Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering problems
0.42 vs. all vehicles Within ±30% year on year
129 of the 4,756 complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2.7%) concern Steering, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
129Complaints · Steering
2.7%Share of complaints
0.42×vs. all vehicles
22Last 12 months
3.9%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
22 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 29 in the 12 months before — down 24%.
5 of these reports (3.9%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 22 · Previous 12 months: 29
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was driving at approximately 35 MPH, and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and crash into a tree and a steep ditch, where it came to a stop.
While driving my truck on [XXX] , steering locks up, unable to turn the steering wheel. Crashes into guard rail going approximately 57mph, thankfully no other vehicle involved in this matter.
While driving vehicle service power steering light came on had no power steering had to wrestle steering wheel no power steering a smaller person would not have able to handle it
My truck lost steering as I was trying to pull into a parking lot. It started as a momentary jerking of the steering wheel then total loss of steering. The ABS error and Trailer Braking failure warning also appeared.
Vehicle lost power assist to steering without warning.Very difficult to drive vehicle safely once that happened
When driving normally OR pulling a camper (same day), power steering seems to "stick" as I exit either a moderate RH or LH corner.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Engine1972
- Transmission / powertrain1035
- Electrical604
- Brakes294
- Unspecified or other236
- Body & structure159
- Steering129
- Wheels, tires & suspension92
- Fuel system85
- Airbags & seat belts63
- Driver-assist systems43
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