| Issue ID | 715360 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10261091 |
| Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Brand | CHEVROLET |
| Model | TAHOE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/03/06 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2005 chevrolet tahoe with a problem with the steering shaft. It was repaired under warranty on 03/01/06 with 20,385 miles at our local chevrolet dealership. The dealers remedy was : "e7700 shaft, steering intermediate replace". The remedy lasted only about two years before the banging noise when turning returned. It now is accompanies with a loose sounding banging noise when on bumpy roads. The problem has increased in severity over time. I have a 2003 chevrolet pickup, and am experiencing a similar situation, although not as severe as with my tahoe. This appears to be a persistent problem with gm, and poses a safety issue as other customers have described steering lockdown associated with this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WICHITA FALLS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1GNEC13T55RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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