Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 040234001 | 10/01/2004 | 10012736 | Vehicle pulls on breaking acceleration and wanders. *eh | 03/11/2005 | |
| 000235003E | 08/01/2004 | 000235003F | 10011223 | Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. this bulletin replaces previous bulletin 00-02-35-003e. *tt | 01/11/2005 |
| 3243 | 3118J | 10010873 | Pop/clunk/click noise on right or left turns. *eh | 12/15/2004 | |
| 01634A | 01/01/2004 | 10007276 | Supplement to 00-02-35-003d - clunking noise under hood and can be felt in the steering wheel. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 01634 | 01/01/2004 | 10007231 | Intermediate steering shaft service kit. service vme. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| 030235006 | 12/01/2004 | 10005165 | Revised steering wheel replacement procedure. *tt | 02/10/2004 | |
| 000235003C | 04/01/2004 | 000235003D | 10004716 | Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in the steering wheel. *tt | 01/02/2004 |
| 000235003B | 01/01/2003 | 000235003A | 10000950 | Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in the steering wheel. *tt | 04/04/2003 |
| 000235003G | 04/01/2005 | 000235003H | 628884 | Concerns that clunk noise can be heard coming from under the hood also felt in the steering wheel. *tt updated *eh gm administrative message. *tt | 03/21/2002 |
| 010232007 | 09/01/2001 | 623883 | Some customer may comment on a whining-type noise that is audible inthe vehicle's passenger compartment. *tt | 10/31/2001 | |
| 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 - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||||
| 010235003 | 04/01/2001 | 619366 | The deletion of the steering column / wheel locking feature on vehicles with automatic transmissions. *tt | 05/24/2001 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 3386 | 3386C | 10013533 | Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers. *tt | 04/21/2005 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||||
| 3499 | 3499A | 10014899 | Steering idler arm inspection procedure. *tt | 05/11/2005 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030234001A | 10/01/2003 | 030234001 | 10004766 | Inner tie rod released for service. *tt | 01/06/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 08/21/2008 | 83100 | 1 | |
| Upon completing a 400 mile vacation, i pulled into my driveway at home, while pulling a large camper, and the power steering failed, good thing i was not on the highway when this happened. i had the vehicle towed to the nearest gm. dealer and they ended up replacing the power steering pump. the pump shaft sheared in two. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2005 | 3 | 09/29/2001 | |
| The consumer experienced various steering, suspension and transfer case problems with her 2001 gmc yukon. *nm the cigarette lighter was hanging out. the dealer replaced the housing and element. the parking brake shoes were replaced. teflon grease was installed on driveshaft to alleviate the bumpiness in the rear. license plate light fogged up. the dealer replaced the lamp. the driveshaft was replaced along with the yoke at the rear u-joint. the consumer heard a clunking noise when putting the vehicle in reverse. the dealer determined that the transfer case chain had stretched. the dealer r and r the transfer case and replaced the chain. *nm | |||
| 08/21/2001 | 20 | 02/28/2001 | |
| Multiple failures; a/c odors, door lock, suspension alignment and brakes. *bf there were problems with the following: weather strip was loose, the a/c blew warm, the belts squeaked, there was a mildew odors, the window regulator, the front seat belt squeaked, the door panel, the steering wheel rattled, drive shaft, accelerator pedal, the wipers were noisy, the hinge pin on the radio was loose, engine noises, a/c drain would not drain at times until the passenger door was closed/water lead and caused by the left front floorboard. recall#01v159000, 02v253000, 03v094000. *sc | |||
| 06/28/2001 | |||
| Consumer was driving 75 mph when steering suddenly failed. dealer informed consumer that ebo sensor had failed, which in turn, caused steering to go out without any prior warning. and that gmc was aware of the problem.*ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 03/19/2006 | 82000 | 1 | 08/14/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while turning sharply at low speeds the steering wheel made a popping noise. the dealer recommended greasing the steering column, but informed the contact this would not correct the problem permanently. therefore, the dealer was unable to offer any permanent solution. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 39000 | 20 | 09/07/2001 |
| Headlights fail to come on sometimes if steering wheel is tilted, it will have to move tilt on steering wheel sometimes they will come on in a certain position on the wheel and the interior dial will not make them come on, if they are on and high beamed or used it will make the lights go out all together, will not come on until tilt is readjusted. *la | |||
| 02/28/2001 | 4 | 02/20/2001 | |
| Tilt steering wheel locks in up position. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak consumer has been experiencing problems with firestone tires, p235/70r16, tires lose air, have leaking valve stems, and have tiny pin holes in them. *slc | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 11/12/2002 | 25000 | 1 | 11/01/2001 |
| The steering wheel shakes whenever making a turn, and there is a loud noise coming from the driveline. vehicle's performance continues to get worse. manufacture offers no assistance.*ak......steering shaft failed. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| Vehicle pull to the right, checked alignment and tire balanced possibly a component of the steering column | |||