Two problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2005 Silverado 1500.
Rattling in steering column. Started at 23,000 miles. Getting progressively worse. Getting worried about steering failure.
Steering rattle both felt and heard. Returned to dealer 5/18/2006 mileage 18,310. Intermediate steering shaft lube. Problem returned months later. Wrote to gm, they said a new shaft was available but I would have to pay to have it installed. I asked if there was chance of steering failure or extreme tire wear, they said no studies have been done and would not predict if a steering failure would/would not occur.