Overview of Steering System Noise
| Subject: | Overview of Steering System Noises |
| Models: | 2001-2004 Buick Regal |
| 2001-2005 Buick Century |
| 2005-2007 Buick Allure (Canada Only), LaCrosse |
| 2000-2006 Chevrolet Impala |
| 2000-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue |
| 2004-2007 Pontiac Grand Prix |
This bulletin is being revised to update the model years and include an additional reference bulletin in the table below. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-02-32-009 (Section 02 - Steering).
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a quick reference for dealers to aid in locating the correct service bulletin for several different steering system noise concerns.
Many customer concerns with the steering system involve specific symptoms (noises heard). Once the customer concern has been verified, the following table may help identify the correct bulletin to reference.
Type of Noise Heard | Do This | Don't Do This | Bulletin |
|---|---|---|---|
Clunk noise felt/heard from front of vehicle during a turning maneuver | Lubricate the intermediate shaft with grease kit, P/N 26098237. | Don't replace the intermediate shaft. | 01-02-32-001J |
Moan, groan or whine noise during steering maneuvers | Check/adjust the power steering fluid level. | Don't replace the steering gear. | 05-02-32-007D |
Snap/pop noise during steering wheel rotation | Replace the inner tie rod boot. | 06-02-32-005 | |
Pinion seal squeak | Replace the stub shaft bearing kit. | 04-02-32-001C |
If other symptoms are present, or if diagnosis indicates another cause not found in any of the three service bulletins, refer to SI to diagnose and repair customer concern.
