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2005 Chevrolet Classic steering problems

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Chevrolet Classic29% of all complaints for this model year.

14
Steering complaints
29%
share of all complaints
95,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
2 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet classic. While driving 30 mph, the contact experienced a loss of steering ability without warning. The contact was able to regain control and turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the diagnostic results were not disclosed. The vehicle…

    filed Jul 14, 2016

  • I heard some clunking noise in the front end. Was told by a chain repair shop that the struts probably needed replacing. I thought it was too loud for that, but I trusted their opinion. A few days later, the steering wheel was way off center. As I went to make a u-turn, I lost steering completely…

    filed Mar 20, 2016

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Steering problems in other Classic years

YearReportsShare
2004 Classic13%
Classic steering problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.