Power steering cuts out or goes heavy

What got replaced

Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the steering system covers the 2021 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.

What owners wrote

“All of a sudden my check engine light came on with the sudden loss of power steering. Almost impossible to steer at low speeds. After turning it off I waited about 15 minutes then restarted the engine and there was no problem steering. Concern about it happening again in the middle of traffic.”

Filed Apr 10, 2026

“Started The Vehicle and the Steering wheel would not turn. Warning said: Service ESC & Service Power Steering Drive and the Stability Control Light came on. After ready many complaints about the same thing, we turned the car off for 20 minutes and then on again and it worked. But this is dangerous.”

Filed Jan 19, 2025

“While leaving work I started the truck like normal and the dash lit up like a Christmas tree. Saying service ESC, service power steering,and service brake system. The ESC light was on as well as the check engine light. There was no forewarning about this.”

Filed Oct 4, 2024

“- Warning came up that said to service power steering system. Steering wheel became extremely hard to turn. -I could barely complete my turn to get the vehicle clear of the road -Vehicle is scheduled to be seen by a dealer -No other parties have inspected the vehicle”

Filed Jul 16, 2024

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