2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: steering wheel locks up

Filed Sep 20, 2026 · Steering · TX

Power steering locked up driving down the road

Filed Feb 6, 2026 · Steering · 150,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Mar 4, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · 59,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed down to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle slowed down and came to a stop with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred on 4 separate occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the contact replaced the brake pads. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, the steering wheel locked, and lost functionality. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving 55 MPH, the A/C stopped functioning as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a coolant leak. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

Filed Feb 29, 2024 · Steering · FL

The contact's grandson owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while his grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle was almost impossible to steer. The contact's grandson was driving on a busy highway when the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle had been previously repaired at the dealer under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering) however the failure had occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 22, 2023 · Engine, Steering · SC

Steering assist disabled comes on while driving and Steering locks up and shuts everything off,and then starts back. Very Very dangerous on the road not knowing where or when you're not in control of the vehicle. When this occurs engine stops,no brakes.

Filed Aug 16, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · 171,173 miles · AL

Got my truck windshield fixed from.body shop and wipers fixed the replaced fuse box but my air conditioner had been acting up before it went to the body shop when we got the truck back 2nd day having it back my wife was driving it with are kids the steering wheel Locked up service power steering popped up on screen and she couldn't steer the vehicle at all we took back to dealership twice they have cleared the code its still popping up service power steering and steering wheel locking up my truck is 2014 and is doing the same things the vehicles are doing that's in the recall and for some reason my truck doesn't have a recall

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · Steering, Transmission · 120,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds or making a turn, the electronic stabili-trak warning light was flashing and the steering wheel seized. The contact restarted the vehicle and steering functionality returned. Additionally, while his wife was driving and approaching a stop, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral(N). While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to move. The contact stated that the brake pedal was released, and the vehicle started rolling away. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle worked as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V246000 (Steering) and 14V374000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2022 · Steering · 145,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and slowing to turn left onto a side street the steering wheel seized. As the contact made the left turn the steering wheel remained at 45 degrees instead of a 90-degree position to make the left turn. The contact stated that oncoming traffic in the opposite lane was advancing and he had to accelerate to complete the turn. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the curb once he had crossed onto the side street. The contact was able to get the vehicle back onto the roadway and once back up to speed the steering functionality returned and he continued driving to his destination. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Steering · 135,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed and turning, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and drove with no further issues. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. The contact stated that the failure had occurred at least 4 times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer advised the contact to call a local Chevrolet dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · AZ

stabilitrak light and engine light comes on causing vehicle to lose power, steering wheel locks up, lights flicking on and off, and time engines shut off...This is an hazard while driving vehicle on highway road and regular streets especially.

Filed Sep 28, 2021 · Steering · 76,000 miles · RI

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving making a turn, the vehicle loss power steering functionality. The electronic control steering module message was displayed. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized while turning left and right. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the contact was informed that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2021 · Steering · TX

The steering locks up completely when driving. This could cause a major and even fatal crash. The steering locks up without any warning then the message appears to service power steering. My wife a d child we’re in the truck when this happened randomly. They are extremely lucky they were not hit by anyone.