Steering "Klunk"

[YukonGMC]

Originally Posted by dba4life

Does this also effect 2004 Denali's?

Thanks

Yes. And '05 and '06. They never redesigned it.

[dba4life]

Originally Posted by YukonGMC

Yes. And '05 and '06. They never redesigned it.

Thanks for the info.

[YukonGMC]

Here's the alternative.

http://www.borgeson.com/TruckProductChevy.htm

[Grant County]

Me too. A just noticeable noise only at slow speed in parking lots when rolling over a slight bump, like a tar seam. I have a 2004 Suburban. The warranty was expiring so I took it to the dealer last fall. He showed me a small section of a sample steering shaft that was manufactured with splines in it. His explanation was that the lubricant (grease) migrated out of the assembly leaving it noisy but not effecting it's functionality or safety. His repair: Lubricate it with a "New" grease that is heavier and will stay put????? It was fixed. But most of these posts indicate that the shaft was replaced. If the grease story is true, and it may be, the shaft replacements (if old grease is used) will result in a reoccurrance. Either way I think it is likely to happen again. A zirc grease nipple in the shaft, sleeved coupling would be good.
Cheers
Tom C - Dayton OH

[Denalix5]

Just got the latest scoop on the steering shaft. The clunking noise is a problem with the intermediate shaft. GM used to just replace the shafts with another shaft and after a while it too would have the same problem. Most recently instead of replacing the shafts they would just lube them up. Mine was done back in Nov of 06 and it is still Ok. I just heard that GM has come out with a fix for the shaft, but it isn't ready quite yet. It should be released in the next few months. In the mean time just have your dealership lube the intermediate shaft and that should hold you over until a more permanent fix.