2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 8% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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 have experience a temporary loss of electric power steering (eps) assist followed by a sudden return of eps assist, particularly during low-speed turning maneuvers. This temporary loss of eps does not happen very often. The last time it happen I was making a right hand turn off of the highway, it felt like I lost the power assist for a second, than it came back. Before this happen, I have had several experiences over the last two years where the steering feels like it sticks when starting a turn at start of forward movement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013825, filed 2017-08, 25,500 miles“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The power steering. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was unable to steer the vehicle properly, this poses obvious risk while driving. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? It has happened to me several times. It has not been reproduced by a third party. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. …”
NHTSA complaint #11432781, filed 2021-09Related 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.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 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.
- 11009031Sep 10, 2024This informational bulletin provides information on Steering Bump or Clunk Noise on Rough Roads or Potholes.
- 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2016 | 15 | 29% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 2 | 20% |
| 2013 | 7 | 27% |
| 2012 | 3 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 6 | 13% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 11% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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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