Body, doors and interiorModel years 2003–2005Manufacturer
Snap or popping noise from the front of the vehicle (slot the front crossmember mounting holes)
The Fix It Right row names 2003-2005 Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Silverado, Yukon/XL, Sierra, Escalade.
FaultCrate・Snap or popping noise from the front of the vehicle (slot the front crossmember mounting holes)
What to do
- Slot the left side mounting holes on the front crossmember.
Caution
- Do not replace the crossmember. The reference bulletin is 03-08-61-002D.
In the records
- Intermediate Steering Shaft: replaced 2（says it came back: 1, result not stated: 1）
- Front Suspension Cross Member Bolt: adjusted 1（says it came back: 1）
- Front Suspension Cross Member Bolt: repaired 1（says it came back: 1）
- Mounting Hole: adjusted 1（result not stated: 1）
Applies to
- 2003-2005 Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Silverado, Yukon/XL, Sierra, Escalade: a snap or popping noise from the front of the vehicle.
See the evidence (1 documents, 3 passages)
| Document | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|
| [1]GM TechLink, December 2004 ↗ | ManufacturerGeneral Motors | 2004-12-01 |
Applies to2003-2005 Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Silverado, Yukon/XL, Sierra, Escalade: a snap or popping noise from the front of the vehicle.
2003-2005 Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Silverado, Yukon/XL, Sierra, Escalade – Snap/Popping Noise from Front of Vehicle— [1]
RepairSlot the left side mounting holes on the front crossmember.
Slot left side mounting holes on front crossmember.— [1]
CautionDo not replace the crossmember. The reference bulletin is 03-08-61-002D.
Don’t replace crossmember. 03-08-61-002D— [1]
Put together by FaultCrate from public records and technical documents. The cause and the repair are for the workshop to decide with the vehicle in front of it. Counts are records, not failure rates.
Records under this issue 4
Owner complaint 3Manufacturer communication 1
Look into the records of this issue (4)List the records (4 that can be opened)
Records whose recall number, document number or text matches. Each line says why it matched.
- Snap or popping noise from the front of the vehicle: slot the crossmember mounting holesManufacturer communication 2004-12-01・document number matches
- Loud popping or clicking sound during turns, recurring at multiple mileagesOwner complaint 2008-07-08・text contains "CROSS MEMBER BOLTS"
- Steering column thumping/popping noise and front tire wear since newOwner complaint 2005-08-04・text contains "BOLTS FROM CROSS MEMBER"
- Clanking noise when turning right and steering wheel vibrationOwner complaint 2004-11-20・text contains "CROSSMEMBER BOLTS"