vik2606

Can you replace the steering wheel in a 05 with the later model three spoke wheel? If yes, how much would labor be?

not08crmanymore

you can but you need additional parts to do it.The normal swap time is about 45 minutes at the dealer.Not sure when you add the additional work.

vik2606

what additional parts are we talking about? Also any good website to buy one with everything that I need?

vik2606

anybody?

mpuzach

You'd need to switch out the clockspring and airbag assembly. It's been done by a couple of people here but at significant expense; if I'm not mistaken it was in excess of $2000.

I don't know what you're looking for but a far less expensive alternative is to go with a modified version of the 2005 wheel. I got this for around $400.

flyguy1

mpuzach, where did you get this modified version from? Thanks

mpuzach

Down South Vettes. They're a forum-supporting vendor held in very high esteem by those here who've dealt with them. www.dsvettes.com

irok

the parts to do this swap are now available at a much reduced cost from gmpartshouse or partstaxi vendors here on forum.price around $500. if I recall correctly

Firewater Burns

It looks like you're best bet is to send partstaxi or gmpartshouse an email or IM, or do an extensive search of the forums for part numbers. I am on the fence about doing this as well, but last I looked it was at that 2k mark due to the airbag; 500 sounded much better.

I looked at Parts Taxi. I believe you need most parts in this diagram minus the paddle shifters & radio controls (#6 & 8).



It is unclear which of THESE (if any) contain the correct parts. At face value, it looks like for ~200.00 you can buy the whole assembly.

Parts Taxi does not have an drivers side airbag listed, but GM Parts House does for 585.00. The diagram shows an 2005 wheel, but I would imagine its for illustration purposes only.
Link HERE

So it looks like it may be possible for the cost of ~800.00 (or more due to hazmat shipping on airbags).