2005 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 46,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “active handling” (43% of reports).
- 76steering complaints
- 46,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Active handling: mentioned in 33 of 76 complaints (43%)
- Steering column: mentioned in 24 of 76 complaints (32%)
- Brakes applied: mentioned in 6 of 76 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 64 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Corvette | 3 | 2% | 1,000 |
| 2018 Corvette | 1 | 2% | 8,686 |
| 2017 Corvette | 18 | 7% | 8,000 |
| 2016 Corvette | 5 | 5% | 900 |
| 2014 Corvette | 6 | 10% | 328 |
| 2013 Corvette | 3 | 4% | 1,095 |
| 2012 Corvette | 2 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2011 Corvette | 2 | 2% | 13,350 |
| 2010 Corvette | 1 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2009 Corvette | 5 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2008 Corvette | 12 | 2% | 27,500 |
| 2007 Corvette | 22 | 6% | 38,125 |
| 2006 Corvette | 44 | 12% | 33,321 |
| 2005 Corvette | 76 | 14% | 46,000 |
| 2004 Corvette | 36 | 17% | 33,200 |
| 2003 Corvette | 32 | 38% | 35,000 |
| 2002 Corvette | 59 | 38% | 31,820 |
| 2001 Corvette | 88 | 43% | 37,400 |
| 2000 Corvette | 169 | 61% | 36,600 |
| 1999 Corvette | 194 | 63% | 42,610 |
| 1998 Corvette | 215 | 54% | 46,526 |
| 1997 Corvette | 95 | 62% | 40,500 |
| 1996 Corvette | 6 | 14% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Steering:column
Problem: Gm is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 chevrolet corvette passenger cars manufactured between march 2004 and january 2006 equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (rpo n37). In rare cases, repeated movement of the steering column may cause a signal interruption within the column. If this occurs, the message, "service active handling system" will appear in the driver information center, and one or more of the brakes may apply, possibly causing the vehicle to pull to the right or left.
Risk: If the driver does not respond to the change in vehicle movement, a crash could occur.
Fix: Gm will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
Risk: If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
steering wheel lock car cannot start and this can happen while driving and could cause a accident chevy knows of problem and has been recalled but has not solved the problem knowed as steering wheel lock
2005 Corvette coupe, manual trans, Z51. Intermittent problem: Electronic steering column will not unlock when attempting to start or will not lock on shutdown. Vehicle inoperable, sometimes in potentially hazardous situations e.g., late night in parking lot, and compromised anti-theft feature…
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle felt as if the passengerâs side front brakes had seized. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed nor…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chevrolet Corvettes have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about steering for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (14% of the 532 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 46,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most frequent phrase is “active handling”, in 33 of 76 complaints, followed by “steering column” (24).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Corvette problems
See all 2005 Chevrolet Corvette problems or steering problems across all Corvette years.