C0545 — Steering torque sensor circuit — electric power steering (EPS) fault

Code C0545 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Steering torque sensor circuit — electric power steering (EPS) fault.

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In our record, C0545 is reported most often on Chevrolet, GMC and Pontiac vehicles , against steering failure patterns , across 2005–2017 model years. Chevrolet alone accounts for 63% of them.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite C0545 across 16 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report C0545 16 patterns

2017 Chevrolet Camaro

steering — Electric Power Steering Loss of Assist

2017 Chevrolet Silverado

steering — Electronic/electrical power loss during driving

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

steering — Intermittent power steering loss with voltage drop

2016 GMC Canyon

steering — Intermittent Power Steering Loss / Torque Sensor Malfunction

2015 Chevrolet Colorado

steering — Intermittent loss of power steering assist

2015 GMC Canyon

steering — Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

2013 Cadillac ATS

steering — Loss of Power Steering / Assist Failure

2012 Chevrolet Malibu

steering — Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) / Steering Lockup

2011 Chevrolet Malibu

steering — Electric Power Steering Motor and Torque Sensor Failure

2010 Chevrolet Malibu

steering — Intermittent electronic power steering loss

2010 Pontiac G6

steering — Electronic Power Steering Loss (EPS Failure)

2009 Chevrolet Malibu

steering — Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) Assist

2009 Saturn Aura

steering — Electric Power Steering Assist (EPS) Loss—Sudden and Intermittent

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

steering — Power steering assist loss / failure

2006 Chevrolet Malibu

steering — Electronic Power Steering (EPS) System Intermittent Loss/Lockup

2005 Pontiac G6

steering — Complete Power Steering Loss / Lock-Up

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