Be careful when removing the shaft. If the steering wheel spins freely you could damage the airbag clock spring. I have used a bungee from the steering wheel to the brake pedal. This will keep it from spinning freely and will also keep the it aligned properly for reinstallment.
Thanks for mentioning that. I forgot to mention that in the video. I wrapped the seat belt thru the wheel and buckled it which works as well in holding the wheel in place.
I am having the exact same problem with my 2020 GMC 2500 Denali. Started expierencing the grinding @ about 4,000 miles. Took to to the Dealer and they diagnosed and replaced the steering gear only to find out that the problem was still there. took it back to the Dealer shortly after and they replaced the intermediate shaft. That worked for for bout another 4,000 miles. Dealer says "GM field engineer is aware of the problem" and stated that as of today March 20th 2021 there is still currently "no fix". Absolutely ridiculous!!! I had a 2016 GMC 2500 Denali and never had any steering issues whatsoever. Over 90k miles and no problems. Thank you for the education on this issue. Good luck to you!
My 2022 Denali 2500 just started with the clunking in the steering wheel at 9800 miles. I’ll fix it myself, not wasting my time at the dealer, unless it’s a bigger more costly repair. I still love this truck.
Mines in the shop right now. Just got the call 2020 AT4 2500. Bad steering intermediate shaft. Good video wish I would have found it before. 29K miles and covered under waranty. Hopefully it stays fixed after reading the comments.
2020 Sierra 1500 - similar issues with intermediate shaft boot. 1st time they repacked, 2nd time they repacked again but this time advised GM is working with the parts supplier on a fix and they added a note to my VIN for this special part once it becomes available. no time frame given.
This is the same problem GM has had since 04 still refuses to admit there is an issue. There used to be a Bearing Ethie bottom of the steering column that I had to replace on my o5 that took care of the problem. This was after 5 intermediate shaft replacements through the dealership
Mine started doing it around 500 miles. Dealership had no idea what to do about it, so I just ignored it. The truck’s gone now though. I got a 2024 now. Almost 8000 miles so far, not a single issue.
Mine was replaced 1200 miles ago and it's back. Truly the only thing I dislike about my truck. Will go back until it's right or I can replace it with an aftermarket piece when they release one.
GM has had over 20 years to fix this problem so I would not be counting on a solution from them anytime soon. My new 2022 AT4 is my 7th truck since '02 and I've had to replace that part on every truck, and more than once. Never got more than 20k miles out of them before this issue would start. To this day the dealer will tell you they've never heard of this problem. It's so damn annoying! When they would finally acknowledge there's an issue, all they would do was pump the shaft back and forth to redistribute the grease. That fixed the problem for about a month at the most. So I got tired of dealing with the dealership. Dorman and Borgeson made a good aftermarket shaft for previous models but they have yet to make anything for the 2020 and up. With 33k on my newer '22, all I can do is keep filling it with grease until one of the aftermarket parts come available. 😡
Just replaced one on a 2021 at work today. At least on this one the slip joint had side to side play. Replaced it and it went away. I work for a Chevrolet dealer. Truck had 10k miles.
2020 Silverado 2500. Noticed the “clicking” from the steering wheel at about 12000 miles. First visit to Chevy dealer (Jan 2021) replaced intermediate shaft - didn’t correct issue. 2nd visit about a week later - no fix at this time, but GM working on a new part. Feb 2022Just got the new part installed by dealer, which I’m assuming is a re-worked shaft. Didn’t fix the issue…maybe a little quieter?? Will be going back to dealer to at least document that new fix isn’t working while still under warranty.
ive heard the new updated part still does it as well on some forums the grease I added seems to be working pretty well. Im at 10,000 miles now not any worse than when I added the grease at 5000 miles
I'm a hardcore Chevy guy I own six SUVs and Silverados from 2000 and 2004. They were known for this issue and I'm embarrassed to say I'm a Chevy guy it's 20 years later they're still struggling with an intermediate shaft play issue come on GM get your stuff together I build hot rods that don't have this problem I'm one guy one shop you're the biggest auto manufacturer in the United States and you have this problem for 20 years? ridiculous!
@@asimoford4994 it's not just GM, Ford has issues like crazy, Toyota doesn't have the reliability it had, being a technician for all makers I see these things first hand. It's just sad that alot of these beautiful new cars are just junk. My friend has a 2000 f150 v6 still going original ac and everything. Yes minor problems but ford is not building them better, their worse as they got newer. We (usa) have the technology to make some pretty awesome, robust, reliable vehicles but instead we engineer them with problems. Cars are no longer an investment. My friend is not getting rid of his old ford and im not getting rid of my old chevy's and toyotas.
@@richardmoreno5160 Yep, both Ford & GM, specially GM used to make great solid trucks. The 90's and 2000 models are still running ok. I'm just hopeless how will people use these trucks if they have so many issues. I wish if they could bring those old trucks back.
Just received my new 2022 Silverado 2500 that I ordered in January very disappointing and it’s making that noise and wondering back and forth on the road. Truck had 21 miles on it, now 176. I have an appointment next week for it to be looked at, hopefully I don’t get the runaround..
2021 GMC 2500 Denali HD 6700 miles, same thing, although I dont really feel it in the steering wheel. Dealer repalced Intermediate shaft per "DOC#PIT5809A MAY APPLY" , although they weren't really sure it would fix the problem as it was too intermediate to determine the location and wanted to keep it overnight to test cold in the morning. Told them I'd do the testing (I needed my truck back for towing). It seems better, but still heard it, 2 miles from the dealership. Will be back if this becomes worse again.
The sad thing is, they gave me a Canyon loaner with 198 miles on it, and I drove it about 140 miles today, heard the same noise. I think this one is here to stay unfortunately.
I have a 2020 SLT and I don't have quite the same slop as you but I do notice when I accelerate from a stop or go over a speed bump the steering wheel kinda pops out a little. Not left or right just straight out nothing you can see but you can feel it and It's annoying. It doesn't do it when it's cold. Only after it's warmed up a bit. I'm afraid to take it to the dealer cause it's not that bad and I don't want them making it worse!!
Ok I have a 21 Denali 2500, I have the same problem but also if i tap even lightly on the steering wheel, not the center where you’d push for the horn but where u grab you can hear the horn or what sounds like the horn kinda faintly. I did it as a buddy was walking up and he said was that you horn? So I know he heard it and and he didn’t know what I was doing! Does anybody know what I’m talking about or have the same pronlem? It’s Kind of annoying.
Same problem on my 21 AT4 3500. If the shaft can be separated couldn't some plasti-dip or other coating make the splines/male end of this a little larger and tighten that up? I'm contemplating tearing mine apart to try this. Especially annoying when towing as the front end gets lighter.
Thanks Shawn H for the video. I have a 2021 Denali 2500 duramax. I have the same problem. My truck was at the dealer at 40 miles for a week. Got it back after they replaced the intermediate shaft and it still does the same thing. I'm not sure if they even replaced it or the new one is just as bad. It's really a big disappointment after paying all that money for the truck. I can see this is going to be a constant reoccurring issue. I really hope Borgeson makes one for this truck because god knows GM is not gonna.
Just picked up my 2021 Denali on Friday. and left the dealer for a 10 Hour drive. And noticed it right away. I'm so upset and dont know what to do now.
@@reflectionrecon Hi Joe, Im not sure if you got my last reply to you. There is a revised upper intermediate shaft. Take it to the dealership and tell them you have the old version without the paint mark. The new one has a circle paint mark on it and is supposed to correct the issue. Right now it still falls under the same part number but they will be updating that as well. I have an appointment at the dealership to have mine replaced again. This time with revised part. I will keep you posted on the outcome.
After taking my truck to the shop again for the constant steering clunk, GM refused to fix it then stated they could not replicate my my concern. It’s their typical reply. I purchased the new shaft with the black paint circle indicating it’s the newer version. Thankful I don’t have the clunk now, it actually feels like it should. Now it’s just a waiting game to see how long it will last. Hopefully long enough until Borgson corrects GM’s flawed design.
Just installed a lower strut spacer and it started clunking when I turn left to right, tied everything to factory specs but still clunking any what it is?? Thanks
I have a 2021 GMC 2500 Denali and I have 30,000 miles on it now and I have had it in the dealership at least 8 times over this crap. Been a GM fan my whole life but dealing with this crap makes me want to trade It in on a Ford.
Didn't a company called Borgeson used to make updated shafts for the GM trucks? I still have my 2006 GMC Yukon and it had this problem. I bought the updated shaft from GM back in 2009 and 90K miles later still no clunk. Thank God my 2018 Sierra does not have this problem.
My son bought a 2021 3500 Denali long bed crew cab 4wd and that little rattle/ clunky sounds are bothering him . At first we thought it might be coming from the intermediate shaft propelling the front drive system but we ruled that out. If I add zerk fittings to the steering shaft will that fix it ? Other than that it’s a really nice truck that will tow a medium sized tractor without a problem.
i would imagine that would work. I have just greased mine up really good with the needle grease adapter and havent had to add anymore grease in almost a year. it fixed the rattle about 80%. GM still does not have a upgraded part that fixes the problem permanently yet. They have had 2 revisions on the shaft however they both end up doing the same thing.
I've been having a problem with mine since the day I drove at home 21 HD 2500 mine is a bad steering box three times at the dealership pretending they don't know what's going on finally they ordered it and it's on back order my tires are wearing out like crazy
No i believe its on 1500's as well unfortunately . I saw another guys video on youtube awhile back about it. He ended up stuffing a bunch of zip ties in the intermediate shaft to reduce the slop.
HA HA HA OWNER FIXES his Own GM TRUCK when i worked at GM DEALER in TORONTO CANADA 20 years AGO we has a RECALL to GREASE the SPLINES on the Steering Shaft for Steering SLOP only Paid 0.5 Hrs Flat Rate Time . Also to Grease the Drive Shaft Splines for Drive Shaft CLUNK Fast Forward 2021 STILL SAME PROBLEMS with GM
Supposedly GM has. replacement updated steering shaft in the works. There are a few posts about the bulletin on some of the forums. Who knows if its a long term fix or not.
I'll just stick to my ole 72-73 Chevy Jimmy with factory 327sp/o. All I've ever had to do to it is oil changes every 5000, 1 starter, 1 battery and 1 set of plug wires headers and Flowmasters. Runs like a sewing machine. And most importantly,.....you can work on it. Good luck with your truck brother. Its ashame the problems these trucks are having all over YT. GMC needs to so a full recall on these trucks. Have you been issued a "Lemon Law" case number??
Seen a lot of videos on this and it’s disappointing. The only fix I could think would be permanent would be just to purchase a new one an drill and tap a grease fitting in it/ and grease it every oil change.
That's your problem that steering wheel shaft I have a Chevy 2018 Silverado I bought new and a 2021 I bought new the 2018 15000 miles it left me stranded 600 miles from home fuel injector went bad and a spark plug and it quit the 2021 so far 3000 Miles problem
Thank you for the video and nice work. Just a shame that you have to go through this on a brand new truck. This is basically low tech. How long has GM been designing and building steering column shafts? Sheeesh!
I ended up selling my truck. Couldn’t swallow that load from GM. For the price I paid good thing I got rid of it. Got a tundra lol not any better but just going to beat the shit out of it. There is no good new trucks worth a shit anymore. I was going to take a punch and smash that shaft a little bit to get rid of the play but I didn’t feel like I needed to do that to a new truck. For the reason that I am paying for an engineer to build my truck shouldn’t have to do it for them.
My 2007 silverado 1500 has the same problrm , i was going to buy a 2024 chev truck , dam they had this problem too long and should have be fixed by now, and i only got 49,786 miles chev is crap
I havent taken the truck back yet since I have been adding grease to it seems to help and make it tolerable. Ive read that they have a updated replacement part in the works or already out by now. www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/230549-noisy-steering-column/page/7/#comments
Yup, I have heard the same thing. Buddy of mine knows a mechanic and he said they are different. But Laura Buick put the same one back in my truck. I don’t think Laura knows about it yet.
Have you noticed the inch play in the steering wheel. Or how it wanders down the road. Getting them to fix something is like pulling fingernails. I’m test driving the 1500 duramax when it comes in. I should make them give me all my money back
I got a 2020 Sierra 2500HD DENALI and I got the same slop from day one. And now my ac is actin up. Bout to take it in.. no way a 100k truck should be this shitty. My Yukon DENALI was great. I don't want to lemon this truck because then I'll be out of a truck but damn it's driving me mad
My 2020 2500 gmc was awful! I had the same issue. Plus horrible wind noise. Starting at 50 mph. Gm never fixed any of it. I finally dumped the piece of shit. My dealer was pretty good on a trade. I have a 2021 2500 Chevrolet. Seems to be a lot better.
$80,000 truck, I should of just got a canyon 😏. Could it really be that dodge is better? I would buy a Toyota Tacoma before I buy another dodge. I’m sorry they are junk. My last one everything was bad at 50k miles. Tires were cupping, ball joints, Tie rod ends, - List to long to put on here.
I thought about getting a Ford F-150. If you want the gmc you could look up the Lemon law. I’m pretty sure they have to buy the truck back if problem is not resolved within like five times
@EFEX3 KANPOL ya I’m getting out. Trading it in on a tundra before they update that. I drove one and it reminded me of the old crown Vick. I’m a gm guy but not any more. If this don’t work out I may try a ford. If that don’t work I’m going back to a 2000 Toyota Corolla. Not kidding. Go from a 80,000 truck to a 4,000 car. Cheeper all the way around lol
@EFEX3 KANPOL I don’t think gm is going to build anything better any time soon bc people are still in line to get one. Maybe in 3 or 4 years they will get the hint
Be careful when removing the shaft. If the steering wheel spins freely you could damage the airbag clock spring. I have used a bungee from the steering wheel to the brake pedal. This will keep it from spinning freely and will also keep the it aligned properly for reinstallment.
Thanks for mentioning that. I forgot to mention that in the video. I wrapped the seat belt thru the wheel and buckled it which works as well in holding the wheel in place.
@@shawnh9677 That’s I great idea to use the seatbelt.
Just lock the steering wheel
@@jseries5855 just lock the steering wheel? My 2021 Denali doesn’t lock nor has it ever and I’ve owned it since it’s had 10 miles on it!
@@treyr2145 Kinda odd I got one in the shop now and steering wheel locks. 2021 Denali 2500.
I am having the exact same problem with my 2020 GMC 2500 Denali. Started expierencing the grinding @ about 4,000 miles. Took to to the Dealer and they diagnosed and replaced the steering gear only to find out that the problem was still there. took it back to the Dealer shortly after and they replaced the intermediate shaft. That worked for for bout another 4,000 miles. Dealer says "GM field engineer is aware of the problem" and stated that as of today March 20th 2021 there is still currently "no fix". Absolutely ridiculous!!! I had a 2016 GMC 2500 Denali and never had any steering issues whatsoever. Over 90k miles and no problems. Thank you for the education on this issue. Good luck to you!
Now have 18k miles. Truck is back in shop for its fourth intermediate shaft. They say GM "thinks" they figured it out. 48 spline shaft. Sheeeeit!
My 2022 Denali 2500 just started with the clunking in the steering wheel at 9800 miles. I’ll fix it myself, not wasting my time at the dealer, unless it’s a bigger more costly repair. I still love this truck.
Replacing the upper intermediate steering shaft with a sound insulated (with a rubber sleeve) one from Borgeson worked totally for me.
Mines in the shop right now. Just got the call 2020 AT4 2500. Bad steering intermediate shaft. Good video wish I would have found it before. 29K miles and covered under waranty. Hopefully it stays fixed after reading the comments.
2020 Sierra 1500 - similar issues with intermediate shaft boot. 1st time they repacked, 2nd time they repacked again but this time advised GM is working with the parts supplier on a fix and they added a note to my VIN for this special part once it becomes available. no time frame given.
This is the same problem GM has had since 04 still refuses to admit there is an issue. There used to be a Bearing Ethie bottom of the steering column that I had to replace on my o5 that took care of the problem. This was after 5 intermediate shaft replacements through the dealership
I forced my old shaft apart to see how its made , and you'd have to see it to believe it. Now I know why this problem exists. Unreal!
Holy crap dude I was wondering when somebody would see this problem
I have the exact same truck. They have fixed it 3 times. Just had it fixed again 3 weeks ago and its back again
Thank you great video we appreciate it
2021 Sierra 1500 AT4 and mine does it too. Thanks for posting this video!
I’m having the same problem on a 2021 3500. Started at less than 1000 miles.
Mine started doing it around 500 miles. Dealership had no idea what to do about it, so I just ignored it. The truck’s gone now though. I got a 2024 now. Almost 8000 miles so far, not a single issue.
Mine was replaced 1200 miles ago and it's back. Truly the only thing I dislike about my truck. Will go back until it's right or I can replace it with an aftermarket piece when they release one.
It's about time for GM to updates their start up chime.
GM has had over 20 years to fix this problem so I would not be counting on a solution from them anytime soon. My new 2022 AT4 is my 7th truck since '02 and I've had to replace that part on every truck, and more than once. Never got more than 20k miles out of them before this issue would start. To this day the dealer will tell you they've never heard of this problem. It's so damn annoying! When they would finally acknowledge there's an issue, all they would do was pump the shaft back and forth to redistribute the grease. That fixed the problem for about a month at the most. So I got tired of dealing with the dealership. Dorman and Borgeson made a good aftermarket shaft for previous models but they have yet to make anything for the 2020 and up. With 33k on my newer '22, all I can do is keep filling it with grease until one of the aftermarket parts come available. 😡
Just replaced one on a 2021 at work today. At least on this one the slip joint had side to side play. Replaced it and it went away. I work for a Chevrolet dealer. Truck had 10k miles.
2020 Silverado 2500. Noticed the “clicking” from the steering wheel at about 12000 miles. First visit to Chevy dealer (Jan 2021) replaced intermediate shaft - didn’t correct issue. 2nd visit about a week later - no fix at this time, but GM working on a new part. Feb 2022Just got the new part installed by dealer, which I’m assuming is a re-worked shaft. Didn’t fix the issue…maybe a little quieter?? Will be going back to dealer to at least document that new fix isn’t working while still under warranty.
I just bought a 2021 2500 and the steering is making all kinds of noises. it stared with only 200 miles on the truck! I am not happy to say the least!
I have my 2020 2500 in the shop right now supposedly getting the updated shaft part, so we will see
I think if you take the shaft in a press and oval it that may fix it
Just started with my 2021 250 Denali with a little over 2k miles.
ive heard the new updated part still does it as well on some forums the grease I added seems to be working pretty well. Im at 10,000 miles now not any worse than when I added the grease at 5000 miles
I'm a hardcore Chevy guy I own six SUVs and Silverados from 2000 and 2004. They were known for this issue and I'm embarrassed to say I'm a Chevy guy it's 20 years later they're still struggling with an intermediate shaft play issue come on GM get your stuff together I build hot rods that don't have this problem I'm one guy one shop you're the biggest auto manufacturer in the United States and you have this problem for 20 years? ridiculous!
GM stopped making real trucks in 1987.
I don't know what the hell happened to GM.
@@asimoford4994 it's not just GM, Ford has issues like crazy, Toyota doesn't have the reliability it had, being a technician for all makers I see these things first hand. It's just sad that alot of these beautiful new cars are just junk. My friend has a 2000 f150 v6 still going original ac and everything. Yes minor problems but ford is not building them better, their worse as they got newer. We (usa) have the technology to make some pretty awesome, robust, reliable vehicles but instead we engineer them with problems. Cars are no longer an investment. My friend is not getting rid of his old ford and im not getting rid of my old chevy's and toyotas.
@@richardmoreno5160 Yep, both Ford & GM, specially GM used to make great solid trucks. The 90's and 2000 models are still running ok. I'm just hopeless how will people use these trucks if they have so many issues. I wish if they could bring those old trucks back.
Great video.. Any fix for whining power steering pump or squeeky brakes??
Just received my new 2022 Silverado 2500 that I ordered in January very disappointing and it’s making that noise and wondering back and forth on the road. Truck had 21 miles on it, now 176. I have an appointment next week for it to be looked at, hopefully I don’t get the runaround..
2021 GMC 2500 Denali HD 6700 miles, same thing, although I dont really feel it in the steering wheel. Dealer repalced Intermediate shaft per "DOC#PIT5809A MAY APPLY" , although they weren't really sure it would fix the problem as it was too intermediate to determine the location and wanted to keep it overnight to test cold in the morning. Told them I'd do the testing (I needed my truck back for towing). It seems better, but still heard it, 2 miles from the dealership. Will be back if this becomes worse again.
The sad thing is, they gave me a Canyon loaner with 198 miles on it, and I drove it about 140 miles today, heard the same noise. I think this one is here to stay unfortunately.
I have the same issue. I have 1200 miles on mine. The dealer told me that all GM trucks do it and it's normal. They love the downplay the issue.
The first a service tech is taught to say is they all do that.
I am having the same issue, dealer is replacing the upper shaft now
I’ve had mine replaced twice already by dealer and still have the same problem
Doesn’t GM have to fix this problem?
I have a 2020 SLT and I don't have quite the same slop as you but I do notice when I accelerate from a stop or go over a speed bump the steering wheel kinda pops out a little. Not left or right just straight out nothing you can see but you can feel it and It's annoying. It doesn't do it when it's cold. Only after it's warmed up a bit. I'm afraid to take it to the dealer cause it's not that bad and I don't want them making it worse!!
more than likely they will just say they cannot duplicate the complaint and send you on down the road.
Ok I have a 21 Denali 2500, I have the same problem but also if i tap even lightly on the steering wheel, not the center where you’d push for the horn but where u grab you can hear the horn or what sounds like the horn kinda faintly. I did it as a buddy was walking up and he said was that you horn? So I know he heard it and and he didn’t know what I was doing! Does anybody know what I’m talking about or have the same pronlem? It’s Kind of annoying.
Same problem on my 21 AT4 3500. If the shaft can be separated couldn't some plasti-dip or other coating make the splines/male end of this a little larger and tighten that up? I'm contemplating tearing mine apart to try this. Especially annoying when towing as the front end gets lighter.
Count me in at about 700
Miles - didn’t notice until got heavy snow fall and got rough roads. Not cool - back to 2003 we go.
Thanks Shawn H for the video. I have a 2021 Denali 2500 duramax. I have the same problem. My truck was at the dealer at 40 miles for a week. Got it back after they replaced the intermediate shaft and it still does the same thing. I'm not sure if they even replaced it or the new one is just as bad. It's really a big disappointment after paying all that money for the truck. I can see this is going to be a constant reoccurring issue. I really hope Borgeson makes one for this truck because god knows GM is not gonna.
Just picked up my 2021 Denali on Friday. and left the dealer for a 10 Hour drive. And noticed it right away. I'm so upset and dont know what to do now.
@@reflectionrecon Hi Joe,
Im not sure if you got my last reply to you. There is a revised upper intermediate shaft. Take it to the dealership and tell them you have the old version without the paint mark. The new one has a circle paint mark on it and is supposed to correct the issue. Right now it still falls under the same part number but they will be updating that as well. I have an appointment at the dealership to have mine replaced again. This time with revised part. I will keep you posted on the outcome.
@@speedfrantic Ok that is great new. Very upset about this. Finally got my Dream truck after all these years. and this is what i get. Keep me posted.
@@speedfrantic any update?
After taking my truck to the shop again for the constant steering clunk, GM refused to fix it then stated they could not replicate my my concern. It’s their typical reply. I purchased the new shaft with the black paint circle indicating it’s the newer version. Thankful I don’t have the clunk now, it actually feels like it should. Now it’s just a waiting game to see how long it will last. Hopefully long enough until Borgson corrects GM’s flawed design.
Just installed a lower strut spacer and it started clunking when I turn left to right, tied everything to factory specs but still clunking any what it is?? Thanks
I have a 2021 GMC 2500 Denali and I have 30,000 miles on it now and I have had it in the dealership at least 8 times over this crap. Been a GM fan my whole life but dealing with this crap makes me want to trade It in on a Ford.
Didn't a company called Borgeson used to make updated shafts for the GM trucks? I still have my 2006 GMC Yukon and it had this problem. I bought the updated shaft from GM back in 2009 and 90K miles later still no clunk. Thank God my 2018 Sierra does not have this problem.
not yet they dont
Same issue here in 2021 Sierra AT4 HD. I was wondering if this is a safety issue or just an annoyance?
apparently GM didnt learn their lesson with the I-shaft in the early 2000 impalas, same exact problem, I must of done thousands of those shafts....
My 2022 denali hd 1000 miles is doing this so still not addressed as of yet
My son bought a 2021 3500 Denali long bed crew cab 4wd and that little rattle/ clunky sounds are bothering him .
At first we thought it might be coming from the intermediate shaft propelling the front drive system but we ruled that out.
If I add zerk fittings to the steering shaft will that fix it ?
Other than that it’s a really nice truck that will tow a medium sized tractor without a problem.
i would imagine that would work. I have just greased mine up really good with the needle grease adapter and havent had to add anymore grease in almost a year. it fixed the rattle about 80%. GM still does not have a upgraded part that fixes the problem permanently yet. They have had 2 revisions on the shaft however they both end up doing the same thing.
I've been having a problem with mine since the day I drove at home 21 HD 2500 mine is a bad steering box three times at the dealership pretending they don't know what's going on finally they ordered it and it's on back order my tires are wearing out like crazy
Did they charge you for replacement?
Is it only a 2500 problem??? I just bought a 1500 at4, i haven't pick it up from the dealer but reading this is making me nervous..
No i believe its on 1500's as well unfortunately . I saw another guys video on youtube awhile back about it. He ended up stuffing a bunch of zip ties in the intermediate shaft to reduce the slop.
I have a 2021 3500 doing it as well.
Dammmm, thanks for responding
Same problem 2020 At4 2500
HA HA HA
OWNER FIXES his Own GM TRUCK
when i worked at GM DEALER in TORONTO CANADA 20 years AGO
we has a RECALL to GREASE the SPLINES on the Steering Shaft for Steering SLOP only Paid 0.5 Hrs Flat Rate Time .
Also to Grease the Drive Shaft Splines for Drive Shaft CLUNK
Fast Forward 2021 STILL SAME PROBLEMS with GM
Drill in that steering wheel shaft and tap in a zerk fitting
That's a great idea, thanks for mentioning
a zerk could be put in it without removing anything.
Damn mine jst started today 1700 miles
Supposedly GM has. replacement updated steering shaft in the works. There are a few posts about the bulletin on some of the forums. Who knows if its a long term fix or not.
I'll just stick to my ole 72-73 Chevy Jimmy with factory 327sp/o. All I've ever had to do to it is oil changes every 5000, 1 starter, 1 battery and 1 set of plug wires headers and Flowmasters. Runs like a sewing machine. And most importantly,.....you can work on it. Good luck with your truck brother. Its ashame the problems these trucks are having all over YT. GMC needs to so a full recall on these trucks. Have you been issued a "Lemon Law" case number??
Ok
Same problem on my Sierra 2500HD, 2021
Having the same issue on a 2021 AT4 2500HD with 1500 miles
Seen a lot of videos on this and it’s disappointing.
The only fix I could think would be permanent would be just to purchase a new one an drill and tap a grease fitting in it/ and grease it every oil change.
That's your problem that steering wheel shaft I have a Chevy 2018 Silverado I bought new and a 2021 I bought new the 2018 15000 miles it left me stranded 600 miles from home fuel injector went bad and a spark plug and it quit the 2021 so far 3000 Miles problem
They have had this problem since '99.
Thank you for the video and nice work. Just a shame that you have to go through this on a brand new truck. This is basically low tech. How long has GM been designing and building steering column shafts? Sheeesh!
IT'S A SHAME THIS GUY IS PAYING SO MUCH FOR THIS
TRUCK WHICH HE IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH IN WHICH
HE HAS TO FIX BECAUSE THE
DEALERSHIP CAN'T!
I ended up selling my truck.
Couldn’t swallow that load from GM.
For the price I paid good thing I got rid of it.
Got a tundra lol not any better but just going to beat the shit out of it.
There is no good new trucks worth a shit anymore.
I was going to take a punch and smash that shaft a little bit to get rid of the play but I didn’t feel like I needed to do that to a new truck.
For the reason that I am paying for an engineer to build my truck shouldn’t have to do it for them.
I am going to leave my truck with them until they fix it so I’m gonna drive their rental for a long time I guess lol
But you shouldn't have to leave your vehicle that long at the dealership to be repaired.
Gm replace my sons 2020 shaft I have a 2020 also no problem with mine yet but I’m sure it’s coming
My 2007 silverado 1500 has the same problrm , i was going to buy a 2024 chev truck , dam they had this problem too long and should have be fixed by now, and i only got 49,786 miles chev is crap
Somebody said it's like a plastic bushing at the firewall.
wrong
I have the same problem with my 2020 AT4 2500
My truck it’s a 2021 and it is doing it.
Not only is it doing that it wanders all over the road
Mine wanders as well. Clunking noise if I barely move the wheel. Already replaced the steering gear and intermediate shaft on my 2020 2500...
Did you get it fixed yet?
They replaced my shaft and it’s doing it again.
I havent taken the truck back yet since I have been adding grease to it seems to help and make it tolerable. Ive read that they have a updated replacement part in the works or already out by now.
www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/230549-noisy-steering-column/page/7/#comments
Yup, I have heard the same thing.
Buddy of mine knows a mechanic and he said they are different.
But Laura Buick put the same one back in my truck.
I don’t think Laura knows about it yet.
My 2020 has the same clunking noise on the steering wheel when i drive down a dirt or bumpy road. Wtf
Have you noticed the inch play in the steering wheel.
Or how it wanders down the road.
Getting them to fix something is like pulling fingernails.
I’m test driving the 1500 duramax when it comes in.
I should make them give me all my money back
@@ericbuchta9765 mine still drives in a straight line but ibdo notice the clunking noise when driving down a dirt road
I got a 2020 Sierra 2500HD DENALI and I got the same slop from day one. And now my ac is actin up. Bout to take it in.. no way a 100k truck should be this shitty. My Yukon DENALI was great. I don't want to lemon this truck because then I'll be out of a truck but damn it's driving me mad
Put a match down the gas tank and call it a day😏
its a diesel
I have the 3500 at4. Similar issue. Slack in the steering.....
My 2020 2500 gmc was awful! I had the same issue. Plus horrible wind noise. Starting at 50 mph. Gm never fixed any of it. I finally dumped the piece of shit. My dealer was pretty good on a trade. I have a 2021 2500 Chevrolet. Seems to be a lot better.
Sad when you gotta work in a new 70k truck. The trucks these days are junk
I totally agree.
$80,000 truck, I should of just got a canyon 😏.
Could it really be that dodge is better?
I would buy a Toyota Tacoma before I buy another dodge. I’m sorry they are junk. My last one everything was bad at 50k miles.
Tires were cupping, ball joints, Tie rod ends, -
List to long to put on here.
Just picked up my Truck this Friday. And i have it allready. It is Horrible. I am so unhappy and dont know what to do now.
I thought about getting a Ford F-150.
If you want the gmc you could look up the Lemon law.
I’m pretty sure they have to buy the truck back if problem is not resolved within like five times
@EFEX3 KANPOL ya I’m getting out. Trading it in on a tundra before they update that.
I drove one and it reminded me of the old crown Vick.
I’m a gm guy but not any more.
If this don’t work out I may try a ford.
If that don’t work I’m going back to a 2000 Toyota Corolla. Not kidding.
Go from a 80,000 truck to a 4,000 car.
Cheeper all the way around lol
@EFEX3 KANPOL lol ya man I’m getting out now is the best time trade in value is probably more then you paid for it.
@EFEX3 KANPOL I don’t think gm is going to build anything better any time soon bc people are still in line to get one.
Maybe in 3 or 4 years they will get the hint
My 2012 impala just started doing this. It now 223k miles i should take it back to thw dealer 🤔
It's nothing dangerous, only annoying.