Steering Wheel Clunking Petition Y/N ?

[Big O]

Worlds longest petition aquisition ever .... OP ----> Nov 13 2006, 04:03 PM

[03SSonDUB2s]

Worlds longest petition aquisition ever .... OP ----> Nov 13 2006, 04:03 PM

 

I bought mine with this problem and would love to have it fixed. Has this gone anywhere yet?

 

Is it best to just take it to the dealer to just any shop? What is the average price?

[Badazzchevy327]

ill PM you my info if needed. i cant stand the fact they fixed it at 33k miles and at 36700 it came back and they said o well. my truck sounds like a piece people constantly stare in parking lots like i hit someone bakcing up or pulling it.

 

05 silverado ss 2WD

[redsilveradoSS]

I figured this was something we just had to live with. The guy that works on my stuff for me drives a chevy too and the first time i noticed the clunking i asked him about it. He told me there was no fix for it and all that could be done was to grease it and quiet it down for a while. My steering is now loose feeling. I know i am way out of warranty but i would love to get this problem resolved. Any info would be appreciated guys. Thanks

[obrien07]

yeah i got it to my truck is a 2005 silverado SS awd with the 6.0 and i have 3 other trucks that have had the same problem a 2006 gmc 1500 4x4 with the 5.3 and a 2005 chevy silverado 4x4 with a 5.3 and a 2003 chevy silverado with a 5.3

[Blue2003SS]

I am in my '03 has this problem and I have had it warrantied twice and replaced it once on my own. My wife's '01 Suburban had the problem once. Out of warranty of course, I just pulled the shaft out and put in the vice and added the new grease and have never had that problem again. The SS is a different story.

[billy 2]

I have a 2005 Ext cab Z71 That has the same popping noise. Had GM dealer look at it a couple years ago with 20,000 miles on it. Said they couldn't find anything. I guess I will give them another chance, the truck is still under warranty. I just wish they would come up with real fix.

[kevinthegreat]

I have a 2005 Ext cab Z71 That has the same popping noise. Had GM dealer look at it a couple years ago with 20,000 miles on it. Said they couldn't find anything. I guess I will give them another chance, the truck is still under warranty. I just wish they would come up with real fix.

 

 

theres a new shaft you can buy that will fix your problem. i dont have the part number but you can find it at gmpartsdirect

[Jetcop20]

I'm taking my 2003 in this week for a replacement shaft (they are nylon sleeved) it's the last/latest for the cure to this problem I will post the part number when it's finished . The part is right around $65.00 or so but will give all info soon.

[03.SS.6.0]

im in. im a tech at GM and the intermediate shafts clunk on all silverados and most other gm trucks and cars. its a common problem with the u joint.

[70chevy03ss]

This post will never die!!!!! LOL

[deiss391]

Here it is boys. I'd like to know who I could place on a letter to GM about the still unresolved steering mechanism clunking that is a common problem to all of our trucks.

 

If I can get enough votes, I'll draft a letter to GM with everyone's information so that we have a chance of seeing a fix for this issue.

 

Your support is of course, very appreciated.

 

If you vote yes, leave me your info. in a post.

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

I had this problem with my '03 Z71 and also with my 2006 SS Intimidator. I took it to my dealership and they fixed the issue with a new shaft knuckle connector (something like that, can't think of the right name) it was noted to me as a big problem and they covered it on both trucks as a RECALL