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2003 Cadillac Escalade Steering May Develop Clunk Noise From Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft

The steering may develop a clunk type noise from the upper intermediate steering shaft. Our technicians tell us that you should check with you local GM dealer to find out what the latest repair is for this condition.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Cadillac Escalade model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2015, 2016, .

22 people reported this problem

  • 2003 120,000 Miles
    Sometimes when I make a sharp left turn, there is a clunking noise in the wheel.
  • 2003 132,000 Miles
    When I go to make left hand turns , only time it makes noises. Have not fixed it as of yet.
  • 2003 10,000 Miles
    started getting a clunk or popping sound from the steering wheel when turning Right. Problem started at about 9,000 miles.
  • 2003 1,000 Miles
    Crack noise when turning.
  • 2003 54,000 Miles
    There is a vibration and clunking feeling when turning the wheel at slow speeds going downhill. The dealer replaced the steering intermediate shaft (said this is a redesign for this vintage of Escalade and the common solution) but that hasn't fixed the problem.
  • 2003 0 Miles
    Steering wheel locking and going left and refusing to turn right.

Cadillac Escalade 2003 Common Problems