2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems
157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This was a recall on some of the 2015 Chevy Silverados but my VIN was not included even though I am experiences the same problem as other 2015 that were recall for this problem.”
filed May 4, 2026
“While driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering system suddenly failed without any warning. The steering wheel became extremely stiff and nearly impossible to turn, resulting in a sudden loss of control of the vehicle. I was unable to safely steer, especially when attempting to turn right…”
filed Apr 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return…Campaign 18V586000 · Sep 7, 2018
Steering problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 5% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 3% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 40 | 5% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 71 | 10% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 74 | 7% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 41 | 8% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 58 | 8% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 109 | 14% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 406 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.