2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  817%
• 25k–50k
  1531%
• 50k–75k
  1429%
• 75k–100k
  715%
• 100k–150k
  48%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. A message indicating power steering failure was displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn however, the contact was able to pull to the side of the road using physical strength to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V719000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to a GMC dealer, who informed the contact that the recall had already been completed on the vehicle. The dealer determined that the power steering control module needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and making a right turn on an icy road, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to control the vehicle however, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle independently regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the service power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while turning to the right or the left and persisted while driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and shut off. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road even though the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving. The contact stated that the message "Service Stabili-trak" might have been displayed. The local dealer and another dealer were contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,379.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH into oncoming traffic, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact used excessive force to maneuver the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the vehicle had previously been repaired under the recall and could not be repaired a second time under the recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was no longer under recall. The failure mileage was 123,000.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel became very firm and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact almost rear-ended the vehicle in front. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, there was a reduction in the power steering assist. The stability track and abs warning lights were illuminated. The electronic power assist became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was able to be restarted and functionality was restored. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V719000 (Steering) and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000.

After parking the truck in the garage, the "check power steering," light came on. I immediately lost power steering. I shut the truck off, and about a minute later started it and the power steering worked enough to turn the wheel 1/4t turn to the right and the wheel locked and never moved again. I don't mean hard to turn, I mean would not turn. Had it towed to the dealership in Fairbanks, Alaska and they verified that the wheel would not turn at all. Recommended replacement of the streeting box. There were no prior indicator lights on the truck and little warning of failure. Losing ability to control the truck could have got me in a bad accident. I understand that this was an issue and there was a GMC recall, but my truck was not part of that. The Fairbanks dealership said they never saw one lock up light that before. …

The first issue is popping coming from the front end of the vehicle causing a steering issue. This has been "repaired" multiple times with no resolution. Every time the popping occurs which is almost every turn the steering wheel will not turn. The next issue is the radio is causing driver distraction by changing stations and screens not just on the display itself but the instrument cluster as well. The radio has been replaced once due to the fact it was on backorder for 6 months another attempt has not been made. The third issue is the brakes have failed at slow speeds no warning lights were on, they just stopped working in the Mcdonald's drive-through. I had to get out of line to keep from rear-ending the person in front of me. …

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