At least four different GMC sierra i know of have what seems to be a looseness in the driver's front end. I'm not a mechanic but it sounds like a loose tie rod or a ball joint or something of that nature. As i drive over a bump or even go into the driveway, i hear and feel something going on up near the wheel assembly on the driver's side. Anyone else have this issue?
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1500 Front End Noise
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Intermediate Shaft Clunk:
Intermediate shaft clunk is heard and FELT in the steering wheel and/or steering column area, typically while driving on rough road surfaces with steering wheel input. To eliminate the clunk, replace the steering column upper intermediate shaft with an improved design (GM ® P/N 19153614) using the procedure below.
Do NOT lubricate or exercise the I-Shaft. I-Shaft P/N 19153614 has been designed to replace previous designed dampened and non-dampened I-Shafts. The physical difference in the yoke size will accommodate all vehicles listed in this procedure. Due to the design of the new I-Shaft, it is not possible to lubricate/grease the I-Shaft.
The new intermediate shaft along with GM tool J 42640 - Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin (for newer models) will be required to complete the procedure.
Applicable Vehicles:
2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade Models
1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Models (Classic)
2000-2006 Chevrolet SuburbanTahoe Models
2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
1999-2007 GMC Sierra Models (Classic)
2000-2006 GMC Yukon Yukon XL ® Models
2003-2006 HUMMER H2
Intermediate Shaft Clunk:
Intermediate shaft clunk is heard and FELT in the steering wheel and/or steering column area, typically while driving on rough road surfaces with steering wheel input. To eliminate the clunk, replace the steering column upper intermediate shaft with an improved design (GM ® P/N 19153614) using the procedure below.
Do NOT lubricate or exercise the I-Shaft. I-Shaft P/N 19153614 has been designed to replace previous designed dampened and non-dampened I-Shafts. The physical difference in the yoke size will accommodate all vehicles listed in this procedure. Due to the design of the new I-Shaft, it is not possible to lubricate/grease the I-Shaft.
The new intermediate shaft along with GM tool J 42640 - Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin (for newer models) will be required to complete the procedure.
Applicable Vehicles:
2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade Models
1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Models (Classic)
2000-2006 Chevrolet SuburbanTahoe Models
2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
1999-2007 GMC Sierra Models (Classic)
2000-2006 GMC Yukon Yukon XL ® Models
2003-2006 HUMMER H2
Superchaser
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I had similar problem but all I did was remove shaft, fully extend it and compress it a couple of times, and reinstall. Seems as if all the grease had settled or something. 3 months now with no noise.
At least four different GMC sierra i know of have what seems to be a looseness in the driver's front end. I'm not a mechanic but it sounds like a loose tie rod or a ball joint or something of that nature. As i drive over a bump or even go into the driveway, i hear and feel something going on up near the wheel assembly on the driver's side. Anyone else have this issue?
i have a 03 gmc sierra denali and had the same noise, took it too the delaer and my left(drivers side) wheel bearing needed to be replaced immedialtely