Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has 104 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
104
Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
05V455000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TUR...
05V018000
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. THE BOLT MAY FRACTURE RESU...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | STEERING | Power steering system has failed. Power steering pump where the hose is connected leaks out any powe... |
| May 1, 2019 | STEERING | THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN STARTED WITH A SLIGHT RATTLING WHEN ON A ROAD WITH BUMPS. IT HAS NOW B... |
| Sep 14, 2018 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I got into an accident with my 2005 chevy silverado by rear ending some one at a stop sign. I pulled... |
| Nov 16, 2017 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL... |
| Oct 18, 2017 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL ABOUT 25 MPH ON A CITY STREET WHEN A WARNING NOTICE APPEARED " SERVICE STE... |
| Nov 15, 2016 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ... |
| Jul 27, 2016 | STEERING | PITMAN ARM TO CENTER LINK BROKE DURING SLIGHT LEFT TURN A LOW SPEED LEAVING RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. VE... |
| Mar 20, 2016 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT OBSE... |
| Jun 14, 2015 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | VEHICLE WAS SOLD WHICH WAS BELIEVED TO BE AN ILLEGAL CALIFORNIA SAFETY INSPECTIONS HAD FOR THREE MON... |
| Jul 10, 2014 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | MAKING LEFT TURN FROM LOOP 375 EXIT RAMP TO TURN LEFT ONTO MONTANA AVE. IN EL PASO TX. I WAS WAITING... |
| May 1, 2013 | STEERING | WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, I COULD FEEL A CLUNKING, AS THOUGH THE LINKAGE WAS VERY LOOSE. I T... |
| Feb 24, 2013 | STEERING | COMING HOME AFTER A NIGHT OF BOWLING WITH A TRUCK FULL OF KIDS. I COULD FEEL AND HEAR A GRINDING NOI... |
| Aug 20, 2012 | STEERING | LINKAGE FROM STEERING WHEEL TO TIE RODS FELL OFF. VEHICLE WAS IN A PARKING LOT. LINKAGE CAME APART... |
| Aug 15, 2012 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOT... |
| Jul 9, 2012 | STEERING | THE STEERING WAS CAUSING US PROBLEMS. WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO OUR LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFO... |
| Mar 8, 2012 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | THE FRONT END INTERMITTENTLY BEGINS TO "SHIMMY" AT ABOUT 50MPH. I HAVE REPLACED TIRES, INNER AND OUT... |
| Jan 25, 2012 | STEERING | PURCHASED NEW IN 2005. WITH LOW MILEAGE AND AT 7 YEARS OLD, CLANKING SOUNDS FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S ... |
| Nov 19, 2011 | STEERING | TOOK TRUCK IN FOR CHECK UP SAID STEERING WORN AND LEAKING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT WAS REPLACED WITH CHE... |
| Nov 1, 2011 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TWO YEARS, THE P... |
| Jul 18, 2011 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MP... |