2005 Chevrolet Colorado Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, 1% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
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.
“The power steering rack in this vehicle has failed 3 times in a little over 2 years and over a period of less than 6k miles. Each time, the steering suffers severe grinding noise, severe lack of performance and eventually fails. The 3 failures have occurred over less than 6k miles (this vehicle currently only has 63k miles in total). I consider this to be a safety hazard across the original and GM certified replacement parts which have been provided and installed at a GM dealership service department. Note: this vehicle was purchased as 'new' off showroom floor in 2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10592520, filed 2014-05, 55,000 miles“I have had several problems with my steering and power steering pump. I have had the intermediate steering column replaced twice and the power steering pump replaced once. There was a loud popping when I turned and a squealing also. The popping is gone for now but the squealing is still there, the dealership said that was normal. Also I had to have the body mounts tightened because they were loose. My truck has only 17k on it, I had to have my truck at the dealership 4 times within 4 months. Currently there are no problems except the squealing.”
NHTSA complaint #10160793, filed 2006-06“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that when turning left or right, the rear end of the vehicle would swerve out of control. The vehicle was taken to two independent dealers for inspection. The dealers inspected the vehicle and were unable to duplicate the failure. The tires were replaced as a precaution however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10484901, filed 2012-11, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 22% |
| 2024 | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 21% |
| 2021 | 10 | 13% |
| 2020 | 10 | 11% |
| 2019 | 22 | 15% |
| 2018 | 18 | 10% |
| 2017 | 19 | 9% |
| 2016 | 464 | 65% |
| 2015 | 365 | 73% |
| 2012 | 5 | 12% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
95 complaintsElectrical system
69 complaintsExterior lighting
49 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsTires
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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