2016 Chevrolet Colorado

While driving down the highway at 75MPH, I heard an audible alert and a message appeared on my driver information screen in the dash that said "Service Power Steering Soon! Please drive with care." Immediately I noticed that the steering was EXTREMELY heavy (hard to turn). A few seconds later another message appeared that said "Service Stabilitrak System Soon. Traction Control set to off." I took the next offramp to get off the 6 lane highway. There was a light at the bottom that was red. When it turned green I had to make a left turn onto the cross road. I was barely able to make the turn and nearly crossed lanes. Turning into a gas station to check the engine was nearly impossible. It took many forward/back maneuvers to simply get into a parking spot. I shut off the truck and popped the hood. Looked under engine area for leaks etc. No issues visible - everything looked completely normal. Upon restart, the issue cleared and power steering was restored. Upon internet searching for the symptom I came across a recall I believe describes my issue (NHTSA 21V213 / GM N202325410). Unfortunately, my truck is outside the covered population of this recall. I have scheduled service to inspect my truck and have spoken to GM detailing this event. I have asked that if my issue is confirmed with DTC codes (I'm sure it will be), will they apply the remedy under recall (ie: no cost to me) and they have said no. As of right now, I know it's going to cost me $160 for them to inspect the truck, and my guess is well over $1200 for repairs. My biggest issue is that this is an intermittent electrical issue that will occur again, perhaps at a moment that results in an accident and injury to myself, loved ones with me, and/or others. I have seen others comment having same truck as mine, also outside the recall window, also have this same incident and get nowhere talking to GM. I think the recall failed to collect the entire affected population of vehicles defects built

The power steering has failed multiple times in the 5 years I've had this truck. Two of the (at least six) times, I was driving on the freeway, over 65 mph and could barely pull over because of how difficult it became to turn the wheel. Once I was able to get over, I pulled off the freeway and restarted the vehicle and the issue disappeared for the time being. I have researched online and found multiple people who claim the same issues have happened to them. I filed a safety report with GM and my ticket was closed, the reason given being "Link To Existing Product Investigation". I've tried reaching out to find the status of the existing investigation with no luck. I have had no inspections. There was no warning lamps or messages displayed prior to the problem. No warning. Just shuts off randomly and I can't reproduce.

The power steering stops working. Making it hard to steer. From my research Chevrolet recalled the 2015 models for the same problem. Also some forum and blogs are complaining about the same problem I'm having with my truck. Mine just goes out without any indication. I have ask the dealer about it. and they said they couldn't do anything about it. I called Chevrolet but no help. My truck was manufactured on 3/17/16. This has happened 5 or 6 times but the form will only let me enter one date which I used the last time it happened.

1 – Power steering and StabiliTrak assist drive with care warning comes on while driving and power steering gets hard to control. oThe vehicle will be available for inspection upon request, I’ll have a video of the problem because it happens sporadically. 2 – Safety while driving for me, passengers, and other drivers around me: oThe first time it happened was on January 5th, 2022 after pulling out of work during rush hour. -It was hard to maneuver while driving, and it is complicated to do a sharp turn. I had to lower my speed and turn on the caution lights. oThe second time it happened was running an errand close to home after I try scheduling a service where I bought the vehicle (Carmax) but was told that that will require to be taken to the dealership. -That time I did my research and noticed that this is a recurring problem that several owners have had and that GMC also had a recall for similar reasons. oThe third time it happened was today, January 17th, 2022 while driving on the highway and that is a scary feeling. 3 – Problem: Below are a few links with people having similar problems along with Recall reports: Power Steering Failure https://www.coloradofans.com/threads/power-steering-failure.241338/ Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon recalled for power steering failure https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevy-colorado-gmc-canyon-recall-power-steering/ 4 – The component in my truck has not been inspected yet. 5 – The Power steering and StabiliTrak warning turn on in the dashboard at the same time the power staring stiffens, no warning ahead of time.