2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 18, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineSteering

   Intermittent issues seemingly related to power or ground problems. At idle, battery voltage drops down from 14-15v to <= 12v (as indicated on the voltmeter on the dash) while turning the steering wheel. "Service StabiliTrack" message shows up on the screen, and the steering becomes very difficult. Last night this issue happened and the truck completely lost power including interior lights, headlights, radio, accessory power, and the engine even turned completely off. This…

   NHTSA complaint #11765250 · source
2. Filed Jan 8, 2026IDElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   My transmission blew up and I almost wrecked my truck. No engine lights came on, and still no engine lights are coming on it only has 69,000 miles on it and has never missed a service. Its currently at the dealership where I bought it from

   NHTSA complaint #11709805 · source
3. Filed Sep 10, 2025TXElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   Truck was intermittently losing power steering and shutting off/reseting itself. Was a loss of electrical and was throwing Stabilitrak Service warning. Would not stay on due to truck resetting itself but loss of power happened typically when I was in parking lot or driveway. Could have easily been on the highway which could have been deadly. Dealership found that the battery cables and module were not getting enough power to truck. Replaced these and it seems okay now. Total…

   NHTSA complaint #11686370 · source
4. Filed Aug 7, 2025FLSteering

   While driving the steering wheel started locking up and jerking. And it’s really hard to turn the wheel. ( power steering drive with care) noted on the dashboard. Very scary.

   NHTSA complaint #11679209 · source
5. Filed Apr 19, 2025CASteering

   While driving steering wheel will lock up and become really hard to move, making it difficult to maneuver out of the road

   NHTSA complaint #11655603 · source
6. Filed Apr 11, 2024NDBrakesOther / UnknownSteering

   So the recalls were done on my vehicle in September 2023 , I purchased the vehicle in August and after the recalls were performed the truck would seem different but I thought it was just me, we'll I had an alignment done because it was driving crazy , this wasn't done at the chevrolet dealership, so recently we've experience some braking issues and pulling off to the side well I took it to the ryan chevrolet on a thursday and the mechanic kept the truck until Monday so he…

   NHTSA complaint #11582419 · source
7. Filed Dec 11, 2023NMSteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased this vehicle from Galles Chevrolet in Albuquerque New Mexico as a certified pre owned vehicle. Couple of days after I noticed a vibration coming from the front steering and drivetrain I immediately took it back to Galles and they told me nothing was wrong with it and that the aggressive tires was what I was feeling. So I took it back and drove it for a couple of weeks and the vibration started getting worse so took it back again they rotated and balanced the…

   NHTSA complaint #11559557 · source
8. Filed Dec 1, 2023KYCrashSteering

   While driving my truck on [XXX] , steering locks up, unable to turn the steering wheel. Crashes into guard rail going approximately 57mph, thankfully no other vehicle involved in this matter. I was not hurt, and had seatbelt buckled and then noticed damaged on the drivers side of the truck. Which included front bumper, left headlamp assembly, left front fender, left upper control arm, damage to front and rear doors, bedside panel, rear bumper and both wheels, and tires.…

   NHTSA complaint #11557864 · source
9. Filed Oct 27, 2023TXElectrical SystemOther / UnknownSteering

   I have a 2018 chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab, I’ve been having problems where the truck warning light would come on saying “service stability control” and the truck would turn off when reversing and while driving on highway and the light flickers and the steer wheel would lock up as well, please help me out, I have searched over the web and have seen other people posting about it and having the same problems but yet Chevy has not done anything about it, this is a safety hazard

   NHTSA complaint #11552343 · source
10. Filed Jul 28, 2023ARElectrical SystemSteering

    The vehicle has just completely died on me at least twice while driving it, the power steering keeps cutting out, and the headlights will dim significantly upon pressing the brake pedal or using turn signals. This has been going on intermittently for months. Upon an internet search, this does not appear to be an uncommon issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11535165 · source
11. Filed Jun 24, 2023TNBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

    June 24th 2023 on a sunny day right after i start my truck ( truck still on my drive way) trailer brake system service notice came on. I don't have any trailer on that truck at that time. This truck trailer brake system service notice on & off and beep too, it keep my eye off the road the most time this is danger this vehicle never been to accident or even small hit...PLEASE GET CHEVY FIX THIS PROBLEM , i don't want have a accident because that notice keep came up and keep…

    NHTSA complaint #11528694 · source
12. Filed May 30, 2023CAElectrical SystemEngineSteering

    UNKNOWN The ignition, steering wheel, and electrical. While driving it flickers off and on, turns off the engine, unlocks my doors and turns on again. Yes, our safety as well as others are put at risk this can cause an accident to happen on the road while driving, most likely to get rear ended. Today it gave me a scare because my 2 year old granddaughter was in the truck.

    NHTSA complaint #11524563 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology