How common are steering complaints on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

NHTSA lists 76 steering complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 7% of the 1,082 total complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2019 Silverado 1500?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering problem area.

At what mileage do steering problems typically appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 13,080 miles for steering complaints on this model year.

Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records one crash linked to steering complaints for the 2019 Silverado 1500, with no fires and no injuries reported.

How does 2019 compare to other Silverado 1500 years for steering complaints?

The 2019 model year's 76 steering complaints are far fewer than the 2014 model year's 427 complaints, which was the peak share at 27% of that year's total complaints.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 76 steering complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 7% of all complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 13,080 miles, with one crash reported and no fires or injuries. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Steering complaints: 76; 7% of 1,082
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 13,080 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden loss of power steering assist accompanied by a 'service power steering' or 'no assist soon' warning, making the wheel very hard to turn.
Some drivers report the steering wheel locking up or becoming impossible to turn while backing out of a driveway or during low-speed maneuvers, often paired with ESC and traction control warning lights.
Several complaints mention a 'service steering column lock' or 'service steering column' message appearing shortly after purchase, sometimes recurring at nearly every startup.
A recurring pattern shows the power steering cutting out at low speeds (under 30 mph) with the wheel self-centering, then restoring only after the truck is shut off and restarted.
One owner reported the truck pulling hard to one side after a steering-related warning triggered a crash into a fixed object at low speed.
Dealers in several cases held the vehicle for extended periods while diagnosing steering column or gear issues tied to stored fault codes.

When 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 27, 2019, latest Sep 2, 2026.

76 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2020 (6).

Steering recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200570 (8%)
200628 (5%)
200729 (3%)
200810 (1%)
200911 (2%)
201010 (2%)
201111 (2%)
20126 (2%)
201318 (5%)
2014427 (27%)
2015174 (15%)
2016111 (14%)
201766 (8%)
201842 (8%)
201976 (7%)
202074 (10%)
202141 (5%)
202213 (2%)
20237 (2%)
202411 (4%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?: NHTSA lists 76 steering complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 7% of the 1,082 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2019 Silverado 1500?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering problem area.
At what mileage do steering problems typically appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 13,080 miles for steering complaints on this model year.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records one crash linked to steering complaints for the 2019 Silverado 1500, with no fires and no injuries reported.
How does 2019 compare to other Silverado 1500 years for steering complaints?: The 2019 model year's 76 steering complaints are far fewer than the 2014 model year's 427 complaints, which was the peak share at 27% of that year's total complaints.