When driving all gauges go to zero, truck doesn’t illuminate which gear it’s in, warning lights come on (service 4WD, service stabilitrak, service traction control, reduced power steering, service traction control, service trailer brake system ). When NOT driving if these issues show on the dash when parked and the car doesn’t illuminate which gear it’s in, it does not crank over, does not start, there is no clicking noise either like if it was a bad starter. All the dash lights, gauges, radio goes black as if I turn the vehicle off instead of on. This has been happening since around 2020-2021 in Colorado. It was in a shop for over a month with no resolution. In Idaho in 2022-2024 in a shop for a month with no resolution, and now CA in 2025. No mechanic shop can figure out what is wrong, no “certified GM” shop or “certified GM engineer/technician can tell me what’s wrong. I have had the following replaced already and still having issues. Body Control Module (BCM), the Transfer Case control Module (TCCM), and the Brake Control Module (BCM).
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems
58 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 58
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Issue is based off of this service bulletin, but GM has failed to call a recall on this for coverage. I was driving my daughter to softball practice. Every few minutes there would be a "stabilitrak" message showing on the driving information area. Then in slower speeds my dashboard screen would blank out and then go back to CarPlay. Then once I approached a parking lot at slower speeds my vehicle lost total power and shut down. Then had to switching the gear to park, then turn off the ignition key, then wait a few seconds and turn the key on to start the truck. It started as normal and was able to park in the parking space. Very scary and this is a very serious issue, I could have been in an accident with my daughter. This has to be addressed, I can't be the only one having this issue.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Service Power Steering" was displayed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. Additionally, the ABS and Stabili-trac warning lights remained illuminated. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The local dealer was informed of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 114,800.
Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care.
Engine shuts down on its own causing steering wheel to jerk and almost locks preventing control. Has been doing this for three weeks and is now getting much worse. Seems to do when making slow speed sharp turn. Almost hit another car in intersection yesterday due to steering control loss. I have seen numerous mentions of this on the internet but seems GM does not have a fix. The truck is now dangerous to drive as it can completely shut down in the middle of an intersection.
Brakes fail at low speed forward and reverse.
What happens is my "ABS light" comes on and when I pull into the driveway... the truck shuts everything off. Locks the wheel!!! Lights off!! It's deadly seriously!!! Stabilitrak stops the truck from moving!!! This needs fixed bad!
While turning vehicle at slow speeds the trailer warning,no trailer on vehicle, stability control hill assist radio and steering stop working as well as vehicle will stall out. Depending on when it happens it may stall while turning into traffic. I have searched the issue and found there is a ground problem under dash near windshield. It has happened multiple times like 15 as of this date.
When driving the truck it has a continus pull to the right side
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the power steering assist warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stopped the vehicle. The contact had not turned the vehicle off however, the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle lost electrical power intermittently while driving various speeds. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Questions about the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 58 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Transmission 191Brakes 190Electrical 123Engine 118Fuel system 32Airbags 30Body 20Driver assistance 20Visibility 20Acceleration 18Lights 16Suspension 15Seat belts 13Wheels 7Tires 4Seats 2Locks 1
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