10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 1
Average Mileage:
36,849 miles

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problem #46

Sep 272018

Silverado 1500

  • 17,961 miles
Abt 1:24pm parking lot spaces are straight driver was pulling out of parking lot at wells fargo in the w side of the city brought a friend to bank, got into vehicle started heading out of parking lot driver was going towards one direction to go to the right to get out than changed mind, headed towars other direction to left driver made a sharp left turn to go between light pole & other vehicles parked in lot watching another vehicle to left & to the right was a light pole driver thought everything was fine, next thing you know the passanger screamed out "stop" driver hit pole passanger states everything was going fine than vehicle went straight by itself driver did not straighten out the wheel at all was in the middle of executing a left turn vehicle tires were completly turned to go left - didnt straighten out wheels at all than all of a sudden vehicle went straight into pole driver states in about 2 secs. Or less vehicle switched while executing turn into pole no witness vehicle's poi - right of the center of vehicle's front bumper no damage to pole - hit concrete barrier no inj. No pr collision came as a complete surprise driver not sure of any cameras in the area of wells fargo parking lot- not sure

- Duluth, MN, USA

problem #45

Oct 162018

Silverado 1500

  • 35,000 miles
I have taken my 2015 Chevy Silverado to the dealer 2 times and have a appountment for a third time. I was informed today its the rack and pinion ! seriously my truck has 35000 miles on it. Come on ! its under warranty but what happens when this happens again ? I am a mother of 6 I deoend in th is truck and if its happening at 35000 miles then what's going to happen at 100000

- Clayton, GA, USA

problem #44

Oct 122018

Silverado 1500

  • 120,000 miles
My truck was recalled I received a call from my dealer about the recall. I took my truck to Decatur james woods Chevrolet which performed a recall on the eps module for a steering recall. Note prior to me taking my vehicle in I had no problems or issues. I take my truck in for documented oil changes and scheduled maintenance. Once they did the recall flash update reprogramming I picked up my truck and on the way home the dash lights blinked off the stabilitrac error and tow haul error both came up. I called the service dept immediately on the way using hands free system and the service advisor told me the recall couldn't cause that. On the road to my house the steering wheel jerked out of my hands light sprain to my wrist and almost took me off the road as the brakes also failed to work very well. The truck died to a stop. When I restarted it showed no errors and all worked again. The next morning when started it displayed a calibration error and had me open and close my driver window. When driving to my dealership jerry's Chevy it blinked the dash again when I used my blinker to change lanes. The power and RPM where all over the place and running very rough. When I got to jerry's they basically told me they couldn't touch it and take the liability and to take it back to Decatur they had messed something up. Next morning to to local mechanic we have used they put computer diagnostic on it and showed all kinds of errors as we test drove while hooked up. He said the recall program has evidently caused communication issues to other modules and can tear up the truck. I took it back to Decatur they said they couldn't get to it and to come back the next day. I dropped it off truck still having issues and running and sounding worse and losing power and voltage gauge dropping and going back to normal. Safety concern for myself and others on road due to this recall flash.

- Nocona, TX, USA

problem #43

Sep 262018

Silverado 1500

  • 32,744 miles
At 32,744 miles and 42 months the steering wheel suddenly started rattling and shifted to 3:00. Codes service stable track and assisted power steering appeared on the dash lights. Took to dealer and was told there was failure on steering rack. Truck has no modifications and required a new rack at a cost of $1295.69. 2014 trucks had a recall on this issue.

- Hamburg, NY, USA

problem #42

Oct 012018

Silverado 1500

  • 41,648 miles
The truck was taken to dealership on Sept. 24 for recall repair of faulty steering. On Oct.1 steering locked up and brakes failed while my daughter was driving and an accident occurred. Accident report filed with Missouri state police.

- Harrison, AR, USA

problem #41

Jul 172018

Silverado 1500

  • 50,000 miles
Power steering went out while driving on the road. Approx 50,000 miles delearship states no current recalls on this vehicle however there was a large recall for same issue on 2014 Silverado

- Genoa, OH, USA

problem #40

Jul 092018

Silverado 1500

  • 73,038 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel jerked and the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts, but the power steering failed to operate and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (star Chevrolet, 1628 S azalea dr, wiggins, ms 39577, (678) 369-6037) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The dealer also informed the contact that there were no recalls in regards to the failure; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair fees. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 73,038.

- Popularville, MS, USA

problem #39

Jun 252018

Silverado 1500

  • 53,000 miles
Loss of power steering mostly at low speed. Truck loses power or shuts off completely. Also several times I have had no power upon start then after sitting for a few minutes it will be ok. Loss of power while driving when I switched to bright lights. Also drivers info center goes black

- Kerrville, TX, USA

problem #38

Jun 072018

Silverado 1500

  • 58,000 miles
Loss of power steering while driving, safety hazard! contacted GM and was told no recall on my specific VIN # even though there is a recall on same year make & model vehicle. Was told by GM to take vehicle to dealership & GM would try & assist in getting vehicle repaired. With it being a safety issue and same make & model as vehicle that has recall in place for the same part, I feel GM should repair the vehicles power steering motor at no cost to me.

- St.Johns, FL, USA

problem #37

Jun 012018

Silverado 1500

  • 55,600 miles
Vehicle is making a grinding noise when turning steering wheel was advised by dealer it's a known GM issue while vehicle is stationary and also you can hear this noise while moving at a low rate of speed 15mph or under

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

problem #36

Jun 092018

Silverado 1500

  • 62,000 miles
Drove in the rain and through a couple small puddles and the electronic power steering went out leave me with no power steering

- Great Falls, MT, USA

problem #35

Jun 072018

Silverado 1500

  • 48,000 miles
The steering suddenly and without warning jerks back and forth violently when you are trying to turn. I've seen this issue reported on 2014's also. We were stopped when it first happened. The steering jerked as I tried to move forward and something about the "stabilitrak" briefly flashed on the dash. The traction control light came on. We turned the traction control off, but it turned itself back on and the issue happened again trying to back into my driveway.

- Broomfield, CO, USA

problem #34

Jun 062018

Silverado 1500

  • 36,250 miles
My 2015 Chevrolet Silverado crewcab ld has a very dangerous steering issue. The problem is the steering system fully gives out making it impossible to turn the wheel and sometimes the wheels jerks back approximately 1/4 turn. GM has recalled trucks for this issue on all Silverado models 2014/15 except the 2015 crew cab. This is a very dangerous issue. The truck only has 36,251 miles and is taken care of to the fullest per manufacturers guidelines. This is a very dangerous issue and it seems that GM has admitted it and recalled many vehicles outside the trucks as well for the same problem, hopefully they will do the right thing and make a recall for all affected models before someone gets seriously hurt.

- Dania Beach, FL, USA

problem #33

May 112016

Silverado 1500

  • 15,000 miles
Steering system is loose which can be felt in steering wheel. Other years were recalled. 2015 not recalled

- La Grange, TX, USA

problem #32

May 072018

Silverado 1500

  • 48,000 miles
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L 4X4 (48,000 miles). While driving last night I was U-turning at a major intersection when the truck lost all power, then flashed "stabilitrak" on the dash, and jerked the steering wheel out of my hand. Should there have been someone coming the other direction there surly would have a major head on collision. I pulled into a parking lot after re-firing the truck and tried some low speed sharp turns and sure enough the same issue. Flickering power, "stabilitrak" flashing on dash, and steering wheel jerked out of my hand. When I say steering jerked its not as if I just lost power steering, the wheel will actually jerk as if its trying to get back to center on its own. I left the truck over night and went back this morning to have someone follow me home. This is a major safety issue. There is no issued recall for my VIN. I've found hundreds of stories and videos on the internet very similar to mine for this same issue. There are some recalls for other model years that sound like they are aimed at the problem but not for my model/year and everyone I've found that has had the recalls for steering and voltage issues says that the problem continues. Its terrifying thinking that im driving a 6,000lbs mass that can shut off and steer itself out of no where. Ridiculous that this has not been resolved or even acknowledged by GM!

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #31

Mar 102018

Silverado 1500

  • 46,000 miles
Driving at 60 mph on highway and power steering went out. I had to nurse it to dealer, jba in glen burnie md. Of course this happens on a Saturday morning & now I have no truck for the weekend

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #30

Jan 122018

Silverado 1500

  • 38,116 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 15-20 mph, the service power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact stated that it became difficult to maneuver the vehicle. An unknown dealer was contacted; however, they would not have been able to service the vehicle for a week. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power control module for the electronic power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V719000 (steering). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and provided case number: 8-3776324755. The approximate failure mileage was 38,116.

- West Fargo, ND, USA

problem #29

Nov 272017

Silverado 1500

  • 32,000 miles
I bought my truck brand new from Chevrolet. No accidents, well maintained truck. I have gone thru 2 rack and pinions and my truck just hit 32K miles. 1st time I noticed popping noises coming when I turned the steering wheel. Before I had a chance to take it to the service department the power steering completely went out. Just a couple days ago I noticed the popping noise again. I took it to the dealer today before my power steering would fail. Again the diagnosed it as the rack and pinion and is back in the shop.

- Blue Jay, CA, USA

problem #28

Jul 012015

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Drive shaft is out of balance causing it to shimmy on the highway, called GM several time no response to problem tokk back to kupper Chevy in mandan nd they won't fix needs new drive shaft been complaining since 5000 mile now has 54000 and still will not fix

- Braddock, ND, USA

problem #27

Oct 282017

Silverado 1500

  • 40,000 miles
The steering wheel has a popping noise every time I turn it. The 2nd thing is, I have lost power steering 8-10 times while turning into a parking spot. One time it stalled the engine and lost all power for 30-40 minutes and I had to unhook the battery cables to reset so it would crank. Makes me feel real safe while going around a curve at 60 mph wondering if I'm going to lose power again.

- Alexandria, AL, USA

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