Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 030236002 | 08/01/2003 | 10012577 | Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure. *eh | 03/07/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/30/2002 | 50000 | 2 | 01/15/2000 |
| This concerns nhtsa action number : ea99011. i had a steering module that failed. prior to replacement of the module, the steering wheel would periodically jerk as if to increase the rate of turn significantly when i was in a turn, either left or right. after replacement of this module at the gmc dealership (at about 50,000 miles, as i recall), the jerking instantly stopped. i now have about 111,000 miles, and the same jerking has begun again (at about 100,000 miles) from time to time. if a driver unfamiliar to the propensity to jerk in turns was driving, i could definitely see where the unexpected jerking may cause them to lose control. the latest jerking comes and goes and is not very consistent from week to week yet. when it gets more consistent, i will ask the dealership to replace the module. i don't presently recall for sure, but i think i may have paid for having the sensor module replaced the first time. the incident date below is an estimate, since i don't have my records of the first steering module replacement with me as i am filling out this form. also, the purchase date was in january, 2000, but i don't recall the exact purchase date and don't have my purchase records with me.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Nar 04/28/2003. mr the consumer experienced problems with his vehicle. the vehicle leaked oil, engine idled roughly, coolant system leaked, there was a problem with the dome light, steering, the rear axle, the left rear glass rattled, the air condition, battery, suspension were all inoperative. the fuel filter, mirror transmission seat, seat belts, wipers, alternator, brakes, fuel pump. *jb | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving and when turning steering wheel jerks in the same direction. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 06/08/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Steering gear box broken internally. weak power steering pump. leak in braking system at axle seal. brake pads worn out prematurely. vehicle pulls to left when brakes applied. left, rear seat belt would not extend after retracting. short circuit in wiring harness under hood - harness length too short caused inability to start vehicle. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 01/17/2001 | |||
| Power steering frequently goes out because fluid constantly leaks. dealer has examined it and found a defective seal in gear box. problem comes and goes. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 06/08/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Steering gear box broken internally. weak power steering pump. leak in braking system at axle seal. brake pads worn out prematurely. vehicle pulls to left when brakes applied. left, rear seat belt would not extend after retracting. short circuit in wiring harness under hood - harness length too short caused inability to start vehicle. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/10/2003 | 69000 | 1 | |
| Steering speed sensor intermitantly failed causing unpredictable steering movement when making right turns at speed. steering power assist would suddenly change resulting in sudden veer of vehicle. couple of near misses when pulling trailers and entering freeway. vehicle has been repaired and problem resolved. *ak | |||
| 05/23/2001 | 36 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle suddenly will veer right or left when turning wheel slightly at road speed. seems to be a surge in power steering unit. gmc says they have issued a bulletin on this safety defect to all dealer service managers. car must be taken to a dealer and repairs paid by customer if out of warranty. see my letter dated july 7, 2001 to coury buick, mesa, az, 85206. *ak | |||