Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 060235010 | 05/01/2006 | 10020814 | Clunk felt/noise heard from steering column, steering gear and/or front of vehicle during maneuver and/or steering wheel rotation. (replace intermediate shaft). *kb | 01/22/2007 | |
| 010232001F | 02/01/2006 | 10019516 | Clunk felt/noise heard from steering column, steering gear and/or front of vehicle during turning maneuver and/or steering wheel rotation. *tt | 03/21/2006 | |
| 030236002 | 08/01/2003 | 10012577 | Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure. *eh | 03/07/2005 | |
| 040235004A | 06/01/2004 | 040235004 | 10012177 | Clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning maneuver/steering wheel rotation. this bulletin replaces 04-02-35-004. *eh | 02/16/2005 |
| 040235004D | 11/01/2005 | 040235004C | 10008657 | Clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning maneuver/steering wheel rotation. *tt *nm | 08/13/2004 |
| 01263 | 01/01/2004 | 01263A | 10007631 | Steering clunk noise. *mj | 07/06/2004 |
| 010235009A | 08/01/2003 | 0010235009 | 10004353 | Steering column to instrument panel fastener removal. *tt | 12/03/2003 |
| 010232001C | 09/01/2003 | 010232001B | 10004280 | Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning maneuver. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 030235002 | 02/01/2004 | 030235002A | 10001142 | Minor scratches to wood steering wheels. *tt update. *tt | 04/17/2003 |
| 020232001B | 05/01/2002 | 020232001A | 634921 | Some owners may comment on a moan / squawk noise during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt | 10/10/2002 |
| 010232001B | 07/01/2002 | 010203001A | 634803 | Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning maneuver. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 020232001A | 03/01/2002 | 020232001 | 631216 | Customers may complain on an audible moan/squawk type noise heard during low speed turning maneuvers. *slc | 05/21/2002 |
| 211201 | 12/21/2001 | 629652 | Concerns with power steering moan primarily on right hand turns. *tt | 04/04/2002 | |
| 020232001 | 01/01/2002 | 628835 | Concerns with moan/squawk noise during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt | 03/21/2002 | |
| 051101 | 11/05/2001 | 628094 | Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk type noise especially felt in the steering wheel while turning. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| 051101 | 11/05/2001 | 628092 | Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk type noise while turning, especially felt in the steering wheel. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 42 | 02/01/2002 | 637908 | Noise in the tilt / telescoping steering column. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| 311001 | 10/31/2001 | 628074 | Information on a rattle noise experienced while driving, emitting fromthe lower portion of the power tilt telescoping steering columns. *tt | 03/05/2002 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 191200 | 12/19/2000 | 617796 | This message addresses concerns of power steering hose leaks. *tt | 03/27/2001 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250102 | 01/25/2002 | 629720 | Concerns with power steering moan condition at low parking lot maneuver speeds and when maing right hand turns. *tt | 04/05/2002 | |
| 060901 | 09/06/2001 | 626085 | Some vehicles may experience a power steering squawk noise during low speed turns, most often when turning right. *slc | 12/12/2001 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030232049 | 11/01/2003 | 10004765 | Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt | 01/06/2004 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 020235004 | 05/01/2002 | 634919 | Concerns with clunk / rattle noise from lower steering column area when traveling over road bumps. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 05/18/2010 | |||
| Ii traded my 97 lincoln town car for a 01 cadillac seville with the north star motor,upon leaving the car lot,i noticed the stereo was real statick when i hit the slightest bump in the road..i then turned around and took it right back..it was the bose amp..(found out 3 weeks later)(dealer paid for repair,)the very next day ..i heard a clicking while turning right,,took back to the dealer ..it wouldnt do it then,,i was told to put power steering fluid in it..drove it to ky that weekend(i live in ga) noticed a humming noise in the left front wheel,,had to replace the wheel hub,,,then noticed power steering fluid kept going down,,had to replace the hydrolic hose,, a couple of times i wuld turn the key and it wouldnt start,,no lights no nothing..turn the key to off position,,wait try again ,,still no start,,tried a third time started no problem,,,is there a glitch with the ignition switch???now im hearing the clicking again when i turn right...is this going to cost me more money,,,i always thought cadillac was the best money could buy ,,because of the fact they use top of the line parts ( therefore expensive cars) so you wont have to worry,about breaking down and having to keep putting money in them.. cadillac should back their products with the pride they expect us consumers to have while driving them.....i should have kept my lincoln | |||
| 07/14/2007 | 94000 | 1 | |
| Power steering fails at low rpm. very difficult to park, turn quickly, navigate parking lot, driveway,etc. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2007 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Steering system makes popping noises when turning either way. dealer can't figure out what's wrong. *tr | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 02/26/2005 | 37000 | 1 | 01/15/2004 |
| While making a right turn consumer noticed a loud popping noise, and then lost total steering control. vehicle continued on, and hit a curb before stopping. dealer and the manufacturer were notified. the cause of the steering lock up was not determined.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/23/2006 | 32001 | 50 | 03/20/2006 |
| The power steering becomes inoperable at low speeds, causing significant risks in proper maneuvering. the safety of pedestrians is of particular concern, as one incident recently demonstrated, when i could not turn the wheel fast enough. i had to jerk the car to a stop, nearly scaring the life out of a middle aged woman. the car is virtually impossible to parallel park. *nm | |||
| 12/22/2004 | 26000 | 2 | |
| The steering in the vehicle became more difficult with unusual noises. as the power assist started to fail. *bf the steering started to make loud popping noises when turning right or left. the mechanic replaced most of the under carriage steering assembly and greased the steering shaft connected to the steering wheel. *sc *jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/25/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was making a noise in steering column when trying to make a turn. contacted dealer, and dealer stated they didnot know where the noise was coming from. please add vin #*ak | |||
| 04/20/2001 | 1 | 04/03/2001 | |
| While driving attempted to make a right hand turn and consumer noticed noise coming from steering wheel. also, notice that somthing was rubbing against steering mechanism. consumer had contacted dealer, , and he replaced parts.but, problem still occurs. please provide any futher defect the gmc case # c03702692. *ak the manufacturer acknowledges that many consumers had called about the same problem but had no solution yet. *yh | |||