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 - 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 | |||||
| 05-02-32-008D | 06/01/2012 | 10044941 | General 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. *js | 08/06/2012 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 3243 | 3118J | 10010873 | Pop/clunk/click noise on right or left turns. *eh | 12/15/2004 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 60000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 07/15/2012 | 60000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 11/11/2009 | 26000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 11/11/2009 | 26000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 11/11/2009 | 26000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 08/03/2007 | 9000 | 09/03/2006 | |
| Noise, annoying popping ticking comming from steering column. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||