Steering Wheel Clunking Petition Y/N ?

[kaotik1]

I have an 01' Silverado with the same problem as described.  Has anyone tried or know anything about the aftermarket steering shaft that is described below?

 

I am considering buying it as it does not appear that GM wants to come up with a permanent fix for this problem.

 

http://www.borgeson.com/TruckProductChevy.htm

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Some members here have that and it did not cure the problem. It goes deeper into just the shaft, and also the steering box.

[lucky7_93021]

I'm in...

 

Let me know when you need the info

[CaboRob]

Im in. Lemme know when and I'll PM the info

 

Rob

[Benchdawg]

Kaotik1,

 

Thanks for the heads up. You just saved me some $$$.

 

FYI - I work out at the same gym as a guy who is a chevy mechanic. He wrenches for the local chevy dealer and he told me that GM is coming out with a permanent fix for this problem in Feb. next year. He said he did not know what the solution will entail or whether or not there will be a recall.

 

I will query him from time to time to see if he hears anything additional.

[Wizard]

I am in, let us know when you need the info.

Wiz

[206SS]

That noise drives me crazy. anyone know what exactly it is?

Im in for the letter too

2005 AWD SS 6.0 L

[jcjtgm]

That noise drives me crazy. anyone know what exactly it is?

Im in for the letter too

2005 AWD SS 6.0 L

My understanding is that GM changed the design of the splines on the shaft to have fewer but wider splines. This condition allows the grease to work out of the splines. I also understand that GM has a fix coming out in FEB for this. I do not know if it will be warranty only repairs or if it will be available to all of us. Do a search using the word Steering in this forum and you will find a lot of good info.

[perk03z06]

That noise drives me crazy. anyone know what exactly it is?

Im in for the letter too

2005 AWD SS 6.0 L

My understanding is that GM changed the design of the splines on the shaft to have fewer but wider splines. This condition allows the grease to work out of the splines. I also understand that GM has a fix coming out in FEB for this. I do not know if it will be warranty only repairs or if it will be available to all of us. Do a search using the word Steering in this forum and you will find a lot of good info.

 

Should be warranty!

[Blacksunshine]

2003 SS AWD 26000 miles, had replaced once already, taking it in this week to get replaced for the second time. PM me for anything you need from me. Thank you for doing this.

[perk03z06]

SSS members whom have posted to this thread:

 

I just wanted to let you know that I am going to hold off on this petition until I have received some feedback from someone that has the new steering shaft installed that is supposed to come out in Feb, '07.

[haul@ss]

i'm in

2004 AWD SS

pm for anything

[Blacksunshine]

Just got back from my dealer. I asked them about the new steering shaft. They say there is no info about a new shaft and are just going to relube the damn thing again. Does anybody know where I can get the information about the new shaft to take to my dealer?

[loanrangerss]

im ddown like James Brown

 

let me know when you need the info.

 

chris-

[BILLS04SS]

Count me in.. PM me when ready also...

[davischevy]

I have;

2001 Z71 80,000 mi

2004 SSS 16,000

2005 K2500 duramax 20,000

They all have the thud in the steering. Just had a lube kit in the duramax. Will help temporarily.