A Problem i have noticed with cobalts
01-20-2006, 09:41 PM
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A Problem i have noticed with cobalts
I have expirenced a poping noise in the steering column
while going over bumps with the wheels turned left or steering lock to lock
it is like a thud in the steering wheel
heres what the problem is:
the U joint on the intermediate shaft that comes out of the rack becomes bound when turned almost all the way the the left
the bound up joint pops when a bump or simething is encountered and the shaft moves and deflects
heres what i mean
dealer put on a new set of endlinks
but when you lube (DO NOT USE PETROLEUM STUFF,WILL DESTRY RUBBER IN JOINT)
the u joint the noise goes away
that is my tool box!
the shop i work at also services about 1000 enterprise rentals a month
5 diff base cobalts have made the noise, the other three SS i have drove made the noise
thes Ujoint on the intermediate shaft just needs to be bigger, likee off a silverado or something
while going over bumps with the wheels turned left or steering lock to lock
it is like a thud in the steering wheel
heres what the problem is:
the U joint on the intermediate shaft that comes out of the rack becomes bound when turned almost all the way the the left
the bound up joint pops when a bump or simething is encountered and the shaft moves and deflects
heres what i mean
dealer put on a new set of endlinks
but when you lube (DO NOT USE PETROLEUM STUFF,WILL DESTRY RUBBER IN JOINT)
the u joint the noise goes away
that is my tool box!
the shop i work at also services about 1000 enterprise rentals a month
5 diff base cobalts have made the noise, the other three SS i have drove made the noise
thes Ujoint on the intermediate shaft just needs to be bigger, likee off a silverado or something
01-20-2006, 10:17 PM
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I took mine into the dealer with that problem and they ordered a whole new steering column kit and put it in and now i don't get it anymore. This was back in September
01-22-2006, 02:20 AM
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i took it in b4 and they put new stabilizer end links in front
i told them, and gave them a tsb # for replacement and it was overlooked
im goin to see how hard it would be to get a warranty adjuster out to my shop to authorize this be repaired by Firestone instead of dealer
which means GM would have to pay my shop to fix my own car, while i am on the clock getting paid for it
but hey it has worked b4
i told them, and gave them a tsb # for replacement and it was overlooked
im goin to see how hard it would be to get a warranty adjuster out to my shop to authorize this be repaired by Firestone instead of dealer
which means GM would have to pay my shop to fix my own car, while i am on the clock getting paid for it
but hey it has worked b4
01-22-2006, 11:24 AM
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nice tool box. i've got the same one. i didn't feel like speding ten times more on a mac or snap on. it does the trick quite nicely.
Originally Posted by JapEatr
I have expirenced a poping noise in the steering column
while going over bumps with the wheels turned left or steering lock to lock
it is like a thud in the steering wheel
heres what the problem is:
the U joint on the intermediate shaft that comes out of the rack becomes bound when turned almost all the way the the left
the bound up joint pops when a bump or simething is encountered and the shaft moves and deflects
heres what i mean
dealer put on a new set of endlinks
but when you lube (DO NOT USE PETROLEUM STUFF,WILL DESTRY RUBBER IN JOINT)
the u joint the noise goes away
that is my tool box!
the shop i work at also services about 1000 enterprise rentals a month
5 diff base cobalts have made the noise, the other three SS i have drove made the noise
thes Ujoint on the intermediate shaft just needs to be bigger, likee off a silverado or something
while going over bumps with the wheels turned left or steering lock to lock
it is like a thud in the steering wheel
heres what the problem is:
the U joint on the intermediate shaft that comes out of the rack becomes bound when turned almost all the way the the left
the bound up joint pops when a bump or simething is encountered and the shaft moves and deflects
heres what i mean
dealer put on a new set of endlinks
but when you lube (DO NOT USE PETROLEUM STUFF,WILL DESTRY RUBBER IN JOINT)
the u joint the noise goes away
that is my tool box!
the shop i work at also services about 1000 enterprise rentals a month
5 diff base cobalts have made the noise, the other three SS i have drove made the noise
thes Ujoint on the intermediate shaft just needs to be bigger, likee off a silverado or something
01-23-2006, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JapEatr
do you know the steering column part #?
it should be on the reciept
it should be on the reciept
Yea no problem.. Sorry i didnt get back to ya sooner! Shaft Kit part number is 10394225
01-23-2006, 08:49 AM
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The dealer just changed the stearing shaft for me once..... It's doing it again, so they told me if it gets worse... They'll bring someone down from Chevy to take a look at it. Maybe the plant can do something about changing the way that part is made or something... (( Something like that! ))
01-23-2006, 09:02 AM
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i have the base cobalt model and everytime i go over a bump the steering wheel becomes loose feeling if anyone knows what that means. It feels like there is play in the steering wheel when hitting bumps. But during regular driving it feels find?
02-08-2006, 06:59 AM
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Well i too am the next victim of the "steering column plague" took my car in to get a clunk looked at, check brakes **** like that...they call me back later and tell me they have to replace the steering column....WTF? thats the last thing i expected to be wrong...getting more info today ill keep ya posted....!
02-16-2006, 09:25 PM
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So, is there a TSB number for this problem? I just noticed a rapid popping noise when turned sharp at slow speeds tonite... I also noticed that ever since I got this thing back from the shop the other day it's been really easy to steer at slow speeds... it usually takes two hands and some effort to turn the wheel when I'm stopped.
This what y'all are talking about?
This what y'all are talking about?
02-16-2006, 10:30 PM
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Yes, there is a TSB on this. It is to replace the steering intermediate shaft, not the whole column. If anyone has had this "clunk" come back after words, it's not uncommon. We have been dealing with this problem in just about every vehicle. Trucks, SUVs, Montis, Impalas, etc. One time we are told to replace shafts next we're told to remove and relubricate. The problem seems to be the manufaturer that is making these shafts for GM is just not getting them right. If you have this problem or the problem has reoccured, go back to the dealer and they will do what's needed, but it may come back eventually.
06-12-2006, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by black06ss
it might have been changed from 05 to 06 i dont have the problem.
Here's the TSB though
Make : CHEVROLET Model : COBALT Year : 2006
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Service Bulletin Num : 3687 Date of Bulletin: JAN 01, 1901
NHTSA Item Number: 10016948
Component: SUSPENSION
Summary:
CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER. *SC
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...0&summary=true
Last edited by jokieman; 06-14-2006 at 10:11 PM.