Intermittent Steering Shaft Nightmare

**gobucks94** · 10-27-2009, 08:31 AM

Have been dealing with this known problem on my 2003 Silverado for 5 years now. In 2004, under warranty, the dealer put in the lube kit. Then in 2007, GM covered parts and labor for a new shaftbinding. Now, less than 20K miles later the problem is back, and GM will pay for the part but not the labor ($170). Any thoughts?

I apologize if this is the wrong forum, I am a new member.

Thanks.

**Mean_Green_95** · 10-27-2009, 08:40 AM

The lube kit? What do you mean buy that? We have an existing on this site that you can search for that shows where and how to put a grease fitting on the shaft to stop the problem. I guess I've been lucky b/c my 2000 Sierra hasn't had a lick of trouble with the I shaft.

**gobucks94** · 10-27-2009, 08:53 AM

GM's first solution was what they billed as a "lube kit" to grease the shaft-binding, which my invoice lists as FP-Number 26098419. Then later they issued a new shaft-binding, which they put in for me free of charge after the problem came back. And as stated, after less than 20k, it appears the part is bad again.

**Mean_Green_95** · 10-27-2009, 09:05 AM

Ok. You aren't the only person with that problem. I've heard that even the aftermarket shafts can't fix the problem. I guess its just a poor design.

**leadpan101** · 10-27-2009, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by Mean_Green_95

Ok. You aren't the only person with that problem. I've heard that even the aftermarket shafts can't fix the problem. I guess its just a poor design.

there is thread on here somewhere that tells you how to fix the problem with a grease fitting, it works i did it. 5,000 miles so far, even if it does come back, all you have to do is shoot a little more grease in there.

i think this was it. http://www.gmtruckclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22312&highlight=steering+shaft

give it a try under $10 fix

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**Loggerhead Mike** · 10-29-2009, 12:22 PM

its because gm's on there 13 or 14th design for the c/k trucks i shaft. you can disconnect the end of it and jack it off so to speak a half dozen times and it will be good for a few more months. all it is is the grease disipating out of them from faulty teflon seals

leadpans link is a good quick fix for them

**gobucks94** · 11-02-2009, 12:00 PM

I'm currently fighting with GM directly as the dealer said they'd pay for the part but I'd have to pay for labor at a cool $180. Once GM shoots me down I will probably go with the grease solution as its something I'm obviously going to have to deal with for the life of the truck anyway.

**bruntr** · 11-04-2009, 01:27 PM

After mine went bad I read up on all the issues with the stock unit and decided to replaced mine on my 03 with an aftermarket one I snagged off eBay... 5000 miles no issues so far..knocking on wood