Steering Assist is Reduced Drive With Care Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra U0415

[@suzie830]

I just encountered this a few weeks ago. I followed the advice given in one of the videos. 1. Remove battery 2. Clean negative post 3. Replace battery All done, worked like a charm.

[@tonygreen4866]

I have a Malibu and it happening to me. So pretty much it was the battery?

[@suzie830]

@tonygreen4866 Yes, it was a rarely seen "simple fix." That was over a month ago, and there have been no issues.

[@bellajay713]

What if your battery is good?

[@suzie830]

@bellajay713 My battery was good. We just put it back in place after the post was cleaned.

[@guysteel]

Thank you for this video. I installed a Boost Auto Parts - Cargo lights on with Reverse lights jumper near my 2017 Silverado BCM and I unplugged two of the BCM connectors. The next day I had this steering message, again and again. I went to the dealer and explained to them what I learned from this video and sure enough, this was exactly the issue. They were able to delete the codes. I came off looking like an expert. Gotta love KZbin and posters like you. :-)

[@69mjar]

I also found out that if your thermostat and temp sensor are working intermittently, it can make your steering assist light come on. The vehicle has to know it is at working temp, and it heats the grease up in the power steering assist for it to work properly.

[@johnmclellan1981]

The oil temperature sensor or the coolant temp sensor?

[@motika64]

This happened to me after try to programa an additional key with an inexperienced technician, after reading a post that unplugging the battery for 10min the message will disappear, I tried and it works. Be careful not to break the nut that tightens the battery positive pole because it happend to me

[@scottpurdom3057]

Thanks for the video. My 2019 Tahoe with 2,510 miles had same issue with steering, plus wouldn't get out of 1st gear and reverse was GRINDING! Called for wrecker which 2 hours later showed up and the problem magically fixed itself. Drove to dealer anyway and no problem was found. Just fricken great! Year goes by and just had same thing happen in my garage and absolutely no reverse. Come out 2 hours later and again, magic it works. Taking it back in hopefully they know what the deal is now. Very unsettling not knowing if my vehicle is going to work.

[@jome6194]

I had similar issues in my 2010 tahoe, but with steering, suddenly it came very hard to steer, then it magically fixed it self. Went to the dealer and told me nothing was going on. I had the same issue for 2 months and was about to order a new steering rack. Then I just went on the road and I think the steering just broke and I crashed into a wall. Nothing happened but I think I am not ever buying a chevy again. (Excuse my english, as it isn't my first language).

[@seasonmechanic]

We had 2014 chevy wt pickup 4x4 regular cab . It got to where it would not steer . It threw a power steering service warning up . You could let it sit over night and the next morning it may steer and be drivable . Drive it to work , after work it would not work . Had to drive it home 30 miles like a pulp wood truck . So i drove to dealer . They tested it and said it had no com . They said the steering rack module was bad . Replacement was $2,000 and $1,300 labor . They charged $125.00 diagnose that . So heck with that . I drove it home to my shop . Put it on my lift and up she goes .I pulled the harness out . I done a continuity on wires . All where good . I had a problem with the bottom filth wire getting a pin in the plug in to check continuity. I felt like one of the spade connectors was broke off in it . I looked in the motor plugin at the bottom . Sure enough the bottom spade was missing on the 5 spade side of the plugin . Its got a 4 spade side toward front and a 5 spade side to rear . When I initially unplugged this thing it was full of water .The entire plugin was saturated . I got to order a new harness , because I can’t get the broke spade out $140.00 and im buying a late model used Steering module for $400.00 out of a wreaked 2014 with very low miles . Im going to install myself and put a good bit of dielectric grease in those plugins . Maybe silicone spray them good afterwards . Then i got to pulp wood truck drive to Chevrolet dealer ship and get it reprogrammed and calibrated . Another $125.00 charge . Just letting you guys know what to look for . GM is ripping the shades trees a knew arse on this one . But we will adapt .

[@bluedude947]

So it wasn't related to the recall for power steering?

[@seasonmechanic]

Ramos Lopez no. It was a broke pin in the power steering module. We changed out entire unit . It needs reprogrammed afterwards . However it did steer after we got it changed out . But it has to syn with the steering sector module in the mass jacket , to calibrate the stability Track, and ABS,

[@bluedude947]

​@@seasonmechanic So same thing happened to me, apparently it was the electric rack and pinion gear that needed to be replaced. Charged me $165 for the diagnostic and $2800 for the whole job. I tried to look around but the dealer was the only one that had the specific part so I just went to the dealer and it got it done. Wish i knew how to repair it myself but sucks its outrageous how they do business.

[@andrew_js]

Could this be the same problem in a gmc terrain from '18? Losing power steering every 1 or 2 times I take it to work when turning

[@anthonyschimenti2468]

Very helpful, changed my battery and drove home getting an upper body workout.

[@groove269]

Hahaha! So sorry but this was funny

[@kendrickkeeley]

So, did this work for you?

[@chrismair8161]

Mine got me home at lunch to let the Pups out then refused to start. Then when it did? A Christmas tree. It would idle but not go into gear. I coxed her with the 4Hi and 4Low tease to go to the mechanic who...turned into a mental midget and put a New Battery and handed her back to me. I lost 4 days of work and still "Warning Lights" for Stabiltrac and ABS and my Parking Brake. Not a single "Check Engine" light. The lose of Power steering is simple to me. Wear my Grandfathers Fedora Hat and drive like him! GM knows about this. I am a very interested person as far as Recalls. I used to build the Dies that stamped out the Trucks parts. The Electronics Division needs my attention to make a more sealed Control / Fuse box!

[@1611-DaleW]

​@chrismair8161 what did you do to fix the power steering? My denali is doing the same thing. Brake, stibiltrack, abs, warning lights all on and no power steering

[@kourteous3]

I had this issue with my 2017 Malibu. Dealership gave me several options to fix the issue. The day I was to take it in my battery died. Called a tow truck, the driver asked if I was having any issues. Told him what was going on.... He said once I change my battery it will fix my problems... I did not believe him.... Put a new battery in... Damn, no more issues... When the battery was fully disconnected, it cleared all of the error codes out. Haven't had the issue since... It might work for you....

[@sukhb8831]

Car battery u talking about?

[@yadiraventura7365]

this is exactly what they told me today and imma try it. but where did you go for a new battery? did you change it yourself?

[@jennyhanks5793]

So has anyone had these issues and fixed it. steering assist, stabiltrak code go up, and truck won’t show its in gear and won’t start? I have 2014 Chevy Silverado. (Brand new battery)

[@rogeliosanchez472]

I believe they done have a recall for 2017-2019 gmcs, chevys, Tahoe for that issue.

[@OilLightReset]

Bump

[@DanLoFat]

Protection over the air Automatic download that you don't have to worry about you don't have to take it to a dealer anymore with the 2020 GMCs the terrains and the Chevy Equinox and all that stuff it's all done over the air for non-critical

[@jammy46235]

Mine came in but I never unhooked anything and battery never died wonder if it’s a software issue GM should really do a recall on this issue

[@RaphaEl-pn8ue]

I wonder if this happens when the battery is dying. I got the message “steering assist, drive with car” and the next day battery is dead.

[@mxhawk7077]

I will look into that, I had to jump start mine and right after power assist popped up

[@ASZ951]

I had this issue with my Blazer 2020 RS. I disconnected the battery and connected it again and that solved it

[@jaimerios995]

Did it come back? I just did the same thing today.

[@DanLoFat]

And also too with the 2020 models when you put a new battery that that they've already updated the module and the battery calibration is automatic as well

[@anisamasood9197]

Today our 2020 suburban truck steering wheel got heavy and the sign shoed steering assist low... Also it refused to go in reverse gear. So we had to leave the truck at our son's home. Just wonder what happened.

[@mattparrott4933]

My truck did this today. What was the issue?

[@jerryvidal5359]

I have scanner but not found code said steering assist driver with care 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@edwardherrera4274]

What code censor machine can you use to clear the codes?

[@booman556]

I need help.Yesterday, I was parking and my truck suddenly turned off.It turned back and said “Stabilitrak”.Then it said the code in the video.Should I be worried?

[@garymcgraw925]

Just happened to me in 2017 chevy malibu did they every say what the problem was?

[@myanez619]

@@garymcgraw925 this happens to my 2017 malibu too....does your steering wheel turn/twitch after u release the brake? And then this message pops up?

[@booman556]

Gary McGraw I haven’t gone and diagnosed it but it might be the ECU or something electrical.

[@garymcgraw925]

bannned supreme I’m taking mine to the shop me check engine light just came on after I’ve been having the problems with only 35k miles.

[@collinevans5151]

bannned supreme happened to my 2015 GMC Sierra . One of mangy things these pieces of shit GM makes does.

[@rob94rob94]

Hey buddy. I had this code pop up on my truck after boosting my truck. Is it just displaying the code cause the boost and dead battery? Steering seems fine and my check engine light is not on. Thanks please let me know what I should do about this

[@09TOLBERT]

So with this issue do you buy a new battery or pay dealer service charge for deleting the code??

[@09TOLBERT]

So update to my problem had to replaced the battery $200 🤧

[@carnz06]

@@09TOLBERT serria?

[@09TOLBERT]

Chevrolet malibu

[@Aaliyah.17]

@@09TOLBERTI just recently started getting "steering wheel reduced, drive with care" on my Chevy Malibu and now I'm worried that the car battery is going to die 🥲

[@09TOLBERT]

@@Aaliyah.17 You may want to get your battery check out, I recently had to replaced the gas pedal that should have been a recall service had to dish out $300 just to replace a $20 part at the dealership

[@calebyarber8999]

Would this also fix my parking brake light to turn off and quit beeping non stop?

[@marcoscamargo8983]

I recently changed the rack and pinion on my 14 GMC Sierra 1500. I have the same messages on my dash , code 0475 . I checked my wires and everything was secured. Do I have to get it reprogrammed ? I appreciate it !

[@angelsosa2084]

I have the same problem abd i also changes my rack and pinion and still same error what did u do to fix yours ?

[@nika6208]

Any luck with your dash message ?

[@trackgrad08]

I have a Chevy Malibu and the dealer just replaced my gear shifter (part underneath it) yesterday because of a "Shift to Park" message that I kept getting. This morning I was driving and now this message came on. So are you saying that the message is probably because of the work done on it yesterday? I'm going to go back to the dealer to see if the Power Steering Control Module needs to be updated. Thank you!

[@TheMrDeathbiker]

Need help on this who can do this. Av Chevy in Lancaster says they did the recall. I did change the battery .

[@pm.8757]

Call gm motors n they’ll pay for everything nothing to you

[@joejones2847]

Why does it say the 415 is the brake control module not epas your 0544 is the steering and it’s cause the steering wheel angle sensor is off

[@web__head6115]

Is it the same thing when it says Hydraulic Steering drive with care

[@glass9570]

No. You probably just are low on fluid

[@jorgegonzales878]

How much will the dealer charge me to upgrade the power module?

[@glennsweezey7223]

they just charged me 75.00

[@jorgegonzales878]

@@glennsweezey7223 thanks

[@ericw9860]

Hey how are you ? So I started my truck let it warm up and it didn’t want to steer. 20 min later fixed itself and was fine for two days. Started again and then it is correcting itself mid driving. Any idea what that could be ?

[@sheltoncooley5897]

Ground cable by passenger tires on frame

[@mattr3629]

Does anyone have a picture or description of where the ground cable is on the passenger side?

[@GRIMRPR6942]

@@mattr3629 If you go under the truck, its located behind the passenger side front tire. One of the negative battery cables runs down to the frame rail behind that tire. Remove the bolt and clean all contact points with a wire brush or wheel on a drill, then reinstall. Make sure to coat it with some type of anti-corrosion grease or spray.

[@jerryvidal5359]

I dont found problem on my gmc sierra 2017

[@uhacted6833]

Very helpful information my 2014 chevy 1500 Steering wheel is tight , Just need to upload and update the codes , thank you.

[@hiddencityboxing4564]

My shit popped up earlier after I picked up from the shop… ima take that shit back and get that fix, just got a rack and pinion fix

[@edwardherrera4274]

How did you update the codes?

[@budaescoto]

Thank you very much for the video, very helpful. My Chevy Tahoe is suffering same error on the display, but the problem is the computer is not registering the fault code nor keeping in history. Error shows up, turns off in a few seconds. I changed the battery about 6 months ago, error started a couple of months later. Once my car turned off after the error displayed while driving.When turning ignition back on it worked fine without any error in the display. Took the car to the dealer and they have had it for two weeks waiting for the error to show up again and nothing. Im growing concerned ! Pls help

[@kendrickkeeley]

Whatever happened?

[@jameskopicki]

I have the power steering reduced along with the abs light, the BRAKE light, the traction control light all are lit up, And the traction control button doesn't work. I checked grounds,fuses, and reset the computer and it didn't change anything. Whatever it is it's beyond my capabilities I think.

[@ayeitsshane806]

Same here it did this why I was stuck and killed my 4x4

[@guysteel]

check the battery

[@jerryaguilera2320]

I have the same issue in my 2016 denali how did you solve it?

[@omarll2010]

Did you ever solve it?

[@tylermcintyre8503]

Anyone got an answer to this?

[@marcoramirez1952]

Does it happen if I changed out the tailgate light and I put some after market ones?

[@nando5593]

Updates?

[@thelouiebrand]

My wife’s Explorer did this. All her dash lights lit up. Then it died. Now my 2020 Silverado is doing it. I must have caught something from leaking next to her. Lol

[@carnz06]

did it fix you silverado?

[@insall57]

I got this issue I figured out that it's a wire connecting to a module,I haven't had tim to disassemble lower dash but I also figured out that if I twist the wire the issue goes away.

[@jfresh214yt2]

Is it that ground on the dash?

[@insall57]

@@jfresh214yt2 yes,it's connected to the BCM its a grey box about 3 inches and has a ton of wires wrapped in to one wad. On mine, I just move or twist the wires connected to the box and the problem goes away. Its been 5 months and I haven't had an issue

[@iTripFatGrannys]

Maybe do a video on where you move the wires? I have the save problem with mine and it’s been in the dash for like 2 months and it bothers me a lot

[@jfresh214yt2]

After i cut that foam behind that ground my issue went away i guess it was shortening the ground

[@asimsiddiqui8705]

Amazing.. thank you v much for the info

[@victordasilva5255]

Just got home with my gmc canyon 23 miles. And this is happening

[@klutch14u]

Just had this problem with a 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 with 198 miles.....

[@andrew_js]

Having this problem with a 2018 terrain, 50K miles

[@carnz06]

@@andrew_js did it fix yours?

[@andrew_js]

@@carnz06 No, I found someone else with the same issue. their battery was bad. I haven't replaced mine yet, but they said theirs was not giving enough volts when making turns, causing this error.

[@vieklorenzo]

Hey,Did you fix the issue finally?

[@sumeetsingh165]

How to slove this

[@insall57]

Check under the dashboard,there should be a grey module tucked above the brake pedal

[@mingapatlan8535]

@@insall57 hello i have that the steering wheel is hard.. so do do i unplug it under the dashboard? I think i found it

[@insall57]

I didnt unplug mine,I wiggled the wire/push it aside and immediately the issue went away,try it and let me know if you get it resolved

[@insall57]

@Sumeet Singh let me know if you figure it out

[@insall57]

@minga patlan did u get it

[@Jedi_Luke]

GM makes trash vehicles.

[@hunt_u_dude3348]

Nah I think you are thinking of fords.🤔

[@hominhkhi3155]

not help....not make sence.....now show us how to fix....talk to much but not help....finally go dealer......