Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 1900805 | 11/02/2005 | 1900805A | 10017651 | Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc | 11/14/2005 |
| 1900404 | 05/11/2004 | 10007933 | Power steering return hose seepage. *mj | 07/16/2004 | |
| 1900303 | 08/29/2003 | 1900801 | 10003545 | Pop/tick sound in steering wheel area. *tt | 10/23/2003 |
| 1900403 | 08/04/2005 | 1900605 | 10003546 | Steering shudder. *tt | 10/23/2003 |
| 1900602 | 05/20/2002 | 1901001 | 634092 | Subject regarding steering shudder. *slc | 09/27/2002 |
| 1901001 | 12/14/2001 | 628332 | Experiencing a shudder (vibration) felt inside the vehicle while turning the steering wheel. *tt | 03/07/2002 | |
| 1900501 | 08/03/2001 | 620930 | Information on vehicles exhibiting a steering hiss or swoosh sound. *tt | 09/04/2001 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 1900701 | 08/03/2001 | 623172 | Information on new power steering fluid.*slc | 10/26/2001 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 1900801 | 11/23/2001 | 628194 | Experiencing a pop/tick sound heard coming from the steering wheel area while the vehicle is in motion. *tt | 03/06/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 61000 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| When turning ,the steering wheel shuddered as if it was going to separate from the frame. this was caused by the power steering hose collapsing inside the assembly. tsb 10003546 on this issue; the dealership replaced the hose. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 02/23/2006 | 79000 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph while attempting to turn the steering wheel would only turn one way. the steering wheel felt as if it locked up, the contact jerked the wheel and this in turn freed the wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop the problem was the rack and pinion had failed. repairs have been made, the manufacturer has been alerted. updated 03/22/06. *jb | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 11/08/2006 | 57715 | 1 | 09/20/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was started in cold weather, the steering was exceedingly tight. when the steering was finally able to be turned, there was a popping noise while turning in either direction. the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the power assist steering rack needed replacement. the manufacturer was also notified. updated 12/5/2006 - *nm | |||