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Excessive free play in steering along with clunking sound, especially erratic while pulling trailer. At low speeds the primary symptom is the clunking, rattling sound along with the free play. At highway speeds, the erratic steering becomes the predominate symptom although the clunking and rattling sounds remain.
Steering has been an issue with this truck since 12K and has been into the dealership for repair 5 times since. Issue appears about every 8K-10K miles. Bearings, joints, seals, all sorts of 'causes' have been identified and each time I'm assured it is fixed. Only have 54K miles on this 2005 truck and I am again facing the dealership who is now less interested in helping since my warranty has expired. I'll never buy another Chevrolet.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel began vibrating excessively. The upper steering shaft has failed continuously. On four occasions, the dealer has made attempts to repair the steering shaft. The dealer refused to make additional repairs unless the contact assumes the repair cost. The VIN is unavailable. The first failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage is now 127,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the steering wheel binds at a specific area when it is turned mostly to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they conducted a power steering pressure test at the cost of $90, but they still could not locate the cause of the failure. The Chevrolet manufacturer stated that they have to accept whatever the dealer stated was wrong with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 12,600.
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 NHTSA will require General Motors to fix this problem before someone is seriously injured.
- Lincoln, NE, USA
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Power steering pump went out at 20,000 miles. Even at these low miles GM wouldn't cover it because it was out of warranty 5/05. But they wouldn't pay because I use the truck for plowing I.e truck came from factory set up to have plow installed. Said plow was reason for pump failure.
Steering and handling is compromised by excessive play and vibration through the steering wheel. Steering wheel chatters when cornering and vibrates when traveling over the road.
2005 Silverado with brake problems customer states that this is a safety defect* 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!!!
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. At 25 mph on a clear day, the contact lost control of the brakes and steering, causing the vehicle to drive into a snow bank. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal completely to the floor, but the vehicle would not stop. The dealer replaced the hydro boost assembly in the vehicle. The contact stated that the repair cost $925. The dealer notified the contact of recall campaign # 05V04300 for the service brakes, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The failure mileage was 44,000. Update/23/07tr
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.
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!].
: 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.
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 (MINI6 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.
: 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.
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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- Pinehurst, TX, USA