Rattle in steering column??

[ministock72]

Got a 06 2500 and it has developed a very annoying rattle somewhere down in the steering column. I have 2 other company trucks that have the same noise...just not as bad...yet.
Sounds kind of like 2 rubber mallets down in the column somewhere constantly hitting together as the front suspension works. I have looked and cant find anything loose.
I realize this may be a vague question but hope that someone may have found what it is

[Chevy Cust Svc]

I would be happy to look into this for you on my end. Please feel free to contact me privately for more assistance. It would also be helpful to include the last eight of your VIN. Thank you in advance.

Tricia, Chevrolet Customer Service.

[blue-bandit]

sounds like the bearing in the steering column, mine was doing the same thing. you can either replace the bearing or go the route i did and put a 2" muffler clamp around the bearing (mine is quiet as can be now).

If you search this problem on here there are several threads on this.

[Quyonmob]

Intermediate steering shaft and intermediates steering shaft to column bearing.

[blue-bandit]

Intermediate steering shaft and intermediates steering shaft to column bearing.

Is it a huge pain in the ass to do that bearing in the column, or fairly simple like the lower intermediate shaft. i never really looked into the bearing a whole lot?

[Quyonmob]

Is it a huge pain in the ass to do that bearing in the column, or fairly simple like the lower intermediate shaft. i never really looked into the bearing a whole lot?

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/55E_2.jpg

White thing is the bearing.

[bmwjohnson]

I had the same problem with my two trucks and found many guys are using Dorman's aftermarket intermediate shaft replacement. Bought a replacement for my first truck and was really impressed and updated my second truck. You should be able to fine it at a local auto store or at Amazon for about $55 delivered to you door.

Good luck

[rockdude]

Intermediate steering shaft and intermediates steering shaft to column bearing.

Are you describing the parts or are you saying to replace the shaft or the bearing? I replaced the shaft a while ago and the noise has returned. Thanks

[SouthernTide]

Best to replace both while your in there. As for why you still have the noise, it could be the bearing or the shaft you used may already be failing I'm not sure what brand you used. Gm made a shaft that was suppose to fix it but from my understanding it still gave people problems. The dorman shaft it the best route to go to fix the problem.

[Quyonmob]

Are you describing the parts or are you saying to replace the shaft or the bearing? I replaced the shaft a while ago and the noise has returned. Thanks

Describing the parts to be replaced.

If you swapped in another GM ISS that wasn't the updated PN, expect the exact same problem.

My Dorman double D has been silent since I swapped it. I also did the bearing at the same time.

[rockdude]

Best to replace both while your in there. As for why you still have the noise, it could be the bearing or the shaft you used may already be failing I'm not sure what brand you used. Gm made a shaft that was suppose to fix it but from my understanding it still gave people problems. The dorman shaft it the best route to go to fix the problem.

Ok, the shaft has the teflon insert and I notice play in the bearing. Looks like a bearing is needed. Thanks to the both of you, Quyonmob and SouthernTide.

[SouthernTide]

No problem glad to help. I've still gotta do both the bearing and shaft in mine just haven't made the time and just kinda living with it for now.

[ministock72]

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/55E_2.jpg

White thing is the bearing.

Sorry not checked this thread in a while...
The noise in mine is coming from the joint not the bearing....Am I looking at an ordeal to replace?

[ministock72]

I would be happy to look into this for you on my end. Please feel free to contact me privately for more assistance. It would also be helpful to include the last eight of your VIN. Thank you in advance.

Tricia, Chevrolet Customer Service.

I will get you the vin

[Quyonmob]

Sorry not checked this thread in a while...
The noise in mine is coming from the joint not the bearing....Am I looking at an ordeal to replace?

The joint is part of the ISS. Replace with Dorman Double D.

I feel like a parrot.

[rockdude]

Sorry not checked this thread in a while...
The noise in mine is coming from the joint not the bearing....Am I looking at an ordeal to replace?
My noise came from the bearing housing loose in the column. The white thing in the picture was loose in the housing. A hose clamp over the joint and against the flange, tighten it up and no more rattle. I had also changed the shaft some time ago and thought maybe it was the problem, it was still in great condition.

[Quyonmob]

My noise came from the bearing housing loose in the column. The white thing in the picture was loose in the housing. A hose clamp over the joint and against the flange, tighten it up and no more rattle. I had also changed the shaft some time ago and thought maybe it was the problem, it was still in great condition.

3 common causes for ISS noise, in order of frequency:

1-ISS joint has failed, replace ISS
2-ISS bearing has failed, replace ISS bearing
3-ISS bearing is loose in column, use hose clamp fix (ISS bearing got loose in column generally from conditions #1 and #2)

[bbgot]

We've got the same problem with two Chevy's at work. Haven't repaired either one, you just kinda get used to the rattle. Plus, you can't feel it on decent roads in either truck.