10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
15 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,740 miles

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problem #220

Jun 182019

Silverado 1500

  • 64,965 miles
Experienced loss of steering and traction at low RPM after being stopped resulting in a near collision with a cement divider. Steering and traction control did return after a brief moment. This was the first episode of this happening with this truck.

- Belgrade, MT, USA

problem #219

Jun 182019

Silverado 1500

  • 109,000 miles
When warm voltage drops, warning lights go off such as stability & trailer brake. Lost steering & drove into my yard. Have had it looked at four times with no resolution. They can not find anything wrong.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #218

Jun 082019

Silverado 1500

  • 80,000 miles
While parked in a parking lot, the vehicle would not start. The truck mad a clicking sound and all lights lit up on dashboard, but no concise error message. Truck then started, but lost power when I put it into reverse with all lights coming on again. Turned off ignition and then the truck started. Drove the truck 2 miles to my home and when pulling into my driveway, the truck lost total power and nearly caused me to crash in to a parked vehicle. I was able to avoid the collision and I turned the key off in the ignition. I waited a minute and the truck started without issue. The next morning, the truck had the same issue starting - clicking sound but would not start. It finally started and I took it to my local shop to get a diagnosis. They could not find the issue. The next day, the same clicking noise occurred and it wouldn't start after multiple attempts. I called aaa to have my vehicle towed to the shop. When aaa came, the mechanic was able to start the vehicle. I then drove it to the repair shop for another diagnosis. They could not pinpoint the issue and recommended that I take the truck to the nearby Chevrolet dealership, which I did. They had it for 2 days and could not find an issue - drove, tested, diagnosed multiple times to no avail. Truck also did not show any signs of power loss, etc. Today, for the fifth time in the last 8 days, there was an issue. Truck started normally, drove approx. 2 miles and parked. When attempting to start, the same problem occurred - clicking sound, lights lighting up on the dash board and this time, a stabiltrak error came on and off. Truck then started after 3 attempts so I drove it home. Went to restart and the clicking sound with lights on the dash lit up again. The power loss while driving has occurred 3 times in the past, but the vehicle started up with no other issues. Had this truck for 4 years with no issues until now.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #217

May 252019

Silverado 1500

  • 60,000 miles
Temporary loss and sudden return of the steering system at low RPM maneuvering affecting the traction control, park assist and multiple other systems. Chevrolet performed recall work on the vehicle supposedly, yet the vehicle still has the problem. They will not continue to sort the problem out.

- Casper, WY, USA

problem #216

Jun 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 120,000 miles
Power steering warning light and loss of power steering. All speeds, all the time.

- Evansville, WY, USA

problem #215

May 112019

Silverado 1500

  • 98,000 miles
Electronic power steering keeps going in and out at low speeds. It just started after a oil change at my dealership. When I go slow around a drive through or just start out after a stop.

- Asheboro, NC, USA

problem #214

May 072019

Silverado 1500

  • 82,135 miles
While driving my truck, the power steering failed, and a service power steering warning came on the dash. I called my local dealership, and they said they couldn't get me in to look at the truck until Friday (3 days). I called Chevy customer service and they said there is no recall, but I found a recall 17276 that covers this exact issue. The power steering kicked back on and almost caused a head on collision as the truck swirved when the system reengaged.

- Delanson, NY, USA

problem #213

May 032019

Silverado 1500

  • 62,000 miles
My 2014 Chevy Silverado suffers from the same loss of power steering issue GM just issued a recall for in Sept. Of 2018 for the 2015 model of the Silverado. When attempting to park or performing low speed turns the power steering with fail making it incredibly difficult to safely control the vehicle. When on the highway using cruise control, the cruise control had failed without warning and the steering locks up for a moment when this happens. This is a serious safety issue affecting more vehicles than just the 2015 models, and the recall should be expanded to include all affected year models. This issue happens intermittently without warning, and occurs multiple times a week. I purchased this vehicle in Dec of 2017, and the issue has been present since my ownership.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #212

May 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 42,220 miles
Loss of steering; steering wheel locking up and jerking out of my hands while making a turn. Headlights ac and radio cutting off. Multiple warnings including stabilitrac and power steering assist. Engine failure. This happens at low speeds and turning. I took it to the dealer ship today and they said that it fried my battery and cables and fuse but theydont know the reason why this is happening. This is almost $700 out of pocket with no garuntee problem solved. My truck has 32,000 miles 2014 Chevy Silverado lt 1500. When pulling into the dealership this morning, everything listed above happened and thankfully it reciprocated when the mechanic tested it. It threw off ten different codes.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #211

Apr 302019

Silverado 1500

  • 62,500 miles
This vehicle has had a previous recall for power steering failure at low speeds due to voltage issues. The recall and software update was performed in September of 2017. I have recently been experiencing the same symptoms from the previous recall. I have noticed when driving at low speeds I will temporarily loose power steering. This has happened approximately 5 times in the last month. It usually occurs when I am in a parking lot, pulling into a parking space, at low speeds 5-10 mph, and when I am turning. The power steering stops working for a second or so and then comes right back. I have also noticed while traveling on the highway or interstate my headlights flickering as if there is a low voltage issue. The voltage meter has been in the normal operating range, and I have had no warning lights or alarms when these incidents have occurred. Most recent incident occurred today 4/30/19 when pulling into a parking space at a local restaurant.

- Milton, FL, USA

problem #210

Apr 242019

Silverado 1500

  • 72,000 miles
Approx. 1 week ago while driving on a city street, stabilitrak error pops up on screen and power steering goes out while attempting to park. A few days later while driving on highway with cruise control on and engaged, stabilitrak error displays again. Initiated my turn signal to signal lane change which disengaged the cruise control. A couple of days later, while driving on the highway with cruise control on but not engaged, the cruise control engaged on it's own causing the engine to rev as an attempt was made to slow the vehicle. Dealership says it might be negative battery cable assembly and fuse block and said it would cost me $768 but there is no guarantee it will fix the problem and is likely just the starting point. Had the recall done back in August of 2018 for the loss of power steering (where they simply erased the software and loaded new software) so the dealership takes no responsibility for the issue.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #209

Apr 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 74,000 miles
While driving vehicle turns off by itself, locking steering wheel and everything going blank. After a minute or so vehicle will turn back on.

- Wendell, NC, USA

problem #208

Apr 172019

Silverado 1500

  • 103,500 miles
I purchased this truck used 3 mo ago, from a dealer with ~101,000 mi on it. In the past several weeks I have had multiple electrical problems, affecting multiple systems. Initially, the problems involved the stabilitrack and power steering dash warnings alarming, with a slight change in responsiveness of the steering. It has progressed to complete loss of electrical power (dash, ac, radio, everything goes out, loss of power assisted steerin, and 2/3 times with the vehicle requiring being restarted manually (engine had also shut down). Typically after the electrical flicker either the stabilitrack, the power steering or both messages with alarm. This has generally happened when approaching a stop, somewhere between 20 mph and 5 mph, but it next originates after the vehicle has stopped. 2 of the 3 times also included stopping with a gentle turn, as approaching a stop, from which I would then turn. One of the electrical flickers occurred on the freeway while in heavy traffic. I have been unable to capture a picture as this is occurring while driving, and the warning indicator turns off after 3-5 seconds.

- Universal City, TX, USA

problem #207

Apr 022019

Silverado 1500

  • 72,950 miles
On 4/2/2019 while traveling at 45 mph, slowed to make left turn. While midway through intersection, engine died, dash lights went out, power steering and brakes gone. Within seconds everything powered back up and engine resumed as if nothing happened. Warning indicators words flashed briefly. I caught "stabilitrack". I drove for another mile and as I was entering driveway about 5 mph and while driving straight, engine and dash lights went off again and restarted again. Prior to all this headlights were flickering and there was a little deadening in the power steering. Truck had 72,950 miles. I checked the grounding points and cleared out the deadening material that slightly impeded it. Not sure this will help. This is actually the second time this has happened. On 6/22/18 at 64,888 miles, I had a similar problem. At that time took it in to shop. They tightened the grounding bolts (G218) and cleaned the battery terminals. I guess it helped until recently. It cost $180.

- Manchester, MO, USA

problem #206

Mar 262019

Silverado 1500

  • 109,000 miles
While driving and making turns made a really loud popping noise, took to a mechanic and the rack and pinion are coming apart. Done research and found bulletin 14204B and it is exactly what is going on with my truck but the VIN doesn't come back. I have kids and this is not anything to take lightly per the recall and the mechanic. If it is same as what recall is why isn't this truck included"??" took to local chvrolet dealership and they even said same thing.

- Greenback, TN, USA

problem #205

Mar 222019

Silverado 1500

  • 97,000 miles
Vehicle has several electrical issues. First, power steering fails at low speed turns. Then, the car occasionally loses all electrical power (screens, gauges, lights, starter, garage door opener) while parked and off. Then last week, it lost all electrical power at 70+ mph on the highway. Lost power steering, all screens turned off, gauges when to zero, etc. This lasted for about 3 seconds and then everything came back on. Many warning lights including power steering, traction control, parking assist disabled. This also gave a 4WD service warning. Now, I get the service 4WD warning every time I start the vehicle and it will not go into 4 wd.

- Carmichael, CA, USA

problem #204

Mar 192019

Silverado 1500

  • 59,000 miles
My truck shut off while driving. Mostly when making turns. The steering becomes stiff also.

- Mt Vernon, TX, USA

problem #203

Aug 012018

Silverado 1500

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While reversing out of the driveway, the contact heard a thump sound and the electric power steering (eps) failed. The failure occurred after the vehicle was taken to great river Chevrolet GMC (264 devereux dr, natchez, ms 39120). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and kept for a month. The contact paid to have the rack and pinion replaced. The contact requested the used rack and pinion, but the dealer would not give him the part. The contact had to pay for the repairs even though he had a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V414000 (steering). The dealer stated that the rack and pinion was not related to the recall and charged the contact for the repair. The failure mileage was 62,000.

- Jonesville, LA, USA

problem #202

Mar 052019

Silverado 1500

  • 121,000 miles
Complete loss of electrical power, power steering, air bags, ABS, traction control, and stereo. Had to have vehicle jump started to make to home.

- Candia, NH, USA

problem #201

Mar 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 50,960 miles
Power steering fails when going slow and trying to turn. The voltage indicator goes way down into minus, then goes back to normal. Dealer said it was rack and pinion. They replaced it and it failed again two days later. I believe the electric steering piwer assist system is at fault.

- Lewisburg, TN, USA

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