2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 11%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,227miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 11% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,227 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While turning the steering wheel, I could feel a clunking, as though the linkage was very loose. I talked with the chevy dealer, and they were aware of the symptom and it was in the steering column. They said it was cosmetic, but did not affect safety. They said it would cost about $275 to fix it, but it is not clear if that would be just a temporary fix. Sometimes, this symptom also appears while driving straight ahead, but most often while in a turn, particularly at lower speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10593144, filed 2014-05, 20,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10258404, filed 2009-02, 20,412 miles“Making left turn from loop 375 exit ramp to turn left onto montana ave. In el paso tx. I was waiting for light to turn left. Light turned green I proceeded to make left turn and in the turn the steering came really hard to turn I went up on the curb and attempted to stop and the brake pedal went to the floor. There was enough brake to stop. Good thing this did not happen when I approached the intersection or would have been much worse. There was no warning light or chime. I checked fluids and they were all full. …”
NHTSA complaint #10610535, filed 2014-07, 171,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10284168, filed 2009-09, 12,000 miles“On two different occasions with my 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 I experienced power steering and brake loss after starting the engine and beginning to drive.. Steering was very hard and I had to stand on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. After a few minutes it all began to work again but I was without power steering and brakes for several minutes. I took it to my dealer and they replaced the brake unit and replaced a hose on the power steering pump. Parts are probably not available as I left them at the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317882, filed 2010-03, 70,000 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 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 46 | 37% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 18 | 10% |
| 2005 | 29 | 11% |
| 2004 | 16 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 4% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
98 complaintsBrakes
72 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTires
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology