Steering Column Rattle on Chevy Silverado. Problem

TxDoc · July 21, 2002

Owners of some 1999-2002 Sierra or Silverado 2500HD and 1500HD pickups may comment about a rattle noise from the steering colunm, particularly during low speed parking lot maneuvers.

A new stub shaft bearing kit 26099860 has been released to address this issure. The kit contains a bearing, a packet of lubricant and instructions.

Thanks Cop Dodger

normy01 · July 27, 2002

Owners of some 1999-2002 Sierra or Silverado 2500HD and 1500HD pickups may comment about a rattle noise from the steering colunm, particularly during low speed parking lot maneuvers.

A new stub shaft bearing kit 26099860 has been released to address this issure. The kit contains a bearing, a packet of lubricant and instructions.

Thanks Cop Dodger

Could you tell me if that bearing kit is a GM part number thank you

TxDoc · July 27, 2002

The stub shaft bearing kit number is 26099860. The

new bearing is a tight hand fit. You must use a

special tool for this job. Tool # J-45798 and it

doesn't come with the kit mentioned earlier.

Firetiger(MN) · July 27, 2002

More info here

Redapple · July 28, 2002

There is most definatly a current TSB that not only covers the Bearing Cap, but also the Intermediate Steering Shaft. The fix works great. Had mine done several weeks ago under warranty,and it makes a world of difference. I will let you know just how long the fix works. But from what I have been hearing, this should be it. I am getting ready for a 1500 mile trip. I will let you know.

Bill

Stepside Z · July 28, 2002

I had that done on my 99 Serria. The fix works very well.

rutherfj · July 31, 2002

Does anyone know what this repair would cost out of warranty? Also do you have any experience with the start/stop clunk in the rearend/driveline area?

:ehh:

Redapple · July 31, 2002

I think the Non-Waranty cost would be about $300. The other clunk that you are refering to I think would be the "Driveline Clunk". There is a TSB on this, not sure what the number is, maybe some has the number handy. The TSB covers the driveshaft yoke. This is the peice that id on the front end of the driveshaft that fits into thetailshaft of the transmission housing. There is a grease problem with thses yokes. The seal at the end of the transmission housing allows dirt, dust, and moisture to enter. This displaces the grease. The dealer will most likey try to just re-lubricate/grease the yoke. This is just a temporary fix. There is a redesigned nickle plated youke with a new seal. This should fix the problem permenantly. Had mind done, and it works great. The Non-Waranty cost for this is also about $300. Hope this helps.

Bill