Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V455000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/2005 to 08/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 123592 | 10/14/2005 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/05/2005 | 10/06/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. on vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. if the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. the recall will begin on october 14, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05086.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 050235003A | 02/01/2006 | 050235003B | 10019482 | Ei05061 - intermediate steering shaft clunk noise or stick-slip (follow strategy based diagnostics). 05-02-35-003 and 05-02-35-003a not yet received. *tt | 03/16/2006 |
| 000235003 | 02/01/2007 | 000235003M | 10012089 | Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. *eh updated *eh updated. *kb | 02/11/2005 |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 000235003N | 04/01/2008 | 10025148 | Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper intermediate steering shaft [i-shaft] assembly). *pe | 07/14/2008 | |
| 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 - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 4087 | 10021014 | Power steering pump leak/ incorrect mounting bolt. *kb | 02/22/2007 | ||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 050232008 | 07/01/2007 | 050232008B | 10022671 | Gear box power steering pump, p/s performance concerns. *nj | 09/19/2007 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 3386 | 3386C | 10013533 | Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers. *tt | 04/21/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/07/2012 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. the contact stated that noise started coming from the steering column. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the steering gear box and pitman needed to be replaced. the contact stated they previously had to have their front bearings and bushings replaced on the vehicle. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.rl | |||
| 03/13/2010 | 18000 | ||
| About a year and a half ago i started hearing and feeling a light knocking in my steering column when i would make a turn. it took several months for it to get consistent for anyone else to hear it then it began to get a lot worse. i took it by my mechanic and he told me that it was in the steering. he said that they use to just lube them again but now you have to order a kit from the manufacture. he knew what the problem was immediately after driving it through the parking lot because he had the very same problem on his chevy truck in the past and had seen several others since then. he informed me it was safe to drive for now and i have yet to get it fixed. you can tell it is a lubrication problem because it is not as noticeable in the winter vs. the summer when it is hotter and the lube flows more freely. now i see the same complaint on here and other web sites regarding this same problem and that it will keep happening over and over. the knocking has become very loud when i make a turn either way now. if this is a known problem with this model then why has it not been recalled? especially if a owner has to continually have it fixed after every 10-20 thousand miles. i am afraid that if it is not fixed soon i may lose control of the steering. i have also noticed a lot of wear on my tires that should not be there after keeping it continually maintained. my truck is five years old but it only has around 25,000 miles on it. please i urge you to look into this problem before someone does end up hurt. | |||
| 04/15/2006 | 875 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact stated she hit a bump in the road and the vehicle front end felt loose. she also stated when this happen it would cause the vehicle to move in another lane. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they advised her to take the vehicle somewhere else to get the vehicle aligned. she stated this failure happen at 875 miles. the contact stated the failure was constant and got worse. in march 2009 the dealer replaced the steering gear. in december 2009 the dealer replaced the steer shaft intermediate, the bearing and bushing and the lower steering shaft. the dealer has repaired a leaky seal on the left and right side of the steering gear, replaced the steering gear, and a gear kit these repairs where done in september 2010. the contact was not sure of some of the repairs. the contact was not experiencing a failure at this time but stated she had many problems with the steering. the failure mileage was 875 and the current mileage was 70,200. vwb | |||
| 04/15/2006 | 875 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact stated she hit a bump in the road and the vehicle front in felt loose. she also stated when this happen it would cause the vehicle to move in another lane. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they advised her to take the vehicle somewhere else to get the vehicle aligned. she stated this failure happen at 875 miles. the contact stated the failure was constant and got worse. in march 2009 the dealer replaced the steering gear. in december 2009 the dealer replaced the steer shaft intermediate, the bearing and bushing and the lower steering shaft. the dealer has repaired a leaky seal on the left and right side of the steering gear, replaced the steering gear, and a gear kit these repairs where done in september 2010. the contact was not sure of some of the repairs. the contact was not experienceing a failure at this time but had many problems with the steering. the failure mileage was 875 and the current mileage was 70,200. vwb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet silverado. consumer requests reimbursement *tgw the consumer stated he had no steering ability. the dealer informed the consumer a bolt fell out of the intermediate steering shaft. *jb | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) we have a 2006 silverado chevrolet truck [xxx] . there has been a squeaking in the steering-wheel column, and the car is becoming increasingly difficult to steer. a mechanic found that the inner tie rods need to be replaced and a part of the steering column needs to be replaced. a local dealership says, there is no recall even though there was an earlier recall on chevrolet-truck steering systems. the manufacturer instructed us to get in touch with you. please let us know how to proceed. thank you. *tr | |||
| 02/11/2006 | 2000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. while driving 25 mph and making a right turn the steering wheel locked. the contact was able to slow down and come to a complete stop. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the dealer diagnosed the failure and repaired the steering column but the contact is concerned since the repair didn't correct the failure. the steering wheel has continued to lock while driving. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 2000 and the current mileage was 89397. | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 11000 | 1 | |
| Popping noise from steering,when turning on irregular surfaces which can also be felt in steering wheel,leading driver to believe that there is a defect in the front suspension or steering. contact w/dealer service manager indicated that this is a common issue on full size gm trucks for several years,resulting from a poorly designedintermediate steering shaft,which apparently needs to be replaced every few thousand miles to forestall this problem. research shows that this issue is well known to owners of such vehicles and gm as there have been tsbs(patch-up)issued multiple timesthese bulletins seem to indicate basically to grease the part,thereby temporarily quieting it for a time with no permanent resolution,until owner is off-warrantysnf willing to shell out the out of pocket costs for correct repair. my vehicle(2006) was purchased new with a standard 3 yr/36000mi warranty which expired 3/09 datewise,however the vehicle only has 11000 highway miles on it and has never been used off-road or abused. apparently gm has,as of 01/07 a redesigned replacement part(per gm tsb)but,is at owners cost(parts/labor) if your 3yr/36000 or 2007-on 5/50 warranty has passed its date/mileage time. i find it quite irritating that although gm and aftermarket suppliers have been aware of this problem for nearly 2 decades they knowingly continued to utilize a substandard part until 2007. also it appears a warrantyextensionregarding this part has been issued for 2007+models up to 70kmi,however dealer denies knowledge. gm customer service says to have problemdiagnosed(at my expense),and if problem exists,dealer can make repairs(at my expense).maybe if i(disabled) had $300-400 spare cash laying around i could afford their game but cannot. *tr | |||