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Re: Clunking steering shaft [dave8697]
by davethecarnut
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Apr 29, 2009 (11:31 pm)
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Replying to: dave8697 (Apr 24, 2009 6:37 pm)
I had the whole steering shaft replaced. GM has a new part to replace the old ones 19153614. Its definitely a problem they know about cuz there's a TSB on it. But no official recall. I don't know if it's a safety concern but a modern truck shouldn't rattle like a Model T.
I emailed through the website and sent a snail mail to corporate. I actually got called back. They will ask you to take it to a dealer to check it out and, of course, a dealer will charge a "diagnostic fee" to do so. But I said no way should I have to pay up front for something that should have been fixed under standard warranty. I got the "lube kit" the first time under warranty. But you guys should demand the new part.
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Re: Power Steeering, 2004 Silverado [bstacy]
by davethecarnut
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Apr 29, 2009 (11:38 pm)
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Replying to: bstacy (Apr 14, 2009 8:52 am)
Dumb question: You do have plenty of fluid in the reservoir, right?
Did the dealer experience your low speed non turning issue?
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Re: Utah Safety Newsletter. Please Read!! [deade]
by sjgbz
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May 12, 2009 (1:20 pm)
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Replying to: deade (Aug 05, 2008 5:18 pm)
I have a 2003 Sierra and have experienced steering issues since buying this truck. First it was the moaning sound it made upon turning the wheel(like a seal at an aquarium). Then came the clunking noise. Now I'm experiencing a safety issue. My steering wheel has difficulty turning left from a starting position although turning right is fine. I would really appreciate any direction on this matter from someone.
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Re: Utah Safety Newsletter. Please Read!! [sjgbz]
by obyone
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May 12, 2009 (2:04 pm)
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Replying to: sjgbz (May 12, 2009 1:20 pm)
There were faulty power steering units being replaced under warranty awhile back. Have you checked the fluid level of the p/s unit? or under the truck to see if the rack is leaking? Assuming you have a 2wd since it's not mentioned.
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Re: Utah Safety Newsletter. Please Read!! [obyone]
by sjgbz
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May 13, 2009 (6:38 am)
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Replying to: obyone (May 12, 2009 2:04 pm)
I have 4WD,hopefully that's not tied into the problem
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Re: Utah Safety Newsletter. Please Read!! [sjgbz]
by obyone
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May 13, 2009 (11:30 am)
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Replying to: sjgbz (May 13, 2009 6:38 am)
The moaning sound could be low fluid. The clunk indicates that you need to upgrade the intermediate steering shaft to the new one. As for the difficulty turning left, check the steering box. Something may have stripped. Good luck!!
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2004 Silverado, ext.cab, intermittent power steering
by longtrip036
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Jun 22, 2009 (11:52 am)
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At slow or no speed I lose PS to the right only. R and L turns are fine at speed and L is still fine at slow or no speed. I think this means I need to replace the steering box. Can someone with experience confirm this or give me possible other cause? I am a limited DIY.
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Re: Clunking steering shaft [Bloozester]
by zimmy1
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Jul 09, 2009 (7:18 am)
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Replying to: Bloozester (Jan 01, 2009 9:24 pm)
I had the same problem on my 2002 Silverado and I found a very simple fix that stopped the rattle. Get a can of PB blaster which is used to remove rusted nuts & bolts insert the long red tube it comes with in the spray nozzle then go under the dash and you will see were the steering shaft goes through the fire wall and you will see what appears to be a collar were the shaft goes in spray the PB blaster gently into the collar at the top of the shaft you will be able to see the PB blaster flow into the collar put enough in that you are sure it coated the internal shaft thats all it takes. I did mine a mounth ago and its still working and if it does come back do it again its alot cheaper than paying a dealer $300.00 to replace the shaft and I did talk to a number of dealers and they say it is not a safety issue it is only the shaft rattling in the tube hope this helps you it worked for me.
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Re: Clunking steering shaft [zimmy1]
by davethecarnut
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Jul 15, 2009 (9:49 pm)
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Replying to: zimmy1 (Jul 09, 2009 7:18 am)
It will come back...you did the "lube fix" as mentioned in previous posts. Yeah, it works...for a while...but try to have the shaft replaced under warranty or a recall as mentioned before. 
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