steering colunm lock

[terry2004]

with the key out of the ignition switch i can turn my wheels .does this truck have a steering wheel lock . have had this 2002 since new ,never noticed it before .

[GM-Tech]

Info - Deletion of Steering Column/Wheel Locking Feature on Vehicles with Automatic Transmissions #01-02-35-003 - (Apr 6, 2001)

 

2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup (Silverado, Sierra) and Utility (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Denali, Yukon XL) Models

 

2002 Cadillac Escalade

 

 

Important

This bulletin does not apply to vehicles exported to countries that follow E.U. Regulations.

 

 

Beginning with the 2001 model year, the steering column or steering wheel locking feature is no longer used on the above described vehicles when equipped with an automatic transmission. In previous model years the feature would lock or prevent the steering column/wheel from being turned when the ignition lock cylinder was in the "LOCK" position.

 

Please advise any customer that comments on their steering wheel not locking when the ignition lock cylinder is in the "LOCK" position that the feature is no longer used on vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. As a result, no repair attempts should be made.

 

 

Important

The locking steering column or steering wheel feature is still used on the above described vehicles when equipped with manual transmissions.

 

 

 

 

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[terry2004]

thanks gm tech.