Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Chevrolet Colorado

I lost power steering! I was going up a hill with lots of turns, no place to pull over and the steering was worse than anything I have experienced in power steering loss! but my destination was not far away and I could barely turn into the parking lot! I shut off the truck and restarted and the steering came back. I had my truck in for repair for an unrelated problem but had mentioned what happened. While the technician was working on the unrelated problem, the truck lost steering for him! at a standstill he could not turn the wheel ( a very muscular guy). I hate to think what could have happened if my wife who doesn’t have the strength, would be driving if this happened! gm had this problem with the 2015 model but claims it’s not on the 2026 model. Itis time to hold them accountable before death occurs if it hasnt already! the garage has done the things that gm calls for on this, but all that didn’t do anything! they are going to replace the complete steering rack and pinion, but the extended warranty is going to cover it! the extended warranty should not be who has to pay for it gm should!.

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Power steering and stabilitrak warning indicator comes on while driving vehicle with power steering going out immediately. Stopping on the side of the road, shutting off the vehicle, and then turning it on resets the power steering and all is fine, however, with the steering failing while driving it is a serious safety issue. It has now happened twice in a week with the vehicle having less 50k miles. The first occurrence was during city driving a low speed, the second was on highway. Dealer is now saying the rack and pinion needs to be replaced at a significant cost.

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Power steering failed while on interstate at 70mph. Very difficult to control. Had to pull over and cut of engine and restart. Did several times on the way to dealership. Dangerous and should be recalled. Quote to install new power steering rack and pinion module for $1640. There is a recall on certain 2015 trucks for this problem but mine VIN was not in the group. This should apply to all 2015.

While driving the rain the dashboard light came on stating service power steering drive with care and another light came on stating stablelik. This happened on 2-11-20. Again on 2-13-20 raining again same lights came on but this time they didn't go out. Shut the truck off turn back on no power steering. Took the truck to dealer the recall was done at 18000 miles. I paid to have a perform system test done. I was told I need a new rack and pinion steering at a cost of 1800. But gm will pay 900. Of the bill. I called gm to cover the whole cost but told me I was out of the time frame. I have 95000 miles on it . It looks like to me that it is a recurring problem that will continue to happen. Today is 2-14-20 no rain drove truck 6 times so far no dash lights on and have power steering called the dealer back today and was told it must be the moduler that is sealed in the rack and pinion system.

On 25 October 2019, while moving forward after backing out of the parking space at my work, the truck began an uncommanded turn to the left. With significant force I was able to straighten the steering wheel. In light of the potential lack of steering control, I had the truck delivered to the courtesy GMC dealership in lafayette, louisiana for repair. According to the repair receipt, the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear was replaced and the truck was returned to me on 30 October 2019. On 22 November 2019, again while driving through the parking lot at my work the truck went into an uncommanded left turn. The actions of the truck were nearly identical as I experienced in the first truck loss of control event. I delivered the truck to courtesy GMC in lafayette, louisiana. When the customer service advisor turned the truck into the service bay, a loud metal-to-metal sound was heard from the front of the truck. On 4 December 2019, I met with the customer service advisor and the automotive technician at the courtesy GMC dealership to discuss the status of the truck. The automotive technician stated that he was going to contact GMC about the issue the next morning. On 5 December 2019, I was contacted by the automotive technician who informed me that he had discussed the issue with an engineer at general motors corporation. The engineer advised the automotive technician to replace the part that was previously replaced, but order the part through a different parts warehouse. This was strange to me as I would believe that the parts from any warehouse would be acceptable. On December 2019, the truck repair was completed and was returned to me. Thus far, the truck has operated properly.

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While under pre owned warranty trucks power steering would not work when vehicle was first started. Only activating after restarting vehicle multiple times. Took it in to john l sullivan in roseville they said they could not diagnose the problem and it had nothing to do with a recall. By this time it had happened twice. I continued to drive vehicle until the power steering went out on I 80 in heavy traffic on my way to work at the dmv. My first week of employment with the state. Luckily it wasnt during a turn because it was a struggle just to get it off to the shoulder. The truck was taken to dealership the same day where they were able to diagnose the problem. Perhaps the bumper to bumper warranty is what made them unable to originally diagnose the problem. Because the truck was now under 2k over warrenty limit of 36k. In the end they replaced rack and pinion for total of 1700 dollars. After all the poor customer service and faulty claims they made before this issue I wouldnt put it past them to have seen the problem the first time. Especially because when speaking to a service rep over the phone he mention that within a year of me buying the vehicle they had updated or corrected something to do with the steering. Something the rep at the first encounter of bringing the truck in failed to mention.

Power steering shuts off unexpectedly. Have taken it to multiple dealerships to be told a "recall" was done on it already and nothing can be done but to pay out of pocket to replace entire rack and pinion a $2,000 job. The power steering is electronic and will signal the computer then shut off and warn to drive carefully when it then reverts to manual steering. During a turn it shut off and I nearly hit another vehicle in oncoming traffic due to the fact the wheel would not turn. It can shut off going down the highway , stationary, or as described above while turning.

2012 chevy Colorado extended cab 2x4 i4 engine lt1. The problem is in the steering. The steering is extremely hard turning. The steering does not return to center at more than 30 degrease when after making a turn. When starting out, turn wheel 90 degrease and then proceed forward and the steering wheel will stay in this position and car will just drive in circles. Took to andrew chevy had sae certified tek test drive, stated there is a problem make an appointment. Andrew called and said it would need a new rack and pinion, replaced. Still all steering is the same. Took to heiser chevy they looked at it and the rack and pinion was leaking oil. Heiser replace rack and pinion still steering not fixed. Two days later power steering pump goes out. Heiser replaced power steering pump. Still remains with steering problem, does not return and really hard to steer. Like a tank. 900 miles, $23,000. 00 hmmmm. Chevy customer service useless telling me now that this is the way the truck is supposed to be. Not, owned a 2008 same model never had and issue like this and all good operating vehicle do not steer like this!!! when driving this truck be very aware and ready to return wheel "dangerous". Surely not what I learned in drivers ed, after making the turn let the wheel slide back threw your hands. 51 and some things you never forget. . .

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