Steering Related Problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette

Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Chevrolet Corvette

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
4

Steering problem #1

Experiencing sudden loss of power steering while driving - unsafe condition. Experiencing sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving. Loss of power steering persists until ignition recycling (stop, put car in park, turn ignition off, turn ignition back on), which seems to clear it. Problem re-occurs intermittently on subsequent drives. Issue has been experienced at multiple mph (0 to 65 mph) across more than a month of time. I believe my vehicle is experiencing the recall noted earlier this year (n182182760 in 2025) for power steering unit failures in Corvettes manufactured in my car's timeframe. The recall is still expanding the list of cars associated due to its nascent nature, and I believe mine is one of them. My car was manufactured in 2016 and the manufacturing defect in the power steering unit circuitry was not corrected until 2017. The recall investigation only occurred a few months ago, earlier this year in 2025. Request my vehicle be added to recall n182182760 to correct this unsafe condition. Thank you. . Read more...

Steering problem #2

Experiencing sudden loss of power steering while driving - unsafe condition. Experiencing sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving. Loss of power steering persists until ignition recycling (stop, put car in park, turn ignition off, turn ignition back on), which seems to clear it. Problem re-occurs intermittently on subsequent drives. Issue has been experienced at multiple mph (0 to 65 mph) across more than a month of time. I believe my vehicle is experiencing the recall noted earlier this year for power steering unit failures in Corvettes manufactured in my car's timeframe (safety recall n252497020 in 2025, expanding on n182182760 from 2019). The recall is still expanding the list of cars associated due to its nascent nature, and I believe mine is one of them. My car was manufactured in 2016 and the manufacturing defect in the power steering unit circuitry was not corrected until 2017. The recall investigation only occurred a few months ago, earlier this year in 2025. Request my vehicle be added to recall n252497020 / n182182760 to correct this unsafe condition. Thank you. References: 1 – my request to Chevrolet through the dealership for a “good will extension” of the 2025 recall (n252497020 – loss of power steering assist) to this VIN. Includes a detailed description of the issue. 2 – safety recall n252497020 – loss of power steering assist 3 – safety recall n182182760 – loss of power steering assist 4 – photo of my vehicle dic with associated power steering failure error message. 5 – article from 2025 detailing the nascent power steering failure recall, noting the defective part manufacturing timeline affects my VIN. 6 – additional article from 2025 acknowledging the recall issue.

Steering problem #3

I would be driving and get a notification in the panel that says power steering is out and to drive with care. It is extremely difficult to drive my vehicle, with no power steering. I would just be driving, and I would get the notification that power steering is out. The problem has been recently confirmed by a dealership. The mechanic at the dealership confirmed it was the same issue reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette (n182182760). The first appearance of the issue was at 3800 miles on my 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. I was sitting at a red light, and the notification came on and said I didn't have power steering. The second time I was driving down the interstate at 70mph and it went out, not good. I was able to get it safely back to my sister's home and did not move it again until I took it straight to the dealership today, in which time it went out again. All this with 4085 total miles on my car at this time. I believe this should be covered under the same recall as the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. My vehicle is available for inspection if someone would like to come out.

Steering problem #4

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving about 45 mph, the steering lost power. The "power steering needs service" light illuminated. The contact called and scheduled an appointment with the grabiak Chevrolet dealer (724-668-2231, located at 8282 us-22, new alexandria, PA 15670) the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 900. Fe.


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