Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
05V455000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/2005 to 08/31/2005V (Vehicle)12359210/14/2005MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/05/200510/06/2005
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesGm 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING
05-02-32-008D06/01/201210044941General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js08/06/2012
SB-10-02-33-00106/01/201010036545Buick/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 to03/28/2011
050235003A02/01/2006050235003B10019482Ei05061 - intermediate steering shaft clunk noise or stick-slip (follow strategy based diagnostics). 05-02-35-003 and 05-02-35-003a not yet received. *tt03/16/2006
00023500302/01/2007000235003M10012089Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. *eh updated *eh updated. *kb02/11/2005
32433118J10010873Pop/clunk/click noise on right or left turns. *eh12/15/2004
STEERING - COLUMN
000235003N04/01/200810025148Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper intermediate steering shaft [i-shaft] assembly). *pe07/14/2008
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
SB-10-02-33-00106/01/201010036545Buick/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 to03/28/2011
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
05023200807/01/2007050232008B10022671Gear box power steering pump, p/s performance concerns. *nj09/19/2007
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
33863386C10013533Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers. *tt04/21/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
07/15/201260000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was traveling 5 mph when a knocking noise was heard from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the upper intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. kmj
07/15/201260000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was traveling 5 mph when a knocking noise emitted from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the mechanic confirmed the steering upper mediate shaft needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. rds
11/11/200926000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was driving 15 mph over a road bump when there was an abnormal thumping felt within the steering wheel. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic. the contact stated that the defect was within the steering column. the failure mileage was 26,000.
11/11/200926000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. the contact was driving 15 mph over a road bump when there was an abnormal thumping felt within the steering wheel. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic. the contact stated that the defect was within the steering column. the failure mileage was 26,000. kmj
11/11/200926000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving 15 mph if the vehicle hits a bump a clunking feel comes through the steering wheel. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer nor a local mechanic. the contact notice other complaint regarding the clunking in the steering wheel. the contact stated the defect in the steering column. the failure mileage 26,000. jo
STEERING - COLUMN
08/03/2007900009/03/2006
 Noise, annoying popping ticking comming from steering column.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
01/01/19011
 2006 chevrolet tahoe has a power steering problem and perhaps related to the recall for this vehicle (05086). *nj the consumer stated the problem with the steering was causing a loud squealing noise when making left turns. the dealer has made several attempts to repair the problem and then they stated there was no way to make the noise go away. recall 05v455000 *jb