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March 7, 2017 Service bulletin

Steering

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIT5501E for 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2016-2017 GMC Sierra 2500.

Bulletin number
PIT5501E
Component
Steering
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnosis and repair steering that feels loose or has excessive play. This concern could be caused by the Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment becoming misadjusted. Technician will need to replace the steering gear pitman arm shaft with an updated design.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints in the steering category.

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