06redSSrwd Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 (edited) i just purchased my first chevy ever, an 06 red rwd SS brand spanking new on the 30th of september. I couldn't be happier with it (especially since i've broken in the motor and have had the chance to smoke a few victims ) anyway... what is all this i hear about steering wheel "clunking?" I am very new to this truck however i just want to know exactly what it feels/sounds like so i can know to look out for it. and lastly i would personally like to thank ALL OF YOU! for all of your efforts and posts on this site, i feel as though i know my truck so much better and can know how to treat it so much better because all of YOU! everyone here is great and thanks for all the info! Edited November 1, 2006 by 06redSSrwd (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt.boy Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 You'll know. Steering feels a bit loose and small bumps, especially around corners at first, will feel like a light clunk through the wheel. One problem with forums in general is the worry factor that can arrise. Its nice to know what to look out for, but its also nice to just drive and not worry all of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06redSSrwd Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 You'll know. Steering feels a bit loose and small bumps, especially around corners at first, will feel like a light clunk through the wheel. One problem with forums in general is the worry factor that can arrise. Its nice to know what to look out for, but its also nice to just drive and not worry all of the time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "Its nice to know what to look out for, but its also nice to just drive and not worry all of the time." Well said..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyfire Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 you'll know it when it starts. some trucks never have the problem but i've already had my second lube kit done. next stop is a new shaft.................like that's any better. BTW i now have 22K on the clock. other than that damn intermediate shaft all has been trouble free so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbomark Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 You think GM would have fixed this by 06? It s known about since 03. Your 06 may not have the problem. Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyNut Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Just had mine into the shop for same reason. They lubed the intermediate shaft and so far so good. But it's only been 5 days. Same thing happened to my '03. I have a relative that's a service rep at chevy and he says it is not uncommon for trucks coming in for adjustment. Either tightening a nut(s) or lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopman1 Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Funny - I just posted the same problem however the answer is that its the steering spline making the nose - greas it! shopman1 i just purchased my first chevy ever, an 06 red rwd SS brand spanking new on the 30th of september. I couldn't be happier with it (especially since i've broken in the motor and have had the chance to smoke a few victims ) anyway... what is all this i hear about steering wheel "clunking?" I am very new to this truck however i just want to know exactly what it feels/sounds like so i can know to look out for it. and lastly i would personally like to thank ALL OF YOU! for all of your efforts and posts on this site, i feel as though i know my truck so much better and can know how to treat it so much better because all of YOU! everyone here is great and thanks for all the info! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8rs4lf Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Funny, I'm taking my '06 Yukon XL in tomorrow to the dealership to have the shaft looked at. It's making the usual clunking noise just like my '04 SSS did. I can't believe they still haven't found a solution for this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmalibuss Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Yeah now look at the pics of the new 07 v-max that was recently posted and you will see the same steering shaft sometimes they just don't learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccgoodwrench Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 mine is starting to make a slight clunck, after a year of the famos fix [lube shaft] we all should get a petition and send it to gm. maybe they will do somthing then. just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06redSSrwd Posted November 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 i think we should. what can i/we do to get it started. should we have an attorney draft it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perk03z06 Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 mine is starting to make a slight clunck, after a year of the famos fix [lube shaft] we all should get a petition and send it to gm. maybe they will do somthing then. just a thought <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How serious is everyone about getting a group letter together to send to GM about this shaft clunking? I'm game to manage the project if we have enough peolple interested ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xistent Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I would be interested in a group letter. My 06 started it after about 800 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8R Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Very Interested! They have Replaced the Shaft and the Steering Column in my truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06redSSrwd Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 count me in, let me know what i can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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