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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Steering Problems

Steering complaints account for 16 of 176 total complaints (9%) for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, with a median failure mileage of 45,000 miles. No steering-related recalls are listed for this model year, though owners frequently referenced the 2014 model's recall in their complaints.

Steering complaints
16
9% of 176
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering assist cuts out or fully loses power during low-speed right-hand turns, sometimes causing near-collisions at intersections or parking lots.
  • Steering wheel becomes difficult or impossible to turn without warning, occasionally locking up entirely while attempting to turn.
  • Steering column or wheel exhibits loose play, bobbling, or shaking during normal driving and slow-speed maneuvers.
  • Power steering failure occurs intermittently and repeatedly over tens of thousands of miles rather than as a single event.
  • Dealers diagnosed defective steering position sensors and gear boxes in at least one case, requiring component replacement.

When 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 23, 2016, latest Sep 15, 2025.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2016Oct 2017Oct 2018Jul 2019Feb 2021Mar 2024Sep 2025
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Sep 2025; peak Aug 2017 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Silverado 2500 model year

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

  1. 200529 (11%)
  2. 200618 (10%)
  3. 200713 (6%)
  4. 20087 (4%)
  5. 20094 (7%)
  6. 20101 (5%)
  7. 20114 (4%)
  8. 20124 (8%)
  9. 20131 (2%)
  10. 20144 (10%)
  11. 201516 (9%)
  12. 201646 (37%)
  13. 20174 (7%)
  14. 20182 (4%)
  15. 20195 (7%)
  16. 20209 (8%)
  17. 20212 (2%)
  18. 20223 (3%)
  19. 20231 (2%)
  20. 20246 (4%)
  21. 20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2015 Silverado 2500, which is 9% of the 176 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2015 model year, though several owners noted similarities to a 2014 model recall.
At what mileage do steering problems typically appear?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 45,000 miles at the time steering failures were reported.
What is the most common steering complaint?
The most frequently described pattern is a loss of power steering assist during low-speed right-hand turns, sometimes making the wheel difficult or impossible to turn.
Did steering problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA data attributes 1 crash to steering-related complaints on the 2015 Silverado 2500, with no fires or injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.