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2015 Chevrolet SS steering problems
moderate
Owners of the 2015 Chevrolet SS have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
3
Avg fix
$700
steering complaints on the Chevrolet SS, by model year
Of the 6 steering complaints filed for the 2015 Chevrolet SS,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
1 (16.7%)
25-50k
4 (66.7%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
1 (16.7%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
All 3 active steering recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles that previously received an inspect-only remedy under recall 17V-382
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192265980.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV) and SS vehicles
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192285350.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS vehicles
A greater steering effort would be needed to control the vehicle if power steering is lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17248.
What owners are reporting
6 most recent
steering · 48,000 mi
· filed 11/13/2018
Received recall notice 17v382 for loss of power steering. Took car to dealer in january 2018 for repair, which was not performed satisfactory as repair technician only re-programmed steering. Car now losing power steering - dealer repair technician states failure is due to a bad torque sensor. Recall 17v382 states corrosion of connectors needs to be remedied. Poor connections could lead…
steering · 75,000 mi
· filed 08/05/2020
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet ss. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering functionality without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the vehicle temporarily regained power steering functionality prior to the failure recurring. Additionally, the contact also experienced the failure at start-up. The vehicle was taken to classic Chevy sugar…
steering · 44,603 mi
· filed 06/21/2019
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet ss. After starting the vehicle, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel was unable to be turned. Once the vehicle was restarted, the steering wheel was able to operate normally. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor was corroded and…
steering · 16,000 mi
· filed 05/12/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet ss. While driving 50 MPH, the steering seized without warning. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified…
steering · 36,000 mi
· filed 04/17/2019
This is a follow up to NHTSA complaint id 11196202. I discovered that my dealership, bob bell Chevrolet, did not follow the service procedures for recall 17v-382 back in 2017. The bad part number for the steering assembly was still in my car. Had they properly performed the inspection per the service procedure, I would not have experienced this safety failure as the bad part would have been…
steering · 36,000 mi
· filed 04/15/2019
While turning onto my street friday (4/12) night, my power steering stopped functioning without warning and my car said "service power steering." I was probably moving less than 25mph and luckily there was no traffic, but I came close to hitting other parked cars. With great difficulty, I was able to get it parked well enough out of the path of traffic. I turned the car on saturday and it…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2015 Chevrolet SS?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 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?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 42,601 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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?
Yes — 3 active recall(s) cover steering issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Chevrolet/SS.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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