POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN. HAPPENED ORIGINALLY AT 15,000 MILES AND THEN REPAIRED, IT WAS THEN REPAIRED AGAIN UNDER THE RECALL AND NOW IT HAS FAILED AGAIN AT 28,137 MILES. FORTUNATELY I WAS AT A STANDSTILL WHEN THE WARNING CAME ON. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RECTIFIED WITH MORE THAN "SILICON GREASE" WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS USED ON THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
2014 chevrolet SS steering problems
moderate 41 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
41
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 15 most recent
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AROUND A CLOVERLEAF ON-RAMP FOR A HIGHWAY AT 40 MPH THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED. I FEEL VERY LUCKY THAT I MANAGED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR IN THE INSTANT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE CAR CRASHING. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE STRUCK THE BUMPER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH DIFFICULTIES TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED T…
The contact's client owns a 2014 Chevrolet SS. The contact stated that while his client was driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. The contact was not certain if a warning light was illuminated. The contact's client then received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V382000 (Steering) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service. Upon retur…
POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE IN STRAIGHT LINE WITH MESSAGE "SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE CAREFULLY". AFTER CAR WAS STOPPED AND PARKED FOR 8 HOURS, UPON STARTING AGAIN, MESSAGE AND PROBLEM HAD DISAPPEARED. DEALER SERVICE UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. INDICATED NO GM BULLETINS.
RANDOM FAILURE OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR WILL CHIME AND THE MESSAGE "SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE WITH CARE" IS DISPLAYED. AT THIS POINT THE CAR LOSES ALL POWER STEERING FUNCTION AND IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON BOTH CITY STREETS AND MAJOR HIGHWAYS. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SYSTEM FAILURE.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet SS. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the traffic control indicator and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The "Service Power Steering - Drive with Care" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact research…
IT STARTED A MONTH AGO ON MY WAY TO AN INTERVIEW I WAS ON THE I 35 HERE IN DALLAS AND THE I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY GOING MPH 60 AND I GET A MESSAGE IN THE DIC TO SERVICE THE POWER STEERING AND I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE POWER STEERING. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE THERE SEEMS TO BE A RECALL WITH NUMEROUS SS OWNERS THAT HAVE THE ISSUES. THE THREAD CAN BE FOUND HERE HTTP://WWW.SSFORUMS.COM/FO…
WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM MY HOME LAST NIGHT, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE MESSAGE "SERVICE POWER STEERING" WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DIC SCREEN. I WAS STILL ON MY STREET AND ONLY DRIVING 20 MPH. I PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON AND THE SERVICE MESSAGE ON THE DIC CLEARED. I AM FORTUNATE I WASN'T IN A CURVE OR IN THE MIDDLE OF A LANE CHANGE IN THE INTERSTAT…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2014 chevrolet SS?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 41 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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