10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 25,852 miles
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Power Steering electrical assist shut off several times while driving and once while parked. Extremely difficult to turn steering wheel and incredibly dangerous and life threatening. Service Power Steering and Service Stabilitrak error show on dash screen. Digital Diagnostic shows ERROR U0420-42 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE-CALIBRATION NOT PROGRAMMED. This random continuous issue NEEDS to be fixed or truck recalled or someone will be seriously injured. Please push this information forward.
- Denver, CO, USA
Stabilitrack system alerts then will cut off power steering. Clicking on the shift module occured resulting the computer to go into limp mode making unsafe to drive when it happens spontaneously as I drive. Took it to a local mechanic and ecu codes came up however the dealership is scheduled this weekend. No warnings. The mechanic was able to see the codes pop as I drove
- Vero Beach, FL, USA
The power steering and stabilitrak went out while i was driving on the freeway, again!
- Peoria, AZ, USA
Once again the power steering and the stabilitrak went out WHILE I was driving on the dang freeway!
- Peoria, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering and stabili-trak warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the power steering was inoperable. The contact stated that it was very difficult to maneuver the vehicle, but he was able to drive the vehicle to a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,100.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
When driving the truck I loose the power steering which makes it almost impossible to safely drive the vehicle..its happened 10 times and 2 of which I was in the smokey mountains and almost went off the road.
- Spring Hill, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH uphill on a curvy road, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and jerked to the right towards a ditch that was in front of a cliff. The contact used physical strength to steer the vehicle back into the lane. The message "Power Steering Failure" was displayed and the traction control, the Stabili-trak and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove downhill and pulled to the side of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed; however, the failure recurred while driving in the mountains. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where diagnostic code: C0545 was retrieved, and the mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to the power steering system. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
- Monroe, NY, USA
While driving to work the power steering stopped. There was a faint audible chime and a warning comes on and there is no power steering. This happened two separate times this week and one other time approximately three months ago. I was able to exit the highway. I turned the vehicle off, took the key out of the ignition, and exited the vehicle. There's no smoke or unusual smell from the engine. When I restarted the vehicle, the warning light goes off and the power steering works again like normal. I have contacted the dealer for an appointment.
- Weatherford, TX, USA
This is my second report on the same issue. The Stabiltrak light comes on and the power steering goes out. It is the exact same issue that was reported and recalled on the 2015 model.
- Munford, TN, USA
Power steering intermittently goes out. Stopping and restarting the truck usually fixes for awhile. Problem seems to be getting worse and this problem after reading about the 2015 recall sounds the same. It is extremely dangerous to lose power steering while driving.
- Arvada, CO, USA
I receive a message regarding stabletrack system and suddenly lose power steering. This started 7 days ago and happened 3 times. Shutting off the truck and restarting temporarily clears the problem. Today it happened at freeway speed in a curve, barely made it to the pullout. Many reports about this being a common issue and the same components recalled in the 2015 's
- San Francisco, CA, USA
I've had the truck since 2019. No matter what the power steering will cut out and I have to use every single muscle to navigate myself and family to our destination. The problem comes and goes. It can happen at a red light or when I'm doing 70 mph on the interstate. It also makes the back up camera malfunction when put in reverse. The code is stabilitrak power steering.
- Descanso, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle independently started steering to the left and to the right. The contact stated that when she attempted to correct the steering, the steering wheel became very stiff, requiring extra effort in keeping the vehicle centered in the lane. The contact stated that the stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to regain normal steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering failure had been intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering torque sensor and steering gears needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
While driving at highway speed the vehicle information display displayed "service stabiltrack" and "service power steering" messages. The vehicle lost power steering. Restarting the truck restored power steering but the same messages and loss of power steering appeared again. This made the truck very difficult to drive. Local Chevy dealer diagnosed a sensor issue requiring replacement of steering rack. Numerous others have reported this same issue: [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Haymarket, VA, USA
Several times while driving I will get a StabilTrak warning light and the Power steering will go out. This is happening while I'm driving the speed limit and I have almost wrecked when it happens in a curve or turn. Turning the engine off and back on will correct it for a short period. There was recall on the 2015 models, from what I can tell is the early year models of the 2016 have the same problem and it has been reported numerous times. Let's not wait for someone to die or get seriously injured before we do something.
- Munford, TN, USA
Occasionally while driving warning lights will illuminate on the dashboard and the vehicle will lose both power steering and StabiliTrak traction control. Turning the vehicle off and restarting it resolves the problem but it eventually happens again. This has happened at low speeds and at 70 mph on the interstate. When this situation occurs steering the vehicle becomes very difficult creating a safety issue for the occupants of the vehicle as well as a safety issue for the occupants of any vehicles in the vicinity and any nearby pedestrians. This steering failure is a known problem in the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and a recall was issued in 2016 and again in 2021. The steering gear assembly recalled for the 2015 year model is the same unit installed in the 2016 year model hence the same steering issue so a recall should be issued.
- Tacoma , WA, USA
Hello, I have a 2016 chevy colorado z71 v6 engine. I have been having issues with the ( Stabilitrak ) light coming on for about 3 years. Before there were no real changes in stearing and light would go off therefore mechanic could not diagnose the issue. Recently I was driving down the freeway and while switching lanes in rush hour traffic, with no warning the steering went out !!! ( LOST POWER STEARING AND WAS UNABLE TO STEAR VEHICLE PROPERLY) I almost crashed. The (Stability) light came on at the same time. Once I got it off the road I turned off the truck and waited a bit and started again and it was off. Started driving slowly and within 5 min it came back on and I lost steering. Tring to get the truck home and was able to drive for about 20 min the 4th time until it finally happened again. Got home turned ot off and then back on after about 30 seconds and it's off again. This is extreamly dangerous and if my 120 lb wife was driving I'm sure she would have crash on the freeway and maybe died due to a lack of ability to control steering. Please help. This is the same problem that is on the 2015 Chevy Colorado's. Chevy wants 1000's of dollars to fix.
- Gilbert, AZ, USA
I was driving to work on the freeway at about 65 mph and all of a sudden my power steering went out at the same time the warning flashed. Luckily, I had some space between me and the car in front of me. If I would have had to make an evasive maneuver, I would have certainly crashed. I know this is a known issue of 2015 models and there was a recall, but apparently not for 2016 models. I dont feel the car is safe to drive. I have an appt set for Friday this week, but likely wont be able to drive until then.
- Arvada, CO, USA
Lost power steering after stabilizer and power steering warning came on dash. If happens very Radom and cause a big concern especial since driving mostly interstate. There is only a warning and power steering is gone. This has happened at least 20 times in a couple of weeks.
- West Columbia , SC, USA
- New Fairfield, CT, USA