steering problem
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steering problem
Took my c6 to service for a noise and rumbling in the steering wheel when turning from a stand still told common on a automatic trans GM told service dept. to do nothing 54,000 dollars for a noisy rumbling steering wheel now I'm rethinking whether I should have bought this car!!! Especially when other people can hear the noise from outside! 
Last edited by dolphin2551; May 7, 2005 at 06:24 AM.
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Originally Posted by TYLERTONY
I've noticed the same problem as well lately..only 1300 miles and auto too...anyone else?
Yes.....it started just after my dealer fixed my crank pully bolt issue.
It feels like its rubbing somewhere near the steering column and I can feel a vibration through the steering wheel along with an iritating noise when turning th steering wheel..............
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Steering Noise
Seems like a rather rare problem, though dolphin has been squealing about it for a couple of months now. It’s a shame it hasn’t been reconciled. Here’s a couple related links:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...e&forum_id=101
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...se&forum_id=74
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...e&forum_id=101
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...se&forum_id=74
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Originally Posted by 4CEE
Seems like a rather rare problem, though dolphin has been squealing about it for a couple of months now. It’s a shame it hasn’t been reconciled. Here’s a couple related links:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...e&forum_id=101
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...se&forum_id=74
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...e&forum_id=101
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...se&forum_id=74
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Originally Posted by dolphin2551
Took my c6 to service for a noise and rumbling in the steering wheel when turning from a stand still told common on a automatic trans GM told service dept. to do nothing 54,000 dollars for a noisy rumbling steering wheel now I'm rethinking whether I should have bought this car!!! Especially when other people can hear the noise from outside!
Also maybe like a rub on tire to fender?
Only when start up at a stand still.
Only for 2 seconds and its gone.
It does sound like a rumbling.
Mind is Auto
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Made in Jan 05
VIN appox 13,000
Last edited by 2005ArcticWhite; Jul 10, 2005 at 06:26 PM. Reason: addition info
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took my C6 to the local dealer yesterday for this problem. They couldnt make it happen there but they did find a bulletin. Here is what it reads:
"05 corvette low resonance vibration at idle when turning- kw left line pump right steering turn wheel #PIC3109 - (Aug 19, 2004)
Condition/Concern:
Some customers may state that there is a low resonance vibration feeling in the steering wheel when turning the wheels slightly in either the right ot left direction when in the stationary position at idle. The condition seems to apper on vehicles equipped with the 4L65E automatic transmission.
Recommendation/Instructions:
This is a normal characteristic of the vehicle and no repair attempts should be performed."
Document ID# 1546118
IMO this is totally unacceptable, looking for suggestions on what I should do next??
"05 corvette low resonance vibration at idle when turning- kw left line pump right steering turn wheel #PIC3109 - (Aug 19, 2004)
Condition/Concern:
Some customers may state that there is a low resonance vibration feeling in the steering wheel when turning the wheels slightly in either the right ot left direction when in the stationary position at idle. The condition seems to apper on vehicles equipped with the 4L65E automatic transmission.
Recommendation/Instructions:
This is a normal characteristic of the vehicle and no repair attempts should be performed."
Document ID# 1546118
IMO this is totally unacceptable, looking for suggestions on what I should do next??
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The rumble sounds like a slipping fan belt.
I Turned off the A/C on mine and the noise stopped.
Awful lot of spinning mass up there being driven by an oversized rubber belt.
Notice that belt driven superchargers use a cog toothed belt, and they even have a tendency to shear off the cogs.
Just a thought, may be a weak spring in the idler/tensioning pully.
I Turned off the A/C on mine and the noise stopped.
Awful lot of spinning mass up there being driven by an oversized rubber belt.
Notice that belt driven superchargers use a cog toothed belt, and they even have a tendency to shear off the cogs.
Just a thought, may be a weak spring in the idler/tensioning pully.
Racer
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I have the same 'problem'.
It's infrequent, but I don't think GM should consider it 'normal'.
I was going to have the dealer look into, but I guess I'll save them the time.
It's kind of embarassing when it happens.
It's infrequent, but I don't think GM should consider it 'normal'.
I was going to have the dealer look into, but I guess I'll save them the time.
It's kind of embarassing when it happens.