still good until March of this year. AND I mentioned the CKS issue and the lady on the phone got the local dealer on the phone and set up an appointment for me to have the CKS diagnosed and documented and then she said we could proceed with getting the GM Extended warranty applied ot my truck for the CKS. :ro)

They are going to replace the tailgate cables while I am there as well. :D

***UPDATE***

WOOT-WOOT, just got off the phone with the dealer. They drove my truck this morning (kept it overnight) and confirmed the noise IS the CSK and documented it. They replaced the tailgate cables, AND replaced the Steering Shaft per the TSB :rockit:

Now for the followup call from GM Customer Service and hope to get the Extended Warranty issue to me.