07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Chevr

**GMCSonoma** · 12-04-2007, 11:25 AM

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Subject:Bulletin GMP07-217 - 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx and 2005 Pontiac G6Message #:VSU20071643

SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT #07126
DATED: DECEMBER 3, 2007

DESCRIPTION:

CONDITION

Some customers of 2005 model year Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, and Pontiac G6 vehicles may experience a loss of power steering assist caused by electrical input signals within the steering column assembly. If the power steering assist is lost, a chime will be heard and the DIC will display a Power Steering warning message. The Service Vehicle Soon light will also illuminate. The vehicle can still be steered in a safe manner but will require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds or when stopped.

SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles (110,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.

Dealersare to replace the steering column assembly. This repair will be made at no charge to the customer.

For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after December 3, 2007, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to December 3, 2007, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.

- Refer to Special Coverage Bulletin #07126 for the service procedure and other detailed information.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Owner mailing is scheduled to begin December 10, 2007.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

PARTS INFORMATION

Parts required to complete this special coverage are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO).

Part Number
Description
Quantity/Vehicle
15926870
Column Kit, Strg
1

MelvinJ · 12-04-2007, 12:07 PM

Sonoma, do you know if the replacement columns they are currently using are supposed to correct this problem for good (well, I mean as far as they can tell)? I just had my '05 Maxx in for a steering clunk a couple of weeks ago and in addition to working on the ISS, they replaced the column (all under warranty). I'm just hoping that this will have nipped the loss of power problem in the bud.

PontiacBixler · 12-04-2007, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelvinJ

Sonoma, do you know if the replacement columns they are currently using are supposed to correct this problem for good (well, I mean as far as they can tell)? I just had my '05 Maxx in for a steering clunk a couple of weeks ago and in addition to working on the ISS, they replaced the column (all under warranty). I'm just hoping that this will have nipped the loss of power problem in the bud.

Funny you say that.... I've had my G6 in this past year for the dreaded CLUNK and it is showing its ugly face again. I'm not a fan of this Power Steering system that GM used in the 05's. I lost steering last Christmas and NEVER got a chime or anything.

When I have taken it to the dealer to get fixed or looked at in the past they were even at a loss and have replaced parts that they weren't sure if they were defective or not, at no cost to me of course (I love my PBG dealership, they take great care of us).

Nice to see GM acknowledging the problem with these models. I was starting to think that I was crazy and too rough on the car, even driving it like a grandma.

I'm hoping that GM fesses up to the heater fan issue too that plagues me during winter only. This has been an intermittent problem for us that I can't get to reoccur at the dealership when I take it in. I lose almost all "umph" of the fan speed even maxed out at 4. It happened last night for the first time since last winter. It seems when it gets really slushy/wet out and cold, the fan doesn't want to blow hard.

civilzues · 12-04-2007, 01:29 PM

just made an apt to get it in the shop-they had no clue about this!

**GMCSonoma** · 12-04-2007, 01:44 PM

MELVIN, I think it's a new parts# from 9-1-07...so I think you'll be OK!

Norseman · 12-04-2007, 01:55 PM

What exactly is this? Is this a recall? I have a 05 MAXX that had the steering clunk, but fixed it under TSB about the pinch bolt. Haven’t had any losses of steering but this concerns me since it is my wife’s car that she uses to drive the kids around. I'd hate for the steering to go out.

ProjectRS · 12-04-2007, 02:10 PM

Where do you get these bulletins from?
Can you post all bulletins related to the 2006 Cobalts?

CADILLACSIXTEEN · 12-04-2007, 02:23 PM

i have an 06 pontiac g6 gtp, and i brought it in two weeks ago for the clunk in the steering. replaced it all under warranty. they said it was the intermediate steering shaft and that it wasnt just my car, (or epsilons) because it happens in envoys, cadillacs, etc. and now i feel the same thing happening in my dads escalade. who ever supplies gm with the shaft is having a problem. and its obviously not just 05 epsilons

Norseman · 12-04-2007, 02:37 PM

Is this a recall or what ????

likearock00 · 12-04-2007, 02:46 PM

Calm down guys! It's not a recall. It's a service bullitin that gets sent out to all service depts. It gives the service writers info on what could be wrong and how to fix it. Whenever they come out, techs such as GMCSonoma post these to let us know about them. If your car works fine, don't worry about it. If it has a steering issue, bring it in- simple as that. GM is going to cover the costs of fixing your steering if you have the problem stated above. Even if your warranty has expired, GM will take care of it.

My question- why is it just for 2005 models?

01cavalier · 12-04-2007, 02:47 PM

Norseman, it is not a recall, they extended the warranty coverage on this part, that's what is meant by "special coverage" and it used to be called special policy.

prototype66 · 12-04-2007, 03:00 PM

03-05 Impalas are notorious for this intermediate shaft problem also Its a simple fix . W and U body both had this .Grand Prix , Rendezvous and the like.
The malibu /G6 problem is a totally different component than the clunking problem you guys were having. Sounds like they have a handle on it and are standing behind the product for the customers who have this problem. We had a Bu on our lot that was harder steering to the left but not the right. Fixed it the same day.

Norseman · 12-04-2007, 03:11 PM

Ok, thanks for the info on this.

caraddict · 12-04-2007, 05:38 PM

hey everyone!

I am a GM Tech. Just wanted to let you know that this and the steering clunk are 2 different problems. The clunk is usually a I shaft or a rack. This special coverage is to cover the power assist parts which are really expensive.

Good luck to all you Z body owners!

01sunfire01 · 12-04-2007, 10:36 PM

my mom has a 2005 malibu maxx its got about 29k on it been good so far

12-04-2007, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
GMCSonoma GMI Fixed Ops Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: behind the parts counter Drives: 31MPG '98 Park Avenue; 21MPG '93 Roadmaster Posts: 8,462	07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Chevr GM PARTS BULLETINS & INFORMATION - TO CHEVROLET AND PONTIAC DEALERS Subject:Bulletin GMP07-217 - 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx and 2005 Pontiac G6Message #:VSU20071643 SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT #07126 DATED: DECEMBER 3, 2007 DESCRIPTION: CONDITION Some customers of 2005 model year Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, and Pontiac G6 vehicles may experience a loss of power steering assist caused by electrical input signals within the steering column assembly. If the power steering assist is lost, a chime will be heard and the DIC will display a Power Steering warning message. The Service Vehicle Soon light will also illuminate. The vehicle can still be steered in a safe manner but will require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds or when stopped. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles (110,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. Dealersare to replace the steering column assembly. This repair will be made at no charge to the customer. For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after December 3, 2007, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to December 3, 2007, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. Refer to Special Coverage Bulletin #07126 for the service procedure and other detailed information. EFFECTIVE DATE: Owner mailing is scheduled to begin December 10, 2007. GENERAL INFORMATION: PARTS INFORMATION Parts required to complete this special coverage are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle 15926870 Column Kit, Strg 1 __________________ certified GM Dealer Parts Manager since 1994 GM Dealer Parts employee since 1987 AMC-Jeep-Renault Dealer Parts employee 1987-90 holder of many GM accredations, too numerous to list

12-04-2007, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
MelvinJ 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,653	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch Sonoma, do you know if the replacement columns they are currently using are supposed to correct this problem for good (well, I mean as far as they can tell)? I just had my '05 Maxx in for a steering clunk a couple of weeks ago and in addition to working on the ISS, they replaced the column (all under warranty). I'm just hoping that this will have nipped the loss of power problem in the bud.

12-04-2007, 01:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
civilzues 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,601	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch just made an apt to get it in the shop-they had no clue about this!

12-04-2007, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
GMCSonoma GMI Fixed Ops Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: behind the parts counter Drives: 31MPG '98 Park Avenue; 21MPG '93 Roadmaster Posts: 8,462	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch MELVIN, I think it's a new parts# from 9-1-07...so I think you'll be OK! __________________ certified GM Dealer Parts Manager since 1994 GM Dealer Parts employee since 1987 AMC-Jeep-Renault Dealer Parts employee 1987-90 holder of many GM accredations, too numerous to list

12-04-2007, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Norseman 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 178	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch What exactly is this? Is this a recall? I have a 05 MAXX that had the steering clunk, but fixed it under TSB about the pinch bolt. Haven’t had any losses of steering but this concerns me since it is my wife’s car that she uses to drive the kids around. I'd hate for the steering to go out. Last edited by Norseman : 12-04-2007 at 01:59 PM.

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12-04-2007, 02:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
ProjectRS 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 675	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch Where do you get these bulletins from? Can you post all bulletins related to the 2006 Cobalts? __________________

12-04-2007, 02:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
CADILLACSIXTEEN 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Drives: 2006 Fusion Orange Metallic Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe Posts: 1,396	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch i have an 06 pontiac g6 gtp, and i brought it in two weeks ago for the clunk in the steering. replaced it all under warranty. they said it was the intermediate steering shaft and that it wasnt just my car, (or epsilons) because it happens in envoys, cadillacs, etc. and now i feel the same thing happening in my dads escalade. who ever supplies gm with the shaft is having a problem. and its obviously not just 05 epsilons __________________

12-04-2007, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Norseman 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 178	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch Is this a recall or what ????

12-04-2007, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,534	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch Calm down guys! It's not a recall. It's a service bullitin that gets sent out to all service depts. It gives the service writers info on what could be wrong and how to fix it. Whenever they come out, techs such as GMCSonoma post these to let us know about them. If your car works fine, don't worry about it. If it has a steering issue, bring it in- simple as that. GM is going to cover the costs of fixing your steering if you have the problem stated above. Even if your warranty has expired, GM will take care of it. My question- why is it just for 2005 models? __________________ "Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men." -Patton Last edited by likearock00 : 12-04-2007 at 02:48 PM.

12-04-2007, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
01cavalier 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Drives: 2007 Cobalt Posts: 4,815	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch Norseman, it is not a recall, they extended the warranty coverage on this part, that's what is meant by "special coverage" and it used to be called special policy. __________________ No longer have the Cavalier, now it's a Cobalt!

12-04-2007, 03:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
prototype66 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lansing MI. Drives: 1985 Eldo Barritz 05 venture Posts: 1,202	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch 03-05 Impalas are notorious for this intermediate shaft problem also Its a simple fix . W and U body both had this .Grand Prix , Rendezvous and the like. The malibu /G6 problem is a totally different component than the clunking problem you guys were having. Sounds like they have a handle on it and are standing behind the product for the customers who have this problem. We had a Bu on our lot that was harder steering to the left but not the right. Fixed it the same day. __________________ www.prototype66design.com Get remembered! chuckp@budkoutschevy.com Lansings favorite Chevy dealer! www.budkoutschevy.com Last edited by prototype66 : 12-04-2007 at 03:05 PM.

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Norseman 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 178	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch Ok, thanks for the info on this.

12-04-2007, 05:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
caraddict Walking Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch hey everyone! I am a GM Tech. Just wanted to let you know that this and the steering clunk are 2 different problems. The clunk is usually a I shaft or a rack. This special coverage is to cover the power assist parts which are really expensive. Good luck to all you Z body owners!

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01sunfire01 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT Drives: 2001 Pontiac sunfire Posts: 575	Re: 07126 Special Coverage Adjustment - Loss of Power Steering Assist; Models 2005 Ch my mom has a 2005 malibu maxx its got about 29k on it been good so far

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