Coming home after a night of bowling with a truck full of kids. I could feel and hear a grinding noise coming from the front end. I thought it was my brakes until I got back into town. When I hit the brakes and moved the steering wheel back and forth I could I knew it wasn't my brakes. I took the front tire off the next day and I could wiggle the wheel hub back and forth. Very dangerous. I feel lucky that nobody got hurt. The road I traveled home was hwy 32 and it has alot of curves. This should be addressed. Every chevy that has this problem should be notified. Im a back yard mechanic. I knew something was wrong. What happens with the single mother who knows nothing about this stuff. She's going to be lucky if she doesn't get in an accident or worse yet. Killed!
2005 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems
24 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 27,842.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 27,842
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Column4
- Linkages2
- Hydraulic power assist system2
- Rack and pinion: pinion shaft1
- Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
- Gear box: shaft sector1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Silverado steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727, or hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V455000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may not meet specification. The bolt may fracture resulting in the loss of steering.
- Risk
- If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft bolt free of charge. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners may contact gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 and chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Recall number 05V018000 · Recall details
What 2005 Chevrolet Silverado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed a clunking noise from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the intermediate steering shaft would have to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v018000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) that the contact believed was related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated while driving over a bump in the road and turning the steering wheel the vehicle made a loud clanking sound. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.
Clunking noise and vibration in steering wheel on 2005 chevy silverado. This happens every time you turn or hit a bump in the road. Gm states that this is not considered a safety issue, however I disagree. Any unexpected vibration or clunk in the steering mechanism while driving presents a dangerous situation. Gm knows this to be a wide spread problem on a number of vehicles, however they continue to turn a blind eye. Apparently the intermediate steering shaft is the center of the problem and gm needs to issue a recall on this part at once. So far nothing has been done to correct this issue on my vehicle and gm seems to be unwilling to work with me to attain corrective action. I sincerely hope that the federal safety agency will require general motors to fix this problem before someone is seriously injured.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado k1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's wife heard a clunking sound and noticed a difference in the steering column. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop and they referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v018000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). The dealer performed a diagnostic and recommended that the intermediate steering shaft be replaced. The VIN was not included in the recall; therefore, the repair would not be made for free. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 80,943 and failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Updated 1/6/09 *cn updated 01/14/09.
Gm continues to ignore the fact that certain model vehicles have a intermediate steering shaft problem. It is a well known and fairly common fact. They currently have a replacement part that will remedy the problem but refuse to issue a recall for this problem.
2005 silverado with brake problems customer states that this is a safety defect**cc the consumer stated approached a stop sign and realized the brakes were not working properly and the power assist was not working. The consumer left the vehicle with the dealer for 2 days to assess the problem but to no avail. The consumer stated he took the vehicle to a dealer where he had previous work performed on the vehicle such as steering, but they were also unable to duplicate the problem.
Steering problem freeplay of 1 1/2" or better at the steering wheel.a constant challenge to keep this truck between the lines in windy weather, and in heavy traffic. Dealer says they have changed part after part with no change. Now service manager says this is characteristic of the hydroboost steering system. Gm wont go past what this service manager is saying. Can you please help!!!
Very hard to steer at low RPM.
The events leading up to the replacement were noise in the front end while turning. No failure just had it checked out and was determined that the steering column shaft had to be replaced.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado steering
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado have steering problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 27,842 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 05V455000, 05V018000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado have bad steering?
The Chevrolet Silverado model years with the most steering complaints are 2003 (80 complaints), 2000 (73 complaints) and 1999 (69 complaints).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Brakes 87Electrical 64Transmission 29Airbags 28Engine 24Suspension 19Fuel system 17Tires 14Body 11Visibility 9Acceleration 5Seat belts 4Wheels 4Driver assistance 2Lights 2Locks 2Seats 2
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