2005 Chevrolet Silverado & 2005 GMC Sierra recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V018000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 05010
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 3,344
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- Owner phone
- 1-866-996-9463
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 26, 2005
- Built
- Dec 1, 2004 – Jan 31, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM recall no.05010.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.