2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
- 10
- 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.
What owners report
- power steering · 10 records
- steering wheel · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
On 02/12/2020, i was turning turning to park in a parking spot at work when the radio and other electrical components shut down, and the steering wheel jerked in the opposite direction. I temporarily loss control of my own steering wheel. This occurred 3 times while trying to park. In addition, a message about stabilitrack appeared. It is well known that gm has recalled over 1,700,000 vehicles with this same power…
ODI 11308796
Steering
I received a warning message on my digital dash display which indicated "service power steering" and my power steering stopped working completely. It was impossible to steer the vehicle and i had to have the vehicle towed for service. The vehicle was parked at the time the warning came on. The mechanic will be evaluating the vehicle in the morning.
ODI 11296760
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed several gauges became inoperable. The driver information system illuminated a code and the power steering ceased. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to young buick gmc dealer. (2010 e main st, owosso, mi 48867, [redacted]) on eight occasions however, the technician…
ODI 11307729
Steering
Power steering stopped working for 2 seconds while i was driving. I suddenly felt steering being heave and losing control and brakes was not working at the same time. Luckily i was going slowly around 20 mph in neighborhood. It could have been worst if i was in free way.
ODI 11184447
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I was waiting on the oncoming traffic so i could make a left turn. I had plenty of time to make my left turn in front of oncoming traffic, as i proceeded to make my turn all if a sudden my steering wheel locked up, stability trac light came on, my power locks locked and unlocked intermittently and truck engine died. I had to restart engine and it did it again as i was moving attempting to finish my turn. This…
ODI 11130289
Steering · Suspension
I purchased my 2016 gmc sierra sle double cab on 9/13/2016. My truck begins to vibrate/shake at 40 mph and gets progressively worse to 70 mph. The shake can be felt in the drivers seat and floor. The center console shakes and shudders making me feel nauseous and dizzy while driving at hwy speeds. I returned the truck to the dealer within the first 500 miles. The wheels and tires where forced balanced with no relief…
ODI 10924155
Steering
One day the power steering wouldn't work at all for several trips. I would turn the truck on and a service warning message would display stating "have your power steering serviced" the next day the power steering quit working while in the middle of a turn. Received the same warning as i received several times the day before.
ODI 10897955
Steering
Power steering keeps going out for a short period time then starts again ,check power steering light comes on then goes off. This has happen about 20 times in less than year and half while driving in city and highway and parking lot. Dealer says they can't find anything
ODI 11013588
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I purchased a new gmc sierra from royal automotive gmc in vestavia, al on may 12, 2016. Since the time of purchase, there has been a vibration present, and noticeable at speeds above 60 mph. I have taken the vehicle in to royal three times and they have yet to remedy this issue. While obviously annoying, the issue causes me headaches, and i question whether it could lead to safety issues. I'm currently working…
ODI 10893169
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
This vehicle suffers from the notorious chevy shakes that is aflicting 2014/2015/2016 gm 1500s. I returned truck one business day after buying it for shaking problems. The shaking/vibrating was felt in the steering wheel, gas pedal, and seat of your pants. They said tires were out of balance. Picked up truck to find it still did it the next time out at high way speeds 55-70 mph. 2nd trip to the dealer for shaking…
ODI 10896801