Chevrolet Silverado loss of power problems

Filed Jan 10, 2025 · Steering · 10,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH the "loss of power steering" warning illuminated. The contact felt the steering wheel was hard to turn to the left or right. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and turn the vehicle off, when he turned the vehicle on the power steering was engaged, however, the failure was reoccurring. The contact stated that failure was also occurring at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering), however the vehicle was not part of the VIN selection. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2023 · Steering · 91,000 miles · MT

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2021 · Steering · 82,100 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle inadvertently lost power steering and stopped on the side of the road by a curb. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the failure had been reoccurring while driving, almost causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not diagnose the vehicle and advised the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V414000 (STEERING). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,100.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · MI

Driving slow at drive thru lost power brakes

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Engine · 7,800 miles · IA

With approximately 7800 miles on it, my vehicle was in motion and I was crossing a highway when the engine started to stutter and lost power. I was almost hit by an oncoming semi while crossing the road. I narrowly missed getting hit, the semi driver slammed on his brakes and honked at me as if I had done something wrong. I promptly pulled off to the side of the road, and noticed a check engine light. I brought it to my local shop where they had diagnosed it as a faulty lifter. This is a prevalent issue on many chevrolet/gmc engines as there are technical service bulletins released on this. I have attached an older (2016) tech service bulletin, but there is an updated one with the following part number: 15-06-01-002f. I would like gm to step up and issue a recall on this as this is most definitely a safety concern.

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Transmission · 10,200 miles · LA

5/15 radio display lost power, recurred at least 3 occasions; 9/15 trailering in "tow mode" on interstate at 58 MPH when vehicle slowed down and rpms increased when stepping on accelerator; had to pull over onto interstate shoulder and stop. Vehicle began shifting normally again- dealer stated that they updated transmission shift points and TCM. 10/15 harsh shifting and clunking from right rear when turning right. 1/16 harsh shifting and clunking from right rear when turning - dealer replaced "u joint" and "adjusted computer shift points. Vehicle still has harsh shift and clunk in right rear which occurs daily.

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 172 miles · TN

I own a 2014 chevrolet silverado 1500. While traveling t a a low rate of speed/under 40 MPH, there is a sudden loss of power. The vehicle hesitates numerous times and stalls. The vehicle almost shuts off but recovers just before shutting off and the start of losing power the vehicle jumps and stops. Called dealer service department and was told there are no recalls for my vehicle. This problem started almost frome week one after purchase until this date of reporting.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 16,400 miles · MO

On monday october 5, 2015, I was driving truck at approximately 60 MPH on highway when suddenly all electronics went black and complete loss of power on highway. Luckily, I was able to pull of to side of road. I turned the key to off position (engine was not running) and waited several minutes then turned truck on and it started. The traction light kept coming on and off but the truck did not loose power again-thankfully. I could have been killed or caused a serious accident.

Filed Sep 4, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 100,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. The ABS, check engine, and passenger side air bag lights remained illuminated. In addition, the power steering failed. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but a failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 39,780 miles · IN

While merging onto the express way I had a major loss of power and a slight shake in my silverado. Multiple engine lights came on (stability track, traction control, and blinking engine light). On my way to the nearest gm dealer, at every stop light the truck lacked power to get going when the peddle was pushed, then it would kick in and screech the tires. After leaving the truck at the dealer, I receive phone call from the dealer the following day stating that the lifter (afm lifter) had malfunctioned and was stuck. I asked what causes this (because my truck only has about 39,700 miles on it), and the dealer stated it was "an issue with the design of the engine." I then researched the internet (gm forums, social media, the federal safety agency) to find out that this is a huge issue. Many owners had the bad lifter replaced under warranty, only to have a different lifter go bad. I decided to have the dealer replace all my lifters, because that is what they recommended and they admitted there is a good chance I would be back in for the same issue on the other lifters if I didn't replace them. The dealer contacted gm to see if any of my repair could be covered under the powertrain warranty because I only have 39,700 miles on it, but my truck was 8 years old so they said they wouldn't. I contact gm to see if I could directly get anything covered seeing I only had 39,700 miles, plus bought an extended warranty that just expired last year. I was transferred through 5 different representatives that all admitted that the lifter failure is "an issue, but not a recall." if they know its an issue, the dealers know its an issue, its a extremely common issue all across the internet, why wont gm take care of it? My silverado cost over $45,000 when new, you think it should last well over 100,000 miles with no engine problems.