Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo ls. The steering shaft made a clanking noise when making a left turn. The steering shaft was replaced in year 2005 at 26,000, and then in year 2007 at 47,000. The vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 08e063000 (intermediate steering). The manufacturer was notified, and she was advised that she would have to pay for the repairs to remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 12/7/09 *cn updated 12/08/09.
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. Intermittently while turning the steering column when driving she hears a clinging noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failures, and the steering shaft was replaced. The repairs did not remedy the failure. The vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id numbers 08e063000 and 09e005000 (steering). The failure mileage was 47,000. The current mileage was 67,000.
Today we were told that the right tie rod end needed to be replaced. Yearly inspections are done on our car and this past year we have only put about 2500-3000 miles on it, total 16,200. We keep the car in the garage and in great condition. Obviously we are a bit aggravated to be replacing any parts of a vehicle with such little miles.
It's concerning the noise that my front end makes whenever I make a turn or reverse. I searched this site and found an the federal safety agency item #618086, service bulletin # 01-02-32-001 that pretty much covers the issue with my car. What do I do about this and is it dangerous?
Clunking noise from the steering column. Service writer took the info & an hour later informed me that problem was fixed and I owed $108.00!!!! No communication, no estimate, no nothing but this charge, even though I have an extended warranty and gm knows about this problem. Said they lubed a neoprene seal on the intermediate shaft of the steering column.
I own a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. I starting having steering problems. The steering felt loose and like metal grinding together. The bumping could be felt over in the passenger seat as well so it raised some concerns. After doing some online research I found it was the intermediate steering shaft. I am sure the company heard this complaint before. I found chevrolet's fix to first be a lube kit that would fix the problem for maybe 20,000 miles in which I purchased and had the dealer apply. Was later told the problem was missing and defective sub frame welds. They also fixed the weld problem with super glue? Im not exactly sure what the mechanic did while fixing mine, but I had to pay for it out of pocket with no clue how safe and how long this fix will work. Paper just said intermediate replaced. And I purchaced the lube. It was a dealer's defect, and they were very aware of.it. Ask any of their mechanics. Yet no recall.
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