Glenn Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 I have a stock 2003 SS. I have what feels like a rattle that is transmitted thru the steering column mostly when turning corners and on uneven pavement. It actually feels like the shaft in the steering column is loose. The dealer is trying to convince me there is nothing that can be done and blames the factory 20's. Have any of you experienced these symptoms and were you able to correct them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edessa Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Hi there Glenn, and welcome to the site. The rattle you feel in your steering wheel is NOT normal. Some new body style full size GM's do it. There is a TSB out for that problem. They can grease the steering driveshaft (that will last for a month) or they will replace it with a new style. Tell the service manager to get his lazy as up, and look for the TSB. Read this post for more info. Steering shaft rattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edessa Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Here is the TSB # 00-02-35-003B. The part number for the new shaft is: 089060582 and the lube kit part number is: 026098419 Give that to the service manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Just had mine replaced less than a month ago... its just a slight flaw in the design and it happens on all of the GM trucks (or so I am told) Not dangerous, but annoying none the less. They'll replace the intermediate (sp?) shaft and you'll never be bothered by it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwarren Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Thanks for giving the part numbers. I am going to call my local dealership Monday to fix mine. Seems to be getting worse and is very annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted September 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 edessa, Thanks to you and th e other SS members I feel a more prepared to do battle with the dealership. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edessa Posted September 23, 2004 Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 edessa, Thanks to you and the other SS members I feel a more prepared to do battle with the dealership. Thanks again <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe its time to find a new dealer to take the truck to. I went to 3 different shops untill I found the one that I liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FwyFlyr Posted October 9, 2004 Report Share Posted October 9, 2004 I have the same or similar problem in my '03. I was think'n It was the d.f.shock, or something loose in the susp. makes sence though. good call, I'll suggest it to my service writer. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDSliverado Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Just went to my dealer today, and they told me that this part was on National back order! Is there any truth to this? Has anyone else had this told to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 i just came from my dealer also. they said no problem and ordered the part. they told me the same thing... about three weeks or so, it's on back order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisconsinSS Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 I mentioned it to my dealer fully knowing what the problem was and they ordered the shaft right then. They also did a search to see if there were any other bulletins on it. They noticed I had not had the tailgate cables replace so they changed them on the spot. If you do not get service like this from your dealer do two things. !. Call GM they want to know . 2. Find another dealer. You forked out a bunch for that truck and part of the price is expecting decent service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styleandspeed Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 I am going to try to get my shaft ordered ASAP. Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 I mentioned it to my dealer fully knowing what the problem was and they ordered the shaft right then. They also did a search to see if there were any other bulletins on it. They noticed I had not had the tailgate cables replace so they changed them on the spot. If you do not get service like this from your dealer do two things. !. Call GM they want to know . 2. Find another dealer. You forked out a bunch for that truck and part of the price is expecting decent service. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i know what you meen. they even work with me on warrenty issues with the motor and suspension. and they know about the radix, nitrous and i'm lowered. these guys are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 My ride was at the dlr yesterday for some warranty work and they confirmed that GM is aware of the problem and has authorized all dlrs to replace the shaft. I was told the back order should take three to four weeks.........was not to happy about having to take the truck back yet again but at least it's going to be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash2003 Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Lee did you gey any of the new tail gate cables yet ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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