2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: loss of power steering

Filed Jan 25, 2024 · Steering · 170,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jul 11, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · MD

The truck has lost electrical power several times over the past few months but only 3 times while driving. Today it completely shutdown while making a right hand turn at a busy intersection causing the loss of power steering and braking while narrowly missing a car waiting for the traffic light It took both hands to turn the wheel and both feet to push the brake pedal enough to stop on the shoulder. Prior to this latest incident I removed the engine compartment splash pan, checked the starter and ground connections and all seemed well. I then unplugged, cleaned and reconnected all electrical connections in the engine compartment and fuse box. The complete shutting down of a vehicle and its electric system while driving is a very dangerous matter. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Jun 20, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · NM

Service Power Steering message comes on and off at random time. Almost got into a accident a couple of times. One example is I was getting off the freeway and the exit made a U shape turn. The Power Steering message came on and I lost power steering and it became so hard to steer. The wheel almost jerked out of my hand and almost went straight into the wall had to use my whole body to turn the steering wheel. Checked grounds and connections all that seem good also checked for codes and there were no active codes

Filed Jun 5, 2023 · Steering · 14,450 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the message "Services Power Steering Assist - Drive with Care" was displayed and the steering wheel became firm. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the torque input sensor needed to be replaced in the rack pinion, and that the power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 14,450.

Filed Apr 2, 2023 · Steering · IL

While turning a corner at a reduced speed the Power Steering went out and I couldn’t turn the wheel to the right. I almost ran into a car pulling out of the street I was turning into. a few seconds later the Power Steering came back on.

Filed Aug 14, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · AZ

1. I lost power steering, power breaks, all dash lights/power and I believe air bags. The truck is available for inspection. 2. The first time I was traveling at 65mph in moderate traffic, it was very difficult to pull over to safety. The second time I was traveling at 50mph on a very windy road with heavy traffic. I almost hit another vehicle head on with several vehicles traveling in both lanes. The last time I was backing into my carport and almost bumped I to my house. 3. No, I called onstar the first time, they did a system check and said everything was good. I called a dealership the Second time and they confirmed I had no open recalls and explained it would be difficult to troubleshoot because it was intermittent. 4. I will be calling back to the dealership in the morning to make an appointment. 5. I got the audible chime, the airbag light came on and the "trailer break" message came on the info center. But everything goes back to normal.

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 29,000 miles · OH

I was driving the vehicle and the power steering went out temporarily at an intersection when attempting to make a left turn. The issue went away but then a month later the same issue happened again when turning right into a driveway except this time the truck completely stalled and went powerless. The truck was taken to a local dealership and they were unable to gurantee a fix but stated they disconnected and cleaned a few grounds before reattaching them. Gm customer service declined to assist at all with covering the shop charges. The truck that is 3 years old and has less than 30k miles.

Filed Aug 30, 2020 · Steering · 49,000 miles · TX

I was driving down a city street at around 35mph, steering got real stiff, and the steering wheel wouldn't move back to center, shortly afterwards all power steering assist went off. Was able to get to safety but things would've been a lot worse if there was traffic.

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Electrical · 48,400 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the battery failed intermittently. The contact stated that one night he left his headlight on all night causing the battery to drain. However, the failure recurred multiple times when the vehicle was not being operated. The contact managed to start the vehicle as the ECM, PCM, power steering assist reduced warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. A dealer hoblit dodge chrysler jeep ram (333 main street, woodland, ca 95695) was contacted and informed the contact that no recall was under the VIN. The battery was replaced 3 additional times within a short amount of time. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v586000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 48,400.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Steering · ME · crash

Steering column failure causing slow speed accident in parking lot and involving loss of steering and impact with lamp post. Vehicle damage to bumper and driver side front fender but not involving front driver side wheel, so steering column failure could not have been caused by incident. Vehicle then had no steering control and is undriveable.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Steering · 50,000 miles · GA

The steering assistance reduced light came on the dash and the vehicle steering became stiff like there was no power steering. I turned my vehicle off and restarted the vehicle and the light came on again, but this time the steering was normal. Now the light is on at all times. My vehicle has right at 50,000 miles on it.

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Steering · 40,000 miles · CA

Truck was dropped off at the dealership, for loss and sticking of power steering. They completed some tests replaced a part and did a full test drive. I picked up the truck, drove halfway home barely made it complete loss of power steering again.