[08RedSS]

'08 SS 30,000 miles

During very slow driving such as starting/stopping/turning/ parking, etc, a very faint clunk type noise can be heard through the steering column. Steering wheel is rock solid & car drives great, but the noise is noticable. Car is under warranty, but I thought I'd put this out for some feedback before taking the car in.

 

[Bigkat40]

I would bring it back to dealer and have them check the intermediate steering shaft. Just had mine replaced last week. Noise is gone for now.

 

[josephk300]

Clunk in steering wheel

Incredible to think that after 8-9 years, this Delphi made intermediate steering shaft (ISS) is exhibiting the same nonsense! My 2001 Impala had the same issue as you describe. The warranty fix was to lubricate it with a "special kit". Problem came back after warranty (only 3/36,000 back then). With dealer quote of 200 bucks, I did the job twice myself afterward using wheel bearing grease. The second time at around 75,000 mile I packed the heck out the it, and at 130,000, the problem is hopefully gone for good. Too bad the part couldn't be designed and built right the first time!

 

[08RedSS]

Got it fixed.

Took it in & they replaced the ISS with part #25937479. This is not the updated part #19179923 that the TSB recommends. We'll see how it holds up.

A new TSB was issued on 3/27/08. This does include a new designed ISS. The number is 19179923. The TSB is 01-02-32-001O

 

[phileaglesfan]

Mine just got replaced at about 34k, same part number as above. Car definitely feels more solid now. If it fails again in 34k then I also have an extended warranty to 100k. Here is something I just found using google. http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/Bluegorilla/2008-12-04_181846_Impala_Steering_shaft.pdf

Appranently the 19979923 part number is for 2000-2005 Impalas. 2006-2008 have part number 25913681. Maybe the 25937479 is a sutiable sub or "updated" part. Maybe Chevy got tired of replacing them and actually developed a good one. I know that is a big wish.

 

[wanderson75]

I just shoot mine full of white lithium grease every 20K miles. Works good.

 

[phileaglesfan]

Mine was under warranty so I let GM replace it. I guess mine was pretty worn from what they said.