2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
- 87
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 87 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 39 records
- steering wheel · 38 records
- steering rack · 11 records
- steering assist · 10 records
- notified failure · 10 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering
When truck is at low rpm (usually turning into parking spot slowly) truck will shut off. Its pulling to much power from cpu or alternator and killing truck. This is a safety issue.
ODI 11296662
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
During normal driving in town and on highway, stabillitrak deactivates, power steering assist deactivates and the steering becomes very difficult, airbags deactivate, turn signals become inoperable, radio shuts off, air conditioning shuts off. This happens while at speed on the highway and at slow speeds. It is especially dangerous when making slow turns as the power steering gives out and the truck instantly…
ODI 11288844
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the power assist ceased while the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact's husband stated that the steering wheel became firm and was difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be serviced and the manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11299746
Steering
While traveling to denver colorado, my power steering shut off at random on the interstate. I pulled over and turned my vehicle off, and it came back on. A few days later while driving in the snow, it went out permanently and i was stranded until a tow truck arrived. It took 3 days to get my truck fixed, and the whole steering system, rack and pinion, had to be replaced. It cost me over $2,500 to fix and get back…
ODI 11291368
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration and the steering ability seized. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and then drove home. The vehicle was taken to musson-patout automotive group (214 us [redacted], new iberia, la 70560) where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors failed. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11256158
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 20 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and all the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. An appointment was scheduled with covert buick gmc ([redacted], austin, tx 78759, [redacted]), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 11252941
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 5 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact restarted the vehicle and it jerked. There were no warning indicators illuminated, but there was an abnormal dinging noise. Additionally, the air conditioner blower fan increased to high without warning. The vehicle was taken to fairground auto plaza ([redacted], rolla, mo 65401,…
ODI 11242326
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
During normal driving in town and on highway, stabillitrak deactivated and power steering assist deactivated flashes on dash. The air conditioner and radio flash off. Lose power steering. The whole truck shut off also once while reversing, went from park to reverse and shut off. This had been very dangerous, as it happened also while going 70 mph on the highway.
ODI 11231701
Steering
Vehicle has 39000 miles and rack and pinion bushings's are completely out
ODI 11231747
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Slowing down to park on a street and lost steering and lights flickering, i just had recall reprogrammed &serviced 60 days ago, driver assist service lights also on and parking.i nearly crashed twice so far i need my vehicle for transportation and would like help with this immediately ,for it is a pricey luxurious vehicle.
ODI 11231474
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
The engine shuts off and it looses all power randomly when turning , it is noow started to shut off in traffic when lightly tapping the brakes..
ODI 11231504
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the service stabilitrac warning indicator illuminated, the door locks activated independently, and the power steering failed. Additionally, the vehicle independently turned off and on within a few seconds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle…
ODI 11231077
Steering
Power steering goes out while driving making it hard to steer. Very dangerous it happens out of nowhere.
ODI 11223003
Steering
Vehicle was in motion driving down the highway when complete power steering failure occurred. It was raining at the time, and this took place approximately 30 seconds after driving through a shallow puddle in my lane with the driver side tires. Vehicle was immediately very difficult to steer, even at highway speed. I am a fit male with strong arms and it was almost more steering resistance than i could manage. Had…
ODI 11219775
Steering
While driving at low speeds the steering wheel jerks and is very difficult to turn and fails to turn and can sometimes be pulled right out of your hands while attempting to turn. When this occurs while negotiating a turn it causes the vheicle to fail the turn, turn very widely and forces the vheilce into the oncoming lane. This vehicle apparently has a recall on part of the power steering assist, but the power…
ODI 11208593
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving the vehicle is losing power in the steering wheel, prompting the stabilitrac warning light to come on. This happens while driving at any speed, while turning and while going in reverse
ODI 11202855
Steering
My electrical power steering has given out. I cant steer whatsoever. It is on recall. We fo have a local shop but it is not a gm shop. We did try working with gm and also the seller-ak sales and service to try get it fixed. They will not help me whatsoever. I love in the bush which means we have limited access. If i wanted to get this fixed i'd have to pay out of pocket over i grand to get my vehicle barged to…
ODI 11210865
Steering
Service power steering came on in dash i could not steer the truck.
ODI 11192641
Steering
Steering rack clunks when turning left at low speeds.
ODI 11181925
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
The vehicle 4wd system remains engaged and will not disengage. Upon further investigation the system effects steering and drivability. Also effects speed of the vehicle. The vehicle utilizes a code c0398 and show a message of the dash service 4wd. This is due to faulty software installed by the manufacturer. Will cause damage to mechanical parts if driven on the vehicle and is a safety hazard. Gm reference # issued…
ODI 11180172
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 55 mph, the steering failed and the vehicle became difficult to steer. Also, the service vehicle warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to musson patout buick gmc (214 u.s. [redacted], new iberia, la 70560, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering motor pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11182296
Steering
I started my truck and a message came up that says to service power steering and i am unable to turn my wheel or drive safely. I know that this is a recall on 2014 sierra but the dealership refuses to fix mine
ODI 11173904
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Takata recall driving truck down interstate and it just cutoff no steering no breaks all power shuts off. I wait till truck is stooped and try wigging key and make sure gearshift is in right position. After a few min lights come on the dash and the truck will start back up. It says in the notification area in dash let driver side window down and up again. This has happen twice and both times i was on a interstate…
ODI 11171875
Steering
Losing power steering intermittently and suddenly. Wheel becoming extremely difficult/heavier to move. Truck turned off.
ODI 11162684
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Was driving down the highway at highway speeds rolled the passenger window up the stereo cut off the gauges cut out and the wipers wipes in one time. Then a message stating stabilitrak needed to be serviced and electronic power steering was out
ODI 11142578