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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V018000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/2004 to 01/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 3344 | 01/26/2005 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/21/2005 | 01/27/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may not meet specification. the bolt may fracture resulting in the loss of steering. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft bolt free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2005. owners may contact gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no.05010.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
| 060232001 | 01/01/2006 | 10019479 | Increased steering and brake effort. *tt | 03/16/2006 | |
| 0502118002 | 02/01/2005 | 10017450 | Diagnostic trouble code c0455, service rear wheel steering, system jumps from 4-wheel steer to 2-wheel steer. *tt | 11/08/2005 | |
| 03102005 | 03/10/2005 | 10014845 | Steering gear whistle noise on turns. *eh | 05/10/2005 | |
| 0502118001 | 01/01/2005 | 10013457 | Quadrasteer intermittent service 4-wheel steer message. *tt | 04/19/2005 | |
| 040232001 | 08/01/2007 | 040232001C | 10012694 | Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 10/09/07. *nj | 03/10/2005 |
| 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 |
| 3057 | 3057D | 10011757 | Service 4 wheel steer message with diagnostic trouble code c0455. *eh | 01/31/2005 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||||
| 3499 | 3499A | 10014899 | Steering idler arm inspection procedure. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 15000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the steering shaft does not have enough grease and causes the steering to stiffen up while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer at least five times for the steering shaft to be re-greased, but that has not remedied the issue. the contact feels this is a safety issue because the steering stiffens and makes it very difficult to drive, which could lead to a crash. the current mileage was 49,000 and failure mileage was 15,000. | |||
| 04/09/2008 | 70547 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact experienced difficulty with the steering. he drove the vehicle to a local repair shop and had the tires re-balanced. the mechanic stated that the tires were fine; however, they were wearing on the outside. a front end alignment was recommended. he took the vehicle to another repair shop and the mechanic stated that they would be unable to repair the front end alignment due to defective inner tie rod ends. the vehicle was repaired nonetheless. the dealer stated that they were not responsible for reimbursement. the manufacturer was not notified. the current mileage was 82,054 and failure mileage was 70,547. | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 1 | ||
| Returned to dealer 4 times for: brakes going out (4 new sets installed) abnormal wear on tires (f) valves chattering at 10-65 mph returned to dealer 3 times for: steering sector knocking front axle making warping noise transmission clunking when shifting up or down returned to dealer 2 times for: various electrical/light problems smoking in passing gear or hard take off all of the above problems are still on-going and have not been repaired. *tr | |||
| 01/20/2007 | 36250 | 1 | 12/16/2006 |
| Intermediate steering shaft has been rattling for a few weeks now, and my truck only has 38,000 miles. i'm told that lubricating it will only stop it short term. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 24000 | 1 | 03/09/2005 |
| For the past 6 months i have noticed that my steering wheel shakes when i slow down at stop signs. i also have noticed a clicking/knocking noise when i make turns and i can feel it through the steering wheel. i will be scheduling an appt. for this immediately. *jb | |||
| 03/14/2005 | 2100 | 9 | 01/05/2005 |
| I have issues with my alignment, dealership can not fix the problem it has been in service 9 times for the alignment. i also have knocking noise and a steering shaft problem again dealership has not resolved the issue. *jb | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 02/27/2006 | 22000 | 1 | 01/08/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle looses power steering at less than 5mph or while stopped and applying the brakes. the vehicle was taken to multiple dealerships at least six times. during those occasions, the dealerships replaced the gear box, shaft sector, power assist hose, pump and the pressure valve. the power steering problem still exist. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 02/27/2006 | 22000 | 1 | 01/08/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle looses power steering at less than 5mph or while stopped and applying the brakes. the vehicle was taken to multiple dealerships at least six times. during those occasions, the dealerships replaced the gear box, shaft sector, power assist hose, pump and the pressure valve. the power steering problem still exist. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 02/27/2006 | 22000 | 1 | 01/08/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle looses power steering at less than 5mph or while stopped and applying the brakes. the vehicle was taken to multiple dealerships at least six times. during those occasions, the dealerships replaced the gear box, shaft sector, power assist hose, pump and the pressure valve. the power steering problem still exist. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/09/2005 | 6 | 1 | 06/09/2005 |
| 2005 gmc sierra slt vin #1gtek19b25z238042 i drove the truck 237 miles home and noticed it was not operating properly. i called gmc to resolve the problems. the truck has binding in the front axles, brakes, or differential. this causes the truck to understeer heavily as the truck works to turn the front wheels over the road surface. this also makes the truck difficult to steer, u turns are especially a problem, the truck has sluggish acceleration and stays longer in the lower gears. the rear tires are prone to lose traction due to the increased rolling resistance from the front wheels, braking performance is compromised, the truck will sway back and forth at highway speeds as the rolling resistance of the front wheels varies from side to side. the truck tends to pull to the left, and the suspension is always preloaded from the additional stress. the engine labors to maintain speed on level ground with the vehicle unloaded. on occasion the front wheels will hop off the pavement as it is easier for them to compress the suspension/torsion bars than be turned over the road. it is difficult to maintain a straight line with the truck since the front wheels tend to follow the contours of the road. the front wheel assemblies make a low frequency sound when driving. the transmission, engine, and drivetrain components are always loaded and driving on snow or ice would be treacherous since the front wheels would stop turning on the low friction surface. driving in the rain is bad enough and the rear wheels tend to break loose. the transmission has behaved strangely, stuttering on occasion as it tried to find the proper gear, it has slipped or freewheeled as i went to accelerate from a stop. the wrong oil filter was installed, the air cleaner is loose and rattles in the engine compartment. the power steering provides little or no assist and requires more effort than i have ever experienced from a vehicle that is supposed to have power steering. *nm | |||