NHTSA ID Number: 10193470
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5809A
Summary
This Preliminary information communicates an issues with a pop, clunk, knock, rattle type noise heard from the steering column over bumps and ask dealerships to replace the upper column shaft.
8 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2020-2021 |
CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2020-2021 |
GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2020-2021 |
GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2020-2021 |
Condition
Some customers may comment on a clunk, pop, rattle, or knock type noise that can be heard or felt in the steering column. This concern may be more noticeable when turning at low speeds on rough road surfaces.
Cause
This concern could be caused by the steering column upper Intermediate shaft.
Correction:
To correct this concern, replace the steering column upper Intermediate shaft with part number 84488136. Currently, this part number is still the old part number and a new part number will be released soon. To ensure you are getting the new updated Intermediate shaft, make sure it has one of the paint marks shown below. If the new intermediate shaft does not have one of the paint marks shown below, then it is not the updated version.
Parts Information
Description | Part Number | Quantity |
Upper Intermediate Steering Column Shaft | 84488136 | 1 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIT5809A
Published date: 04/23/2021
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10193470
MC-10193470-9999.pdf 320.585KB
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