2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems

Filed Feb 6, 2026 · Engine, Steering · 90,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light or stop sign, the vehicle experienced rough idling. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was adding engine oil every 3,000 miles. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact was informed by the dealer that the oil consumption was normal due to the mileage on the vehicle. A year prior to the failure, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the steering wheel while turning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2023 · Body, Steering · OH

Frame of truck is completely rusted out, truck has only 88,000 miles. The body of the truck is in perfect condition with no rust but the frame is shot! This will be over 4,500 dollars to repair, this seems to be a common issue in the Chevy and GMC trucks. I did see on a web site GM had issues on application of a wax sealer on the frames that was thought to be discoverd in 2020. I contacted Chevy at 1‑800‑222‑1020 call center and was told at this time it is out of warranty and thank you for being a valued Chevy customer! I have never had a vehicle in my life of 63 years have a bad frame like this, my wife and I have had over 19 GM vehicles in our life but never a issue like this! These frames are worse than the Toyata Tacoma frames! 10 years old well maintained, frame is shot.

Filed Feb 19, 2023 · Steering, Transmission · MI

On two occasions the vehicle has been parked in our drive way and has rolled away approximately 15 ft until being stopping at a snowbank. There have been no warning lights that would indicate an issue prior to this happening. Searching open recalls, I found that although my specific VIN is not affected by a safety recall, there is a recall for this issue on other 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. I believe my vehicle should be included in this recall. If this were to have happened in another location, it could have resulted in a crash and major damage to bystanders or other vehicles.

Filed Jan 23, 2023 · Steering · KY

Service traction control system and service stabilitrak system comes on dashboard periodically after driving for 30 minutes then goes off.

Filed Jul 28, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · TX

bought this truck from Granger DCJR in Orange, tx on 7/20/21. upon further inspection of vehicle on 7/25/21 found that there are no bushings in the rear shocks and that when you steer the truck at low speeds from a stop sign the rack and pinion locks up and you can not steer the truck. the steering issue almost caused me to hit 3 cars and almost run in a ditch. dealer states that they have spent to much money on this truck and refuses to do the repairs. now im stuck with a truck that cant be driven. also this truck supposedly passed a 172 point inspection but i dont see how with these issues.

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Steering · 56,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving in a parking lot at a very low speed, the power steering seized. When the rpms were high, the power steering worked normally. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and the contact was advised to call the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Steering · 12,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the contact was attempting to park the vehicle in reverse, the power steering seized without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was taken to alexander chevrolet buick gmc (2211 tn-46, dickson, tn 37055, (615) 446-5141) and the contact was informed that the electrical power steering was designed to operate in that manner. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. *dt the consumer was not parking in reverse, but backing out of a parking space. The steering has never seized; however, the vehicle has lost power assisted steering while parking or, leaving parking.

Filed Feb 13, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 64,360 miles · FL

While at low speeds, usually during a parking lot maneuver type condition... My truck's entire electrical system seems to shut down several times for like a second or two at a time. But it happens rapidly. Llke 4 to 5 times within 10 seconds. Due to the electronic steering not operating when it does this, it will bounce the steering sporadically when it cuts on/off and kind of scare you. At the same time the sad lights flicker and the door locks lock and unlock rapidly. Even as a veteran driver, it all happens so fast that you cannot regain control easily. When I stop, turn the truck off then restart it, it's been ok. This has only happened 3 times. But it clearly seems to be a problem with the ignition system shutting on/off really fast.

Filed Jul 4, 2015 · Steering · 300 miles · FL

At parking speeds the steering gets like if power steering is dead. Took it to dealership who noticed problem and said it was "normal" . Parking can become a risky maneuver. Ps fluid and belt are normal.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Locks, Seat belts · 11,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Trying to turn in driveway at home, pickup truck surged ahead, causing head-on collision with fire hydrant, steering wheel locked up, seatbelt locked up, doors would not unlocked. My wife sustained numerous injuries. Complained to insurance company to no avail. Gm showed up at my house for computer analysis, process still ongoing. Truck in shop for surging waiting on results. My wife will not operate truck anymore.