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.
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 |
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 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIT5809A
Published date: 04/23/2021
MC-10193470-9999.pdf 320.585KB
- NOISE DETECTION - Detect the source or squeaks, rattles, and other errant or troublesome noises
- 50-FOOT RANGE - Transmitters have a 50-foot signal range allowing use on small and large vehicles
- BUILT-IN SPEAKER - Monitor sounds with the built-in speaker or via headphones through the 3.5mm jack
- SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR - LED lights indicate signal strength of the active channel
- ILLUMINATED CHANNEL BUTTONS - Active channels have illuminated buttons and can be changed or muted with a quick push
- Quickly detect the source of squeaks, rattles, and other noises throughout a car or truck's chassis
- Kit includes four independent transmitters to mount throughout the vehicle
- 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen-equipped control unit with easy to use interface
- Transmitter jumpers allow separate mounting of clamps and transmitters in confined spaces
- Color coded boots and location naming in software to quickly locate trouble spots
- PINPOINT NOISES - Easily pinpoint troubling noises that cannot be duplicated in a repair stall and only occur during road driving
- MULTI-CHANNEL - Connect up to six (6) color coded sensor clamps to different locations to find a noise's source
- FULL HEADPHONES - Includes a set of full-coverage over-ear headphones to block out surrounding noise
- USB RECHARGEABLE - USB rechargeable integrated battery provides up to 8 hours of continuous use per charge
- 10-FOOT CABLES - 10-foot long wire leads allow clamps to be positioned in difficult to reach places
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- Multi-Channel Chassis Ears Automotive Engine Tool:6-channel detector design, sound and light synchronization. This auto detector tool can detect abnormal noise in different locations and adjust the reception of different channels according to the detection situation.When a generator is running, it can detect the impact of vibration due the failure of a bearing, gear, valve, crank, cylinder, gearbox, vehicle body noise, etc.
- Abnormal sound indicator lighe:The abnormal sound indicator consists of three colors: green, yellow, and red. The color changes are determined by the detected volume. The minimum volume is green and the maximum is red. The abnormal noise of the six channels can be shown at the same time through the six rows of indicator lights. By adjusting the light sensitivity knob, the indicator can be used to assist in judging the location of the anomalous noise.
- Chassis Ear Car Detector Tool with Indicator light sensitivity & headphone:The car engine noise detector tool turn the indicator light clockwise to increase the sensitivity, and the range of the indicator light changes with the adjustment of the sensitivity. 6 Channel chassis ear car detector tool have six channels to detect abnormal noise sources at different locations at the same time, freely select channels through channel selection.
- List: The package includes 1 * detector host, 6 * clip-on sensors (Abnormal noise information can be detected at six different locations at the same time), 1 * headphone (Simple and comfortable, the volume can be adjusted at will), 3 * 3M sensor extension cables, 3 * 5M sensor extension cables. If you encounter any problems during use, please feel free to contact us.
- PINPOINT TROUBLING NOISES - Easily pinpoint troubling noises that cannot be duplicated in a repair stall and only occur during road driving
- MULTI-CHANNEL - Connect up to six (6) microphones to different under-chassis locations simultaneously to find a noise's source
- FULL HEADPHONES - Includes a set of full-coverage headphones to block out surrounding noise
- COLOR CODED LEADS - Each microphone / clamp is color coded for easy identification
- 16-FOOT CABLES - 16-foot long wire leads allow microphones to be positioned in difficult to reach places
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Bulletin No.: PIT5809A Published date: 04/23/2021 Preliminary Information PIT5809A Clunk Pop Rattle Knock Click Type Noise Heard or Felt In The Steering Models Brand: Chevrolet GMC Model: Silverado 2500/3500 HD Sierra 2500/3500 HD Model Years: 2020 – 2021 2020 – 2021 VIN: from to All All All All Engine: All All All All Transmissions: Involved Region or Country Condition Cause North America 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. 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 Warranty Information For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage (Canada Base Warranty coverage), use the following labor operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information. Labor Operation Description Labor Time 7442060 Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement Use Published Time Additional SI Keywords Loose Play Version History Version 2 Modified 01/27/2021 – Created on. 04/23/2021 – Updates to the Correction section
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