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2005 Chevrolet Classic Steering Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
29%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
95,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Chevrolet Classic, 29% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I heard some clunking noise in the front end. Was told by a chain repair shop that the struts probably needed replacing. I thought it was too loud for that, but I trusted their opinion. A few days later, the steering wheel was way off center. As I went to make a u-turn, I lost steering completely. Fortunately I was able to move out of traffic safely without an accident. Obviously, this would have been a disaster on the freeway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10850648, filed 2016-03, 56,000 miles

“The electric power steering motor has been going off/on while driving. The latest incident was saturday december 21,2013. The electric power steering went out briefly while driving the freeway and going up a hill returning to my residence. If power steering assist was almost lost would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds,increasing my risk of crash. The manufactor or drive time where I bought the car never informed of the recall of this part.”

NHTSA complaint #10556968, filed 2013-12, 84,000 miles

“For a couple months, I have been noticing a noise when I turn left with my 2005 chevy malibu Classic. I went to my repairshop and they said my steering fluid was low, but they couldn't find a problem. Today, I visited the same shop and they found that my steering rack and pinion needs to be replaced immediately because I am running the risk of it locking up while driving and being unable to turn. I have done some searching online, and apparently this is a very common occurrence with my vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10331482, filed 2010-05, 73,000 miles

“Upper portion of 2 part steering shaft came loose and still is.truck was one year old with 5000 miles on it. Just makes noise. Haven't had time to change it. Also front wheel bearings wore out at 30,000 miles. Ignition switch sometimes jams for the past couple of years. Truck only has 40,000 miles on it now.”

NHTSA complaint #10593189, filed 2014-05, 3,000 miles

“The engine subframe (cradle) mounting tabs for steering gear have rusted out causing steering gear to separate from the subframe. The vehicle is then unable to steer posing threat of crash and serious injury. We have also seen this on pontiac grand am, and oldsmobile alero models from years 2000-2005.”

NHTSA complaint #10579587, filed 2014-04, 87,524 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20051429%
200413%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Classic

Electrical system
25 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Classic

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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