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SteeringPart report

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering Problems

Complaints
19about this part
Share
6%of 293 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, 6% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.

“We've put 21,000 miles on these tires in 3 years and have tire rumbles, vibration while driving and side wall is cracking and flaking away. Brought to the dealer where we got the tires from and they have no idea what's causing it. Seems to me that several people are having this issue. There needs to be a recall for these tires before someone gets hurt while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11139319, filed 2018-10, 127,511 miles

“I have a 2005 chevy Tahoe, which recently I have been having many problems,I was wondering if there any recall notices for this vehicle...service air bag light is on...ABS light is on...seat belts on middle section does not work correctly,it gets stuck many times...steering sometimes gets stiff.”

NHTSA complaint #10608895, filed 2014-07, 88,000 miles

“Noticed noise in my power steering on inspection found to be low on fluid finley found leak at break system. On research found this to be a problum on many chevy autos and trucks from 2003 to 2006 those are the ones I found”

NHTSA complaint #11115363, filed 2018-08, 200,000 miles

“Abnormal noise of rattling, crackling, and clucking in steering column when making left turn or slightly turning steering wheel to left also driving vehicle at 15 MPH or higher speed knocking noise consistent in steering column. My vehicle was serviced twice at mileage 24,757, and in 2007 mileage 41,309 by the dealer and repaired with new lubrication kit was installed into the intermediate shaft at no cost to me due to warranty coverage. However, my 2005 Tahoe has had the continuing problem throughout my sole ownership. …”

NHTSA complaint #10690762, filed 2015-02, 24,757 miles

“I have a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe with a problem with the steering shaft. It was repaired under warranty on 03/01/06 with 20,385 miles at our local Chevrolet dealership. The dealers remedy was : e7700 shaft, steering intermediate replace . The remedy lasted only about two years before the banging noise when turning returned. It now is accompanies with a loose sounding banging noise when on bumpy roads. The problem has increased in severity over time. I have a 2003 Chevrolet pickup, and am experiencing a similar situation, although not as severe as with my Tahoe. …”

NHTSA complaint #10261091, filed 2009-03, 70,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202524%
202446%
202352%
202232%
2021153%
2020611%
201987%
20181110%
201753%
2016208%
20157011%
201444%
201352%
201242%
201131%
201021%
200983%
200861%
2007101%
200654%
2005196%
2004296%
20035210%
2002409%
2001184%
2000104%
1999468%
19983112%
199710526%
1996114%
199552%
199415%
1993113%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

Electrical system
126 complaints
Fuel system
30 complaints
Brakes
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
12 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

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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