Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| PIT-4992C | 03/01/2012 | 10043944 | Chevrolet/gmc: a notchy or stick slip feel in the steering when turning near the on-center position. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
| PIT-5001A | 04/01/2011 | 10038756 | Gm: 2010-2011 equinox/terrain. an open circuit is causing the service stability, steering, and all wheel drive lights may be on. there may be multiple trouble codes stored. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIT-5001A | 04/01/2011 | 10038756 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIT-5063A | 03/01/2011 | 10038644 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| PIT-5076 | 03/01/2011 | PIT-5076A | 10038652 | Gm: a service stability/traction light is on. there may also be various stored trouble codes. updated on 06/24/2011. *kb updated on 06/27/2011. *rm | 06/24/2011 |
| PIT-5063A | 03/01/2011 | 10038644 | Gm: there may be a service steering message or stability message. 2010-2011 equinox and terrain. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| PIT-5076 | 03/01/2011 | PIT-5076A | 10038652 | Ready updated on 06/24/2011. *kb | 06/24/2011 |
| PIC-5257A | 08/01/2010 | 10036104 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: service stability message with code u07010. after further investigation you may notice trouble code 70710 set by the steering angle sensor. *pe | 03/11/2011 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| PIC5598D | 04/01/2012 | 10044235 | Gm: guidelines for nj1 power steering powerpack (module) replacement and parts restriction instructions. *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||||
| PI-0462 | 05/01/2011 | 10038705 | Gm: the steering wheel adjustment is binding or sticking. this is caused by the steering wheel lever adjustment nut tightening. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| PI-0462 | 05/01/2011 | 10038705 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/03/2011 | 2858 | ||
| Power steering makes binding noise when turning steering wheel. dealer has replaced power steering pump, greased strut shafts, replaced power steering hoses, replaced steering gear and bled lines. this has involved three trips to the dealer and leaving the vehicle. dealer has been very helpful with a loaner car. but gm continues to ignore problem and sandbags, hoping i'll give up. i'm afraid steering could fail at speed and cause serious accident, my wife is hesitant to drive the vehicle. i'm considering enacting the florida lemon law, however we like the car would make this the last recourse if nhtsa can not help. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 4732 | ||
| I just bought this vehicle. i have owned it less than three months and it has less than 5,000 miles and needs the rack and pinion replaced. luckily i heard an unfamiliar noise while turning to the left mostly and mentioned it during service. the technician says that the problem was that it made a noise. if the only problem is that it made a noise, why does the rack and pinion need to be replaced, and why is it not considered a safety issue? | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 9000 | ||
| There is a rubbing/vibration sound/feel when the steering wheel is turned either left or right most of the time. the sound/feel is more pronounced at times than other times and there when moving or parked. my dealer has attempted to fix the problem without success. gm says (verbal only) they know of no fix but their engineers are working to find a fix. this (no fix but working on it) has been going on now for nearly 30 days. since the issue is related to the steering i am concerned that my ability to control the car may be lost at some point. my last communication with gm was aug 31, 2011. this has been reported to the bbb iaw gm procedures. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 4732 | ||
| I just bought this vehicle. i have owned it less than three months and it has less than 5,000 miles and needs the rack and pinion replaced. luckily i heard an unfamiliar noise while turning to the left mostly and mentioned it during service. the technician says that the problem was that it made a noise. if the only problem is that it made a noise, why does the rack and pinion need to be replaced, and why is it not considered a safety issue? | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 9000 | ||
| There is a rubbing/vibration sound/feel when the steering wheel is turned either left or right most of the time. the sound/feel is more pronounced at times than other times and there when moving or parked. my dealer has attempted to fix the problem without success. gm says (verbal only) they know of no fix but their engineers are working to find a fix. this (no fix but working on it) has been going on now for nearly 30 days. since the issue is related to the steering i am concerned that my ability to control the car may be lost at some point. my last communication with gm was aug 31, 2011. this has been reported to the bbb iaw gm procedures. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 7000 | ||
| A rubbing sound and vibration as you turn the steering wheel. | |||