2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 steering problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 22, 2025MNSteering

   Steering is loose/has play. Vehicle shakes with driving. Steering gear box is leaking. Issue puts myself and others at risk due to the sudden pulling to either side while driving. Vehicle will be inspected in the next week.

   NHTSA complaint #11649922 · source
2. Filed Oct 9, 2024CABrakesSteering

   Chevy Duramax trucks, 2011-2016 use a CP4 fuel pump that will eventually fail. The engine shuts off and there is a loss of steering and brakes. This is a major safety issue. I called Chevy GM 1800 222 1020 and was told, " we are aware of the problem, have no remedy, no recall has been issued yet, call back in a month". My daughter has a 2015 that failed when she was hauling expensive horses, the dealer put the same type defective pump back in the truck. Every diesel repair…

   NHTSA complaint #11618920 · source
3. Filed Sep 24, 2024WIElectrical SystemSteering

   - Electronic power steering assist malfunctioning. Available for inspection - Vehicle jerks steering to the left or right at highway speeds, causing near miss accidents. - Dealer performed alignment and did not know how to fix. They were able to replicate the issue. - No other inspection - "Service Power Steering Drive With Care" message intermittently displays and almost immediately goes away. No check engine light or other warning lights.

   NHTSA complaint #11616188 · source
4. Filed Mar 15, 2023CASteering

   Steering gear box. Truck only has 18k as it is our recreation vehicle. Steering has extreme play as much as 3”. I’ve read where this is and issue with Chevy Silverado 2500 2016. Truck is becoming dangerous to drive.

   NHTSA complaint #11512018 · source
5. Filed Aug 29, 2022WISteering

   Loose steering causes difficulty maintaining lane and constant steering input to attempt to go straight. Steering wheel can be off the the left or right while going straight. Safety to passengers and other drivers on the road at risk due to inability to maintain intended course of travel. Two different Chevrolet dealers have had vehicle in for service, both completing an alignment and stating issue was corrected. Nut on steering box was also tightened per previous TSB. Issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11481711 · source
6. Filed Aug 22, 2022CASteering

   Upon driving on a long distance trip the steering wheel became excessively loose and developed significant play. The wheel had to stay at approximately a 20 degree angle to maintain the vehicle in a straight path. When we arrived in the first town the local dealer performed a repair but was vague in the details.

   NHTSA complaint #11480631 · source
7. Filed Mar 24, 202242,000 miNYSteering

   The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle safely home. The vehicle had not been repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. The VIN was not available.

   NHTSA complaint #11458161 · source
8. Filed Dec 11, 2021TXSteering

   Steering wheel has become very sloppy and there is a large “gap” when turning left or right. Truck wanders left/right and hard to keep straight. It used to be very precise. Now a moderate dip will cause a left/right shudder in the steering wheel and no control of steering until it settles out. Had it aligned and dealer said all components were good. Out of warranty, dealer said the tab on problem would help for a period of time at $800, or a new steering box would be a…

   NHTSA complaint #11443447 · source
9. Filed Sep 23, 2021MISteering

   Over a week of time the steering when driving straight became unstable. when driving straight the vehicle will wander within lane or leave lane and you have to input 6" to 12" of wheel steering back and forth to stay on intended path.

   NHTSA complaint #11434000 · source
10. Filed Feb 11, 20215,000 miTXSteering

    Sloppy loose steering. Purchased new in 2016, with less than 5k miles noticed steering was getting loose. Now with 76k miles, truck has been in the shop 6 times for this issue. Twice was blown off and nothing done to correct issue. At 66k they replaced the steering box. Once again with another 10k miles the problem has come back. Everyone knows the bs the dealership gives you once the warranty is out. There needs to be a recall, driving while pulling a trailer makes issue…

    NHTSA complaint #11395698 · source
11. Filed Oct 4, 202051,000 miFLSteering

    At approximately 9,700 miles the steering in my 2016 2500hd chevrolet sliverado ltz suddenly had 3-4 inches of play in the steering while driving. This made the truck difficult to control. The dealer was helpful and replaced the steering box at no cost. The truck now has 51,000 miles on it and it has play in the steering gear box again. The dealer said they already put a steering box in the truck and offered to "help" by only charging me 1,000 dollars for another new…

    NHTSA complaint #11362660 · source
12. Filed Sep 29, 202048,000 miMNSteering

    While driving the truck was difficult to control. It wandered while the steering wheel was straight and when you attempted to bring the truck back to center, it would over correct. This was more difficult when towing a fifth wheel rv. It was a constant challenge to keep the truck and trailer in my lane.

    NHTSA complaint #11361904 · 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