When turning at low speed, my 2000 Z71 has a small tick that can be felt through the steering wheel. I has 60,000 easy miles on it and the tires have always been rotated at 5,000 miles and hand torked. Feels like it could be a wheel bearing with a flat spot on one of the rollers.
My daughter's 2004 Tahoe has 16,000 miles on it and is starting to make that same noise. This must be a common problem. What experience has this most knowledeable group found to be the problem?
STOVEBOLT
I have a 2001 z and have felt the same thing, I took it to a mechanic and cant recall the technical terms, but there is something in the steering column that is square shaped that tends to make that same sound and feel. I was told this was completely harmless outside of the annoyance.
Greetings,
Intermediate steering shaft. Common problem.
There are tech bulletins out for this issue, as well as a redesigned part for replacement. Check with your dealer, both may be under warranty, but if not it's not TOO expensive to have replaced.
Cheers - Jonathan
Exactly right, it's the intermediate shaft. I brought my '03 Sierra in for it 2 or 3 times. First time, they used a "new" lube. Lasted a few months. Last time they replaced it and used the new lube but it's been doing it for a while now. I really should go back but I just haven't had the time. I wonder why I should have it replaced again if it's only going to last 10k miles or so (if that).
Rosscoe
Does anyone know the new UPGRADED part number? My dealer hasn't heard of an upgraded part.
Thanks, G
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