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**Ironhorse** · 12-20-2019, 07:14 PM

After trading our '99 OBS Tahoe for a newer '05 Tahoe I will most likely have a few questions for owners of the newer 2000 - 2006 Tahoes.

First Question:

Our '99 Tahoe after placing the gear shift lever in the Park position and removing the key the steering wheel "locked" in position and could not be moved left or right. The '05 Tahoe steering wheel DOES NOT LOCK in position with key removed and shift lever in PARK. Can be turned left or right altho with effort. Is this correct, has GM changed and moved away from the locking steering wheel?

I found this today after putting on a laced cover for the steering wheel rim that the other half likes. She said the simulated leather steering wheel rim was "too smooth" , did not like the feel of it.

**Palf70Step** · 12-21-2019, 09:40 AM

My 02, 06, and 07 pickups wheels locked when he key was removed. I jave not driven a Tahoe or Suburban in a long time, but I would think it would be the same as the trucks for that function.

**Ironhorse** · 12-22-2019, 10:30 AM

Thanks for the reply. Would not think would be any different for trucks than a Tahoe or Suburban would be. Just seemed odd to me that the wheel no longer locks in place with key out. Think some more research is in order. Maybe stop at a dealership and look at a 2005 Burb or Truck.

badpeanut · 12-22-2019, 11:27 AM

My recently purchased 2005 Chevy pickup does not have a steering wheel lock. I have also wondered about this.

**hatzie** · 12-23-2019, 03:58 PM

My 2005 2500HD steering wheel locks.
I'd say something ain't right.

badpeanut · 12-28-2019, 11:25 AM

Not sure why hatzie's has the steering wheel lock?

Deletion of Steering Column/Wheel Locking Feature on Vehicles with Automatic Transmissions #01-02-35-003 - (04/06/2001)

**hatzie** · 12-28-2019, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badpeanut

Not sure why hatzie's has the steering wheel lock?

Deletion of Steering Column/Wheel Locking Feature on Vehicles with Automatic Transmissions #01-02-35-003 - (04/06/2001)

I have a seven vehicles of my own and nine others that I maintain. I've been driving the Toyota since winter set in. I'm gonna have to check on that column now. I'd swear it locks tho.

12-20-2019, 07:14 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Steering Wheel Lock ? After trading our '99 OBS Tahoe for a newer '05 Tahoe I will most likely have a few questions for owners of the newer 2000 - 2006 Tahoes. First Question: Our '99 Tahoe after placing the gear shift lever in the Park position and removing the key the steering wheel "locked" in position and could not be moved left or right. The '05 Tahoe steering wheel DOES NOT LOCK in position with key removed and shift lever in PARK. Can be turned left or right altho with effort. Is this correct, has GM changed and moved away from the locking steering wheel? I found this today after putting on a laced cover for the steering wheel rim that the other half likes. She said the simulated leather steering wheel rim was "too smooth" , did not like the feel of it. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-21-2019, 09:40 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Steering Wheel Lock ? My 02, 06, and 07 pickups wheels locked when he key was removed. I jave not driven a Tahoe or Suburban in a long time, but I would think it would be the same as the trucks for that function. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-22-2019, 10:30 AM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Steering Wheel Lock ? Thanks for the reply. Would not think would be any different for trucks than a Tahoe or Suburban would be. Just seemed odd to me that the wheel no longer locks in place with key out. Think some more research is in order. Maybe stop at a dealership and look at a 2005 Burb or Truck. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

12-22-2019, 11:27 AM	#4
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: Steering Wheel Lock ? My recently purchased 2005 Chevy pickup does not have a steering wheel lock. I have also wondered about this. __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

12-23-2019, 03:58 PM	#5
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Steering Wheel Lock ? My 2005 2500HD steering wheel locks. I'd say something ain't right. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

12-28-2019, 11:25 AM	#6
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: Steering Wheel Lock ? Not sure why hatzie's has the steering wheel lock? Deletion of Steering Column/Wheel Locking Feature on Vehicles with Automatic Transmissions #01-02-35-003 - (04/06/2001) __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer



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