2015 Chevrolet Colorado Steering Problems
- 136
- 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 136 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 180 records
- service power · 26 records
- steering wheel · 24 records
- steering assist · 16 records
- steering drive · 16 records
- lost power · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 62 |
| 60–100k mi | 35 |
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
While driving at a high rate of speed (approximately 55 mph) on a two lane county road, the power steering failed on two separate occasions. When this occurred at both times, the steering became extremely difficult, a message appeared on the instrument panel that stated that the power steering had failed and to drive cautiously. The first time, not knowing what was happening, i braked to a stop, turned the engine…
ODI 11255638
Steering
While driving at a high rate of speed (approximately 55 mph) on a two lane county road, the power steering failed on two separate occasions. When this occurred at both times, the steering became extremely difficult, a message appeared on the instrument panel that stated that the power steering had failed and to drive cautiously. The first time, not knowing what was happening, i braked to a stop, turned the engine…
ODI 11255604
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering went out 3 times while driving. Message lit up on dash. Stopped car and restarted to correct. Roughly every 250 miles. Happened 9/1/2019,9/8/2019, and again 9/14/2019. Dropped off at jim butler chevrolet on 9/17/2019, just received call today 9/19/2019 that a specialist is now looking at it. 3 days no car has been difficult. Had 16 year old daughter or even wife been driving there is no way they could…
ODI 11256625
Steering
While driving, occasional error message will appear on dic alerting that power steering has gone out. Vehicle is very hard to steer manually. This issue has occurred at low speeds driving through neighborhoods and on the highway. Gm issued a recall for only select 2015 chevy colorados and the dealership says my vin is not part of that recall.
ODI 11246478
Steering
I experienced loss of power steering assist on my 2015 colorado (vin# [xxx]) at start up or while driving and immediately looked on line for a recall from gm. I found out that indeed gm had recalled this years colorado's and took it to the dealer for repair. Well it turns out that although the same problem, since the vin number of my truck did not match the recalled numbers, the dealer would not take care of it.…
ODI 11246697
Steering
Multiple times over the last several months, i have lost all power steering in my vehicle. The stabilitrack is now also being affected. I understand there is an active investigation into gms recall of this vehicle for this specific reason. I wanted to make sure that my vehicle is added into your complaint count for your investigation. I lose steering at any and all speeds, both while driving straight and turning. I…
ODI 11245061
Steering
Driving at 65 mph on the freeway the power steering quit. Steering became very difficult. A message came on in the instrument cluster that said 'service power steering, drive with caution. The road was smooth, no bumps or turns when it happened. Pulled over and checked under hood, found no obvious problem. When restarted everything worked ok for about 10 miles then power steering quit again on city street at 20 mph…
ODI 11243400
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
My truck is acting crazy with multiple warnings in dash display, first one is stability track warning, steering warnings and the speed, temperature and revolution gauges start going up and down while the warnings are in the display. Also the have tw warning that i don't know what means.
ODI 11246122
Steering
The steering cuts off randomly and makes it difficult to steer, very dangerous when it stops working at slower speeds, i've done research and a lot of these trucks are having the same problem
ODI 11242988
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 65-70 mph, the contact heard an audible sound and the power steering and stabilitrac warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle lost power steering ability and was taken to hoffman chevrolet (now renamed fitzgerald chevrolet cadillac of hagerstown, located at 101 s edgewood dr, hagerstown, md 21740, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The mechanic…
ODI 11243843
Steering
This morning i turned on my 2015 chevy colorado z71 drove [redacted] as i cut though backside of mall parking lot lucky there is no traffic in the moring as my dash dinged and lit up saying service power steering. I lost all power steering the wheel became really stiff to turn but i was able to pull to the side. I turned off and on the truck magically error went away, and i regained power steering. Looks like my…
ODI 11242205
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the steering lost power and the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to feldman chevrolet of highland [redacted], located at 3372 w highland rd, highland, mi 48357) where it was determined that the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11252196
Steering
February 2017 (34141 miles) - lost power steering suddenly while driving at highway speed w/"power steering service" warning. Pulled over w/difficulty, shut down, restarted, problem seemed to disappear. Had code red at local chevy dealership, no charge, advised to return if issue recurred. May 2017 (38494 miles) - same issue. Returned to same chevy dealership, diagnosed "poor connection in torque sensor harness",…
ODI 11230765
Steering
On 4 separate occasions in the past month i have lost power steering. No codes are issued only lights on the dash stating "service power steering" and " service sabilitrack". The first 2 incidents occurred on a straight stretch of highway at 45 mph, 1 incident occurred in a parking lot at 15 mph. These 3 were manageable but the 4th occurred in a curve at 45 mph. This one took all i had to keep the vehicle from going…
ODI 11230087
Steering
While under pre owned warranty trucks power steering would not work when vehicle was first started. Only activating after restarting vehicle multiple times. Took it in to john l sullivan in roseville they said they could not diagnose the problem and it had nothing to do with a recall. By this time it had happened twice. I continued to drive vehicle until the power steering went out on i 80 in heavy traffic on my way…
ODI 11269291
Steering
I have a 2015 chevrolet colorado with about 54,000 miles and purchased it used in 2018 from pohanka chevrolet with about 22,000. While driving under normal highway conditions on july 02, 2019, my truck experienced an abrupt loss of power steering. I was able to safely stop on the side of the highway, turn off the vehicle, and restart the vehicle. Power steering function returned. I inspected the power steering fluid…
ODI 11229561
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering on my 2015 chevy colorado as well as stable track goes out intermittently. It can happen when i'm driving or starting the car. Turning the vehicle off and on again usually fixes the issue temporarily. Took the vehicle to the mechanic and codes co545, u0420, b1325 and u04135 which are the steering wheel torque sensor, invalid data received from power steering control module, control module power…
ODI 11228434
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering ability seized without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the engine. Once restarted, the steering returned to normal; however, the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering module failed and needed…
ODI 11210799
Steering
Total loss of power steering assist with "service power steering" message on screen while driving at highway speeds. Also loss of antiskid and stabilirak. Very dangerous condition! Can't image what might have happened if this failed in a turn. The vehicle is not drivable in this condition.
ODI 11207886
Steering
The power steering maintenance and traction control comes on while driving and locks up the steering. I had to pull over immediately because i wss driving on a city street, turning into the residential area where i live. The steering was hard. I tutned off the vehicle restarted and the wsrning messaged were gone and i regained the power steering. This had happened twice while driving.
ODI 11204309
Steering
Power steering goes out very had to steer, a man can still steer my wife can not. Steering started going out at about 35000 miles. Truck was in motion. Shut off motor and restart steering works . I had gm fix it cost 1900$ gm paid 1000$ if they new it's bad they should recall or pay all of cost
ODI 11217066
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Lst power steering on my way home from work april the 23rd 2019. 2 codes came up on the screen stability track issue and no power steering please drive with caution. Was able to drive 3 miles till i could pull off the road, turned off the vehicle restarted codes were gone from the screen. Was able to drive the vehicle 3 miles to my house. Next morning left for work drove 2 miles from the house same issue occurred…
ODI 11219979
Steering
Power steering goes out at any time no warning hard to steer a man can steer it my wife can not
ODI 11203986
Steering
While driving power steering is disabled, when i stop the vehicle and restart the power steering functions again. This has happened while on a highway.
ODI 11196871
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My truck rang 3 times and a prompt showed up on the dash saying service power steering and loss of stabilitrack. I was sitting at the drive thru and had to pull straight into a parking spot because turning the vehicle became pretty much impossible. My truck only has 30,000 miles on it.
ODI 11195425