2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 20 records
- power steering · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Steering · Unknown Or Other
When at highway speeds of approximately 65+ mph the vehicle begins to vibrate or shake violently as if the rear end of the truck is about to fall out. It is bad enough to make you white knuckle the steering wheel cause you to swerve slightly
ODI 11301004
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
While pulling into a parking lot ant a friend apartment i was turning into a parking spot when the truck completely died causing no power steering or braked nearly causing me to hit his neighbors car.
ODI 11301006
Steering
WHEEL GOT REAL HARD TO MOVE
ODI 11291590
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Steering
When exiting from one highway to another in heavy traffic were breaking was required, my trucks power steering and power brakes had completely gone out. I was on a straight track for a highway patrol who was standing outside his vehicle along with another motorist. After fighting to steer the truck while trying to brake to avoid hitting other motorists i realized that the truck had also died. Shook up and scared i…
ODI 11301002
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc sierra 1500. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly failed and caused the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5531623116. The…
ODI 11269315
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I only have 57,000 miles on my truck, which is why i am reporting this. The truck turns off completely. I have been going to make a right/left turn and the truck shuts down completely. I have no power steering and limited brakes. This has happened to me twice now. I am lucky enough that i am strong enough to turn the truck without power steering otherwise i would have hit vehicles both times this happened. There has…
ODI 11229024
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Intermittently losing power steering. Stability track light comes on for no apparent reason, headlights dim when applying brakes.
ODI 11222867
Pedals And Linkages · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal became stuck without warning. The vehicle was towed to martin cadillac [redacted], located at 12101 w olympic blvd, los angeles, ca 90064). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v586000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
ODI 11210673
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
All screen shut off while driving, turning right or left the steering wheel kick to the other side and appear a notification on screen "stabilitrack", almost have a accident because i was on a high volume traffic road the problem wet worst after the recall service #n182202780, check other complaint with the same problems: 11118538, 11123815, 11141357,11141855, 11204970, *tr
ODI 11205448
Steering
The rack and pinion on the truck has started to click and pop. When i took the truck in they dealer said that the stearing gear in the rack and pinion have started to failed. The truck only had 33,000 miles on it when it started to go bad. Ive looked into this and it seems to be a problem with many more gm truck owners. This happens anytime you turn the steering wheel.
ODI 11230345
Steering
Vehicle was parked at work. Started the vehicle to go home and backed out of space and that is when there was no steering available. I could only go back. So backed it into another parking space, and had to leave the vehicle until the next morning when i had it towed to the nearest gm dealership. They now tell me that the module is dead and that it will cost us to replace this. Also when replacing the module, if…
ODI 11170189
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 10 mph, the contact pulled into his driveway and heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The contact took the vehicle to garber buick gmc (5255 us-1, fort pierce, fl 34982, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer where it was…
ODI 11154451
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc sierra 1500. While driving and turning into a shopping center, the entire vehicle shut off, including the engine, electrical system, and instrument panel. The steering wheel also seized along with the windows. When the contact stopped and restarted the vehicle, the control panel and odometer display delayed to show the correct reading and the clock had to be reset. The display…
ODI 11279759
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc sierra 1500. While the vehicle was stationary, the steering seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the battery was replaced, but it did not correct the failure. Crain buick gmc of conway ([redacted], conway, arkansas 72032, [redacted]) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11141425
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
When making slight left turns, the truck would flash stabilitrak on the display and the steering wheel would automatically pull out of my hands and make the wheels straighten up. The radio would then go dead and then 5 to 10 seconds later the entire truck would turn off. This happened while driving down the road. This happened on 2 separate occasions with no other warnings. I contacted gmc and they have not given me…
ODI 11123815
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at a low speed or while idling, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to engage. The contact stated that the failure was also evident while driving in reverse at a low speed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v339000 (steering,…
ODI 11153709
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
While at low speed and at stops while turning the wheel the entire dash and engine cut off and come back on. The steering also locks up to a point of not turning either way. All incidents happened on a very smooth flat road. This put my life in danger on one occasion while turning on a highway where my entire truck shut off mid turn.i have video of this occurring on my phone if you would like to reach out to me for…
ODI 11090832
Steering · Unknown Or Other
When turning or backing up at slow speeds steering is lost or the wheel jerks violently. There are chimes and messages displayed for stabillitrakand anti-theft warning. Message to roll the window all the way down and up will also appear vehicle electrical power is affected. The system seems to keep resetting. All power will be lost and vehicle will not start.
ODI 11088655
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Truck has 3 problems that can put my family's life in danger. 1- sometimes out of nowhere at low speeds when you turn the steering wheel to make a left or right turn the 'stabilitrac' light flashes in the screen and locks and won't let you turn the steering wheel.at this point you have no control of the steering wheel, it locks and bounces back at you and if you keep trying to turn it, the engine cuts off all power…
ODI 11118538
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Steering electrical assist fightback, driving,turning resulting in no steering-deadly! This can happen at any time while driving. Very dangerous! Engine must be shut off and restarted before you can get out of street. Then message reads "lower driver window then raise" before proceeding.
ODI 11071559
Steering
Electric steering started leaking took it to dealer wasinformed unit has to be replaced at a cost 1660. Dollars truck has 76000 miles
ODI 11065589
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle is shutting off at any given speed, ie. 35 mph in town or 70 mph on a highway with oncoming traffic. When vehicle shuts off, loss of all control of the vehicle takes place. No brakes, no steering, nothing until the vehicle randomly turns back on. This is not a consistent occurrence to know when it is going to happen or be prepared for it to happen. I watched my husband shoot across the road into the other…
ODI 11139628
Steering
Power steering comes and goes, when it goes you cannot hardly steer vehicle. Gmc says my truck not covered under recall and wants 2500 to fix problem. Mostly does it in a low speed turn.
ODI 11040989
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering ability became extremely difficult. The message center displayed "power steering, drive carefully". The contact had to pull over to the side of the road. The contact turned the vehicle off and then proceeded to have it towed to monumental chevrolet in houston, texas. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering rack…
ODI 11033037
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Loss of power steering assist, steering wheel jerks or kicks back when turning, messages with warning chime appear on instrument panel which also goes blank or inoperative, engine stalls and dies. This happens while vehicle is in motion on city street or hwy i10 (in bumper to bumper traffic) and when turning or backing up into a parking spot. This has happened before but more recently lately (at least once a day…
ODI 11023939