Power steering cuts out while driving, often multiple times per trip.. dealership says the truck needs a new steering rack.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

Power steering failing intermittently. Very dangerous because when this happens vehicle very hard to steer.

- Powder Springs, GA, USA

2 times in the last month my power steering has turned off while driving straight on the highway at approximately 60 mph, other alerts pop up on my dashboard but I have been so focused on safely trying to get off the road I dont know what they are. When I restart the vehicle the steering seems to work again.

- Lee, NH, USA

Driving down road, steering went hard with alarms, about 35mph.stopped and restarted, was normal steering. Happened 3 more times in next couple of days, took to dealer, they read codes and saw alarms. They cleaned steering sensor assy, and seemed fine, 2 days later happened again, 3 times in 10 minutes. One was while parked, next while pulling out of parking spot, and third was on a curve, was in left turn lane of two left turn lanes. Could not stay in left lane and almost hit the car in the other left turn lane, pulled over and restarted truck, drove home with no problems. Have not driven vehicle since. Door plaque shows build date as 11/2014 and is prior to 15595 recall and truck has 29000 miles. Dealer says cost to fix is 2300 dollars.

- Uncasville, CT, USA

I was on my why home coming up to a red light. I was at a crawl when service stabilitrak came up on my screen. I lost all power steering, so it was difficult to turn the vehicle at any speed. I have looked up to see if anyone else has had this problem. I have found that it isn't super common but seems like way too many vehicles are having this issue.

- Clyo, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving various speeds, the radio, turn signals, back-up camera, and power steering went out. The service power steering and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V054000 (steering) was closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

Experienced a failure of the steering system (power assist stopped working) first on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at approximately 35 mph speed; and subsequently on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at approximately 65 mph; then, on Monday September 30, 2019 and Tuesday October 1, 2019. The vehicle is currently with dealer where it was purchased. Two warning lights appeared each time the steering failure occurred. Also, two messages display in the digital display within the "dashboard": 1. service power steering (drive with care) 2. service stabilitrak vehicle steering immediately compromised, very difficult to steer with dangerous change in effort required to steer, loss of control due to steering change. In each case, slowed speed to adjust to changed steering condition. Upon researching this defect, see many references and documentation to exact same conditions and defect described here. Manufacturer (Chevrolet/GM) has acknowledged equipment defect - with recall, but not yet for VIN of my vehicle - appealing this here/now due to multiple reports of defect to same year, type vehicles not recognized by Chevrolet/GM yet with appeal for confirmation to recall this and similar vehicles (2015 Chevrolet Colorado)

- Madison, CT, USA

On four separate occasions, my vehicle has lost power steering without warning. This occurred when driving at a variety of speeds and in a variety of conditions. One time, I was traveling at less than 5 miles an hour. Another time, I was traveling at 70 miles per hour. Some times it occurred during a turn, sometimes it occurred while traveling in a straight line. When power steering was lost, many warning lights would go off on the dashboard. After pulling the vehicle over to the side of the road, turning the vehicle off and then back on somewhere between 1 and 3 times, the power steering would come back.

- Midland, MI, USA

Intermittent loss of power steering. Very dangerous. Issue seems to fix itself once car is shut off and restarted. The recall needs to be expanded to include all 2015 made trucks.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

On wed. Sep 18th, 2019 I was driving through a parking lot at slow speeds as I was parking the steering failed. An indicator light was displayed on the dashboard indicating a steering failure and problems with the stabiltrack. It was very difficult to steer and pulled into a parking spot. I restarted my vehicle and the steering was functional again. I continued home travelling on highway at 100 km/H when the same sequence of events occurred. At high speeds it was easier to steer and I pulled to the shoulder of the road. I restarted my vehicle and returned home, and the next day I dropped the vehicle off at the dealership. It remains at the dealership, and I have been told the steering has to be repaired at a cost of $2100. This is a significant safety issue. If my wife or daughter had been driving the vehicle they would not have been able to muscle the steering wheel.

- Caledon East, Ontario, AK, USA

Power steering went out 3 times while driving. Message lit up on dash. Stopped car and restarted to correct. Roughly every 250 miles. Happened 9/1/2019,9/8/2019, and again 9/14/2019. Dropped off at jim butler Chevrolet on 9/17/2019, just received call today 9/19/2019 that a specialist is now looking at it. 3 days no car has been difficult. Had 16 year old daughter or even wife been driving there is no way they could have controlled it, very dangerous. First time on gravel road in oakland Arkansas, 2nd time most dangerous on interstate 44 in St. Louis at 65 mph, third time in bolivar Missouri pulling out of gas station.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

While operating my Colorado at 45 mph the power steering went out causing me to lose all control of the truck and almost getting into an accident. I restarted the truck and it was able to take my Colorado to dealer which found that the electronic steering sensor needed to be replaced at $2800. Checking the internet I found a growing number of similar complaints of colorodo owners losing control of their vehicles while the car is in motion. This is extremely dangerous and I want to warn everyone to get this checked as a safety issue. Chevrolet has opened an investigation [xxx]. extremely dangerous especially depending on the driving experience of the driver as these vehicles are generally purchased for new young drivers. I will continue to investigate and suggest anyone reading to do your homework as well your life or in my case; my kids life may depend on it. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Corona, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact stated that the power steering warning system alerted and then the power steering went out. Mckenney Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC (831 S main St, lowell, nc 28098, 855-757-1635) was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer since there was no recall. The manufacturer provided a case number. The dealer and manufacturer would not assist with the cost of replacing the power steering gear. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Mount Holly, NC, USA

While driving at a high rate of speed (approximately 55 mph) on a two lane county road, the power steering failed on two separate occasions. When this occurred at both times, the steering became extremely difficult, a message appeared on the instrument panel that stated that the power steering had failed and to drive cautiously. The first time, not knowing what was happening, I braked to a stop, turned the engine off and then started the engine. The message reappeared briefly, the disappeared. With the second event, I was able to pull into an unoccupied parking lot, which was very difficult due to the steering. At that time, I again turned the engine off and then restarted the engine. The message again had appeared as it had at the first occurrence. It was fortunate with the first occurrence that no one following behind me and with the second occurrence I had to pull hard on the steering wheel to keep from going into the opposing lane. The first time occurred on September 3rd 2019 and the second was on September 10th 2019. The first time, I had called the dealership and was told that unless the truck currently had failing power steering, that most likely nothing would be found wrong and would waste my money. After the second time, I made an appointment with the dealership to have them check it out and mentioned to them that there had been a recall on some 2015 Chevy Colorado's dealing with power steering problems. The appointment is on 9-17-19.

- Farmington, MO, USA

While driving at a high rate of speed (approximately 55 mph) on a two lane county road, the power steering failed on two separate occasions. When this occurred at both times, the steering became extremely difficult, a message appeared on the instrument panel that stated that the power steering had failed and to drive cautiously. The first time, not knowing what was happening, I braked to a stop, turned the engine off and then started the engine. The message reappeared briefly, the disappeared. With the second event, I was able to pull into an unoccupied parking lot, which was very difficult due to the steering. At that time, I again turned the engine off and then restarted the engine. The message again had appeared as it had at the first occurrence. It was fortunate with the first occurrence that no one following behind me and with the second occurrence I had to pull hard on the steering wheel to keep from going into the opposing lane. The first time occurred on September 3rd 2019 and the second was on September 10th 2019. The first time, I had called the dealership and was told that unless the truck currently had failing power steering, that most likely nothing would be found wrong and would waste my money. After the second time, I made an appointment with the dealership to have them check it out and mentioned to them that there had been a recall on some 2015 Chevy Colorado's dealing with power steering problems. The appointment is on 9-17-19.

- Farmington, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering seized. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V054000 (steering) a few years ago. The vehicle was taken to ourisman Chevrolet Buick GMC of alexandria (1800 old richmond hwy, alexandria, va 22303, (571) 360-8047) and repaired. The contact stated that the repair did not correct the failure. While driving and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and turn the steering wheel with force. The contact powered off the engine. Once the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal opreration. On another occasion, the failure recurred miles down the road. The vehicle was powered off and restarted thirty times to see if the power steering failure would go away, but it did not. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to the same dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

Power steering message pops up while driving and wheel is extremely difficult to steer. Has happened twice. Reset 9/9/2019 and hasn't happened again yet. Very dangerous especially since 16 year old daughter sometime drives.

- St Louies, MO, USA

Power steering went out with in a parking lot while driving. The following error on the instrument cluster "power steering fault service power steering, drive safely" luckily I was able to pull over immediately, just barely, into a large parking section. I checked the fuses

- Clawson, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. While driving various speeds, the steering lost power and the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to feldman Chevrolet of highland (248-329-3540, located at 3372 w highland rd, highland, mi 48357) where it was determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

- Highland, MI, USA

I experienced loss of power steering assist on my 2015 Colorado (VIN# [xxx]) at start up or while driving and immediately looked on line for a recall from GM. I found out that indeed GM had recalled this years Colorado's and took it to the dealer for repair. Well it turns out that although the same problem, since the VIN number of my truck did not match the recalled numbers, the dealer would not take care of it. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- El Paso, TX, USA