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Hey all,

 

I just purchased a 2002 Silverado Z71(Automatic) about 5000 miles ago and I'm a little concerned about the steering wheel not locking when the key is out of the ignition.  I thought for sure that all newer vehicles steering wheels locked into position, so the wheel could not be turned when the key is out of the ignition.  I don't know anyone with a 2002 truck and hoped that someone could let me know if this is by design on these new trucks of if this is something I should take to my dealer.  My previous vehicle was a 96 and this trucks steering wheel locked, I just wanted to make sure the new ones still lock before I went into the dealer screaming.  It seems to me if my wheel doesn't lock anyone could just hop in there and start pushing my new baby away.  Any info would be helpful...  

 

Thanks,

 

Matt

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HillHound

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Matt,

 

The wheel on my 2001 does not lock.  I remember someone else asking about this a while back and it seems GM did away with locking wheels I think with the 2000 model year.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

mka18 Enthusiast

mka18

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Thanks for the help guys.  I'll have to keep my gun by my bed now in case someone tries to push my truck down the street.  LOL

 

Thanks again.

 

Matt

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The shifter still locks in park, so they'll have to be pretty strong to roll it away.  And the steering column still locks on trucks with manual transmissions.  Hope you can sleep now.;)

SilveradoWV Senior Enthusiast

SilveradoWV

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It was posted on here a while back, but I asked my dealer about it and they were going to tear into it, so I stopped them and had them check the new ones!!!! They dont lock!

mka18 Enthusiast

mka18

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That's pretty scary a dealer would start ripping things apart.  I'm glad I checked here first before even talking to my dealer.  This is such an awesome place to look for information.  I'm still curious why this feature was removed though.

SilveradoWV Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah, I think the thing GM sent out was posted on here, but I thought I would mention it while I was at the dealer, the next thing I knew, they were asking me if I had enough time to wait while they were going to go into it and see why it wouldnt lock!!!!!!! Thats when I told them to check the other trucks on the lot!!!

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And the steering column still locks on trucks with manual transmissions.

 

I doubt I have ever locked my steering colum in the time that I've had my truck....ever....I figure if they break the door open they know how to bust a locked steering wheel.  :P

Besides I like being able to start my truck with no key in it! heh everyone always says , " Wheres your key!".

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