This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The steering wheel and column started with a slight rattling when on a road with bumps. It has now become very loud and raised a safety concern. The dealer has done an inspection and advised replacement of bearing and bushing. This is a safety concern!
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 illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was called, but the contact did not speak with a live representative. The failure mileage was 220,000.
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 driving, or if I had been going more than the 25 mph or if I was driving at night, I am sure I wouldn't have been able to avoid hitting the pedestrian and / or going off the road and wrecking. This seems like a major accident waiting to happen. My vehicle has been towed to the GMC repair shop in beaverton, Oregon awaiting diagnosis.
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 was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
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 an "as is " vehicle air bags did not deploy
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 failure mileage was 25,517 and the current mileage was 61,300.
I purchased this (currently 87,000 miles) truck new in late 2004. I have replaced the steering gear twice (at 20,227 and 86,033 miles). The power steering pump twice (at 32,379 and 86,033 miles). And the power steering shaft twice (at 31,087 and 42,169 miles). While this is on its third power steering pump, each of the first 2 pumps had to be inspected for repairs due to noises when it was in for service. While the manufacturer issued bulletins for these parts after receiving complaints from customers about failures, the manufacturer has not recalled these parts.
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 updated 05/24/2013
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!
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 NHTSA 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.
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 and the contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel. There was also a loud grinding noise when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised her that the power steering box failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the vehicle had no existing recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. The current mileage was approximately 100,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 80,000.
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.
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