Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft Problems of Oldsmobile Aurora

Clunky feel and eventually noise in steering wheel. Turned out to be the steering column intermediate shaft. Looked it up on internet, it is a problem on most gm large cars and trucks. Gm has so far failed to recognize the problem with a recall but has a replacement part available. I replaced it at the cost of $267, well worth it to have my beautiful car like new again, but gm should replace free for the pr.

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: the contact stated that every 1500 miles, the steering wheel made a popping and cracking noise. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the steering sector shaft was lubricated, however the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. The repair worked intermittently, but then had to be redone later.

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Intermediate steering shaft failure on 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. Talked to olds numerous times, admitted the problem is so bad that part is on back order for 4 to 6 months. Quick fix is a lube kit they have come out with, but it is only a temporary fix. Consumer should not have to pay for such a common failure.

While driving at any speed, the consumer noticed a noise coming from the steering wheel while making turns or within normal driving. Dealership serviced vehicle and the problem was due to steering shaft was worn. Please provide details.