Front steering makes a crunching sound when I turn the steering wheel.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado steering complaints
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2005 duramax diesel, 2500: approximately 10 - 11,000 miles the steering shaft was causing problems. Dealership only "lube kit" vs. Replacement. I was told that too many vehicles needed replacement they started only replacing if vehicle was involved in a crash. Also, the lube is only a bandaid and will need to be done over and over through out term of operation of vehicle. Not safe if left unlubed. This truck also has started excessive vibrating [16,500 miles] while engine is running and the vehicle is in park, drive but stopped via brake; neutral and brake applied. Brake being applied increases the excessive vibration. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and I have stopped driving it.
Dt*: the contact stated a power steering pump which was installed in the vehicle, made a winding sound like the power steering pump was low on fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who refused to replace the power steering pump. The contact expressed concern that this was a safety concern because the brakes system relies on the power steering pump. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 05v455000 for the hose that goes between the power steering and the brake system. The vehicle was included in the recall due to the VIN, however the dealer refused to replace the components because there were no visual problems present.
2005 duramax diesel, 13,000 miles - steering shaft; I've been "shafted". Dealership only grease vs. Replacement due to cost to manufacture. No more chevy for me or my family [7 children!].
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle rattled, knocked and the steering wheel had excessive play. The dealer replaced the short shaft on the steering mechanism, however the problem recurred. The intermediate shaft was replaced. Updated 02/27/07.
After purchasing (and returning!) a 2005 chevy silverado pu I contacted the dealer about the off center steering wheel. He acted like he had no idea they were like that (and they've been for years!) so he allegedly called the factory to find out why and told me it's a safety feature!!! This is so bogus ! If it is a safety feature - why aren't the cars off center? Why doesn't ford and dodge make theirs like that? This truck was a nightmare to drive - specifics: horse trailer swayed when pulled w/this truck. It hydroplained in the slightest amount of water. When pulling on the freeway, semi's would literally blow me to the other side of the lane! I have witnesses to how scary this truck was to drive or ride in!!! Someone needs to investigate this off center steering wheel thing!!! A dodge dealer told me he thinks it's a manufacturer defect they're just trying to cover up!!! Most people don't even notice it! It took me 3 days to figure out what was so strange about that truck. I took it to another dealer to have things fixed and they had it a whole day and fixed nothing! There's a lot more to this if you 'd like to contact me!
I noticed at about 29,500 miles that the power steering was not functioning normally at park or low idle speeds. Also there is a clunking in the steering column at low speeds and while turning.
I special ordered a 2005 chevy 4x4 truck because I wanted a single cab. When I first got it, something didn't seem right about it and about the 3rd day I realized the steering wheel was off center. I took it back to gus paulos chevrolet in slc utah and they were seemingly stunned also. The salesman actually went around the lot looking to see if other trucks were off center also. They were. There was a factory rep there , having some 30 yrs with gmc and it took him a long time to see what I was talking about also. Salesman said he'd call back to the factory and find out why they were like that. Called me a couple days later and said it was a safety feature. What?!?!?! A safety feature for how many years and you didn't know that??? And how come the trucks are off center and the cars are not??? How come ford and dodge aren't off centering theirs!??? It was scary driving this truck in the rain as I felt I had no control. Like driving on ice! I used it to pull my horse trailer (mini 6 horse slant) and my trailer swayed on this truck! I have been pulling horse trailers all over the us since the early 70s and have never had a trailer sway on me before! Not ever! On the freeway, when a semi would pass , they would literally blow me (with the trailer) to the other side of the lane!!! When using cruise control, it would accelerate on the level/flat and not on hills!!! I live at the end of a dirt road and when it got washboardy that truck would practically jump off the road! My toyota rides it like it's just slightly bumpy! This truck was a lemon! A danger to drive on the road! Other people that rode in the truck with me could tell/feel the insecurity of it! My vet (horse) told me he once (and never will again) owned a chevy truck and with the vet box on the back, his truck swayed also! He agreed it was like driving on ice. If you need more details, I'd be more than happy to supply you with them.
Vehicle steering shakes when turning or breaking.
Dt*: the contact stated the front driver side wheel makes a clunking noise and the steering wheel is inoperable. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times and was unable to determine the problem; however the steering shaft was lubricated. Additionally, an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined the steering box was loose.
Dt*: the contact stated the steering column knocked at any speed. The dealership greased the steering column, but this did not correct the problem. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership, but the service manager stated there were no repairs available and the steering column would be greased again.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering column made a clunking noise. This was more frequent when making a left hand turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the steering column was greased. This repair worked for a short time. However, the steering column again makes the clunking noise.
The power steering stops working at low speed or parked. I have contacted gm several times regarding this and they say there is no fix at this time. Dealership has witnessed and documented the problem. I feel this is becoming a safety issue, as it gets worse..ie. Make common, every day.
The 2005 chevy silverado crew cab, just started without notice getting very hard to steer from a stop or slow speed, noticed a "grabbing" of the wheel when slowed to make a turn. Determined the cause to be the power steering pump went out, no further details were given, and the part was replaced.
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