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Service bulletin 040232001

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10012694
Published by NHTSA2005-03-11
Manufacturer's number040232001
Manufacturer's date2007-08-01
Replaces040232001C
NHTSA componentSTEERING

NHTSA's summary

RELEASE OF STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT BEARING KIT FOR SERVICE. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB UPDATED 10/09/07. *NJ

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Steering

Vehicles listed
BUICK RAINIER2004
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER2002, 2003, 2004
CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT2003, 2004 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC ENVOY2002, 2003, 2004
GMC ENVOY 3602007 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC ENVOY XL2002, 2003, 2004 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC ENVOY XUV2004 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
GMC SIERRA 15002007 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 25002007 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 35002007 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
OLDSMOBILE ALERO2002, 2003, 2004
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA2002, 2003, 2004
OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE2002, 2003, 2004
PONTIAC AZTEK2002, 2003, 2004
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
PONTIAC GRAND AM2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
PONTIAC MONTANA2002, 2003, 2004
PONTIAC MONTANA2005 to 2007
PONTIAC SUNFIRE2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
SAAB 9-7X2005, 2006, 2007
SATURN RELAY2005, 2006, 2007

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20052962005-10-07. Steering
05V4550002005-10-05. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
20050172005-01-24. Steering
05V0180002005-01-21. STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
20042122004-07-06. Steering
03V0520002003-02-20. STEERING
20030362003-02-14. Steering

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
13-02-32-001H2025-05-06. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
09132E2024-02-12. Service bulletin. Power Steering Hose Leak
09132D2024-02-12. Service bulletin. Power Steering Hose Leak
PIT51842023-12-26. Service bulletin. Various Concerns Related To The IP Backlighting Cruise Control Steering Wheel Controls Horn.
PIT51842023-12-11. Service bulletin. Various Concerns Related To The IP Backlighting Cruise Control Steering Wheel Controls Horn.
130232001D2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
130232001B2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
130232001A2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
1302320012023-12-11. Service bulletin. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
09132E2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Power Steering Hose Leak