The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the EPS became inoperable. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering); but the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure but stated that there was no warranty on the vehicle and that the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems
408 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 67,111. 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 408
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- typical mileage
- 67,111
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Electric power assist system4
- Rack and pinion2
- Linkages: tie rod assembly1
- Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
- Column1
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Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.
- Risk
- If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑432‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.
Recall number 17V414000 · Recall details
What 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Power steering locked up driving down the road
Over the last week, my truck power has been almost shutting down after the stabilitrac warning appears on the dash while I’m turning or going over uneven pavement. The whole system shut down once already when turning around in a driveway. I have a new battery. Spark plugs are good. ABS is good. There are no recalls I can find, but this must be electrical somehow. Help me pls before it causes an accident.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic power steering module. The contact was informed that the electronic power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed of an unknown recall that had a similar failure description. In addition, the contact was informed that an unknown recall repair was performed on the vehicle in 2017. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle had lost power steering functionality. The contact was forced to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired without the owner’s consent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.
When driving in traffic about 10 mph engine shuts down and power steering goes out. . When I slow to turn, the engine shuts down sometimes and the power steering goes out. No warnings. I’m afraid to drive it. I almost hit a lady while turning in a parking lot because the steering went out and it died. Sometime it’s hard to turn the key to start the truck. This has happened 9 or 10 times now.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring an increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering); the VIN was included, but the vehicle was previously repaired in 2017. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 171,000.
Power steering on vehicle intermittently stops working. Vehicle becomes difficult to steer at low speeds. Even when Vehicle is moving turning is extremely challenging.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway, the steering wheel became difficult to turn to the left or the right. The contact stated that the messages "Drive with Care" and "Power Steering Fault" were displayed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the local dealer but had asked an independent mechanic to the residence to scan the vehicle. The mechanic advised the contact that there were several codes for electrical circuit failures retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
Electric power steering failure due to tie rod bellows failure, this is an incredibly dangerous and irresponsible engineering design, moisture entered the electric motor causing it to fail, my wife's failed at highway speeds and almost caused a wreck, she could have been killed, if I could afford to sue I would, our other vehicle is down and we are forced to drive this dangerous vehicle putting us and others in harms way, this is terrible and absurd.
Questions about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 408 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 67,111 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V414000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have bad steering?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most steering complaints are 2014 (408 complaints), 2015 (161 complaints) and 1997 (141 complaints).
Other 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Electrical 341Brakes 281Engine 199Driver assistance 169Transmission 154Body 90Seat belts 51Visibility 51Airbags 47Suspension 47Lights 40Fuel system 34Seats 29Acceleration 23Wheels 16Tires 10
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