Vehicle owners with a 2023 through 2024 Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon pickup truck may notice that their turn signal produces a rattling noise, which emanates from around the steering column. Notably, this issue may also affect units of the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV. Luckily, GM is now detailing what technicians can do to address this issue.
According to GM TechLink, some owners have reported a rattling sound from the steering column in units of the 2023 through 2024 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. The noise is believed to stem from a loose-fitting turn signal / trim mounting bracket, which can create vibrations and result in an audible rattle.
To fix this issue, technicians must first fully extend the steering column. Then, the technician will use a plastic trim tool to carefully separate the upper and lower steering column trim covers. While the upper trim cover is removed, the technician will wrap a properly sized tie strap around the turn signal bracket, tightening it down and securing it. After trimming any excess length from the tie strap, the trim cover can be reinstalled. Further technical details are available in Bulletin #24-NA-235.
Another reported issue involves the vehicle turn signal, which may fail to cancel properly after making a turn. Rather than deactivating as expected, the turn signal may briefly flash in the opposite direction before turning off entirely.
To address this issue, the Body Control Module (BCM) must be reprogrammed. Technicians will need to access the Service Programming System (SPS) and log a warranty claim using Bulletin #24-NA-176 for guidance.
Owners experiencing these issues are advised to contact their local dealership for assistance.
As for the mechanical details, the 2023-2024 Chevy Colorado was available with either the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L2R gasoline engine, or the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine (Turbo Plus, Turbo High-Output), while the 2023-2024 GMC Canyon was available exclusively with the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine (TurboMax). Both pickups ride on the updated 31XX-2 platform, while vehicle production takes place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.
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Wouldn’t happen with the 3.6L
I agree. I recently bought a 2021 Canyon because I prefer the more mature technology and build. It has low mileage, and runs better than new. Big cost savings too. Very happy with the second generation Canyon. I’ll have to wait 10 years before I consider Gen 3, maybe by then Wentzville will figure out how to assemble it.
Well, they are just now learning how to put in these levers. Fix looks very poor with a zip tie. Why not duct tape or bailing wire? Attention to detail in the quality process and cheapest parts from lowest bidder is pitiful withethe average new vehicle costing around $59K now.
Low quality build with BRAINLESS BARRA in charge and FAIN BRAIN as union president. All these people care about is MONEY. They don’t care that the vehicle barely lasts past the warranty.
Wow good one Mary. Another fail. Scary Mary at it again. Scary Mary the queen of insider trading.
Mary must have family in the Ty-rap business.
Wentzville assembly has nothing to do with either problem. Neither does the UAW.
It’s a supplier and engineering problem. Columns come in to Wentzville assembled and ready to go into the truck. The BCM is already programmed when it goes in too.
These are bean counter problems brought on by engineering and cheapest supplier selection
The fault is GM management. Their moto build them as cheaply as possible & sell them for the highest price possible. Twist tie repairs what is next shoelaces?
Every little reprograming/update will cost you $250+ after the warranty expires.
Seems like America is having a COVID regroup problem. The brain drain happened during the COVID scare. Most talented engineers and suppliers took either the buyout or if close to retirement said goodbye, I’m not putting up with the B.S. Sent 42 years as a test equipment supplier for all auto/truck manufactures in North America I’ve never seen this bad quality since the years before Deming. Management needs to revisit the “History of Quality Control”. I’ve seen and worked with the Germans and Japanize which brought ISO and Kazan to the continues improvement arena. Relentless pursue of excellent Ence. Maybe all the quality control is spent on electrics? Oh well I’m enjoying retirement, taking advantage of the awesome technology/materials that have migrated into bicycles.
WHO asked for BCM’s to control everything anyway? As a consumer, I certainly DIDN’T! Keep it simple, and there is less chance of failure, easier to diagnose, and smaller components to replace. NEVER had a problem with a turn signal lever/stick since my first 1970 Pontiac LeMans and all GM vehicles since then. Now we have BCM’s…. and problems. Who needs software controls to replace a simple switch?? I DON’T WANT a touch-screen to “control” everything in a vehicle! I love my standard switches and knobs to control the radio, the AC, power windows, and so on. (Even more if they have soft-touch plastic on them!)
Software = problems, and unnecessary complexity. (Sure, we NEED ECM’s to control the engines (air & fuel flow, temperature, different octane levels) and possibly the electronic transmissions, as a properly programmed ECM can do it faster and more efficiently. But NOT for power windows and door locks, and radio and HVAC controls. Or turn signals!)
Another reason no vehicle in my garage is newer than 2008.