Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 3928 | 3928A | 10020914 | Bind or shudder on turns. *kb | 01/29/2007 | |
| 040232007 | 12/01/2004 | 040232007A | 10017440 | Steering system moan, groan, shudder and/or vibration type noise during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt | 11/08/2005 |
| 050235006 | 08/01/2005 | 10017371 | Hiss/rush noise from steering (strg) column area. *tt | 11/04/2005 | |
| 3274 | 10011719 | Installation of a power steering hose to a new steering gear. *eh | 01/31/2005 | ||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| SB-06-02-32-013B | 08/01/2009 | 10032462 | Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio | 03/26/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 69700 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel began to steer on its own to the left and right. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. the mechanic stated that the front driver | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 69700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel began to steer on its own to the left and right. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. the mechanic stated that the front driver | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 69700 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. while driving approximately 50 mph the steering wheel began to steer on its own to the left and right side. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic stated the front drivers side wheel bearing, the outer tie rods and the upper ball joints would have to be replaced. the tie rod and the wheel bearing were replaced. also whenever the contact crosses over an uneven surface or makes a turn a clunking sound could be heard coming from the back end of the vehicle. there were no further repairs performed. the approximate failure mileage was 69,700. da | |||
| 07/29/2011 | 45300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the power steering feature malfunctioned. the contact was able to control the steering wheel but with some difficulty. the following day the contact took the vehicle to a dealer. the dealer discovered a broken metal tube thats connected to the power steering pump. the contact noticed nhtsa recall campaign number 05v455000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) but due to the vin number the vehicle did not apply. the contact stated with the power steering malfunctioning a fire could have occurred or even resulted in a crash. the failure mileage was 45,300. rvk | |||
| 07/29/2011 | 45300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the power steering feature malfunction. the contact was able to steering the vehicle but with some difficult. the next day the contact took the vehicle to a dealer. the dealer discovered a broken metal tube that runs to the power steering pump. the contact notice a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 05v455000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) but due to the vin number the vehicle did not fall into the recall. the contact stated with the power steering malfunctioning a fire could have occurred or even resulted in a crash. the failure mileage was 45,300. jo | |||
| 11/17/2008 | 37000 | 1 | |
| 2005 gmc envoy denali w/37,800 miles on several occasions, while completely stopped, would slightly lunge forward as if going to accelorate although the brake was engaged. when local gmc service dept.was called by owner to inquire about problem, service tech said he had no reports of such situation. the surge happened again on 10/31/08 and there was a passanger in the vehicle who also experienced the sensation. on 11/17/08 while at a complete stop, after turning wheels sharply to the right to go around a road equipment vehicle in the parking lot, upon removing foot from brake, the denali lunged forward enough to bump the tire of the equipment vehicle and then it accelorated as if the cruise control was activated. there were no brakes when an affort was made to stop vehicle. steering of vehicle was hard due to power steering failure . vehicle jumped upon a curb, driver forcefully turned steering wheel to avoid hitting a brick building as acceloration was still ongoing. vehicle crashed through a steel garage door and continuned until it crashed into a retaining column at which time the motor was turned off. the impact of the collision could be felt up to the second floor of the building. the driver was wearing a seatbelt. the onstar services did not initiate response to driver despite the fact that the front bumper of the vehicle was no longer attached to the vehicle, nor did the driver airbag deploy upon impact. vehicle was towed away from the scene. driver was transported to hospital by ems for injury evaluation. several witnesses described incident as vehicle out of control. *tr | |||