NHTSA ID Number: 10137730
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5452B
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a pop, click, tick, snap, or itch type noise in the steering column or steering wheel when turning left or right during low speeds or parking maneuvers. Technician will need to inspect for mis-routed airbag module wiring harness for contacting vibration damper plate in steering wheel, orreplace the column upper bearing inner race, spring, and seat.
12 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2015-2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2015-2017 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2015-2017 |
| GMC | YUKON | 2015-2017 |
Condition / Concern
Condition-1: Click type noise when turning during low speeds or parking lot maneuvers. This noise might only occur while turning the wheel in one direction.
Condition-2 (With Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column, RPO N38 Only): Pop, click, tick, snap, or itch type noise in the steering column when turning left or right during low speeds or parking lot maneuvers.
Upon investigation, this concern may be similar to steering wheel to column trim contact, or similar to the noise produced by a SIR coil with a damaged internal tape.
Parts
| Description | Qty | Part Number |
| Spring,Strg Shf Upr Brg | 1 | 26055299 |
| Seat,Strg Shf Upr Brg Race | 1 | 15231641
ACDelco, Seat, 15231641
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| Bearing Kit,Strg Shf Upr (w/Race) | 1 | 26001827
Genuine GM 26001827 Steering Column Bearing Kit
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1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIT5452B
Published date: 08/21/2017
MC-10137730-9999.pdf 675.581KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10114895
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5452
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a pop, click, tick, snap, or itch type noise in the steering column when turning left or right during low speeds or parking maneuvers. Technician will need to replace the column upper bearing inner race, spring, and seat.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIT5452
Date: Oct-2015
MC-10114895-9999.pdf 555.407KB
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Bulletin No.: PIT5452B Published date: 08/21/2017 Preliminary Information PIT5452B Upper Steering Column Or Steering Wheel Pop Click Tick Snap Itch Noise While Turning The Steering Wheel Models VIN: from to Engine: Transmissions: Cadillac Escalade 2015 – 2017 All All All All Chevrolet Suburban 2015 – 2017 All All All All Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 – 2017 All All All All GMC Yukon 2015 – 2017 All All All All Supersession Statement This PI was superseded to add 2017 Models and update repair information. Please discard PIT5452A. The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI. Condition / Concern Condition-1: Some owners may comment on a click type noise when turning during low speeds or parking lot maneuvers. This noise might only occur while turning the wheel in one direction. Condition-2 (With Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column, RPO N38 Only): Some owners may comment on a pop, click, tick, snap, or itch type noise in the steering column when turning left or right during low speeds or parking lot maneuvers. Upon investigation, this concern may be similar to steering wheel to column trim contact, or similar to the noise produced by a SIR coil with a damaged internal tape. Cause-1: This noise may be caused by mis-routed airbag module wiring coming in contact with the vibration damper plate in the steering wheel, causing the plate to contact the side of the steering wheel while turning. Cause-2 (RPO N38 Only): This noise could be caused by the upper column bearing race being slightly out of alignment. Recommendations / Instructions Condition-1 Correction: (Chevrolet / GMC design shown, Cadillac similar) It has been found that if the steering wheel to airbag wiring harness (1) is Not routed within the wiring channel (3) molded into the back of the airbag module, the harness could contact the damper plate (2) within the steering wheel, and cause the damper plate to contact the side of the steering wheel during turns. 1. Release the steering wheel airbag retainers from the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement. 2. Tilt the steering wheel airbag upward; do Not disconnect the electrical connectors from the airbag. 3. Inspect whether the airbag wiring (1) is routed in the channel (3) molded into the back of the airbag. 4. Seat the wiring harness (1) into the wiring channel (3) molded into the back of the airbag module. This will keep the harness from contacting the damper plate (2). Condition 2-Correction (RPO N38 Only): NOTE: Do NOT replace the steering column for this concern. Important: To correct this condition, repair the steering column assembly by replacing the column upper bearing inner race, spring, and seat as instructed in the following. Below are the highlighted steps for the repair, but please refer to SI “Turn Signal Switch Cancel Cam Replacement” for the complete procedure and torque specifications. 1. Remove the steering column upper bearing inner race, spring seat, and spring from the column: 1.1 Remove the steering wheel from the column. 1.2 Remove the steering column lock plate ring (1), lock plate (2) and cancel cam (3) from the column. 1.3 Remove the steering column upper bearing spring (1) and spring seat (2) from the column. 1.4 Using a magnet, remove the upper bearing inner race (3) from the column. Do NOT remove the upper bearing. Note: Do Not add any additional grease to the upper bearing inner race, spring seat, or spring. 2. Install the new steering column upper bearing inner race (3), spring seat (2), and spring (1) to the column: 2.1 Install the new upper bearing inner race (3). The new inner race comes with a new upper bearing, discard the new bearing as it will not be used. NOTE: Do NOT remove the upper bearing. 2.2 Install the steering column upper bearing race spring seat (2) and spring (1) to the column. 2.3 Install the steering column lock plate ring, lock plate, and cancel cam to the column. 2.4 Install the steering wheel to the column. 3. Verify that the noise is eliminated. Parts Information NOTE: Parts Information shown is for Condition-2 (RPO N38 Only.) Part Number 26055299 15231641 26001827 Description Spring,Strg Shf Upr Brg Seat,Strg Shf Upr Brg Race Bearing Kit,Strg Shf Upr (w/Race) Qty 1 1 1 Warranty Information For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Labor Time 6450370 Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Condition-1 Correction) Use Published Time 7480168* Steering Shaft Upper Bearing Inner Race, Seat, and Spring Replacement (Condition-2 Correction) 0.9 hr * This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. This will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. Additional SI Keywords PIT5541 © 2016 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.
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Mine has been “repaired” twice now; first a bearing was replaced and the second time the entire steering column.
Since the second repair we have lifted the Suburban and now GM wants to blame the modification for the failure. A failure which has been addressed twice prior to the lift and a failure which has a TSB for the same exact issue.
Never again will I purchase a GM product.
My 2015 Yukon steering wheel started knocking / popping at 35,000 miles. Kit mentioned above was installed. It lasted about 10,000 miles and popping started again. Another “improved” kit was installed at 50,000 miles. It lasted about 15,000 miles and popping started again. It goes back to the dealer again tomorrow. So far I haven’t been charged for the repairs. Not sure if I will continue buying GM. I had a 2005 Yukon the also had steering noise. In that case it was an out of spec spline in the steering shaft and was under a silent recall from what I understand. That means if you complain about it they will fix it.
If fm has so many complaints why don’t they issue a recall my steering column locked up as I was driving and I didn’t make the turn almost hit a person who darted after a ball.
Make a complaint with the NHTSA https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/ If enough people make a complaints, they may issue a recall.