2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 50%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS, 50% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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.
“My vehicle recently experienced an electronic power steering failure while driving. The vehicle became significantly difficult to steer and I was fortunately traveling in a straight line and at a slow speed. If I had been traveling at highway speeds and in a corner the suddenness of the event could have quite possibly been catastrophic. The vehicle has 49k miles and I have owned the vehicle since new for approximately 25 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11099443, filed 2018-06, 49,000 miles“I own a 2016 Chevrolet ss sedan, there is currently a recall for the power steering rack due to the loss of power steering at random times due to their choice to cut costs in the initial assembly. My VIN is not listed on the recall, my vehicle was made in december 2015, the recalled part was removed from production in april of 2016, I have tried to solve this issue in house with GM, I have had my vehicle inspected at my local Chevrolet dealership as requested by GM's recall department. …”
NHTSA complaint #11242312, filed 2019-08, 37,000 miles“Turned on car and service power steering appeared on the dash. Drove car home with a stiff steer and all. Turned car off/on and icon disappeared steering was back to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #11265984, filed 2019-10, 80,000 miles“Power stearing failure see service bulletin 17-h-009. Car was in motion and a serious safety concern. Gm says not part of recall but my car is in within the population build dates”
NHTSA complaint #11155724, filed 2018-12, 40,200 miles“A few days ago I was heading home from work and sport mode automatically turned on and the “service power steering” warning came on. Then the steering wheel stiffened up 2 times for a few seconds while I was driving. I looked into it and there was a recall before I purchased the vehicle and it was repaired also. But it is the same problem. I contacted the dealer ship but they said there’s no warranty on recalls. I did purchase the car from a used car dealership and still paying it. Car still isn’t running and seems like an expensive repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11607251, filed 2024-08Related 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 2016 Chevrolet Cheverolet SS
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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