01'WS6

Thank you sir! I have noticed that there seems to be some road noise that is more noticable than any other vehicle I have had, like there is a door thats not all the way shut or something. I wonder is thats what that body weather stripping recall was for?

Torque_Wrench

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Yes you are correct. We do alot of those

01'WS6

So if I took it up there they wouldn't do anything about it probably?

vanillagorilla

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I don't think it's the intermediate shaft now. There's not clunking whatsoever, but I was just hoping it would be and it'd be an easy fix.

Apparently GM experimented for a couple years (circa 01-02?) with some kind of power steering pressure valve on the back side of the pump. They were deffective and I guess there's a TSB for it and a revised part. It's worth a shot since it's A LOT cheaper than a new box.

Torque_Wrench

iTrader: (13)

What exactly are the symptoms that your truck is exibiting? The reason I ask this is because a year or so ago, GM had a TSB on a defective steering gear on some truck that exibited some increased effort in turning and a growl during slow speed turning or parking lot manuvers. To determine if you have one of the defective gears, there is a number on the gear stamped into it. In all honesty, since the bulletin came out, I've only found 1 of the Stamped Defective gears out of about 100 trucks. They are rare but they are indeed out there.

vanillagorilla

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Symptoms and TSB:

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=440845

Torque_Wrench

iTrader: (13)

Gorilla, I found the bulletin you need. If it won't view correctly, send me your email and I'll try to attach it and send it to you. Worse case scenario, I can mail it to you but I'd need your mailing address.

#05-02-32-008B: EI06002 - 670 Gear Box Power Steering Pump, P/S Performance Concerns - (Jul 18, 2007)


Subject: EI06002 - 670 Gear Box Power Steering Pump, P/S Performance Concerns


Models: 2003-2006 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT

2003-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe

2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic

2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban (2500 Series Only)

2003-2006 GMC Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL

2003-2007 GMC Sierra Classic

2007-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon XL (2500 Series Only)




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This bulletin is being revised to add model years and models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-02-32-008A (Section 02 -- Steering).


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Condition
Some customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type maneuvers. A lack of steering assist could occur if the brakes are applied and turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped or during parking lot type maneuvers. This condition will go away or greatly improve once vehicle begins to move or is above parking lot speeds. This concern can be aggravated by worn tires, low tire air pressure, low power steering pump pressures, and tires larger than stock size.

Correction
Important: In all cases, it is recommended that the proper tire size and the maximum tire pressure is set according to the manufacturer’s specification as noted on the door placard; especially for the front tires.

Perform the "Power Steering System Test" found in SI. Make any necessary repairs based on system diagnosis.
1.1. FOR 2500 AND 3500 VEHICLES ONLY - If diagnostics did not lead to any repair, this concern is a normal operating characteristic. No further repairs should be made. A Field Product Report should be submitted - refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 02-00-89-002D.

1.2. FOR 1500 SERIES VEHICLES ONLY - If diagnostics did not lead to any repair, this concern is a normal operating characteristic.

If the vehicle is equipped with a 670 gear box, replacing it with a 680 gear box may increase the customer satisfaction.
To determine if the vehicle is equipped with a 670 gear box, inspect the mounting bolts that attach the stub shaft housing. A 670 gear box will only have 3 mounting bolts. If the stub shaft housing does not have any mounting bolts or has 4 bolts - DO NOT PROCEED WITH THIS BULLETIN. The vehicle is not equipped with a 670 gear box.
If replacing a 670 gear box with a 680 gear box, it will be necessary to replace the power steering gear, union fitting and both inlet O-ring seals.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description

88965542
Power Steering Gear

26025709
Union Fitting

26001594
Inlet O-ring Seal


Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, choose the one labor operation that reflects the corrective action:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

E9050
Pump Assembly, Power Steering - Replace
Use Published Labor Operation Time

E9740
Gear Assembly, Power Steering - Replace
Use Published Labor Operation Time

A Low Dime

iTrader: (13)

Could you run this number for me? 2GCEC19T611114798

Torque_Wrench

iTrader: (13)

You got the ol faithful Open Re-Call on the Tailgate Cables. Get that fixed bro. Everything else looks normal.

VEHICLE INFORMATION
Merchandising Model : CC15753 -2001 SILVERADO LS 1500 2WD EXT CAB Warranty Start Date : 09/19/2000
BARS Order Type : 70 - RETAIL - STOCK
Delivering Dealer : PALMER CHEVROLET SALES AND SERVICE
PO BOX 1645
QUITMAN , TX 75783-2645
(903) 763-2258
Selling Source : 13 - CHEVROLET
Site Code : 07371
Business Associate Code : 163772
Service Contract : No Branded Title : Yes Warranty Block : Yes PDI Status : Paid
REQUIRED FIELD ACTIONS
Type Number Description Posted Date Status
RC 04007 TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE 09/28/2004 Open
SERVICE INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Vehicle Has No Current Record Of Outstanding Service Information
ON STAR AND XM SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION
Vehicle Has No Associated On Star or XM Radio Information.
APPLICABLE WARRANTIES
Description Effective Date Effective Odometer End Date End Odometer
36/36000 BUMPER TO BUMPER LIMITED WARRANTY 09/19/2000 5 miles 09/19/2003 36005 miles
72/100000 SHEET METAL COVERAGE RUST THROUGH LIMITED WARRANTY 09/19/2000 5 miles 09/19/2006 100005 miles
96/80000 FEDERAL EMISSION CATALYTIC CONV. AND PCM 09/19/2000 5 miles 09/19/2008 80005 miles
36/36000 FEDERAL EMISSION 09/19/2000 5 miles 09/19/2003 36005 miles
CLAIM HISTORY
R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading
02/13/2003 002787 # J6355 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMING WITH 26446 miles
02/13/2003 002787 # B6220 - ROD OR CABLE, BACK DOOR/LIFTGATE LOCK LATCH - REPLACE 26446 miles
04/07/2002 002298 # N6632 - VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR REPAIR OR RE 18144 miles
06/08/2001 001648 # A1240 - OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR COLOR/CLEAR COAT 9706 miles
06/08/2001 001648 # B1334 - FRONT FOG LAMP BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE 9706 miles
12/11/2000 001222 # F2023 - SEAL, PINION SHAFT OIL - REAR DIFFERENTIAL - REPLACE 3570 miles
10/04/2000 001092 # E2020 - WHEEL ALIGNMENT MEASUREMENT 1000 miles
07/26/2000 A14798 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME

A Low Dime

iTrader: (13)

So the last recorded mileage for this is 36k miles? This is actually the VIN from the truck my motor came out of.

I see this truck had the pinion seal replaced at 3000 miles, my S10 showed the same replacement at 3000 miles, is this a common occurance? Why?