2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Power steering failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Silverado 1500 report: power steering failure. CarComplaints.com lists 13 owner complaints, average mileage 64,200 miles.
NHTSA has 427 owner complaints for the 2014 Silverado 1500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766505 (filed 09/23/2026): “The contact owns a 2014 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the eps became inoperable. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 17v414000 (steering); but the failure persisted. the dealer was contacted and made …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765618 (filed 09/20/2026): “Power steering locked up driving down the road…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace steering rack (3 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,480 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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