general problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 - part 1

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.

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 shop, dealer, and gm is aware of this defect. There is a class action law suit c/o jnd seattle wa. 1 866 848 0815 that may reimburse owners that have had a failure, assuming they are still alive. Gm needs to recall, and replace these cp4 pumps with a cp3 or whatever they did to correct the issue in 2017 and later engines, prior to failure. Let ne know if I can provide any more information or assistance.

- 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.

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.

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.

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 persists. No warning lamps nor messages.

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.

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 longer but not permanent fix, at $2000 or so. Stated very common with this truck along with needing frequent realignments, all related to new electric steering system.

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.

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 steering box, due to the excessive play it has again. I have several concerns, first and foremost is the fact the truck is dangerous to drive especially at higher speeds. Secondly, the speed at which the play in the steering wheel occurs. In my case, both events happened while driving and the steering went from normal to problematic instantly. I am beyond understanding why gm hasn't put out a recall on this issue. You should always be able to steer and stop you vehicle. My other concerns involve putting a third gear box in the truck at a cost of a 1,000 dollars with no guarantee the third one won't do the same thing in another 9,700 to 41,000 miles. It would be seriously nice to know, when driving down the road at the posted 60 mph speed limit, your truck doesn't decide to all the sudden wonder over into the oncoming traffic, as mine did. I would appreciate it if someone would help those of us in this position. Gm obviously has a problem they don't seem to be addressing.

Duramax 2500hd silverado lt steering/brake issue when rear tires go below tpms threshold of 56 psi per tire and illuminate a warning light. The symptoms were while driving in forward direction a feeling of bad brakes/warped rotor/missing lug nuts with a continual increase of shaking past 25mph up to 65mph at which point it felt completely unsafe. Other symptoms were noticeably worse while braking the steering wheel became almost unholdable and shaking to an extreme. Brakes, rotors and associated hardware have been checked and are in good condition. The truck only has 72k miles on it. After stopping at a shop and putting air back in the tires back to "within tolerance up to 65 psi per tire. The truck drives normally as it should without shake or wobble. It currently has non factory tires of brand: toyo a/t open country. Size: lt265/70/r17.

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.

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 much worse. Also on a windy day the problem is much worse and can cause a wreck. The dealership has performed the stb two or three times, it's only a temp fix. Time for gm recall.

Tl the contact owns 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel was loose and it was difficult to steer the vehicle straight. The vehicle was taken to don hatten Chevrolet service (6000 hattan dr, wichita, KS 67219, (316) 633-7175) and the contact was informed that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty and that the repair was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the steering wheel wobbled while steering the vehicle. The contact who is a certified mechanic stated that the steering wheel lash adjuster for the power steering gear box bolts loosened. The contact repaired the vehicle by replacing the steering gearbox. The contact referenced technical service bulletin, 18-na-280, as a possible fix for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nearest dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Very loose(extreme play) steering. Steering has at least 3 inches of play. When going around curves you have to steer the play until the looseness(play) in the steering catches. This is not safe. Please advise. 55,000 miles. When driving straight, the steering wheel can be moved back and forth a considerable amount without out having any effect on the actual turning of the vehicle. This issue is constant. It is always happening if the vehicle is on. Please advise ASAP.

Steering wheel was very loose took it in to dealership and they said my steering gearbox is going out waiting on part difficult to keep truck on roadway it does it on highway 64 going 70, or on back roads running 35 there is so much play its very hard to keep in control. Truck only has 40000 miles seen many many other people having to do the same thing more than once in a 10000 mile time frame this issue needs to be addressed before someone gets hurt.

This car has broken down multiple times.

At around 27900 miles all of a sudden the steering wheel has 3 to 4 inches of free play. It is sloppy at all speeds, it is was hard to maintain the lane especially at highway speeds while going over a bridge deck where the blacktop meets the concrete, the truck would jerk to the right or left. I called my dealership bonner Chevrolet in kingston PA. I was able to drop it off and told them my problem and that was a service bulletin pit5501c for it. They put adhesive on the bolt for the steering box. Now less than 3000 miles the steering is sloppy again. How many more complaints does there have to be to have the gear box replaced? does someone have to get killed or seriously injured?.

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would loosen and become difficult to steer without warning. The contact took the vehicle to dublin Chevrolet GMC Buick 2042 veterans blvd, dublin, GA 31021 478-246-4916 where he was informed that he would have to have the vehicle diagnosed before the defect could be remedied. The manufacturer had been notified(reference number# 9-5643729875). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000. Jo.

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving down the road, the steering wheel become loose, it would drift to the left and it required the contact to turn the steering 4 to 6 inches back before he could drive normal. No warning indicator light illuminated. The contact stated that some time failure does not correct. The vehicle was taken to m k smith Chevrolet dealer, (12845 central Ave, chino , CA 91710, (909) 743-5697) where it was diagnosed that a not inside the steering box become loose and needed to be replaced to prevent the nut from becoming more loose. The vehicle was in the processes of been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,614. Aw.

2-4� play intermittently and unexpectedly, truck immediately goes to the left or to the right at speeds 30 mph up to 65mph. This happen down a highway and on roadways which at 30 mph the truck veered left into the other lane with another car coming towards me, car swerved to miss me preventing a head on head collusion. Truck has 35,500 miles on it. There are several complaints online to this exact problem. I do hope a recall or investigation happens prior to someone having to dye because of this issue.

Very sloppy steering about 3 to 4 inches in turning steering wheel to make correction in direction of truck to keep in center of road when traveling from 20 to 70 mph.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving 25 to 60 mph, the steering wheel pivoted to the left and right. The contact had to hold the steering wheel with both hands to keep it in the lane. The vehicle was taken to pine belt Chevrolet (1088 NJ-88, lakewood, new jersey 08701, 848-299-4435) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box was loose and leaking (failure code: pa45908). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5091926728. The failure mileage was 45,000.

While driving down interstate steering became very loose and hard to control. Steering had 2-3� slop and made very difficult to control. Problem noticeable at speeds above 30mph. Looked into issue and found oil leaking out of steering box adjustment screw. Found adjustment screw had backed out of housing causing excessive backlash in steering box and oil leak. Retorqued screw.

I was driving south on us hwy 43 at 63 mph and my power steering went out resulting in my truck leaving the road and crashing into the trees on the northbound right of way I know that the previous year trucks have a recall on the electronic steering system but there are no recalls on my truck as of yet on the power assisted steering I was lucky please help keep anyone else from getting hurt from this faulty system.

4" of play in steering wheel, 19500 miles on truck, vehicle wanders when driving, worse on the highway, very dangerous.

Steering wheel develops 3 to 4 inches of sloppiness or lash. Lash will change according to speed. Under 25 mph no lash. But at higher speeds lash develops. Hard to keep vehicle in center of lane. Especially when driving mountain highways with curves.

There is 2-4 inches of play/slack in the steering wheel. All ball joints and steering components are fine. Very dangerous and difficult to drive. 26,000 miles on the truck. Thanks.

Loose steering, or just sloppy steering. Several inches each direction with the steering wheel to keep the truck going straight down the road. Like driving a fifties model car. My 2012 model the steering would completely go out, this one keeps getting loose. Sounds like many other owners are having same issue. Going back into the shop. Second attempt for repair. Also this high dollar truck has a sound system that on am radio sounds like the speakers are busted.

Just noticed there was play in the steering. The steering wheel can move 2-3 inches without response. This causes over correction when driving causing the vehicle to track out of its lane. Truck has 11,0000 miles.

Steering is getting looser and looser when driving with only 59,000 miles on truck. Also steering gear box leaking and dealer said nothing they can do and charged me.

The steering is sloppy. Have about 2 to 3 inches of play in it. This happened while just driving down the road and then I began to notice the play in the steering wheel. This vehicle only have 26,000 miles on it.

All of a sudden and without any warning, while driving down the road, there became between 3 and 31/2 inches of slack in the steering. The truck suddenly darted to the side. Could have easily caused a collision. The private mechanic I spoke with over the phone knew exactly what the problem was, as did the dealership we spoke with. Apparently this is a known problem. This is a safety issue. Sudden slack in the steering box. Could have easily caused a head on collision! all front end components have no slack except the steering box.

While driving on the highway at ~65 mph, the steering suddenly became very loose. Had about 4 inches of play in the steering wheel before the tires would turn. Very hard to control vehicle in lane.