4.5
definitely annoying
steering problem
I was told this was not a safety issue and would cost about $300 to fix.* It is due to that you can't get down into the steering shaft to lubricate it. So they would fix it by replacing a part (that doesn't need lube(?)) -
The date thing on this site is a mess and gives today as the date it occurred - but it was at 6000 miles in 2008 when I would notice it just when parking or steering in small space. *Probably more by now.
I love my SSEI beauty and have no other complaint about it except that they are extinct now.
- ssei, Vallejo, CA, US
have not complained to gm yet. they are to screwed up right now...
- Roger T., Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
As I have read in other complaints, there is a clunking noise in the steering mechanism. Shop wants $500 to replace/repair steering column. I don't know if this is a safety issue, I figure maybe an accident and lawsuit on GM may prompt them into action on this issue.
- geseps, Bensalem, PA, US
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Very good car so far, Just bought in Oct 2011 with 127,000. Everything is good except for the terrible clucking in steering, when turning sharp or when backing or parking. I also noticed the steering interlock does not work. Hey you mechanics out there, any connection?
Maybe just a simple replacement of interlock mechanism? Watch out for unintended air bag deployment. Disconnect batter first.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Update from Apr 4, 2012: Got a definite quote on a fix for the steering shaft clunking noise when you turn steering wheel at low speeds like in a parking lot or backing out of driveway. Replace the intermediate shaft in the steering column $180 for a new GM shaft redesigned, and $127 labor to replace
- Ron H., Tucson, AZ, US