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 | |||||
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 4087 | 10021014 | Power steering pump leak/ incorrect mounting bolt. *kb | 02/22/2007 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 7500 | 1 | |
| Very difficult, if not impossible, to turn steering at idle. duration of problem approx. 1 year. june 2009 dealer replaced part in steering. dealer cold not find a problem in steering, but replaced a part. problem continues; very difficult to turn at idle or low speed. i do not feel it is safe. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 4000 | 1 | 08/15/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated the steering wheel locked when he applied the brake. after three attempts the dealer has been unable to repair the problem. another dealer informed him this was the design of the vehicle. the manufacturer advised him to take it to the dealer. *ak updated 11/29/05. *jb | |||