Chassis, generic

C0295 Steering Sensor Indicates Bias

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleRequired
Limp modePossible

Public evidence for C0295 is lacking. The code appears neither in the publicly available J2012 tables nor in GM's PIP5094 keywords, the AA1Car chart, the Saab manuals or the NHTSA bulletin index. What remains is the fault the title names, a steering angle sensor whose zero point no longer matches straight-ahead driving. GM stores this case as C0710 5A on the 2011 Saab 9-5, comparing steering angle with yaw rate; ESP and the hill start aid then stay off for the ignition cycle. The earlier Saab 9-5 disables the system once the stored correction reaches 15 degrees. GM bulletin 16-NA-151 cures a 2016 Malibu C0460 after a voltage dip by turning the wheel lock to lock. Bosch measures the angle with two magnet gears.

Likely causes

Wheel alignment or steering parts changed without recentring the sensor
Calibration lost after battery disconnection or a voltage dip
Steering angle sensor or clock spring assembly faulty

Symptoms

  • Stability control warning lamp on
  • Steering wheel off centre when driving straight
  • Unexpected stability control interventions

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€0–400
Time0.3–2 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

steering angle sensoresp control modulealignment components

Related codes

C0710C0460C0455

References: saabwisonline.com, saabwisonline.com, static.nhtsa.gov, bosch-mobility.com.