Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 10023 | 10/01/2002 | 10009241 | Steering column service. information. service information tuneups. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 1900701 | 08/03/2001 | 623172 | Information on new power steering fluid.*slc | 10/26/2001 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 0703 | 07/01/2003 | 10003809 | Procedure for removal of the power steering pulley. *tt | 10/31/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 5000 | ||
| I brought my truck to the dealer because it pulled to the right and shuddered at 75mph. i had already had 3 alignments on it since i bought it. dealer said it was due to the tire wear. tires wore out at 27,000 miles. dealer was shocked; it?s a new truck the tires should have lasted 40,000 miles. i got new tires but the truck still pulls right and now it is starting to shudder at 65mph. i have had a pull problem since day one. i have also noticed that the raido lights and all dash lights go out when the key is turned to the rear and giggled a bit. i am bringing the truck in to the shop again this week. i hope it can be fixed. | |||
| 3 | |||
| The vehicles steering, transmission and suspension failed. *ak *nlm | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 2 | 02/09/2002 | |
| When driving at any speed, steering makes loud noise, sounds like steering is going to fall apart. dealership replaced steering column; however, problem is still occurring. *ak *yh | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 12/18/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2002 | |
| Consumer states that there are holes in the back of the steering wheel and keys get caught in the ignition. please provide additional information. *ts | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| While making a left turn consumer noticed that the steering wheel became stiff and was unable to steer it properly. consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 02/03/2004 | 5 | ||
| While driving steering wheel became loose and vehicle wandered from side to side. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering gear box shaft was defective and replaced it. consumer stated that steering gear box shaft had been replaced four times earlier. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 20 | 01/01/2002 | ||
| Rear end started howling very loudly. she started slowing down when the rear end locked up and the driveshaft fell out onto the road. mr | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 03/09/2006 | 50000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parked, there was a puddle under the front end of the vehicle. an independent repair shop determined there was a leak in the steering rack. the steering rack needs to be replaced. updated 03/28/06. *jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 2 | 02/09/2002 | |
| When driving at any speed, steering makes loud noise, sounds like steering is going to fall apart. dealership replaced steering column; however, problem is still occurring. *ak *yh | |||