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 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 12/15/2002 | |||
| Consumer states while driving the vehicle, the vehicle started making a cracking noise. the consumer states that the vehicle no longer had any brakes and the steering wheel was stuck. dealer notified. ts | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 0 | ||
| While sitting in car can't turn steering wheel, while driving vehicle stiffens and it's hard to turn. consumer states if on a highway it could be dangerous.*ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| Consumer called complaining having problem with the steering wheel can't control while driving the vehicle at any speed. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. on this chevrolet s10-tn. ts | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 12/01/2002 | 20000 | ||
| Consumer states vehilce vibrates excessively from the undercarriage. dealer diagnosed problem as defective 4x4 gear box. dealer advised consumer there is no fix for the problem, but only modification to reduce vibration. ph | |||
| 12/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| When driving at highway speeds of 65 mph, and hitting a bump vehicle will veer to left or right. hard to control. took vehicle to dealer, who lined up front end and adjusted gear box, did not remedy situation. *ak before repair was done, the steering wheel was rigid, but after the service it became very loose. *yh | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| 02/21/2005 | 92000 | 12 | 02/15/2004 |
| 2004 tail gate ass failed replaced after market parts 2004 back up lights in/op;004 interrior light will not turn off/ over ride botton used to save battery2005 left front hub ass replaced. 004 right front hub ass replaced;005 front end replaced/pittman/tie rods;2004 oil filter leak / tightened 2004 rear emergency brakes in/op 5 left emergency brake drum replaced;005 right emergency brake drum replaced 2005 gas sending unit replaced eradic behavior 2004 left brake shoe replaced ;004 right brake shoe replaced;005 left brake shoe replaced front;005 right brake shoe replaced front 2005 left brake shoe replaced rear;005 right brake shoe replaced rear;005 u joints replaced;04 battery replaced 2005 transmission showing signs of wear;005 rear end {3.42} locker clangs between 1st and revved. 004 4 tires 005 4 tires 2004 door hinges freeze up lube;005 tail gate hinges show wear 2005 parts 4 ea tie rods/o/ring type brake shoesand drums/u joints. i have for inspection.*ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/21/2005 | 92000 | 12 | 02/15/2004 |
| 2004 tail gate ass failed replaced after market parts 2004 back up lights in/op;004 interrior light will not turn off/ over ride botton used to save battery2005 left front hub ass replaced. 004 right front hub ass replaced;005 front end replaced/pittman/tie rods;2004 oil filter leak / tightened 2004 rear emergency brakes in/op 5 left emergency brake drum replaced;005 right emergency brake drum replaced 2005 gas sending unit replaced eradic behavior 2004 left brake shoe replaced ;004 right brake shoe replaced;005 left brake shoe replaced front;005 right brake shoe replaced front 2005 left brake shoe replaced rear;005 right brake shoe replaced rear;005 u joints replaced;04 battery replaced 2005 transmission showing signs of wear;005 rear end {3.42} locker clangs between 1st and revved. 004 4 tires 005 4 tires 2004 door hinges freeze up lube;005 tail gate hinges show wear 2005 parts 4 ea tie rods/o/ring type brake shoesand drums/u joints. i have for inspection.*ak | |||
| 01/21/2003 | 23000 | 2 | 10/12/1997 |
| Ball joints are loose when installed. reported by dealer to be within chevy specs. the same problem with the tie rod ends. cant keep the alignment right with this spec. dealer will not warranty. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| While stopped and with foot on brake steering becomes impossible. while leaving interstate and slowing on ramps, steering becomes stiff and increasingly harder to handle. dealer replaced power steering pump and problem was fixed for approximatley 3-4 days. however problem is increasing as before pump was replaced.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT | |||
| 09/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 30 mph heard a loud popping noise when steering wheel was turned in either direction. the steering wheel became inoperative. however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 09/26/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving and without warning there is a loud clicking noise coming from the steering wheel when the consumer is making a turn causing a distracting to the consumer. dealer notified. mr | |||