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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 1
Average Mileage:
37,462 miles

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems

steering problem

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 8)

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problem #135

Jul 162023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on the highway, I came to stop in traffic. Power shut off in truck. I had AC on and radio on and everything turned off.Dashboard went blank as well. Power restored and service stabiltrack notification came on. This happened multiple times while on road. Got off as soon as possible and took to dealership. Dealership has yet to get back to us. I believe this is related to the two recalls that I had completed. At no point should I lose power in the vehicle and not be able to control the car. This could have been a tragedy if driving at full speed and for vehicle to shut down.

- Union City, CA, USA

problem #134

Jul 132022

Silverado 1500

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 25 MPH, the "Service Power Steering-??, -??Service Stabili-trak" and "Service Four Wheel Drive" were displayed. The contact's husband was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that her husband turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact's husband was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring increasingly and was persistent after restarting the vehicle. An alarm sounded. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond, and then jolted suddenly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure could be related to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V586000 (Steering) and 19V761000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control); however, additional diagnostics tests were being performed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could provide monetary assistance for the purchase of another vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

- Media, PA, USA

problem #133

Jun 142023

Silverado 1500

  • 188,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn, almost causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The message "Power Steering, Drive with Care" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the electrical power steering was faulty, and the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V719000 (Steering). The failure mileage was 188,000.

- Hereford, TX, USA

problem #132

Jun 092023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The component or system is the Electronic Power Steering System and my vehicle is available for inspection at any time needed. Although this started last week and is happening randomly it has happened three times all in the last week. While making a turn I lose all power steering, in fact all power and have to try to maneuver the truck safely. This is the same issue that GM issued a recall for GM recall 18289. NHTSA Campaign # 18V586. This problem is very dangerous and I almost collided head on due to this problem when leaving work and in a turning zone. The first time it happened my mom said it jerked the steering wheel. lost all power and she had to manhandle it to keep from hitting a child that was walking across the parking lot at a Dollar General store. I need to see about getting my truck fixed for this recall before someone is killed. My VIN may not be listed on the recall but the exact same thing is happening and I sure would hate to see someone killed before this is fixed. Mighty strange that my VIN is not listed but same exact thing is happening with the electronic power steering (EPS). I am asking for your help in guiding me to getting this fixed. Two other known issues with this vehicle have also happened. One was valve collapsed and I was able to get that fixed under warranty cause I only had the truck for a short time. I've spoken with dealership and they say vehicle charge to look at the vehicle would be $159.95 and that will be applied to repair cost but mechanics would have to determine if my issue is considered under the recall. I can almost surely guess what that answer will be. Please assist me in the direction I need to go to get this fixed.

- Pearl River, LA, USA

problem #131

May 112023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Steering assist was sluggish and engine stalled when driving slowly or entering a turn; engine stalled when on a road incline;

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #130

Oct 292019

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Brought this vehicle in several times to the dealership for electric power steering momentarily failing and coming back. Dealership says this VIN is not associated to a recall. This issue has almost caused me several accidents as well as the shop foreman/manager. This is safety related and needs to be addressed

- Northbridge, MA, USA

problem #129

Apr 112023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Truck stalles when wheel is turned at idle or low speed. No warning just dies. No problem restarting.

- Rockvale, CO, USA

problem #128

Apr 082023

Silverado 1500

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while slowing down to make a U turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering became operable after making the turn and accelerating. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while slowing down to make a turn. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the power steering control module (PSCM) had been reprogrammed in 2019. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #127

Feb 122023

Silverado 1500

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH the steering wheel became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a software update was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 108,000.

- Beatrice, NE, USA

problem #126

Mar 192022

Silverado 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
2015 CHEVY Silverado rack and pinion steering went only after 34,000. There are 900 cars recalled. My vin was not mentioned but the something happen to me, No warning. I did my research and 2014,2015,2016 all effected. It's something to do with the module. I have two small children do you know how frightening this is. How could this me the company said my car is not affected by the vin. but it is. They are not owning up to the situation. Can you help me please?

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #125

Nov 152022

Silverado 1500

  • 41,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact's husband owns a-??2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was parking the vehicle, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the steering wheel felt abnormally stiff, causing difficulties while steering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately-??41,000.

- Hammonton, NJ, USA

problem #124

Dec 022022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
At slow speeds the brake pedal gets hard and does not stop vehicle. At random times I temporarily lose power steering and vehicle is hard to turn.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #123

Sep 072022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
As reported in a previous recall, the electric steering cut out on me on two separate occasions during low speed turning into parking spots.

- Garfield Heights, OH, USA

problem #122

May 312022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
NHTSA campaign number 18V586. GM-??s recall is 18289. Power steering at low speeds with voltage drop causes power steering to lose control

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #121

Jun 172022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
2015 Chevy Silverado, 62,300 miles. While driving at highway speeds. The air condition compessor locked up. Causing the engine to die and causing the loss of power steering and power brakes. I was unable to brake in a timely manner and had to swerve to avoid stopped traffic. It seems there are thousands complaining of the same issue online. There was no warning. I have contacted the dealer and they say there is no recall.

- Mabelvale, Ar, AR, USA

problem #120

Nov 202021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving my dash and power steering would go out suddenly without any warning and last for several minutes before regaining electrical power. Engine would still be operating and I was still able to drive it but I lost all power and electrical indicators when it would happen.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

problem #119

Apr 272022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The truck just shut down for no reason, then can not turn it or can not use the brakes to stop it, then will not start, then it will start in time.

- Glenburn, ME, USA

problem #118

Mar 122022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
When going at low speed, power braking fails, and I have almost crashed my truck several times. Also - when going at low speeds, my electronic power steering fails - it's difficult to turn and the steering wheel "kicks back" in my hands. Extremely difficult to turn. I'm very concerned that these two things will lead to a crash/accident. Please help! The approximate date listed is the last time these two issues occurred - but it occurs almost every time I drive the vehicle.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #117

Oct 142021

Silverado 1500

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated the Electric Power Steering Assist module was updated under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering) however, while driving 55 MPH two years later, the warning message -??Service Power Steering-?? illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring and the vehicle would lose power steering while parked. The contact stated that the stability tract control warning light and the 4-wheel drive warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness lid needed to be cleaned and the dialectic grease needed to be applied inside the connectors. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

problem #116

Oct 142021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While slowing down to make a right turn the engine stalled and the electrical power was lost rendering the power steering inoperable. The loss of power steering created a dangerous situation where I almost hit a tree. Also there has been several occasions while driving on the freeway the electrical power stalled. Thankfully it was only for less than two seconds, but I can't imagine what would have happened on a busy freeway had it not been only a temporary loss of power. I read online that these problems are not uncommon. I have taken the truck to a Chevy dealer where they replaced battery cables they said had some resistance in them. It's been a month since the repair ($1300 later) was made and have not experienced any problem since. After experiencing these "power failers", there would be a message on the dash that would state "OPEN THEN CLOSE DRIVER WINDOW'

- Franklin, WI, USA

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