Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
| SB-10-02-33-001 | 06/01/2010 | 10036545 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to | 03/28/2011 | |
| 3243 | 3118J | 10010873 | Pop/clunk/click noise on right or left turns. *eh | 12/15/2004 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||||
| SB-10-02-33-001 | 06/01/2010 | 10036545 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to | 03/28/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 3386 | 3386C | 10013533 | Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers. *tt | 04/21/2005 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||||
| 3499 | 3499A | 10014899 | Steering idler arm inspection procedure. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/08/2011 | 77000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that when driving at low speeds, the steering wheel would suddenly lock without warning preventing the contact from maneuvering the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that he would need to replace the power steering pump. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 77,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 01/08/2011 | 77000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds the steering wheel would suddenly lock up. once this occurs he was unable to turn or manuever the wheel. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that he needed to replace the power steering pump. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 77,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 02/12/2009 | 1 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet avalanche. the contact stated that the speedometer does not work correctly and the instrument panel is not in english. while making left turns at low speeds, the contact heard a noise under the steering shaft. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was nothing to worry about because it would not affect the vehicle. mileages 85279 updated 04-14-09 *bf updated 04/15/09.*jb | |||
| 07/27/2006 | 12535 | 1 | |
| Bought our 2005 avalanche in june 05. not long after it started making a popping noise in the front end every time i turned the corner, into and out of the driveway etc. have taken it in numerous times. they have replaced the steering shaft. they also did something with the upper and lower actuator. they have also changed the spring rubbers and regreased the front end. the noise goes away for awhile and then returns. it is now louder then ever. even people in other vehicles can hear the popping noise. my wife drives this vehicle on a daily basis and i am afraid that something is going to come loose and cause her to have an accident with our son in the truck. *tr | |||
| 08/23/2005 | 8000 | 1 | 03/28/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while turning left the steering wheel makes a popping noise. this occurred on normal roads during normal steering without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. upon inspection, the dealership replaced the front suspension, but the problem still exists. the manufacturer has not been notified. | |||