2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 240owner reports
- 72,000median miles
- $1,000median quote
- 8involved a crash
Newest report Feb 23, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
398 of the 1,383 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 240 of those describe power steering loss. Only brake wear is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 240 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (26 reports), the EPS motor or module (18 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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.
What owners paid
21 of the 240 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 94,635 miles, from the 176 reports that gave a mileage.
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 240 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.
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 278 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 202 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 170 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 93 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 71 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 69 reports
- Paint peels or body rusts 60 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 47 reports
- Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 43 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 40 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 39 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 39 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 38 reports