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SteeringPart report

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 363 total for the year
Median mileage
104,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the 363 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles.

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.

“I had steering wheel turned all the way to the left, to pull into a parking lot, and attempted to turn wheel back all the way to the right to enter a parking space. When I attempted to turn back to the right, the engine RPM dropped and power steering failed. I was able to force the steering wheel through the turn to avoid hitting parked car, and power steering returned to normal after engine recovered. I have also had similar problem when attempting parking lot maneuvers and backing up trailers. …”

NHTSA complaint #10576800, filed 2014-04, 25,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. The contact stated that the power steering was faulty and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to let the vehicle roll down the driveway in order for the steering wheel to unlock. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a new rack and pinion needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired three times within three months. The vehicle was scheduled for repair and the mechanic ordered the part from napa. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11241148, filed 2019-08, 104,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202643%
202544%
2024113%
202372%
2022152%
2021435%
20207410%
2019767%
2018428%
2017588%
201611014%
201516114%
201440828%
2013103%
201242%
201192%
201041%
200992%
200891%
2007202%
2006195%
2005459%
2004759%
2003567%
2002255%
2001163%
2000102%
1999153%
19984713%
199714025%
1996114%

Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Air bags
197 complaints
Other or unknown
44 complaints
Body and structure
38 complaints
Engine
33 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Electronic stability control
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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.

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