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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 157 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

157

Steering complaints

11%

Share of year

7

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Related recalls

18V586000SteeringSeptember 7, 2018 · 1,015,918 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.

Consequence

If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.

What owners report

VERY LOW SPEED IMPACT CAUSED TOTAL STEERING LOSS. TURNING RIGHT ONTO A STREET, IMPACTING A STATIONARY VEHICLE LOCATED THE PASSENGER SIDE. SPEED OF IMPACT WAS VERY LOW, BUT CAUSED STEERING LOSS. REPAIR ESTIMATE SHOWS FAILURE OF THE GEAR ASSY, STEERING. I HAVE A POLICE REPORT AND INSURANCE ESTIMATE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 13, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

NHTSA has 157 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 18V586000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.