| Issue ID | 1161564 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10690762 |
| Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/10/06 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Abnormal noise of rattling, crackling, and clucking in steering column when making left turn or slightly turning steering wheel to left also driving vehicle at 15 mph or higher speed knocking noise consistent in steering column. My vehicle was serviced twice at mileage 24,757, and in 2007 mileage 41,309 by the dealer and repaired with new lubrication kit was installed into the intermediate shaft at no cost to me due to warranty coverage. However, my 2005 tahoe has had the continuing problem throughout my sole ownership. Current mileage is at 116,000, on going defects as such is a manufacture defect, i will have to repair again with out of pocket cost average from $125. 00 to $300. 00. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24757 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MADERA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1GNEC13V45RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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