GM sues steering column manufacturer
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Joined: 06-26-2008
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From: N.W. Burbs Chicago
I've got 35,200 miles. and the front end sounds bad, and it was in 3 weeks ago for bushings. I'm gonna bring it back , and have them for the third time try and quiet the headliner, and the rear end clunck, and when its cold out and i 1st start driving, and hit a dip in the road (not a bump , a dip) the front end makes a sound like i'm driving a 1935 pickup truck . A rusty screech, that will go away after a few minets of driving WTF? Any ideas ? 
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Joined: 11-15-2007
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From: Yorkville, IL
I would not make excuses for anyone in such a case, but...electric-assisted power steering (such as found in Cobalt and HHR) is a very new technology. As such, it's not surprising that some "teething pains" are occurring.
Nonetheless, I hope GM prevails in its lawsuit. The vendor appears to be backpedaling, but GM has the upper hand IMO.
Nonetheless, I hope GM prevails in its lawsuit. The vendor appears to be backpedaling, but GM has the upper hand IMO.
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From: Toronto ON Canada
I've got 35,200 miles. and the front end sounds bad, and it was in 3 weeks ago for bushings. I'm gonna bring it back , and have them for the third time try and quiet the headliner, and the rear end clunck, and when its cold out and i 1st start driving, and hit a dip in the road (not a bump , a dip) the front end makes a sound like i'm driving a 1935 pickup truck . A rusty screech, that will go away after a few minets of driving WTF? Any ideas ?
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Joined: 05-20-2007
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From: So. Cal.
Ok I am taking mine in next week I have a rattle in my steering column and a bad squeak when i go over a speed bump. I thought the speed bump squeak was just because the car was cold in the mornings. Hmmmm we shall see.
Joined: 07-16-2006
Posts: 8
From: Kemah, Texas
Find this interesting as my wife's 06 which is out of warranty
(40 months @ 36,400 miles) has developed a low frequency
hum in the front and, the turn signal switch doesn't return
"home" 50% -60% of the time. Curious if this is related. May
call the dealer and ask the question. Probably should have
bought an extended warranty.
(40 months @ 36,400 miles) has developed a low frequency
hum in the front and, the turn signal switch doesn't return
"home" 50% -60% of the time. Curious if this is related. May
call the dealer and ask the question. Probably should have
bought an extended warranty.
Joined: 10-15-2009
Posts: 4
From: Ca
stearing rattles
This is not news to me as i am haveing my third stearing replaced soon as it is doing the same thing as in the begining there is a rattle in it the artcal about GM suing the manafacture was a big suprise to my servicing dealer and took a copy for the service manager
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Joined: 11-20-2006
Posts: 931
From: Peoria, IL
Find this interesting as my wife's 06 which is out of warranty
(40 months @ 36,400 miles) has developed a low frequency
hum in the front and, the turn signal switch doesn't return
"home" 50% -60% of the time. Curious if this is related. May
call the dealer and ask the question. Probably should have
bought an extended warranty.
(40 months @ 36,400 miles) has developed a low frequency
hum in the front and, the turn signal switch doesn't return
"home" 50% -60% of the time. Curious if this is related. May
call the dealer and ask the question. Probably should have
bought an extended warranty.
Joined: 07-16-2006
Posts: 8
From: Kemah, Texas
Thanks for the input. Don't know much about the HHR.
