Power steering stopped while driving. Received error message on dashboard, power steering not working. Please drive safe. Was driving on major highway in dallas area. Road was dry and no rain in several days.
2015 Chevrolet Colorado steering complaints
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Power steering failed while driving on july 2, 2020. I was driving in traffic on city streets at the time. It was very challenging to pull into a parking lot to get to a safe place. I turned off the truck, waiting 2-3 minutes, restarted, and the problem was gone. I took it to a auto mechanic to get the codes read, the document is attached.
While driving on the interstate at 75 MPH the stability control/traction control and power steering went out on my truck. This is very unsafe and many other year models are having this problem. This should have a recall on and forced to repair. It is a good thing I was close to an exit top get off the highway.
Same thing as my last complaint. I'm driving straight down the road at 40 miles an hour and lost power steering. Audible alarm went off and 2 messages popped up service power steering and service stabilitrak. Luckily I was on an empty road and stopped and restarted my car. It took 3 times for it to go away then as I'm starting to drive again it comes up again and I had to restart the car.
I lost power steering while driving straight down the road at 50 miles an hour. An audible alarm went off and a message popped up "service power steering, drive with care" then a second message popped up "service stabilitrak." I pulled over to the side of the road and restarted my car and it went back to normal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle loss power steering assist with the power steering, traction control and the service power steering warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the fitzgerald chevrolet of hagerstown located at 101 s edgewood dr, hagerstown, md 21740, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v054000 (steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,409.
Vehicle lost power steering twice while in motion.
Driving on highway and truck alarmed and lost power steering, again.
I was driving down the highway and the service stabilitrak and service power steering messages popped up. So I pulled over and shut the truck off, then started it again, the messages went away so I got back on the highway. After getting back up to speed the messages popped back up, so pulled over and shut off the truck again. The messages did not come back on the rest of my drive. My truck has popped up the service power steering message before but never while I was driving.
Tl* the contact owns 2015 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. The service power steering and service stabili track messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to connell chevrolet (2828 harbor blvd, costa mesa, ca 92626) where the vehicle was diagnosed with torque sensor failure and a steering rack failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 79,286.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that at various speeds, the steering wheel was firm and difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the service power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the vehicle operated as designed. A dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v054000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Lost power steering while driving a error message came on the control panel "service power steering drive with care" after pulling over shutting down the engine and restarting the truck we had power steering again and the truck drives normal. We contacted the dealer to report the problem and were informed that the warranty expired and there was no recall for any steering issues we explained that we researched the issue online and saw that several colorado's had been recalled the dealer again stated no recall repairs are at our expense.
Earlier this week a "check steering, bring in for service", and the stabillitrac light came on. Steering was tight, this while sitting in my driveway. We had it towed in to chevrolet and they reset something and the problem temporarily went away. We found out it was temporary because was on the interstate going about 50 to see her parents when the warning lights came on and the steering froze up. She was able to get it off the interstate, no power steering, and have it towed back to the dealer ship. Supposedly this issue was corrected back in 2016 but here it is happening again. Very dangerous situation. I've never heard of someone's power steering freezing up like that, let alone on a 5 year old vehicle. We could get killed. It would seem poor engineering on chevys part if something like this is going on. And the problem is nation wide. Are they going to put in a part that will fail in 3 years, while going 70 MPH??? Scared to drive it now. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Purchased the vehicle on december 2019 and started having issues on may 2020 with the power steer - while I was driving I couldn?t more or steer the wheel while the truck was in motion, I had to turn it off on the middle of the road to turn it off and on till it started to work again, this has happened 3 times already. So I checked for any recalls on this truck and yes it was already serviced for the same problem on 2016. So if it is having the same problem with the power steer, is there any way it can be associated with the initialed problem!!
While driving on a city street the power steering failed and a warning appeared to have the steering checked. I turned off the engine and when I restarted the power steering was working again. I continued driving for 5 minutes and the same problem recurred. I took the vehicle to fh dailey chevrolet in san leanddro, ca and they found that the problem was the same as for colorados covered by a recall notice. However, my vehicle was not included under the recall.
While driving experienced stability control alarm and steering failure warning. Lost power assisted steering. There are hundreds of similar complaints on car web sites. This failure mode was an issue for a narrowly scoped recall in 2015/16. Obviously the problem is more wide spread and a recall must be issued for this lethal to driver and others condition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a stand still, the service power steering message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v054000 (steering) and gm recall number: 15595. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,675. *ln
On two occasions my 2015 chevrolet colorado has lost all power steering assist and stability traction control. On both occasions I was on a highway traveling b/w 50-55 MPH. Warning lights came on that I had no power steering assist and to be cautious.I had no power steering and had to manually steer to a safe are. After turning the vehicle off and back on, the power steering assist came back. During the incident steering g was difficult and could have LED to an accident.
Three times now in the last 2 weeks, the power steering warning comes on while driving - saying service is needed. 3 seconds later, power steering cuts out completely and vehicle is hard to steer with no power steering. When one pulls over and cuts off engine and restarts the engine, all is ok. Took it to dealer last week and told all was ok on brief check. This is dangerous and could cause an accident. There are multiple other complaints of this type on your site and investigation and possible recall are likely necessary. Vehicle was in motion on highway each time.
Been having power steering problems.. Its constantly going out while driving and when I turn off vehicle and turn back on its fine but days later its fine. Seen where this has been common with this model. I took to dealership and they said they wasnt no recalls on power steering and it was gonna take $1500. Im scared for my life and its their fault.
While driving at speed traction control or stability (t/c) dash deactivation warning lite and audio warning activate, total loss of power steering. Driving on city street ,under speed limit pulling a lightly loaded trailer in a straight line. Managed to pull the truck to the side of the road. Turned off truck checked under the hood nothing was out of place start up everything normal. 3 days later same thing driving in a straight line into a "round about" warning lite and audio warning activate came close to not making the "round about" exit this time without a trailer in tow. Shut truck off once on side of road restart everything return to normal. I took truck to my chevy dealer no codes were found. There was a closed recall for this issue. Manager said this truck was recalled and fixed but not while I own it. Dealer took no action since it was ok then and no codes. I'm to bring it back if it in the failed mode. Purchased in nov 2015 used with 2000+ miles now has 42524 miles on it. With little warning steering goes from power to almost impossible.
Sudden loss of power steering traveling about 75 MPH on freeway. Light came on saying "service power steering" and wheel was very difficult to turn. Also got message that stabiltrak was out and got warning lights on dash. Continued on trip. When I restarted engine after stopping for a while, all returned to normal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. The vehicle's power steering malfunction light came on while driving on several occasions in the past three weeks. The dealer diagnosed a defective steering gear connector. No consequence expect for safety concerns. After the power steering malfunction light came on, the contact had to pull off to the side of the road and shut off and restart the vehicle to reactivate it. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lester glenn chevrolet 398 nj-37, toms river, nj 08753 (732) 523-295). The vehicle will be repaired at the dealer with the entire steering gear connector being replaced at cost of $2,100. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 79,500.
While driving to work on highly traffic (major) highway the electric power assist system warning window to have serviced and power steering went out. To get the power steering back I have to pull over or into any area available put in park and shut engine off so it can reset and then try to maneuver back into traffic. I was given a the federal safety agency recall bulletin and told to take to a gm certified dealer but calling two dealers ships to tell me there isn't an open recall at this time. After researching there was a recall at one time but I never received any letter stating it possibly could affect my vehicle. And now that it is a problem I am told until it is an open recall nothing can be done.
I was driving my 2015 chevy colorado westbound on ca highway 92 at approximately 10 am on feb 15 past the on/off ramps to/from el camino real when there an alarm on my dash console and I experienced sudden loss of power to the power streering. The steering became very sluggish and difficult to steer. Fortunately I was able to maintain control and drive the truck slowly to my local dealer service. The problem with the steering was confirmed and the repair bill was for a little over $2500. While the location and traffic conditions where this happened were such that I was able to avoid an accident, I know of few roads where this sudden loss of power steering would have resulted in an accident with another car or collision on roadway.
Driving down the road dash lights came on stating service power steering drive with care while it was raining.drove for a while did not go out then stable link light came on.parked the truck came out later dash lights still on no par steering.I called the dealer they said bring it right down .after 140.00 diagnosing I was told I need a new electric rack and pinion system at a cost of 1800.00. Called gm for assist. They would only cover half.I told the dealer I will call gm tonight on the way home my truck jerked to the left and power steering came back buts lights stayed on.this happen on 02/13/20. Next day no rain power steering ok lights off I called the dealer and told they lets wait for a raining day again. On 02/25 -26/20 rain again lights on on power steering took it to another dealer was told the same thing .I talked to gm four times now without any help. On 02/27/20 no rain power steering working called gm back after finding 18027 power steering loss of assist reference number n172115610 was told by gm my truck was not cover although both dealers saw what was going on with the steering 6000 trucks are covered but not mine although it was happening when I spoke to gm.gm should be paying for the whole job not me. I was told to ask the dealer to cover the other half of bill by gm waiting to her back from dealer.
On 1/14/20 I was driving on the highway when out of nowhere my power steering locked up and "service power steering" appeared on the dashboard. Luckily I was in the right-hand lane when this happened because my wheel was so locked up I was unable to switch lanes safely. When I got off the highway and was able to pull over safely I turned my truck off and restarted it. At this time everything went back to normal, though I called premier chevy in buena park and was told to bring the truck in immediately. The following morning I brought the truck into premier chevy in buena park and was told that it was most likely a faulty battery. He stated that the other possibility was the steering gearbox but he had no way of knowing which was the issue so he suggested we get both replaced. I decided to wait on those repairs because the cost exceeded $2k and I do not have those kinds of funds. On 1/18/20 my wife was driving on the highway from fullerton ca to san dimas ca. She was in the left lane when the power steering went out again when the same dashboard warning appeared. She had to pull over to the left shoulder on the highway to attempt to restart the truck because she had very limited mobility. On her drive, she had to pull over and attempt to restart the truck on the left shoulder 3 times. 1/20/20 we went to her family's mechanic to get their diagnosis for fear gm was giving us the incorrect information. He stated that there was a faulty part #84498587. After doing research we found that this same part was recalled on 1k 2015 chevy colorado trucks. That same day we went to glendora chevrolet where they said our truck wasn't under warranty and was not included in the recall. Our truck should have been included in that recall and because it wasn't and we were sent away from chevy in buena park my wife almost got into an accident on the highway multiple times. Please help us!
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH the vehicle started vibrate abnormally without warning. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,520.*bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the power steering failed to operate. The contact stated that there was three warning lights illuminated however, the contact was unaware of which warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to crossroads chevrolet buick gmc 1701 us-72, corinth, ms 38834, where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to bentley chevrolet 1950 florence blvd, florence, al 35630, where the contact was informed that the service program system (sps) needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired but two weeks later failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to bentley chevrolet 1950 florence blvd, florence, al 35630 where it was diagnosed that the new steering rack and module assembly in the steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
While driving down the road, the traction control light came on and I lost power steering control. It has happened three separate times while driving between thirty and forty-five MPH.
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