Steering column clunking noise....

[Sikbrah]

I have a 2003 chevy suburban 2wd that I just bought and has a clunking noise when I turn or when I go over bumps. People I've asked say it's not a issue that will damage or break anything but the noise and feeling in the steering wheel is kinda irritating me. Anyone else have this issue? And if so how did you correct it? Thanks!

-George

 

[02 Burb]

Replace the Intermediate steering shaft- http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-425-176-Intermediate-Steering-Shaft/dp/B000Q0K5SQ. Not easy to change yourself though, not recommended. I also have the same problem to, its bound to happen for our trucks after a while.

 

[wreedps]

Honestly I would just live with it. It is how GM intended it - HAHA!

 

[boozer]

it might need to be relubbed back up. its super easy, all you need is a 15mm wrench.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFi6asV2K_A

 

[Sikbrah]

Thanks I'll look into it. The sound is just mind boggling it sucks!

 

[605Jake123]

I had the same issue and all i did was re distribute the lube and it went away. going on 2 years now and it hasn't returned.

 

[Sikbrah]

I had the same issue and all i did was re distribute the lube and it went away. going on 2 years now and it hasn't returned.

I'll have to do something cause that noise is annoying the hell out off me

 

[YukonXL04]

it might need to be relubbed back up. its super easy, all you need is a 15mm wrench.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFi6asV2K_A

I did this with mine and it lasted for about 2 months. So im going to try it again. If it doesn't last longer the next time it will be getting replaced

 

[Goodinblack]

Mine seemed to do it very early on like 20k

 

[DCT]

Very simple to replace or re-lube. Only two bolts if replacing. The factory updated part at the dealer was less than $80 when I did this about two years ago. There was a factory re-lube kit which was later replaced with the updated part.