2015 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 35%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,302miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS, 35% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,302 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While turning onto my street friday (4/12) night, my power steering stopped functioning without warning and my car said service power steering. I was probably moving less than 25mph and luckily there was no traffic, but I came close to hitting other parked cars. With great difficulty, I was able to get it parked well enough out of the path of traffic. I turned the car on saturday and it seemed fine, but I didn't drive it again until today (4/15) when I dropped it off at the dealership. It drove without problem to the dealer. The dealer said the code was for a steering torque sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11196202, filed 2019-04, 36,000 miles“Received recall notice 17v382 for loss of power steering. Took car to dealer in january 2018 for repair, which was not performed satisfactory as repair technician only re-programmed steering. Car now losing power steering - dealer repair technician states failure is due to a bad torque sensor. Recall 17v382 states corrosion of connectors needs to be remedied. Poor connections could lead to voltage spikes which may damage torque sensor or other electronics. Dealer and GM will not entertain additional repairs as they believe the original repair on recall 17v382 was performed satisfactory. …”
NHTSA complaint #11151180, filed 2018-11, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet ss. While driving 50 MPH, the steering seized without warning. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer offered to buy back the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10985085, filed 2017-05, 16,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet ss. After starting the vehicle, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel was unable to be turned. Once the vehicle was restarted, the steering wheel was able to operate normally. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor was corroded and needed to be replaced. Also, the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221735, filed 2019-06, 44,603 milesRelated recalls
- 20V254000May 7, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV) and SS vehicles. Corrosion of the connector between the…Covers: Chevrolet Cheverolet SS 2015–2016, Caprice Police Pursuit 2015–2016
- 19V801000Nov 7, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles that previously received an inspect-only remedy under recall 17V-382. Corrosion…Covers: Chevrolet Cheverolet SS 2014–2016
- 17V382000Jun 15, 2017General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the…Covers: Chevrolet Cheverolet SS 2014–2016
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245545Nov 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology