Steering Column Tilt Function Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2010 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column |
| 2 | Verify that the steering column tilt function is inoperative. Does the steering column tilt function operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | If equipped, verify that the following components are not seized or corroded:
Are the components seized or corroded? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the tilt pivot pins for binding. Are the tilt pivot pins binding? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect for a weak or broken steering column tilt spring. Is the steering column tilt spring weak or broken? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the steering column wiring harness routing for tightness. Was the steering column wiring harness routed correctly? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 7 | Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2) or Steering Column Replacement (HP2) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 8 | If serviceable, replace the pivot pins. If not serviceable replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Without HP2) or Steering Column Replacement (HP2) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 9 | If serviceable, replace the tilt spring. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Route the steering column wiring harness to the correct location. Did you correctly route the wiring harness? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the steering column tilt function in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |