2013 Chevrolet Silverado Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,819miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, 13% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,819 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Traveling 70 MPH on freeway, naturally veering left to right went to correct to the right and steering wheel locked up. I could turn to the left more but could not correct back to the right. Had to slow down to about 35 MPH nearly causing someone to rear-end me, then it finally broke loose. The entire ordeal lasted aprox. 12 seconds before it was corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #10509134, filed 2013-04, 5,100 miles“We have many problems with our truck. I don't remember all the dates so I am starting with the most recent and will work back. On 7/17/14 I was driving down the highway when the steering wheel of my truck locked up on me and the truck would no longer accelerate. I could no longer steer. Had I not been trying to make a lane change when it happened, I would have been ran over by 2 semis who then had to scramble to avoid hitting me. One took the turn lane while the other almost ran a car off the road to get around me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617751, filed 2014-07, 19,800 miles“The problem I have been having has been going on for almost a year. The steering wheel seems to have a dead spot in it when the steering wheel is turned 3/4 turn to 1 complete turn. You can feel the slack in the steering box when making a turn(left or right)the steering wheel will have up to 2 1/2 inches of free play when turning(there is no free play when driving straight) it has been doing this since the day I bought the pickup new off of the lot. I have had it looked at since then and been told by GM mechanics that it is the steering gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592086, filed 2014-05, 500 miles“Traveling at about ten miles per hour. Vehicle became unresponsive to any attempt to steer and a loud ding noise played. Vehicle struck concrete light pole. Had been driving the vehicle for an hour and had just came off of the interstate. Pulled into a parking lot and that is when steering quit working.”
NHTSA complaint #10542033, filed 2013-09, 9,744 miles“I bought this used 2013 truck in late nov 2015. When making (usually) a right turn at low speed, especially from a stop like entering traffic from an inclined access driveway, occasionally (maybe 3 times per month) there is a sudden and total failure of power assist in steering, making the turn extremely difficult and unable to keep from drifting out of the intended lane of travel. Collisions were avoided several times by (thankfully) oncoming traffic veering out of the way. …”
NHTSA complaint #10846250, filed 2016-03, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112287Jan 25, 2016This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to apply dielectric grease and a piece of adhesive shim stock to the steering angle sensor connector to correct a…
- 10112278Jan 19, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump…
- 10112203Aug 28, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a steering wheel vibration. Some customers may be looking to add…
- 10112368Nov 25, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an instrument panel backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative…
- 10112384Oct 2, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the installation of Cruise Control on a vehicle which did not come equipped with the…
- 10053864Sep 1, 2013Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a fluid leak in front of vehicle underneath and should be inspected…
- 10043887May 1, 2013Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. The stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js updated on 7/9/2013.
- 10060100Jan 4, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 13 | 17% |
| 2014 | 19 | 15% |
| 2013 | 8 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 24 | 8% |
| 2004 | 44 | 7% |
| 2003 | 80 | 12% |
| 2002 | 39 | 5% |
| 2001 | 37 | 4% |
| 2000 | 73 | 6% |
| 1999 | 69 | 4% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 59 | 22% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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