2015 colorado truck lost power steering assist several times. Vehicle was very hard to steer and could have resulted in a crash, especially for someone with a weaker upper body. Stopping vehicle and restarting cleared the problem for a very short period of time, then it would happen again. General motors said it was out of warranty and would not compensate any of the $2,000.00 put out to repair vehicle..
2015 Chevrolet Colorado steering complaints
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While driving the rain the dashboard light came on stating service power steering drive with care and another light came on stating stablelik. This happened on 2-11-20.again on 2-13-20 raining again same lights came on but this time they didn't go out.shut the truck off turn back on no power steering. Took the truck to dealer the recall was done at 18000 miles.I paid to have a perform system test done. I was told I need a new rack and pinion steering at a cost of 1800. But gm will pay 900. Of the bill. I called gm to cover the whole cost but told me I was out of the time frame. I have 95000 miles on it . It looks like to me that it is a recurring problem that will continue to happen.today is 2-14-20 no rain drove truck 6 times so far no dash lights on and have power steering called the dealer back today and was told it must be the moduler that is sealed in the rack and pinion system
Power steering failed while on interstate at 70mph. Very difficult to control. Had to pull over and cut of engine and restart. Did several times on the way to dealership. Dangerous and should be recalled. Quote to install new power steering rack and pinion module for $1640. There is a recall on certain 2015 trucks for this problem but mine VIN was not in the group. This should apply to all 2015.
The power steering would randomly turn off while driving. It would become very difficult to steer the truck, and almost caused several accidents. Restarting the vehicle would temporarily bring the steering back to normal. As time went on, this would happen more and more frequently. Chevrolet had a recall on a small amount of trucks, but my VIN wasn't included in the recall (for reasons that chevrolet wouldnt't disclose to me) so I had to pay $2300 out of pocket for a new steering gear set up. Chevrolet should do the right thing and recall or at least offer to fix all 2015 colorados and canyons with this problem. If a younger, or inexperienced drivers runs into a problem where the power steering goes out without warning, someone can get injured or killed. I know I am not the only person that was affected by this. This problem happened in many situations. While on the highway, while in parking lots, while mid turn...it was very scary.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to make a right turn, the steering ceased. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence slowly. (george chevrolet located at 17000 lakewood blvd, bellflower, ca 90706 (562) 645-4948) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The steering wheel went off . And hard to turn . Almost crashed
Back in early 2018 prior to my bumper to bumper expiring, I had the check power steering and stabilitrak come on on dic. I took it to dealer but they stated could not find any issues. This keeps happening but everytime I turn truck off and then back on as stated in owner's manual, problem goes away. More recent past week, it has been happenings again but more frequent to which at times, turning off and waiting then turning back on, the problem persists. This problem happens various times (while driving city, highway, as I'm turning vehicle on for first time in the day, while backing up, while parking). I have mentioned and taken in to dealer or other places but no codes are found and problem cannot be duplicated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the power steering looses power while driving. The power steering, traction control warning light illuminated. In addition, power steering inactive drive with caution, and a sham noise accorded messages displayed. The contact was able to coasted to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive as normal. The contact stated the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to autonation chevrolet austin dealer (11400 research blvd, austin, tx 78759, (512) 592-3197) and was diagnosed that the co545 code verified touch sensor fault failed internally in the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number: the failure mileage was approximately 95,000. [xxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicles power steering would fail intermittently. The contact stated the vehicle would illuminate a warning light regarding the power steering. The contact contacted the dealer (performance chevrolet located at 1005 w ehringhaus st, elizabeth city, nc 27909 phone number 252‑562‑9128) who informed the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v054000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 46,000.
While driving my 2015 chevrolet colorado on the 2 fwy in glendale ca when the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist while driving, it became very difficult to steer. A warning appeared on the dash reading power steering service required drive safely. Also a traction control warning. I pulled over and turned off the ignition and the error cleared but came back within 2 minutes. I took it to my local chevy dealer autonation chevy in valencia and they read an error code of a poor electrical connection within the torque-sensor harness connector. They recommended flashing the computer with latest firmware. They did this for a $200 fee. And within 1 day it did the same error condition again. I did some research online and found there is a recall for this exact condition for 2015 chevy colorado's. My dealer saids there is no open recalls they can see but below is what ive found. Recall bulletin 15595a.the federal safety agency campaign id number for this recall is 16v054. I brought this to my dealers attention to no avail.
Lost power steering, warning light came on after the issue, could not steer the vehicle, luckily it happened in the driveway, very dangerous if it happened on the road warning lights for power steering service (drive carefully) and stability controll warning
Lost power steering while driving. Warning light and alarm came on dash. Turned off ignition and back on and had steering back. This happened several times. This was in feb. 2019. Didn't happen again until dec. 2019 and happened several times. Each time it would lose power steering and I turn car off and back on and power returned. Very dangerous when trying to steer because it is extremely difficult to steer without power. Last time I lost it on the interstate and it was so dangerous. Gm put out a recall on power steering on 2015 chev colorado(but not on ours for what reason?) recall # 15595. I have the exact problem on my 2015 chevy colorado!
While driving at highway speeds an audible warning came on along with a service power steering and a service stabilitrack message. All power steering was lost and the truck became extremely difficult to control. I was able to pull to the side of the road. Power steering returned after a power cycle of the car. However the same failure happened during my next trip, again at highway speeds. I was lucky that this happened on a straight section of freeway both times as the truck is practically uncontrollable when this happened. A review of this issue on the internet reveals that a recall has been issued for this issue. However, it starts with vehicles manufactured in january 2016, but this vehicle was manufactured one month before the recall effective period.
In the last week my power steering has failed 4 times. The vehicle has been in motion each time. One time I was on the expressway. , twice on city streets and the last time on my home street. The vehicle has just over 68,000 miles. If I turn the vehicle off and wait a minute or two and then turn it back on I have power steering control back.
Power steering turns off while driving or even when stationary. Stability track light also comes on. Resets when turning motor off and on again. Intermittent problem since may 2019 - bought as used vehicle.
Going about 20-30 miles an hour. I recieved a warning message to check my power steering. I had lost all power steering, but I was able to pull off the side of the road, turn my truck off and back on and everything was good.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving two blocks down the road, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to steer. In addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally; however, the failure recurred two blocks down the road. The vehicle was taken to max motors nevada (1405 n osage blvd, nevada, mo 64772, (417) 667-4000) where part number: 84498587 sl-n gear, four bolt, clamp, and nut were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 95534473637. The failure mileage was approximately 49,945.
On october 31, 2019, I was driving on a twisty mountain road in az when the dashboard alert about power steering control chimed out several times. I could clear the message, but it kept coming back. The next day I stopped at the chevy dealership in payson, az and they said I had a bad battery (odd voltage which they thought was triggering the warnings) which they replaced. After this repair, I got back on the road for about 30 miles, and the warnings began again. I turned around, went back to the dealer, and they spent several hours checking everything before telling me that I would have to replace the entire power steering module at a cost of $2000+. Since I am traveling (I don't live in az) and the parts for the repair would take a few days to arrive, I didn't schedule to have the work done, and I have continued to drive on. The warnings continue to ring out irregularly, often when I'm going straight down the road without turning (as well as every time I start the car), but the wheel hasn't seized up yet. It is worrisome, particularly as I am driving on freeways or in heavy traffic. I am over 2000 miles from home.
Vehicle was being driven down a flat residential street when power steering and stability track warning lights came on. The power steering then failed making it very difficult to drive. I drove less than a 1/4 of a mile to my residence and turned the truck off. Turned the truck back on after I inspected the under carriage. The errors reappeared. I the. Turn the truck off and on again there was no longer any warnings displayed, and all functions were normal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the power steering completely failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated simultaneously. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for the power steering to return to normal. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.
While under pre owned warranty trucks power steering would not work when vehicle was first started. Only activating after restarting vehicle multiple times. Took it in to john l sullivan in roseville they said they could not diagnose the problem and it had nothing to do with a recall. By this time it had happened twice. I continued to drive vehicle until the power steering went out on I 80 in heavy traffic on my way to work at the dmv. My first week of employment with the state. Luckily it wasnt during a turn because it was a struggle just to get it off to the shoulder. The truck was taken to dealership the same day where they were able to diagnose the problem. Perhaps the bumper to bumper warranty is what made them unable to originally diagnose the problem. Because the truck was now under 2k over warrenty limit of 36k. In the end they replaced rack and pinion for total of 1700 dollars. After all the poor customer service and faulty claims they made before this issue I wouldnt put it past them to have seen the problem the first time. Especially because when speaking to a service rep over the phone he mention that within a year of me buying the vehicle they had updated or corrected something to do with the steering. Something the rep at the first encounter of bringing the truck in failed to mention
Power steering cuts out while driving, often multiple times per trip. . Dealership says the truck needs a new steering rack.
Power steering failing intermittently. Very dangerous because when this happens vehicle very hard to steer.
2 times in the last month my power steering has turned off while driving straight on the highway at approximately 60 MPH, other alerts pop up on my dashboard but I have been so focused on safely trying to get off the road I dont know what they are. When I restart the vehicle the steering seems to work again.
Driving down road, steering went hard with alarms ,about 35mph.stopped and restarted,was normal steering. Happened 3 more times in next couple of days, took to dealer, they read codes and saw alarms. They cleaned steering sensor assy,and seemed fine, 2 days later happened again, 3 times in 10 minutes. One was while parked, next while pulling out of parking spot, and third was on a curve , was in left turn lane of two left turn lanes. Could not stay in left lane and almost hit the car in the other left turn lane, pulled over and restarted truck, drove home with no problems. Have not driven vehicle since. Door plaque shows build date as 11/2014 and is prior to 15595 recall and truck has 29000 miles. Dealer says cost to fix is 2300 dollars.
I was on my why home coming up to a red light. I was at a crawl when service stabilitrak came up on my screen. I lost all power steering, so it was difficult to turn the vehicle at any speed. I have looked up to see if anyone else has had this problem. I have found that it isn't super common but seems like way too many vehicles are having this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the radio, turn signals, back-up camera, and power steering went out. The service power steering and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v054000 (steering) was closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
Experienced a failure of the steering system (power assist stopped working) first on saturday, september 28, 2019 at approximately 35 MPH speed; and subsequently on sunday, september 29, 2019 at approximately 65 MPH; then, on monday september 30, 2019 and tuesday october 1, 2019. The vehicle is currently with dealer where it was purchased. Two warning lights appeared each time the steering failure occurred. Also, two messages display in the digital display within the "dashboard": 1. Service power steering (drive with care) 2. Service stabilitrak vehicle steering immediately compromised, very difficult to steer with dangerous change in effort required to steer, loss of control due to steering change. In each case, slowed speed to adjust to changed steering condition. Upon researching this defect, see many references and documentation to exact same conditions and defect described here. Manufacturer (chevrolet/gm) has acknowledged equipment defect - with recall, but not yet for VIN of my vehicle - appealing this here/now due to multiple reports of defect to same year, type vehicles not recognized by chevrolet/gm yet with appeal for confirmation to recall this and similar vehicles (2015 chevrolet colorado)
On four separate occasions, my vehicle has lost power steering without warning. This occurred when driving at a variety of speeds and in a variety of conditions. One time, I was traveling at less than 5 miles an hour. Another time, I was traveling at 70 miles per hour. Some times it occurred during a turn, sometimes it occurred while traveling in a straight line. When power steering was lost, many warning lights would go off on the dashboard. After pulling the vehicle over to the side of the road, turning the vehicle off and then back on somewhere between 1 and 3 times, the power steering would come back.
Intermittent loss of power steering. Very dangerous. Issue seems to fix itself once car is shut off and restarted. The recall needs to be expanded to include all 2015 made trucks.
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