got a letter from pontiac saying that on my last visit they would reccommend a intermediate shaft replacement at a cost of $460+ dollars. My wheel does make a weird gringding noise only at slow speeds when Im parking etc.. is it dangerous or just an annoyance? I dont mind it too much, sure better than spending almost 500 for it. if it is dangerous to drive with the way it is I will get it changed out soon. It was lubed once at the dealership around 40k miles mark now at 90k.

Just an annoyance, search how to lube it yourself its not hard.

no possibility of a mechanical failure....

i have lubed mine at 25K and it was replaced at 12K

Confirming with the rest:

Just an annoyance. Lube or replace with the revised part if it gets to you.

Agreed, it'* just an annoyance. Here'* how to lube or replace it yourself. It is not all that hard to do.
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...=article&k=111

Quite easy repair actually...and yes, I found it highly annoying.

It'* really bad in our GS. Haven't gotten to it yet. The engine bay is too dang cramped....so I haven't made it a priority yet!

cool thanks for the info, it sound like it'* doing some major damage with the noises so I wanted to make sure the car will be safe to drive.

Wow, didn't know it was that easy. Looks like i'll be replacing mine come spring. Seeing that Tech info just made my day.