Steering bearing....GET IT DONE

[thechevyhdman]

Just got my truck back... dealership only had it for a week and didnt even get half of the stuff I needed done. But one thing they did do was the steering bearing. I didnt have much of a steering rattle, actually it was faint(felt like a loose shock) So they went ahead and got it. Let me tell you the truck has a totally different feel to it. It feels so solid and right on the money. Id get it done. Figured id let ya'll know. Bill

[JimWilson]

Steering bearing? Are you referring to the intermediate shaft, or is this something else? I have a clunk in my steering wheel and I'm wondering if the solution to your problem is the same one I should be getting done.

[dave p]

i had mine done and it is the best thing that ever happened. i just returned from a trip and it steers perfect. it was well worth the trouble. dave p :cool: :cool:

[ram/tx]

Jim---Do a search on steering rattle and you should find out all you need to know on this subject. GM does have a bearing kit out for our HD's pertaining to the steering rattle or knock, what ever you want to call it.I found the gm site http://service.gm.com-techlink-html_en-pdf-200207 Try to copy and paste to get to this site and it has the information you are looking for. Hope this helps.

[56Nomad]

Hi all,

The website:

http://service.gm.com-techlink-html_en-pdf-200207
does not work anymore..... Any other sites for this
GM imformation? Thanks.

[Kent Tuttle]

Try this:

http://service.gm.com/techlink/html_en/pdf/200207-en.pdf#dst13

[crimedawg]

Do all HDs need the new steering bearing? Just wondering if my truck (K2500HD) is included, it was built May 05, 2002. I have noticed the steering loosen up a little since it was new, it has a little over 13,000 miles on it now.

[ram/tx]

Crimedawg----copy and paste the site that Kent Tuttle put in his post and read the Tech-link about the steering bearing and you will know if you need the new bearing installed. The site I put in does not work, but Kent's does. Just scroll up the page until you see the steering bearing and read what it says. :rolleyes:

[Timberline]

All of you have convinced me to take mine in since there is a diffrence in the the feel of the truck afterwards. Mine has only been annoying on wide curves and such. I'm going to take it in next week.

[Bass_on_tap]

Can anyone tell me if this pertains to 2003 trucks also? Has the update been installed in 2003 GMC Sierra's and if so, what's the cut-in date? Thanks dave

[Bass_on_tap]

Oh well, I should have read the tech page before posting, sorry and thanks for the info. Dave

[Seattle Steve]

I also would like to know if the fix applies to the 2003's or not. I looked at the link and the article dated July '02 listed 99-02. If anyone knows for sure, please post.

[Seattle Steve]

OK, my last post was not clear. What I meant was "can we assume that an article from July '02 that states the fix applies to 99'02 or does someone have other info that says the 2003's have a factory fix?"

[Vette Racer]

Maybe I can't read, but I can't tell if this tells the years or not. Can anyone tell what years are affected by this and what trucks it pertains to?

[ram/tx]

Vette Racer--The Tech link states, "1999-2002 Sierra or Silverado 2500HD and 1500HD pickups may comment about a rattle noise from the steering column, particularly during low speed parking lot maneuvers." Then it gives the part number and special tool for the bearing and tool. Don't know about the 2003's, but you would think if they knew they had a problem with the 99-02 models, that they would put the new bearing in the 03 models. But that is assuming alot out of the general. :D

[Trippin]

My 03 developed the steering rattle at about 1500 miles. I'm familiar with it because my 1999 had the same problem. I haven't been back to the stealer yet mainly because I love the truck and can't stand the thought of giving it up for a day or two.

[2DAMAX]

Its back:My steering is starting to make the same clunking and rattling sound that was fixed last year with the bearing update. It was tight and perfect for approx 6-8 months. It is the exact same thing' Any other fixes Steve

[AlanL]

My '01 Suburban 2500 had this problem...the solution at the time was some special magic grease rather than replacing the input shaft. I had 2 input shafts on that truck and 2 applications of grease before I traded it in.

My '03 Dmax is starting to rattle as well. In a few thousand miles I'll bring it and have them apply the latest factory authorized bandaid to it.

It sure seems like a design flaw to me.

-Al