At speeds above 58mph the steering wheel vibrates terribly. The truck has been at the dealership 16 hours out of the last 20 days I have owned it. They have done over a dozen alignments and tire balances without making it any better. I have asked for tire replacements or other changes to things that would make it vibrate and they say nothing is wrong with the tires. Seems like they are stumped on…
2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD steering problems
moderate 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Chevrolet Silverado HD we track for steering problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 9.
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
10/26/20 while traveling on the freeway for the last few days, I noticed that the steering felt loose. I took the truck to les schwab to have the tires checked as a precaution. On 10/27/20 I inadvertently ran over several potholes on the freeway and the force of the passenger side tire hitting the pothole forced the steering wheel out of my hand. I have owed this vehicle just under two weeks,…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 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 9 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 31,783 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?
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.
Related
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/2020/Chevrolet/Silverado HD.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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