The power steering maintenance and traction control comes on while driving and locks up the steering. I had to pull over immediately because I wss driving on a city street, turning into the residential area where I live. The steering was hard. I tutned off the vehicle restarted and the wsrning messaged were gone and I regained the power steering. This had happened twice while driving.
2015 Chevrolet Colorado steering complaints
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This happened while driving on the city street at a speed limit of 25mph or 55mph and while turning on a street. The steering wheel gets really hard, unable to maneuver. Steering wheel stop working. The power steering warning indicator light up. Message :( service power steering -drive with care ) we were able to coast to the side of the road and power off engine then restart. The manufacture has been notified three times, last year and this year. Per gm there's nothing it can be done to fix the problem because it doesn't show any code. We took the vehicle to penske chevrolet multiple times and we always get the same answer, there's nothing wrong, they check and no diagnostic code show on the computer. They only did an upgrade, but that didn't solve the problem.
Power steering goes out at any time no warning hard to steer a man can steer it my wife can not
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally; however, the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where diagnostic trouble codes: c0545 (steering wheel torque sensor malfunction) and u0420 (power steering control module) appeared. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5192152046. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
While driving power steering is disabled, when I stop the vehicle and restart the power steering functions again. This has happened while on a highway.
My truck rang 3 times and a prompt showed up on the dash saying service power steering and loss of stabilitrack. I was sitting at the drive thru and had to pull straight into a parking spot because turning the vehicle became pretty much impossible. My truck only has 30,000 miles on it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving at an unknown speed, the service power steering warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. On another occasion, the service power steering warning indicator illuminated, but the steering remained operational. The vehicle was taken to gary russ chevrolet (located at 1420 sc-72, greenwood, sc 29649, (864) 538-0376) to be diagnosed, but there were no codes stored in the engine control module. The contact was informed that there was a software update for the steering. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 35,600.
While driving on a straight roadway at 55 MPH the power steering stoped working and a trouble signal tells me to be careful, that my power steering has stopped working.
Power steering assistance. No power steering at all.this quote came across the digital speedometer "service power steering,drive with care.while we was stop a couple of different times and also when we was driving.
Power steering goes completely out
Power steering failure. My 2015 chevy colorado truck, with 41,153 miles, had a power steering failure 4 days ago (march 22, 2019). While traveling on a dry, smooth road at 30 MPH and while braking, the stabilitrak "off" warning light came on, as well as a power steering assist warning. There was an immediate loss of power steering, and the steering wheel was very hard to turn. Initially I thought the truck had stalled, but it had not. I was able to make 2 right-hand turns at slow speed to get out of traffic and into a parking lot. I had to use a lot of muscle to steer the vehicle into the lot. I turned off the truck then restarted and the warning lights were off and power assist returned to normal operation. I have not had any problems with the truck until this episode. I checked the VIN number against a recall list and there is no current recall for this vehicle (that I'm aware of). I've placed a call to the chevy dealer service manager and I'm a waiting for a return call. In the meantime my wife is afraid to drive the vehicle, and I keep both hands on the steering wheel wondering if it'll happen again under less favorable circumstances.
Takata recall. My 2015 colorado has experienced a power steering failure after recently having a steering electrical recall repair. I feel chevrolet is aware this is a major issue and a safety issue in a lot of colorado's. This should be handled as a recall not a 2k dollar repair put back on the consumer.
Power steering failed while driving at speed on the freeway in a turn. There are many recalls for this same thing on the same model and year but not my VIN#. Recall should be expanded. Chevrolet reduced the amount for repair from $2100 to $800 but should be covered in a recall.
When put vehicle in park I am often unable to remove the key from the ignition. I have to restart it & move steering wheel to another position. Often have to do several times before I can get key out. Dealer said there are complaints with vehicle being put in park & they said to move shifter in/out of park to get it to work. I can not figure out if shifter or steering column.
I was driving down the road at approx 30 MPH and the power steering cut off and warning lights went on about service power steering. Complete loss of power steering, barely made it to side of road. I turned the car off and on and the power steering came back on. Luckily I was going straight down the highway when it happened. About 2 weeks later the same thing happened, I was driving about 30mph and the power steering cut out and the warning light came on. I barely able to pull to side of road and turned truck off, turned it back on and power steering came back. Again I was lucky to just be going straight down the same highway. I took the vehicle to chevy dealer in cerritos(penske) and they said they could not get the power steering to fail(I think its crazy to try because that could cause a major accident) after doing research online several other 2015 chevy colorado trucks having exact same issue, and they are covered by a recall but mine is not listed in the recall. Why isn't mine included in the recall with the exact same problems?! I suspect chevy is being cheap and not wanting to pay, very sad because this problem is so dangerous!
Power steering shuts off unexpectedly. Have taken it to multiple dealerships to be told a "recall" was done on it already and nothing can be done but to pay out of pocket to replace entire rack and pinion a $2,000 job. The power steering is electronic and will signal the computer then shut off and warn to drive carefully when it then reverts to manual steering. During a turn it shut off and I nearly hit another vehicle in oncoming traffic due to the fact the wheel would not turn. It can shut off going down the highway , stationary, or as described above while turning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the power steering assist failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dale earnhardt, jr chevrolet (3127 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304, (850) 270-1463) where it was diagnosed that the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was informed of manufacturer communication number: 18027 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
While driving on a turn around 30mph, the power steering went out and the warning service power steering came on. I ended up in the oncoming lane but luckily no one was coming. I was able to drive the truck for a few more miles before reaching my destination. About 90 minutes later I restarted the truck and had full steering again. I had the truck serviced for this same issue on 12/18.
Power steering stops working in cold weather
Known issue with this vehicle that power steering assist will fail at times causing difficult hard steering, safety issue when driving. Gm has several recalls and customer satisfaction fixes for this but would only cover half the cost to repair my vehicle. Mine was stationary all 3 times this happened but there are several reports of this occurring while the vehicle is in motion. I feel that gm should have repaired this known problem at no expense to me. I have several pages of owners stating the same problem. This is a safety issue as it can happen at any time.
While in motion on a city street at low speed near my home, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering assist. I returned to my home and parked. Later, I restarted the vehicle and found that power steering was working normally. Took truck to dealer, who diagnosed as faulty "electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear", part # 84494275. Estimate to repair was over $1800. Refer to gm bulletin 18027 for additional info.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving 68 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the stabilitrak and "power steering needs service" warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,535. *dt
While driving home on my birthday at highway speeds the power steering noticeably failed. A message on the dashboard read "loss of electrical steering assist". I was close to home and near my exit, and was able to steer the vehicle home without power steering. At higher speeds it was barely tolerable, as I was not switching lanes; but in an emergency I would not have been able to. At slower speeds making turns was extremely difficult, and I am a man with strong arms. Had this occurred on a busy highway or congested road, the outcome could have been much worse for me and others around me. This is an extremely dangerous fault that has been recorded in similar gm trucks and recalls should be mandated for what may well be a very expensive fix if out of warranty. Estimated at over $2000.
Loosing steering capability at high rates of speed
While driving two different alarms flashes on dash screen; 1) "service stabilitrak" and 2) "service power steering, drive with care." vehicle then lose power steering. I have learned that if I pull over, stop and turn vehicle off and then back on the alarms clear and I have power steering once again. I have noticed this situation while driving on flat highway and when vehicle is a little off balance such as on a dirt road. I have taken to the dealer, explained situation and referred dealer to comments online. Dealer stated the alarm history is clear and therefore they have no idea what to do. I purchased vehicle around september 2018 from dealer and this situation has happened approximately 18 times over 4 months or so. It has alarmed, I've cleared it and then alarm again in the same hour. It has also gone weeks without alarming. .
My power steering will quit for no reason such as hard turns or rapid turning. The dash gives you a warning that this has occured. Shutting the ignition off resets it .when you turn the key to start the power returns to the steering.I have had it recalibrated but still have this happening. Dealer says it is out of warranty. Claims it is about 2000 bucks to fix. A recall for this problem was made for trucks made just after mine. I did not own the truck at that time. Should general motors stand behind this problem?
While driving my power stering failed
While driving I received a service power steering message followed immediately by a service stabilitrak message and lost the ability to steer the vehicle. This hapenned 4 times at varying speeds, including while entering the highway and at low speeds driving down the road at approximately25 MPH. After shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the problem clears and the power steering functions. I took it to my local chevy dealer and was told it's an electrical short in some sensor in the steering column and it would cost me $1,800 to repair. The vehicle has only 44,500 miles on it and I purchased it new. It is no li ger under warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 55 MPH, "loss of steering assist" illuminated and the steering ability became extremely difficult. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the road shoulder and turned off the engine. The contact moved the key back and forth in the ignition switch without turning on the engine and the vehicle started normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred two other times. The vehicle was taken to camino real chevrolet (2401 s atlantic blvd, monterey park, ca 91754) where it was diagnosed that the steering rack assembly needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 8-4885550097. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
When in motion the trucks power steering stops working at random speeds making the vehicle difficult to steer. Took the vehicle to a gm dealer for diagnostic and repair. The technician explained that the code dtc-c0545 steering wheel torque sensor is faulty. Cost of repair $2100.00 I asked for the faulty parts and was informed I would need to pay for them as the dealer is required to send them back to gm because they are faulty. The vehicle has about 52,000 miles on it. This power steering failure would make it difficult to manage the vehicle at lower speeds therefore making the vehicle unsafe. The dealer/technician very strongly recommended the repair because the vehicle is unsafe to drive without this repair.
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