Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 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 | |
| 3261 | 10011676 | Steering noise right turn. *eh | 01/28/2005 | ||
| 3261 | 10011628 | Steering noise right turn. this is a supplement to service bulletin 030232046. *eh | 01/27/2005 | ||
| 030232046 | 10/01/2003 | 10004298 | Squawk, whistle, whine, moan noise from front of vehicle on right turns. | 12/01/2003 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 3350 | 10013501 | Moan noise from power steering more noticeable on right hand turns. *tt | 04/20/2005 | ||
| 01334A | 11/18/2003 | 10004147 | Moan noise from power steering more noticeable on right hand turns. *tt | 11/20/2003 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||||
| 3499 | 3499A | 10014899 | Steering idler arm inspection procedure. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 1 | 01/20/2001 | |
| The consumer had come to a stop sign and attempted to turn left and did so with great difficulty. the consumer noticed that each turn had become more difficult and was accompanied by grinding noises. *sc the consumer had the vehicle towed and it was discovered that the steering gear box had seized internally. *jb | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 11/19/2004 | 1 | ||
| Lost power steering and brakes, the power steering pump had broken | |||
| 1 | 05/12/2003 | ||
| While driving on the highway engine and brakes failed at the same time. vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that power steering shaft separated, and dealer replaced the power steering pump. *ak dealer stated that vehicle required hydraulic assist; therefore, if vehicle looses hydraulic fluid, vehicle will loose both power steering and brake. *la | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 15 | |||
| Knocking on front end and faulty rear end. *la parts were replaced twice on the front and rear end of the vehicle. the radio was replaced, the power steering was noisy, the mirror vibrated when traveling at a high speed. the exhaust system was emitting white smoke. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs over 15 times *jb | |||