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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.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle seized in 4-wheel high. On several occasions, the service 4X4 or service stabilitrac warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bidelman Chevrolet Buick GMC (located at 4048 oak orchard rd, albion, NY 14411, (585) 331-8162) where it was diagnosed that the tcm module needed to have a software update performed. The contact was informed not to shut off the vehicle in the 4-wheel drive position. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
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.
Cruise control will shut off when using turning signal or rolling up windows. It is very dangerous in busy interstate traffic. Service stabli track and steering assist reduced will come up on display. Power steering is intermittent when turning. Headlights flicker when turning signals are used. Truck will completely shut down for a split second while driving then everything comes back on, complete loss of control when this happens. When knob for headlights is turned from auto to on position the dash and instrument panel gets dim and stabli track and reduced steering assist message comes on. Rear passenger door will not lock using fob, sometimes I will have to hit the unlock button multiple times before door will unlock after lock has been manually pushed down. Passenger seat belt ding is also intermittent, sometimes it will not work at all. My truck just now started having all of these issues at the exact same time. We drove from Texas to Kentucky and back to Texas and these issues all started during this trip. It is not safe for my family, I have always bought Chevrolet and currently own this truck and a Tahoe but they may be my last. All bulbs are good, all fuses and relays are good. Truck now has 66000 miles on it. Battery was replaced around 59000 miles. Seems to be a wiring or ECM (computer) issue to me. I see many complaints similar to mine but yet no recalls have been issued for my VIN number.
When driving truck and turning the steering gets hard and takes a few seconds to control it again. Also when I turn left or right driving slow the power steering gets hard and causes stereo screen to turn off for a few seconds, and causes headlights to dim. Also the interior lights and dash lights dim. It's very unsafe when turning, can almost lose complete control for steering jerking. Not only does this happen when vehicle is in motion but also when truck is stationary.
- Hockley, TX, USA
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The powers steering goes out when pulling into a parking space. The car has completely turned off while waiting to make a left turn, seems to be effected by turning the blinkers on ", it's like there is a complete glitch in the electrical system " the electric dash comes on and off & yesterday the truck would not start.... I tried it multiple times and finial after 15 minutes it turned over and no more issues yesterday.
: the power steering system temporarily fail without warning during operation, causing the amount of effort needed to turn the wheel to fluctuate dramatically during the maneuver as the power steering system cycles on and off. The issue is especially prevalent during low-speed maneuvers and can be accompanied by the failure of other systems such as the radio, stability control, door-lock cycling, air condition or cruise control. This happens randomly, when I'm parking or making a turn. I almost crashed into a vehicle in mid turn as I lost power steering and the vehicle shut off. I put it in park and restarted the truck.
Vehicle shuts down while driving it has done this 4 times to which I lose ability to control steering and I have to brake and try to reach side of street as soon possible I have taken it to dealer every time and they do not give me a cause of why this is happening nor do they fix it. I have been charged each time I have taken this vehicle in to verify why is this happening. I had a lettter sent to me by a law firm law office of ronald J bolz, pllc. Address 30928 Ford road garden city Michigan, 48135 phone number 1-888-453-6667 fax number 1-888-334-8333 web address www.lemonauto.com email address rbolz@lemon auto.com. Manufacture denied any claim. I have done my research on this vehicle and there are many issues and complaints on this vehicle and this issue mentioned above. I am afraid to use vehicle to where I lose control and cause and accident. See documentation on dates of occurence
Stabilitrak light kicks on and off, steering wheel locks up and shudders when turning at low speeds, headlights and dashlights blink like the trucks about to lose power. Searching online it looks like there is a device bulletin that fixes these issues, but I shouldnt have to pay for a safety and common issue with this truck. Pit5405A is the bulletin number.
Headlights flicker, radio head unit flickers, error messages (service stablitrak, traction control off, reduced steering assist) doors occasionally will lock and unlock and then truck will shut off all together. Steering wheel randomly jerk out of your hands. Somebody will end up dead if this issue is not fixed, and recalled. Very common through my research in 2014 Silverado/Sierra's.
Having issues with power steering going out lights flickering dash lights flickering cruse control turning off bluetooth shutting off stabletrac coming up on dash and other problems flashing on and off had my head lights go off and
The power steering message claiming the the traction was unstable, assistance required. Then when truck was in motion and was maki G a turn the truck lost all power. This has happened 3 times.
Takata recall - 2014 Chevy Silverado ltz about 6 months ago now, I have been having this problem and now I have had enough! when turning on a low speed the steering wheel locks and seems to bounce back. I don't know what causes this. It use to happen maybe 1-2 times every month while parking in my drive way. Use to be always in my driveway only. And now that thanksgiving passed and I was doing some shopping with my kids; from 11/22/18-now 11/25/18, it has locked on me about 15 times! once turning left on a green light on a busy city street, it locked and wouldn't turn was going straight with my kids inside and my wife driving! another time parking at store parking lots with cars in front and behind me! and just now 7:26 P.M. it locked 5 times while parking! I took it to get it checked out back in August I believe and all they told me was nothing is wrong. I can not keep driving this or having my wife drive my kids and risk loosing them! you need to fix this now! please! I believe there is a recall going arround; I believe the recall number is 17V414000 a lot of what it says sounds exactly what happens to my truck.
My headlights are flickering. When steering, headlights dim. When using turn signals, headlights dim. Power steering randomly cuts out in parking lots. Trailer brake service warning came up on instrument screen. I read ground G218 is causing a short and I removed the insulation under the nut that could cause high resistance and it fixed everything for about 3 weeks but the lights and steering problem is still happening. Dealer thought maybe trailer brake control system but I did not have them replace, instead found G218 issues online. No open recalls. Sounds similar to other complaints. No codes. No issue with battery or alternator.
At start up the radio and info screen on dash between the RPM and speedometer was reset as if the negative battery cable was removed and replaced. The power steering died out later on a turn onto my block and was on and off as it jerked out of my hands while parallel parking. Start up the next day and the reset was back with the wheel free to turn for now. I haven't moved the truck for fear of the steering going out again. Truck has 44,450 miles.
Vehicle looses power when turning, radio screen flashes on/off, stabilitrak error displays on screen, total loss of power to vehicle while on the road while driving while in motion. This specific VIN# was involved in a recall for the exact issue last year and was repaired but is still functioning as per manufacturer agreement. This vehicle is unsafe to be on the road as is. Took it back to autonation gulf fwy to get a diagnostic they claimed it was the neg batt terminal, I got that fixed still having the same issue. GM nor Chevy want to help with this issue. I guess they are waiting for someone to die before they take this issue seriously. I don't see paying for all the repairs out of pocket if I just bought this vehicle Aug 28, 2018 and was never informed that it had been involved in a recall.
Truck dies in the middle of the intersection nearly causing an injury. Driver has to get out of the truck in said busy intersection to try to figure out the problem, because truck would not turn on. This is not a battery issue. Research has proven hundreds of other people are having these same issues with this particular truck.truck dies several times a day while turning or pulling into a driveway or parking spot. Electricity glitches when driving down the road if a bump is hit or if the brakes are pressed mildly hard. As for the date below, it happens literally every day. The cause for complaint is the truck died in the middle of a busy intersection nearly causing an accident.
Just purchased truck used less than 2 weeks in truck was throwing warning for stabletrack ac would stop working radio would stop working then loaded up the family to take a little trip about 30 miles away when you got to the destination going slow on a right turn truck violently whips steering wheel out of hand and stalls restart a truck and proceeded forward within 5 minutes it repeated the above very dangerous have a 4 year old the halo around in this truck and I fear for our lives
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the power steering assist, trailer brake, and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it operated normally. The vehicle was driven to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. No further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 74,186.
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- Universal City, TX, USA