Recall 05V018000: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 21, 2005

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

3,344vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may not meet specification. The bolt may fracture resulting in the loss of steering.

Possible consequence

If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft bolt free of charge. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners may contact gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Chevrolet Silverado316 complaints
• 2005 GMC Sierra117 complaints