2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems
- 46
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 46 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 16 records
- power steering · 15 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- lost power · 5 records
- repaired failure · 5 records
- illuminated taken · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
This for 2016 chevrolet siverado ltz d/c 5.3l 4x4 t/a1500 model ck15543 purchase date: 05/26/16 as of the last past year i've experience steering control failure, stability control failure and brake system failure. The truck can not be driven safely. Visit dealer about 10 times and they don't have a clue of how to fix this safety problems. This vehicle is listed under recall by gm and dealer has not been able to fix.
ODI 11309487
Steering
My truck has a defective electric power steering system that is known to be defected as the same system was recalled for all other models equipped with ut but because my vehicle is a special version the company expects me the customer to pay for this 4 figure repair out of pocket knowing the system is defective the steering just quit out of nowhere for no apparent reason it worked fine then went to drive it and it…
ODI 11192690
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel failed to turn and the contact crashed into a light pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the steering column was replaced. The failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to gallaes chevrolet ([redacted] ne, albuquerque,…
Crash reported
ODI 11072888
Steering · Suspension
2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. Consumer writes in regards to loose front control arms and loss of steering while driving. *ld the consumer stated the front control arms can break loose and a loss of steering can occur. The consumer requested to be included in a recall. Updated 10/25/2017*js
ODI 11034989
Steering
When attempting to turn left at an intersection the steering wheel stopped turning at about the 10 o'clock position, jerked hard to the right out of my hands. I braked and tried to turn again, the steering did this repeatly for five attempts. I turned the ignition off, waited about 10 seconds then restarted the truck. The steering then worked normally. My wife and i have experienced this type of episode 5 times…
ODI 10983833
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2016 chevrolet silverado. Once you get to 70-80 miles per hour it shakes pretty bad. I noticed others have experienced same things. They even named it the "chevy shake". I just wanted to file a complaint so it could be added to the list of others
ODI 10969487
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Ongoing safety issue...vehicle looses power, steering, braking, all other devices inactive, driving safety of occupants and others relevant when driver has no control due to defect. Chevy mechanics believe might be steering system such as ignition and locking elements, due to grinding noise before vehicle looses power and other parts lock up, chevy techs thought might be race and pinion, might be electrical, might…
ODI 10967554
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Upon accelerating after traffic light, power fails, steering locks following grinding clanking sound in steering column. Also occurs same symptoms in attempt to move gear shift to park position. More frequent doing this procedure. Key moves by itself to originally input position in process of locking steering. This defect occurred eight times within five days, requiring towing, and being stranded. Vehicle delivered…
ODI 10967484
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Purchased truck in february 2017 new had 100 miles on it now has 4435 miles on it now it's been in the dealer 3 times for vibration itso going back for a 4th time for theveryone same issue been to 2 different dealers has had 1 tire replaced on right front and 1 rim replaced on right rear still have vibration issue the the dealer is purchased it at said there's nothing wrong with it took to 2nd dealer they found the…
ODI 10990754
Steering
Steering stiff in cold and never gets better after vehicle warms up. Anytime below 5 degrees f. I have had it in and they have replaced the whole electronic steering system with no help to the issue. I have read other forums where others are having the same issue. At slow speeds requires two hands to turn vehicle. Very dangerous if in a panic situation. Dealer said there is nothing else they can do. I live in mn and…
ODI 10949232
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
Went to make left turn on wet road an it didn't turn it slide an kept going straight .it just doesn't stop it slides yes vehicle was moving the road was wet made this same turn for the last 30 years in many chevrolet silverado trucks an this has never happened different time everyone all traffic stops at once i tried to stop an i slide in to a vehicle so hard it hit the vehicle in front of it before stopping there…
Crash reported
ODI 10930333
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel veered to the left and right. The contact lost control of the steering. In addition, the contact noticed that the left and right upper control arms fractured and made an abnormal noise when driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10934136
Body · Steering · Suspension
Steering is bad and it shack alot the bkakes are not that good i slip on the car in front of me
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11160650
Steering
I have a 2016 silverado z71 4x4 has a lift kit lift kit was installed at 5200 miles truck now has 6000miles steering wheel when turning left or right at full turns u can feel the steering wheel pop and clunk this problem has been present since 3500 miles one time i full turned into a parking lot and heard a loud noise and felt it on the steering wheel never payed attention and since then i felt the clunk pop when…
ODI 10955380
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the left or right while driving various speeds. The contact stated that the steering also felt abnormal. The dealer confirmed that there was a malfunction with the steering, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10956750
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Vehicle intermittently loses all electrical controls: power steering, engine power, stabilitrak, airbags. All electrical systems are compromised and the vehicle loses all power. Once the vehicle is turned off and back on a few times it will go into a 'limp mode'. I've been stranded in the vehicle 4 times. I have had this happen twice while driving down the freeway, once driving in a parking lot, and twice when first…
ODI 10991370
Steering
I was leaving my home made a right hand turn as i was coming up to the 35 mph speed limit there was a beep and the vehicle was hard to turn. A message was displayed on the information display advising to get power steering serviced.i drove it to the dealership which was two miles away. Was advised that the electric steering pump went bad. The vehicle has approximately 3,200 miles and i have been driving it since…
ODI 10895417
Steering
Electric steering failed at highway speeds multiple times during a long trip, when new. The steering, when out, was very hard to steer but did not lock up or cause any sudden truck movements. The dealership had to replace the electric steering on the new truck. No more issues afterwards.
ODI 10899232
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
This is the second time i take my vehicle into the dealer it's a 2016 silverado 1500 it has a vibration that comes from the floorboard on the driver side through the driver's seat starts about 60 65 miles and it up to about 70 72 73 somewhearound that area nutra balance is now the second time around they tried road force balancing worked for about 30 miles vibration back.
ODI 10872424
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
While in motion in city at intersection, stopped for light, proceeded forward but steering locked, brakes, and ignition switch inactive, a grinding clicking noise heard just as began accelerating before safety failure. Truck towed to a dealer, unable to determine cause, released truck, problem occurred again in three days causing vehicle to be towed again. Mechanic unsure, no errors codes, however sounded similar to…
ODI 10967047
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Sudden loss of steering including front end shake and braking problem.vehicle only has 6000 miles and both country club motors and chevrolet corp.have denied and fault of there's.i am a auto tech of 26 years and ase certified in steering and suspension believe that defective front suspension parts are very much to blame but i am getting the run around from all ends.i believe this issue is a cover up and really needs…
Crash reported
ODI 10955403