2016 Chevrolet Suburban Steering Problems

I was in the middle of a turn and the power steering went completely out

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ. The contact stated that while driving on a neighborhood street at 25 MPH, the steering wheel became increasingly stiff. She was able to continue driving until reaching her residence, where she parked the vehicle and attempted to restart it. Upon restarting, a message appeared on the instrument panel that read, "Service Power Steering." The local dealer was not contacted, so the vehicle was not diagnosed, and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Incident Report Vehicle Information: Year: 2016 Make: Chevrolet Model: Suburban I am experiencing a recurring issue with my 2016 Chevrolet Suburban involving the steering column lock module and the theft deterrent system. The truck intermittently fails to start, displaying a "Theft Deterrent" warning message on the dashboard and lighting get dim on the display. On some occasions, after waiting approximately 10 minutes, the vehicle starts, but other times it does not. Additionally, there are instances when the truck starts but cannot be shifted into gear. To address the problem, I have attempted to disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the system, but this has not resolved the issue. The problem appears randomly and unpredictably, creating significant inconvenience and safety concerns, particularly in situations where I am stranded or unable to move the vehicle. Impact on Safety: This issue poses a risk to my safety and the safety of others. The inability to reliably start or move the vehicle could lead to dangerous situations, especially in emergencies or high-traffic areas. It is also concerning that the theft deterrent system may be malfunctioning, potentially leaving the vehicle vulnerable to unauthorized access. Resolution Attempts: Despite attempting to reset the system by disconnecting the battery, the issue persists. Online forums and anecdotal evidence suggest that this may be a common problem with the steering column lock module or related systems in this model. Request for Action: I urge the NHTSA to investigate this issue as it appears to affect multiple owners of similar vehicles. A thorough review and possible recall or service bulletin could ensure the safety and reliability of affected vehicles.

While turning at low speed steering went out engine shut off dash gauges, radio, hvac went off engine restarted dash information stated service trailer brake system and service stability system Turned wheel again same thing did this 2 more times then had to put vehicle in natural and restart manually This also has happened twice in the past week

While driving the vehicle on a freeway ramp at speed A warning light came on that said service Trailer breaking And the power steering turned off. Causing the vehicle to be very difficult to control at highway speed. Having a secondary auxiliary system turn off Your power steering at speed Is a serious safety hazard and design issue.

Front passenger Spindle / Thimble that connects the lower ball joint sheared off. Suburban drops to ground, bolt end of lower ball joint hits and breaks through back of wheel that results in a deflated tier. Repair items listed by Chevy Service Center. Replace right lower ball joint Alignment Replace right front steering knuckle Replace right front wheel, monitor and stem, reprogram Replace broken front spoiler Replace RF fender liner With the low speed of travel , about 8mph there were no safety issues. Vehicle and broken steering knuckle has been inspected by Service Agent and Manager at Fred Bean Chevy, Doylestown, PM. Their position is normal wear, "We must have had impact at some time to cause initial fracture". Extended Warranty agrees with view stated from Fred Bean. Our insurance company is sending an agent to inspect. No warning lamps, messages, etc presented in driver display.

Reduced or loss of power steering assist. Steering wheel jerks or kicks back when turning. Service Stabilitrak message with warning chime. Engine stall. IPC going blank or inoperative. Radio/ICS going blank. HVAC going blank. Hood ajar message and/or dome lamps flash when shifting into reverse. Alarm sounds when locking doors or door locks cycling. Wipers continue to run for a short time after turning off and then stop/park in the incorrect location Engine stall and loss of steering almost caused a collision putting mine and others lives at risk. This has happened seven times since I bought the car in July 2021. No warning its going to happen other than dash lights flicker , warning lights on, steering fails, car dies, won't restart. GM has a Technical Service Bulletin #18-NA-161 . I hope you can do something about this serious problem before someone is serious hurt or dies. Thank you

POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED SAME AS IN 2015. MY WIFE COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. AFTER LEAVING A PARKING SPOT DRIVING DOWN STREET MY WIFE WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO TURN THE WHEEL. POWER STEERING FAILURE APPEARED ON THE DASH , SHE ENDED UP ON A NEIGHBOR'S LAWN. CHEVY WOULD ONLY COVER A PORTION. 2000.00 MY COST TO FIX FOR A PART CHEVY KNOWS IF FAULTY. VEHICLE HAS 50000 MILES. JUST THANKFUL MY WIFE AND THREE KIDS WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idle, the vehicle made a choking sound as if the vehicle was about to shut-off. The brake pedal was stiff requiring extra effort than normal for the vehicle to come to a stop. While turning left or right at low speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn and made an abnormal hissing sound. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the front-end of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the vacuum pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that due to the mileage on the vehicle, the vehicle no longer qualified for the special recall related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING AT AROUND 60 MPH ON A FREEWAY, BARELY AVOIDING CRASHING INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES, ADJUSTED MY SPEED TO AVOID OTHERS, HAPPENED ON A CURVE WITH AN ASSOCIATED MESSAGE FOR THE LOSS OF STEERING. THANK GOD TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT, ITS THE WEEKEND.

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE WITH MY CHILDREN INSIDE I HAPPEN TO EXPERIENCE PROBABLY THE WORST EXPERIENCE WHILE DRIVING. I GOT A ERROR MESSAGE ON MY SCREEN "POWER STEERING DRIVE WITH CARE" AT 50 MPH. I ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH THIS. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. PROBLEM STARTED AT 37,500 MILES. I HAVE BEEN READING COMPLAINTS AND RECALLS AND THEY ALL STATE 2015S AND BELOW WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE IS ACROSS ALL VEHICLES IN THE CHEVY LINEUP. FOUND A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE TO SEE IF IT WERE A SIMPLE FIX AND IT DID "FIX" TEMPORARILY". PROBLEM CAME BACK EVEN WORSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND I AM OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WANT $2500 FOR THE PART (ELEC. POWER STEERING PUMP & INSTALLATION). THERE ARE NO ERROR CODES DTC SHOWING WHEN PLUGGED TO OBD PORT. LOOKING FOR A RESOLUTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER AS THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND FOR MY FAMILY.

I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL (ADJUSTING) FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT DIRECTION, EVEN WHEN THE ROAD IS STRAIGHT. IT IS ESPECIALLY NECESSARY WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. THE ONLY TIME I DON'T HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE STEERING IS WHEN THERE IS A CONSTANT SIDE WIND FROM ONE SIDE. IT IS AS IF I'M DRIVING A HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLE WITH WORN STEERING COMPONENTS. THE ISSUE HAS PERSISTED FROM DAY ONE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW. THIS IS MY FOURTH SUBURBAN, AND THE FIRST TIME I HAVE THIS ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE FIRST THREE SUBURBAN'S HAD HYDRAULIC P/S; AND THAT THIS SUBURBAN HAS ELECTRONIC P/S. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES, AND BEEN TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. I HAVE ALSO REPORTED IT TO GM UNDER CASE NUMBER 8-3065886402.