2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems
- 31
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 31 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering shaft · 13 records
- steering wheel · 8 records
- steering column · 8 records
- intermediate steering · 6 records
- needed replaced · 4 records
- months later · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving less than 5 mph, the brake pedal would unexpectedly stop working. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake system was not functioning properly. The contact had to depress the brake pedal several times to get it to work. The steering wheel would also stop functioning when the brakes experienced the failure. There were no warning indicators…
ODI 11050924
Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving down a hill about 25 mph on a city street when a warning notice appeared " service steering system" and " service brake system". Almost immediately i could not steer or brake. I almost hit a pedestrian trying to steer and stop. I finally was able to turn a corner and stopped. I slowly drove two blocks to my house at about 5 mph. I am a strong man and if my wife or a less strong individual had been…
ODI 11040758
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering column was greased, but the issue recurred. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft bolt needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 10971895
Air Bags · Steering
Vehicle was sold which was believed to be an illegal california safety inspections had for three months driveshaft flew off of vehicle a week after purchasing dealer ship fix but but a driveshaft that was to short for the vehicle which was the reason for the incident second incident cause collision into brick wall because vehicle lost steering believed to be cause by safety issues dealership retired to pass off as…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10726474
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
The front end intermittently begins to "shimmy" at about 50mph. I have replaced tires, inner and outer tie rods, and brakes calipers but the problems have not resolved. The vehicle has always had problems with a "clunking" from the steering column. Several owners report the same problem. *tr
ODI 10450819
Steering
Took truck in for check up said steering worn and leaking both left and right was replaced with chevy parts at chevy dealer it is now 8-22-12 now took it in to have it check before vacation and their saying the steering box leaking mileage now is 37,778 i don't understand the trouble with this part it is also very expensive. *tr
ODI 10471733
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While accelerating from a stop, the steering wheel became stiff. The contact pulled over and shut the vehicle off; upon restart, the vehicle functioned properly. The failure occurred intermittently while driving at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that all of the steering mechanisms needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10367797
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was a loud abnormal popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate…
ODI 10544293
Front · Steering
In february 2010, i started to notice a clicking noise in the front wheel of my 2005 silverado. While returning from florida the noise increased and the right front hub bearing failed and had to be replaced at 32,000 for $500. Approximately two months later, the left side failed and the dealer replaced it and i had to pay $100. During the summer the intermediate steering shaft had to be replaced at a cost of $120.…
ODI 10368074
Steering
Chevy has a recall #05010 on the secondary steering shaft for the 2005 silverado 1500 series truck. My local chevy dealer diagnosed my truck as having the same problem but since the vin code did not match their recall i would have to pay for the repair. Truck has 41000 miles and has 100,000 power train warranty. I contacted chevy corp customer service and they agreed to pay for the part but not the labor.(87.50). To…
ODI 10258379
Steering · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, she would hear a loud abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised her that the driver's side hub failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, when driving at low speeds and completing turns, the steering wheel would seize…
ODI 10487949
Steering
When turning steering wheel at slow speed forward and reverse loud clunking and vibration in steering. *tr
ODI 10265898
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
I was driving to the store and when i looker at my speedometer i was doing 110mph and when i came to a stop it displayed 60mph that happened 12/31/08 at 70,000 miles. So far my problems with my 2005 silverado at 20,000 miles i had the steering wheel clump fixed by packing it with grease now the problem is back,at 60,000 miles my fuel pump failed on a road trip after i started to fill hesitation like starving for…
ODI 10253419
Steering
I have a 2005 silverado work truck. It started as an annoying clunk' and has turned into a continuous clunk. After doing research, i found the intermediate shaft is the problem. The dealer wont touch it even though there is a bulletin for '03-'04 models. If this shaft fails at highway speed the driver is in deep trouble. Why has this not been made a full blown recall? *tr
ODI 10245617
Steering
My 2005 chevy silverado had a clunking noise in the steering. The dealer replaced the intermediate shaft but this didn't fix it. This went on for months. Just prior to the warranty running out i convinced the dealers mechanic that the problem was in the rack-n-pinion assembly. They replaced it under warranty and that solved the problem. *tr
ODI 10265577
Steering
Steering column making rumbling sounds. Recall by nhsta posted on internet, however, manufacture states there are no recalls of such. Truck is just out of 3 year warranty. Manufacturer needs to address this problem with all 2005 models in this class. This is a safety issue according to the nhtsa due to a possible loss of steering while driving. The manufacturer should be made to fix this problem permanently, and not…
ODI 10244089
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While attempting to turn the vehicle, the contact heard a loud bumping noise coming from the steering column. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the intermediate steering shaft. He is in the process of calling the manufacturer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 05v018000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector). The failure mileage was 27,000 and…
ODI 10239762
Engine · Exhaust System · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Steering
Speedometer is erratic. Started at approximately 65,000 miles. Speedometer maxes out, does not work or reads improperly. Dealer informed me that the 03 and 04 models have a recall on the stepper motor but the 05 model does not have a recall. The speedometer does not function properly 90% of the time. Do not know exactly how fast the vehicle is going. Vehicle has approximately 72,000 miles now and the problem still…
ODI 10227931
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving over a bump in the road, the wheel felt as if it would fall and when applying the brakes he could feel movement in the steering shaft. This failure continued to occur at various speeds. The dealer repaired the steering shaft assembly; however, approximately 8 months later the failure reoccurred. The dealer stated that they are aware of the defect and…
ODI 10236287
Steering
Clunking sound in steering since about 20k miles. *tr
ODI 10247554
Steering
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 . *tr
ODI 10222449
Steering
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.…
ODI 10504919
Steering
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…
ODI 10168456
Steering · Unknown Or Other
The intermediate steering shaft is loose and make a lot of noise while driving
ODI 10873953
Steering
Steering column knocks very annoying sound can be felt in steering wheel. *tr
ODI 10286952