Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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. Not just burned out but not easily replaceable as it is welded to the rack and pinion steering! according to the VIN on the truck it shouldn't even need the recall. If not, then please tell me what would cause such a catastrophic failure in a vehicle with 26,000 miles on it. Does it take someones' death to be worthy of a recall?.

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My vehicle has 30,000 miles. About 200 miles ago noticed a clicking while turning the vehicle it has increased in noise and occurance and happens while turning right to left. In park or driving. I had a mechanic diagnose the vehicle taking the cover off and he checked the other components and he diagnosed it as rack and pinion noise.

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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. The vehicle was taken to Chevrolet of wesley chapel (26922 wesley chapel blvd, wesley chapel, FL 33544, (813) 437-4344) where it was diagnosed that the entire rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,900.

While driving and making turns made a really loud popping noise, took to a mechanic and the rack and pinion are coming apart. Done research and found bulletin 14204b and it is exactly what is going on with my truck but the VIN doesn't come back. I have kids and this is not anything to take lightly per the recall and the mechanic. If it is same as what recall is why isn't this truck included???? took to local chvrolet dealership and they even said same thing.

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Power steering fails when going slow and trying to turn. The voltage indicator goes way down into minus, then goes back to normal. Dealer said it was rack and pinion. They replaced it and it failed again two days later. I believe the electric steering piwer assist system is at fault.

The rack and pinion has gone out on my 2015 chevy 1500. Loud creaking noises can be heard from turning the wheel side to side. For a truck to be 4 years and with 40k miles and this to go bad is a real quality issue. Online I have found numerous reports of this issue.

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I have taken my 2015 chevy silverado to the dealer 2 times and have a appountment for a third time. I was informed today its the rack and pinion ! seriously my truck has 35000 miles on it. Come on ! its under warranty but what happens when this happens again ? I am a mother of 6 I deoend in th is truck and if its happening at 35000 miles then what's going to happen at 100000.

When my truck was under factory warranty it had a ratcheting clunking noise coming from the rack and pinion. The truck had 89000 on it and I called Chevrolet filed a complaint. I was driving last summer and I lost my steering going down the road then I got it back. Then I took it in for the software update recall. The Chevrolet garage told me that the rack and pinion is not covered under factory warranty. Now the truck has 109000 and the rack is binding worse. I did my research and found out their is alot of people with the same problem I'm having. These racks need to be recalled before someone gets hurt.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While reversing out of the driveway, the contact heard a thump sound and the electric power steering (eps) failed. The failure occurred after the vehicle was taken to great river Chevrolet GMC (264 devereux dr, natchez, ms 39120). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and kept for a month. The contact paid to have the rack and pinion replaced. The contact requested the used rack and pinion, but the dealer would not give him the part. The contact had to pay for the repairs even though he had a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v414000 (steering). The dealer stated that the rack and pinion was not related to the recall and charged the contact for the repair. The failure mileage was 62,000.

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. A failing asisted steering could be dangerous and cause big problems.

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving out of a driveway, the steering lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to the sun Chevrolet dealer (724-655-4331, located at 2939 washington rd, mcmurray, PA 15317) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover sixty percent of the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Fe.

Knock in steering when making left turns. Rack and pinion has a knock.

Bought a used 2014 Silverado 1500 4x4 with 22k miles and one previrus owner. I had no issues at first but the dealer made me aware of a recall gm had out where they would reprogram the power steering to prevent a possible issue of power steering loss at slow speeds. I took the truck in to the chevy dealer and had the "reprogram" done. After that I started having a popping in the steering column at extremely low speed or while stationary when the wheel was turned. A few months later the popping stopped and one evening I start my truck and the electric power steering is not working. The next day I start my truck and the power steering is working fine. I run an errand and as I'm coming home the power steering goes out while I'm turning at a slow speed also nearly causing a wreck with another car. Dealer won't admit to the problem being a part of the recall because of the lift on my truck and then over quoted me by $500 for the fix ($2900 total and $2200 for the part). Just had a new rack and pinion installed for $2535. 11 and the part alone was $1859 from another dealer. The mechanic told me the part has since (the recall) been "remanufactured" which leads me to believe that gm realized there was a problem and they fixed it quietly on the assembly line rather than make it right with their customers.

I bought my truck brand new from Chevrolet. No accidents, well maintained truck. I have gone thru 2 rack and pinions and my truck just hit 32k miles. 1st time I noticed popping noises coming when I turned the steering wheel. Before I had a chance to take it to the service department the power steering completely went out. Just a couple days ago I noticed the popping noise again. I took it to the dealer today before my power steering would fail. Again the diagnosed it as the rack and pinion and is back in the shop.

Original complaint # 11011865, so I brought my 2015 silverado back to michaels Chevrolet in fresno after they replaced my rack and pinion. The second rack had same issue after being on truck for three weeks. This time dealership refused to replace the rack. I noticed gm recalled over 800,000 2014 silverado recently. I have an early model 2015 silverado which I learned has the same rack and pinion as the 2014's. I asked the dealer if the recall could be effecting my truck as well. I was told they were unsure and it was possible, however they still refused to replace the rack under warranty. They told me it was as a result of my truck having a leveling kit. So now I can drive the vehicle due to it being unsafe. Last thing I want is to be driving down the road and lose all steering. What can I do and is there any laws that protect me from gm warranty problems???.

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving various speeds and making turns, the steering wheel made a loud clunking noise. The vehicle was taken to rincon Chevrolet (located at 5480 georgia 21, rincon, GA 31326) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v246000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Started experiencing a popping sound and popping /clicking feeling in the steering wheel when driving at slow speeds ,when turning the steering wheel in either direction. This would usually occur in tight spaces such as parking lots ,gas stations etc. And after the truck was driven for awhile ,20 plus miles after a few weeks started noticing that front tires were wearing rapidly and click/popping sound had progressed and so we scheduled appointment with dealership, and met with service tech ,after a brief diagnosis I was informed that it was a faulty rack and pinion and would need to be replaced, this is a major disappointment on a fairly new truck with less then 68000 miles.

When turning steering wheel I hear a clunking/grinding noise. On 7/07/2017 I brought it in to michaels Chevrolet located in fresno, CA regarding the issue. I was told the issue was a result of a bad rack and pinion. They replaced the rack under warranty. Now three weeks later I'm having the exact same problem so obviously this new one is bad as well. The clunking/grinding noise is more pronounced when stationary and turning wheel right and left and while backing. You don't really hear it much while driving.

Steering rack and pinion internal failure at 38000, as confirmed by dealership. Was informed that it could cause the steering to lock up and ultimately crash the vehicle.

The truck at low speeds you can here the steering make popping sounds when turning and occasionally it would be extremely loud like something snapped off. Took it to dealership and they said that the power steering had a bad bushing and had to replace the rack and pinion and steering gear box. This was at 19000 miles. Now the truck is doing the same thing again.

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. Mechanic unsure, no errors codes, however sounded similar to early recall by gm for ignition switch torque problems, but noise could be per mechanic something in rack and pinion or rotary vene pump. Dealer not committing and suggest to drive. Safety for lives is concern in this matter with lack of electrical, steering, brakes, and ignition control by driver.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was a loud abnormal popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 25,517 and the current mileage was 61,300.

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Felt like the power steering was not working while making a left turn, which made it very hard to turn the steering wheel when making a turn at low speed. This occurred when the truck was les than 6,000 miles out of warranty. Took to dealer who said that the rack and penion was bad. They contacted the factiry rep. Who covered the part and I paid for the labor.

Steering locks in left & right turns as well as u-turns.

I complained to dealer since the purchase of vehicle about a noise and feel in the steering wheel like something was loose when driving slow over a rough road. After 2 years and approaching the end of my warranty I convinced the mechanic to change out the rack-n-pinion steering unit. Problem fixed and drives like a new truck. Ak.