2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems

Your truck shuts off and restarts repeatedly when you turn left, with warning messages and flickering lights appearing and disappearing. Your radio screen and AC also cut out randomly. This happens at least once a week and could be dangerous if your engine dies while you're turning. The issue likely involves a faulty electrical connection or battery problem that needs diagnostic testing and repair to the electrical system.

Wheel will lock up randomly on slow turns like an intersection, parking lot or anything. It’s very random and there’s no reason why it does it. The truck drives fine most of the time.

Vehicle will cut off as if an electrical short and the Service Stabilitrak indicator will flash on the dashboard along with warning chimes. This has happened several times at low speed (1st gear) especially while turning. The steering wheel locks and can not be turned.

I own a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 with around 61,000 miles on it. I work from home at the moment so I do not put a lot of miles on the vehicle. I drove the vehicle last on July 5 2025 and it sat in our driveway until July 10 2025.

Truck lost power and died while making a low speed right turn. Attempted to start vehicle but was unable to immediately after losing power, after trying again for about 30 seconds I was able to get it to start and pull it off the road. I lost control of the steering as the steering wheel locked up.

When turning at low speeds the steering locks up, stabilitrack warning lights come on, entire dash and information center starts blinking then vehicle chutes down causing total loss of control.

Power steering failed for the second time. First time dealer "flashed" ecu and solved the problem. Second time the ecu has been determined to be burned out.

Loss of power steering as described in the notice. This is second time it has occured . First time it happened (2 years ago) truck was with my mechanic for 6 weeks as he tried to "mechanically" fix the problem.

I was traveling 30 to 35 miles a hour down about a 4 degree incline with a slight corner at the bottom when my power steering quit on me,no vehicles were coming my way, I stopped the truck and I was in the oncoming, I had to put alot of muscle just to get back in my lane, when I got the truck home I let it sit for a little while, got back in and it was working, I started to take it for a drive and the power steering quit,so I parked it and tried to drive it again and the same as before the power steering quit,so I cannot safely drive it now.

Tl*the contact owned a 2016 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated was driving 25 MPH when the brake brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that he had to depress the brake pedal with both feet as it travelled to the floorboard.

As I was backing out of my driveway the truck suddenly shut off and the steering wheel jerked hard out of my hand. The screens all went blank. I was halfway onto the road when this happened and luckily the oncoming traffic was able to stop in time.

My 2016 silverado steering wheel locks up and all of the power in my vehicle shuts off. It only happens when I'm turning but I cannot move the wheel in any direction. This problem is very dangerous and could lead to injury or death.

First off the brakes have failed on me a bunch of times. I brought it to the dealer before the recalls started and they said it was normal. The problem got worse causing two low speed accidents with no damage but scary.

The truck will yank the steering wheel back and forth, multiple electrical errors will occur and the engine sometimes dies while the truck is moving at slow speeds and turning. A stabilitrack error shows on the dash. This happens almost daily.this truck is accident free and appears in excellent condition.

I was driving down my street. Waiting to turn left to wait at stoplight. When going I couldn't turn the steering wheel.

Driving down a country road the power steering failed while going around a corner at 40mph and came back almost causing total loss of control.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn and the contact crashed into a light pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel veered to the left and right. The contact lost control of the steering.

I purchased a 2016 silverado 1500 4WD ltz crew on february 08, 2016. On february 20, 2016 with just 312 new miles driven on the new vehicle, the electric power steering stopped working while driving 60 miles per hour going west on the southern state parkway middle lane in nassau county new york.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Response: Slowing down to make a left turn, Steering locked up, Electrical devices flashing, Service Stabilitrak Indicator, Chimming, Engine shut off then turned back on 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?

Driving down our road and the truck instantly lost power steering. Got home turned off the truck. Turned it backon and it worked.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while making left and right turns, the steering wheel started to jerk, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle took approximately five minutes to restart.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, requiring extra effort while turning the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled.

My service power steering alert came up on my dic and lost power steering. When I got home I shut vehicle off and waited 10 minutes and started vehicle up and message was gone and I had power steering. Drove to work next day and was ok.

While turning corners at slow speed, the vehicle steering locks up and vehicle stalls. The traction control (t/c) comes on. Once the vehicle sit still for a while the vehicle can be started and begin driving again.

Steering wheel locked wheel locked up and steering assist quiit working while driving down route 119 in charleston, wv doing 40 MPH causing me to almost hit almost hit a semi-truck head on. Power steering assist will keep working and stopping, I took vehicle straight to walker chevy in nitro, wv.

Silverardo 2016 1500 pick up truck suddenly lost power steering with no warning. Truck is in fine operating condition, there are no current recalls for steering for this year. Wife was driving.

Service power steering came on, car was completely unable to control with zero steering assist. Extremely dangerous almost hit multiple cars turning at low speed. Dealership claims the code c056d but is taking zero responsibility charging outrageous prices for an electrical unit that has failed in less than 70,000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While making a left turn at a stop sign, the brake pedal failed to repsond along with loss of power sterring. The brakes did not engage, causing the contact to sideswipe another vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power while driving various speeds and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to victory layne chevrolet (239-603-7066, located at 3980 fowler st, fort myers, fl 33901) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced.

While attempting to make a left turn the "trailer brake system" light appeared on the dash and the steering locked up causing me to drive straight into the woods nearly hitting a tree. The truck lost all power including lights and then everything came back on as normal and the steering was no longer locked up.

Car stalls and restarts when driving and turning. Car won't turn or go. Have almost wrecked multiple times.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving slow speeds, the steering wheel violently jerked and the vehicle shook and lost power. Also, the electronic stability control indicator illuminated.

When driving 2016 silverado 1500, I put on brake and lost power to steering. Dealership said there was no recall. Other time when touching the brake, lights got brighter on touch pad for radio and for over 200 miles while someone was in passenger seat, it said passenger airbag was off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While backing out of a driveway, the steering lost power and the service power steering indicator illuminated. The contact called dan cummins chevrolet buick dealer at 859-987-4345 (located at 1020 mlk jr blvd, paris, ky 40361) add was informed to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing.

Makiing a turn the steering locked and engine died 2 times and yesterday while diving on the freeway at 70 miles per hour it died and managed to pull off the road. First time we allmost got hit by an other car . Im very, very concern .

Vehicle intermittently loses all electrical controls: power steering, engine power, stabilitrak, airbags. All electrical systems are compromised and the vehicle loses all power. Once the vehicle is turned off and back on a few times it will go into a 'limp mode'.

Upon accelerating after traffic light, power fails, steering locks following grinding clanking sound in steering column. Also occurs same symptoms in attempt to move gear shift to park position. More frequent doing this procedure.

Ongoing safety issue...vehicle looses power, steering, braking, all other devices inactive, driving safety of occupants and others relevant when driver has no control due to defect.

While in motion in city at intersection, stopped for light, proceeded forward but steering locked, brakes, and ignition switch inactive, a grinding clicking noise heard just as began accelerating before safety failure. Truck towed to a dealer, unable to determine cause, released truck, problem occurred again in three days causing vehicle to be towed again.

I have a 2016 silverado z71 4x4 has a lift kit lift kit was installed at 5200 miles truck now has 6000miles steering wheel when turning left or right at full turns u can feel the steering wheel pop and clunk this problem has been present since 3500 miles one time I full turned into a parking lot and heard a loud noise and felt it on the steering wheel never payed attention and since then I felt the clunk pop when turning at low speed didn't pay attention and now with the lift on I can feel it pop more and it's getting annoying my friend also with a 2015 silverado 4x4 has the same problem with 10k miles when turning 90degress he gets the clunk and feels it skips a gear from the gears inside the rack pinion now I'm scared that or worried that something might.

The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff and then loosened. The steering started turning independently and was uncontrollable.

While I was driving, my steering wheel was locking up, my dash lights were going off and on, and while my truck was on I wasn’t able to steer. It happened twice that day.

Power steering suddenly quit at highway speed. Found a loose negative battery Pole. Tighten it.

I am experiencing intermittent lose of steering control and a stabilitrak light flashing on the dash.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the steering and brake systems warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the warning lights were cleared; however, the failure recurred.

This has happened multiple times, most of the time going at a low MPH while turning (I.e into a driveway). However, it has happened driving through a residential neighborhood as I’m going straight or turning. My truck will completely power off and I will lose access to the steering.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made a beeping sound and then intermittently experienced a loss of power steering assist. The Power Steering message was displayed.

I was turning at low speeds and my power steering kept going out temporarily causing my steering wheel to jerk abruptly. While this was happening the dash lights and radio all went blank, turning on and off. Huge safety concern.

My truck starts shaking when I attempt to speed up or slow down, and it hesitates, shudders, and engages in a hard shift when changing gears. My mechanic could not fix it. Has been happening since Dec.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the steering wheel became firm intermittently making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering warning light was illuminated.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the power steering became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn.

Dash board instrument panel and radio loses all power, May even cause vehicle to shut off not able to steer, If the cruise control is set it shuts it off. It mostly happens when you apply the brake or if I operate my passenger window from driver door controls. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the message "power steering fault drive careful" suddenly displayed and the steering wheel became firm and was more difficult to turn in either direction. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was remedied but recurred moments later.

On jan 30, 2021 a check engine light appeared on start-up but had no noticeable difference in driving conditions or reading from dash gauges. Checked engine code and it read po6dd, took my truck to a gm dealer and they ran a test showing 20psi too low of oil pressure at the top side of the engine as a result of a failed oil pump solenoid. Was told this could have caused an engine failure.

When driving, if I do something electrical, like applying the brakes or using my turn signal, the entire car electrical system shuts off for a second and sometimes jerks the steering wheel out of my hand. It usually restarts immediately on its own while driving. I've had it also while parked with just the radio on, that everything just died.

I have been dealing with transmission issues since I bought the vehicle. There is dirt and sand inside my brake lights, rust under the seats, dirt and rust under the dash, brake calipers are horribly rusted and painted to be covered up by the selling dealership, wiring issues continue to arise and repaired by my mechanic. Trailer brake system is now failing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel would jerk and would turn on his own. No warning light illuminated.

Intermittently loses power steering, and makes it extremely difficult to drive. A message pops up and says, service power steering drive with care. Happens most often the first time I use it on any given day.

This for 2016 chevrolet siverado ltz d/c 5.3l 4x4 t/a1500 model ck15543 purchase date: 05/26/16 as of the last past year I've experience steering control failure, stability control failure and brake system failure. The truck can not be driven safely. Visit dealer about 10 times and they don't have a clue of how to fix this safety problems.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55 MPH over a bump in the road, the steering wheel shook. When the vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH, the shaking stopped.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel jerked out of the contact's hand and the service stabilitrac warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs.

Electronic power steering suddenly stopped working. Vehicle is a 2016 chevrolet truck with 25,852 miles. A very dangerous thing to happen with a male driver.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the contact was pulling out of the driveway and making a right turn, a clicking sound occurred coming from the steering wheel. Also, the instrument panel illuminated and "service power steering system, drive carefully" appeared.

At 63000 my truck started making clicking and popping noises in the front end. The truck was taken to the dealership and it was determined that the electronic rack and pinion was bad. This problem is exibited in 2014 gm trucks as well and the issue should be looked into.

My battery failed at 53,000 miles, and after changing the battery the electronic power steering would not work. I've also noticed electrical issues with the display panel, and the stereo changing channels. I've taken the car to the dealership in roseville, ca.

My truck has a defective electric power steering system that is known to be defected as the same system was recalled for all other models equipped with ut but because my vehicle is a special version the company expects me the customer to pay for this 4 figure repair out of pocket knowing the system is defective the steering just quit out of nowhere for no apparent reason it worked fine then went to drive it and it didn't have power steering it was stationary at the time I got in to go to the store and steering was gone

While backing out of a parking spot the steering wheel jerked itself out of my hand, almost breaking my hand and locked up and couldn't be turned at all. While locked up it finally broke free for a bit and jerked itself out of my hands again. Put it into drive to pull forward so I didn't get hit by other vehiclse in parking lot too.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the bolts holding the steering in place were loose. At times, while making a turn, the vehicle would continue in a straight line.

Shaking at highway speeds

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel shook without warning. Once the vehicle came to a complete stop, it operated normally.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving and turning into a fuel station, unknown warning indicators illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to slam on the brake pedal to avoid hitting a person and a gas pump.

I bought the truck brand new in march of 2016. At just over 2 years and 40,000 miles, the electric power steering system started failing intermittently while driving the vehicle, seizing control of the steering. It happened while stopped, then it happened when turning on a city street.

Purchased truck in february 2017 new had 100 miles on it now has 4435 miles on it now it's been in the dealer 3 times for vibration itso going back for a 4th time for theveryone same issue been to 2 different dealers has had 1 tire replaced on right front and 1 rim replaced on right rear still have vibration issue the the dealer is purchased it at said there's nothing wrong with it took to 2nd dealer they found the issues with it it still has vibration at 55 MPH to 70 MPH and developed a bad vibration at idle when in park and gm is involved

When attempting to turn left at an intersection the steering wheel stopped turning at about the 10 o'clock position, jerked hard to the right out of my hands. I braked and tried to turn again, the steering did this repeatly for five attempts. I turned the ignition off, waited about 10 seconds then restarted the truck.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle veered to the left or right while driving various speeds. The contact stated that the steering also felt abnormal.

Steering stiff in cold and never gets better after vehicle warms up. Anytime below 5 degrees f. I have had it in and they have replaced the whole electronic steering system with no help to the issue.

Electric steering failed at highway speeds multiple times during a long trip, when new. The steering, when out, was very hard to steer but did not lock up or cause any sudden truck movements. The dealership had to replace the electric steering on the new truck.

I was leaving my home made a right hand turn as I was coming up to the 35 MPH speed limit there was a beep and the vehicle was hard to turn. A message was displayed on the information display advising to get power steering serviced.I drove it to the dealership which was two miles away. Was advised that the electric steering pump went bad.

This is the second time I take my vehicle into the dealer it's a 2016 silverado 1500 it has a vibration that comes from the floorboard on the driver side through the driver's seat starts about 60 65 miles and it up to about 70 72 73 somewhearound that area nutra balance is now the second time around they tried road force balancing worked for about 30 miles vibration back.

At low speeds and turning right or left the steering wheel locks up if wheel is turned quickly and engine quits momentarily, power is lost to instruments and radio, etc. or in one case the vehicle has shut off completely. I saw that there was a recall for this on earlier models but not for my VIN (2016 Silverado 1500)

I have a 2016 Silverado 1500 I bought new. It only has 33000 miles on it. Last week I was backing my boat into the shop and the steering wheel jerked back and forth on its own pretty violently and a stabilitrac warning popped up and the radio screen kinda went dead for a second.

Due to multiple electrical issues causes my stabilitrac, lane assist and power steering assist to cut out. After reading multiple forums and speaking to other owners many of these trucks have the same issue and Chevy isn’t addressing at all.

Son was driving truck in a straight line when it lost all power. Although we have experienced issues during turns that I have noted before here, this is the first incident while driving in a straight line.

Had momentary steering loss preceded by an electrical glitch. System recovered after a few seconds. A steering warning appeared on the display but no code was triggered.

Loss of power steering. For no reason and no pattern the power steering goes out. A warning message comes up in the driver info screen saying warning loss of power steering.

The truck will cut engine at any speed, totally losing power to breaks, steering, odometers etc. It mostly comes back on after a few seconds and sends a code of many different kids (service park assist, stabiitrac, roll window down and back up, trailer brake assist etc) this is very dangerous and needs to be recalled. This could happen during a critical driving move and could end up deadly.

When usually doing three point turn my power steering goes out my radio goes out air conditioning everything and then comes right back on I'm pretty sure it's a voltage drop to the steering I see a lot of recalls on it and mines doing the same thing and also the stable track comes on and trailer system morning comes on has not ever done anything when driving usually when parking

Steering will jerk back and forth very sharply and dash information center goes blank when turning into parking spots. This has happened at speed with a/c and radio going blank.

NHTSA recall 17v-414 and gm recall 17276 are for the 2014 chevrolet silverado vehicles. I have a 2016 chevrolet silverado experiencing the exact same issue as described in the reference recalls, but no recall has been issued for 2016 model year. 2016 model year needs to be recalled as well.

Warning alarm goes off and power steering goes out happens with vechile in motion

Power steering lost temporarily, lights went on and off fast and vehicle dash went black and truck died while turning causing me to hit a car. Moving about 5 to 10 MPH

I will drive down the road and the display goes black on dash and I hear clicking sound and truck shuts off. Steering wheel has locked up making turns, left or right. Issues mostly happen when driving extended period of times but has cut off with short trips and parking, backing in.

I was driving and lost all power I had no lights no steering no breaks and then everything came back on this is very very dangerous research it and there is a lot of people having the same problems something needs to be done

Steering will get very hard to turn for a second on low speed turns, stabilitrak will disable and dash will blank out

My 2016 silverado 1500 problems is the along with the loss of power steering, other electrical systems turns off including the radio, driver information center, door-lock cycle, AC and the stability control system. ABS and brake light turn on also hard to turn.

While setting in a drive thru my steering wheel will jerk back and fourth and then my truck will die. I get several different messages on my dash stability track needs service, window needs rolled down then up, or trailer assist. This has happened multiple times.

1st I notice my info screen would black out and come back on then a service camera message would come on once in awhile. Now every once in awhile the stabilitirak will come on my screen and the steering wheel will jerk violently out of my hand. Very dangerous.

Erratic steering and slow speed?s jerky car dies ground problem

While turning onto a road, I turned the steering wheel approximately 20% and suddenly the steering wheel kicked back hard nearly breaking my wrist. Once I pulled off I was able to repeat the process several times in either direction, I have video of this issue.

Steering is bad and it shack alot the bkakes are not that good I slip on the car in front of me

The stabilitrak has been going off at random times, several times in a row. Twice, over the span of two days, the stabilitrak has gone off while in motion, pulling into a parking spot on dry ground. It has also gone off about 4 times back-to-back while at slow speeds on an on ramp.

2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. Consumer writes in regards to loose front control arms and loss of steering while driving. *ld the consumer stated the front control arms can break loose and a loss of steering can occur.

I have a 2016 chevrolet silverado. Once you get to 70-80 miles per hour it shakes pretty bad. I noticed others have experienced same things.

Sudden loss of steering including front end shake and braking problem.vehicle only has 6000 miles and both country club motors and chevrolet corp.have denied and fault of there's.I am a auto tech of 26 years and ase certified in steering and suspension believe that defective front suspension parts are very much to blame but I am getting the run around from all ends.I believe this issue is a cover up and really needs attention

Went to make left turn on wet road an it didn't turn it slide an kept going straight .it just doesn't stop it slides yes vehicle was moving the road was wet made this same turn for the last 30 years in many chevrolet silverado trucks an this has never happened different time everyone all traffic stops at once I tried to stop an I slide in to a vehicle so hard it hit the vehicle in front of it before stopping there are 4 of these trucks bought at the same time same truck same tire on all 4 vehicles and there all driving an acting the same way.