Vehicle recall 05V018000 · January 21, 2005

GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado

On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may not meet specification.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V018000
Reported to NHTSA: January 21, 2005
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 05010
Owner notification: January 26, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,344
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector

Recall 05V018000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Silverado (2005): 2005
GMC Sierra (2005): 2005

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