Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. this can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm | 05/31/2011 | |
| PIT-4322D | 12/01/2010 | 10037626 | Ready | 05/31/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| SB-08-02-35-004A | 04/01/2009 | 10030122 | General motors: the left and/or right steering wheel lower (spoke) cover is warped, loose, discolored or just fits poorly in the steering wheel. the paint finish seems to be peeling. *pe | 08/05/2009 | |
| 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 - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 12-02-32-001 | 04/30/2012 | 10043850 | Gmc: hydraulic power steering leak at hose connection to steering rack. all potential leaks should be completely cleaned and indentified before attempting to repair or replace any power steering components. *js | 04/30/2012 | |
| 08-02-32-001 | 05/01/2008 | 080232001B | 10024245 | Power steering, steering wheel shudder/vibration during low speed parking maneuvers (replace power steering assembly hose) excluding pickup models with 4.3l v6 engine (vin x - rpo lu3) built prior to 5/30/07. *nj updated 5/19/08. | 03/28/2008 |
| 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 - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 4190 | 10022697 | Engineering information request during rear ring and pinion replacement. *nj | 09/20/2007 | ||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| PIT-5184 | 10/01/2012 | 10047839 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models | 12/10/2012 | |
| SB-08-02-35-004A | 04/01/2009 | 10030122 | General motors: the left and/or right steering wheel lower (spoke) cover is warped, loose, discolored or just fits poorly in the steering wheel. the paint finish seems to be peeling. *pe | 08/05/2009 | |
| 070232008 | 11/01/2007 | 070232008A | 10023400 | Steering wheel off center while driving straight, clunk noise while turning, early front tire wear (perform torque to tighten analysis and repair as necessary) *nj updated 2/25/08. *nj | 12/07/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 09/11/2012 | 85048 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. while parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle and noticed that the intermediate steering was not attached to the steering column. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the bolts from the steering column needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,048 and the current mileage was 92,455. kmj | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 26302 | ||
| Hydroboost lines leaking/seeping lower transmission line leaking | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 52000 | 1 | |
| 2007 z71 chevrolet had to have the steering repaired. cost $350.00. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2007 | 6000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado which was purchased used on august 25, 2007. she stated that the vehicle would steer on its on to the left or right without warning while driving at any speeds over 10 mph. the steering wheel would not move while this was happening, only the vehicle itself. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the failure persisted and vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer made repairs to the tires, tow in and tow out mechanisms, and performed a wheel alignment, to no avail. no repairs were made to date to correct the actual failure. the contact was concerned about the safety risk since a potential crash could occur. the failure mileage was 6,000 and the current was 35,000. updated 02/23/10. *lj | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 45629 | 1 | |
| Driving down road and thought driver side tire had blown . was able to stop on the side of the road around a bend but not control the truck . got out and the front driver side tire ,rim and brake rotor were ripped away from the hub. *tr | |||
| 12/30/2007 | 57800 | 2 | 08/25/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns 2007 chevrolet silverado. while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel broke while making a left turn. as a result, he crashed into an embankment. the dealer stated that bad modification mold caused the failure. the contact stated that the failure occurred a second time and the dealer stated that the steering wheel was designed that way. the failure mileage was 57,800 and current mileage was 58,800. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 01/02/2008 | 1500 | 1 | 02/21/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. while making a left turn at 5 mph, the power steering and brakes failed without warning. the contact depressed the brake pedal with excessive force and steered the vehicle off the road. the road conditions were dry. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the hydraulic system failed. the dealer is currently waiting for a part to arrive; however, the contact was unsure of what part was being replaced. the current and failure mileages were 1,500. updated 01/29/08 *bf the power steering pump was replaced. updated | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 06/15/2007 | 583 | 1 | 03/17/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. while driving 45 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle began to steer itself and the brakes failed. the vehicle then crashed into a telephone pole and was towed to the repair shop. the driver side front steering knuckle failed. the contact has the part and pictures, if needed. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 583. updated 12/12/07 *bf | |||