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NHTSA Recall 05V018000: Shaft sector (steering)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,344 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado.

3,344
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2005
owners notified (January 26)
NHTSA campaign05V018000
Manufacturer campaign05010
ComponentSTEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT SECTOR
Report receivedJanuary 21, 2005
Owner notificationJanuary 26, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V018000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Silverado2005
GMC Sierra2005

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.