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 on a straight roadway at 55 mph the power steering stoped working and a trouble signal tells me to be careful, that my power steering has stopped working.
ODI 11193857
Steering
Power steering assistance. No power steering at all.this quote came across the digital speedometer "service power steering,drive with care.while we was stop a couple of different times and also when we was driving.
ODI 11193470
Steering
POWER STEERING GOES COMPLETELY OUT
ODI 11193395
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering failure. My 2015 chevy colorado truck, with 41,153 miles, had a power steering failure 4 days ago (march 22, 2019). While traveling on a dry, smooth road at 30 mph and while braking, the stabilitrak "off" warning light came on, as well as a power steering assist warning. There was an immediate loss of power steering, and the steering wheel was very hard to turn. Initially i thought the truck had…
ODI 11191608
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving at an unknown speed, the service power steering warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. On another occasion, the service power steering warning indicator illuminated, but the steering remained operational. The vehicle was taken to gary russ chevrolet…
ODI 11194070
Steering
Takata recall. My 2015 colorado has experienced a power steering failure after recently having a steering electrical recall repair. I feel chevrolet is aware this is a major issue and a safety issue in a lot of colorado's. This should be handled as a recall not a 2k dollar repair put back on the consumer.
ODI 11190434
Steering
Power steering shuts off unexpectedly. Have taken it to multiple dealerships to be told a "recall" was done on it already and nothing can be done but to pay out of pocket to replace entire rack and pinion a $2,000 job. The power steering is electronic and will signal the computer then shut off and warn to drive carefully when it then reverts to manual steering. During a turn it shut off and i nearly hit another…
ODI 11182096
Steering
While driving on a turn around 30mph, the power steering went out and the warning service power steering came on. I ended up in the oncoming lane but luckily no one was coming. I was able to drive the truck for a few more miles before reaching my destination. About 90 minutes later i restarted the truck and had full steering again. I had the truck serviced for this same issue on 12/18.
ODI 11176396
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving down the road at approx 30 mph and the power steering cut off and warning lights went on about service power steering. Complete loss of power steering, barely made it to side of road. I turned the car off and on and the power steering came back on. Luckily i was going straight down the highway when it happened. About 2 weeks later the same thing happened, i was driving about 30mph and the power…
ODI 11183328
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering assist failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dale earnhardt, jr chevrolet (3127 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was informed of…
ODI 11179899
Steering
Known issue with this vehicle that power steering assist will fail at times causing difficult hard steering, safety issue when driving. Gm has several recalls and customer satisfaction fixes for this but would only cover half the cost to repair my vehicle. Mine was stationary all 3 times this happened but there are several reports of this occurring while the vehicle is in motion. I feel that gm should have repaired…
ODI 11176140
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While operating the vehicle, the power steering intermittently malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. On april 22,2019 my son was driving the vehicle and hit a deer due to the fact the power steering had failed. He could not steer it quick enough to avoid impact with the deer. So the truck has left front bumper…
ODI 11205741
Steering
POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING IN COLD WEATHER
ODI 11176371
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving 68 mph, the steering wheel seized and the stabilitrak and "power steering needs service" warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,535. *dt*jb
ODI 11173046
Steering
Power steering failed while driving at speed on the freeway in a turn. There are many recalls for this same thing on the same model and year but not my vin#. Recall should be expanded. Chevrolet reduced the amount for repair from $2100 to $800 but should be covered in a recall.
ODI 11186626
Steering
While in motion on a city street at low speed near my home, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering assist. I returned to my home and parked. Later, i restarted the vehicle and found that power steering was working normally. Took truck to dealer, who diagnosed as faulty "electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear", part # 84494275. Estimate to repair was over $1800. Refer to gm bulletin 18027 for additional…
ODI 11174352
Steering
While driving home on my birthday at highway speeds the power steering noticeably failed. A message on the dashboard read "loss of electrical steering assist". I was close to home and near my exit, and was able to steer the vehicle home without power steering. At higher speeds it was barely tolerable, as i was not switching lanes; but in an emergency i would not have been able to. At slower speeds making turns was…
ODI 11171422
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving two different alarms flashes on dash screen; 1) "service stabilitrak" and 2) "service power steering, drive with care." vehicle then lose power steering. I have learned that if i pull over, stop and turn vehicle off and then back on the alarms clear and i have power steering once again. I have noticed this situation while driving on flat highway and when vehicle is a little off balance such as on a…
ODI 11170322
Steering
Loosing steering capability at high rates of speed
ODI 11171420
Steering
WHILE DRIVING MY POWER STERING FAILED
ODI 11163929
Steering
While driving i received a service power steering message followed immediately by a service stabilitrak message and lost the ability to steer the vehicle. This hapenned 4 times at varying speeds, including while entering the highway and at low speeds driving down the road at approximately25 mph. After shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the problem clears and the power steering functions. I took it to my local…
ODI 11161233
Steering
When in motion the trucks power steering stops working at random speeds making the vehicle difficult to steer. Took the vehicle to a gm dealer for diagnostic and repair. The technician explained that the code dtc-c0545 steering wheel torque sensor is faulty. Cost of repair $2100.00 i asked for the faulty parts and was informed i would need to pay for them as the dealer is required to send them back to gm because…
ODI 11155610
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet colorado. While driving approximately 55 mph, "loss of steering assist" illuminated and the steering ability became extremely difficult. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the road shoulder and turned off the engine. The contact moved the key back and forth in the ignition switch without turning on the engine and the vehicle started normally. The contact stated that the…
ODI 11156618
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I'm constantly receiving the message "service power steering drive with care" then afterwards i receive the message "service stabilitrak". This message has continued to occur at random times while driving on a highway while driving 70+ mph. The steering wheel locks up and i have to physically strain to power the wheel to turn and pull over to shut the vehicle off for 10 seconds then turn it back on and the problem…
ODI 11151929
Steering
With vehicle in motion there are intermittent failures of the power steering assist and the stability track system. Both systems can be reset after engine shutdown and restart.
ODI 11142332