2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Mar 29, 2013 · Steering · 20,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado k1500. The contact stated that the steering column exhibited an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and an inspection was performed. The failure was located at the steering intermediate shaft. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. ..updated 05/10/13 *bf updated 05/24/2013

Filed Oct 9, 2009 · Steering · 16,000 miles · PA

Steering column knocks very annoying sound can be felt in steering wheel.

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · KS

On a 2005 truck with 20,000 miles on and it's a babied truck the brake rotors appear warped as it has a wave like braking. Even worse when braking on a surface with poor contact, sandy, sand on concrete or blackop, wet cement the anti-lock brakes completely release and the truck jumps forward like no brakes are applied 15 ft. Or so. I'd much rather have no anti-locks because at least I can use a stabbing motion if needed. These brakes don't work like normal anti-locks. It fully releases and there's too much lag time before they resume braking. I can live with the speedometer reading wrong at times, the knock in the steering column was repaired, even the warped rotors that started at 12,000 miles but these anti-lock brakes are a safety hazard. Please look into these before someone is seriously hurt. This has happened multiple times spanning several years.

Filed Mar 27, 2008 · Steering · 32,000 miles · TX

Took 05 silverado 1500 to dealer for a noise in steering (clunking sound) when it was still under warranty. Dealer re-packed the steering shaft. A couple of months later and after warranty the clunking sound came back. Wish I had know to settle for a new intermediate steering shaft from the get go after further research .

Filed Jul 27, 2007 · Steering · TN

Steering makes a "squealing" noise at low speeds while turning to the right. I have taken this problem to the dealer the sold me the truck several times before they identified the problem. They claim that it is common on this vehicle, but I am the only one who seems to have the issue. Original dealer will not attempt to repair the problem even though it is still under warranty.

Filed Mar 24, 2007 · Steering · 13,000 miles · KS · 1 injury

Steering clunk.

Filed Feb 18, 2007 · Steering · 12,373 miles · MO

Steering column knocking noise.

Filed Sep 17, 2006 · Steering · 24,000 miles · TX

I have two chevrolet products, a 2002 tahoe and a 2005 1500 series work truck, both which have a clunk in the steering when driving the vehicles. My wife refuses to have the dealer work on her tahoe so she puts up with the noise. I had the dealer repair the work truck and the defective part was identified as "an intermediate steering shaft". After checking this out on the internet, it seems that gm has this problem with all of the trucks/suvs from the model run 1999 to the finish of the model run 2006. We are talking about a shaft that connects the in- cab steering assembly to the steering box in the engine compartment. It starts off with an occasional annoying clunk and progressing to a full time noise that can be heard and felt in the steering wheel. I believe the problem is in the collapsible part of the shaft as gm's response has been to lubricate the splines in the shaft and / or replace it. Whether the original shaft is repaired (lubricated) or a new one is installed, within 2k to 15k miles the defect is back. For gm to continue manufacturing trucks and cars (yes, their cars have the problem too) is simply tempting fate. How long before the splines on one of these shafts fails and makes the steering wheel no longer connected to the steering gear below? When that happens there will be a crash. So far gm is quietly replacing these parts, satisfied with just getting the customer out of warranty. I realize this will probably go nowhere, I just feel that it needs to be reported as a possible threat to the vehicle operation.

Filed Aug 11, 2006 · Steering · 23,337 miles · TN

Noise in steering clunking sound