GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Cause

Steering Wheel Does Not Lock in any Tilt Position

    â€¢ The lock shoe is seized on the pivot pin
    â€¢ The lock shoe is not free in the slot
    â€¢ Burrs on the lock shoe grooves
    â€¢ Dirt on the lock shoe grooves
    â€¢ A weak lock shoe spring
    â€¢ A broken lock shoe spring