2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 247owner reports
- 72,000median miles
- $1,000median quote
- 8involved a crash
Newest report Sep 20, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
415 of the 1,454 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 247 of those describe power steering loss. Only brake wear is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 247 reports
Power steering loss on other Silverado 1500 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (27 reports), the EPS motor or module (21 reports) and the column (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the steering system covers the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.
NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the Silverado 1500
Steering gear/grame attaching bolts. Closed nov 27, 2001, led to recall 98V-242.
None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.
What owners paid
21 of the 247 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $507 to $2,200.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 43,000 and 92,000 miles, from the 182 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 16 service bulletins or notices for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles thatmay have Service Front Camera, Service Lane Departure Warning, and Service Lane Keep Assist Message.
12 more on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 page.
What owners wrote
“My truck loss of electric power steering it shuts off especially during low speed turning maneuvers. Lost and then returns then might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. I have made an appointment at my dealership .”
Filed Jan 25, 2022
“While driving today, the power steering stopped working while trying to turn at the traffic light. I had to go straight and park the truck on the side of the street. The warning light came on while this happened, stating âsteering assist is reduced, drive with careâ. Taking to dealership tomorrow morning.”
Filed Dec 29, 2021
“In the last few weeks I have been losing power steering and yesterday when I was on the road from school with my children I completely lost control of the steering wheel that did not let me turn”
Filed Nov 19, 2021
“The steering locks up completely when driving. This could cause a major and even fatal crash. The steering locks up without any warning then the message appears to service power steering. My wife a d child weâre in the truck when this happened randomly. They are extremely lucky they were not hit by anyone.”
Filed Sep 26, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 8 of 247 reports involved a crash and 6 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 285 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 212 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 171 reports
- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 164 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 97 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 74 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 71 reports
- Paint peels or body rusts 64 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 52 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 46 reports
- Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 44 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 44 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 39 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 39 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 29 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 26 reports