10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,916 miles

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problem #78

Jul 142019

Sierra 1500

  • 69,000 miles
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.

- Hudson, IN, USA

problem #77

Jul 112019

Sierra 1500

  • 88,208 miles
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..

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

problem #76

Jul 122019

Sierra 1500

  • 72,150 miles
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.

- Bristol, PA, USA

problem #75

Jun 232019

Sierra 1500

  • 88,124 miles
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 was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 88,124.

- Phenix City, AL, USA

problem #74

Jun 232019

Sierra 1500

  • 53,000 miles
Power steering goes out while driving making it hard to steer. Very dangerous it happens out of nowhere.

- Oak Hill, OH, USA

problem #73

Jun 062019

Sierra 1500

  • 88,000 miles
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 this occurred while turning, I doubt I would have been able to control the direction of the vehicle. Even while driving in a straight line, if this had happened to a person with very much less upper body strength, they would have been in real trouble, as they would be unable to steer the vehicle safely off of the roadway. The shop diagnosed the problem as being a failed electric powered rack and pinion (steering gear). They said that this was not related to the previously issued recall on the power steering, and that it required replacement of the apparently shorted out steering gear.

- Collinsville, OK, USA

problem #72

Apr 012019

Sierra 1500

  • miles
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 amchorage, ak. Which I dont have that kind of money. I still owe over 11 grand on my truck. I'm sol as to what to do.

- Aniak, AK, USA

problem #71

May 172019

Sierra 1500

  • 64,000 miles
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 steering rack needs to be replaced and GMC will not cover the replacement even though it is all one unit.

- Mosinee, WI, USA

problem #70

Apr 182019

Sierra 1500

  • 65,000 miles
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

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #69

Mar 012018

Sierra 1500

  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned and became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the brake, ABS, power steering, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to troy allen Buick(358 butler rd, kittanning, pa) where the power steering module was reprogrammed, but the failure continued. The contact indicated that the vehicle was serviced on multiple occasions for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 4,000.

- Kittanning, PA, USA

problem #68

Mar 302019

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Service power steering came on in dash I could not steer the truck.

- Sun Valley, NV, USA

problem #67

Feb 012019

Sierra 1500

  • 69,000 miles
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. 90 frontage rd, new iberia, la 70560, (337) 465-4161) where it was diagnosed that the steering motor pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 69,000.

- New Iberia, LA, USA

problem #66

Feb 212019

Sierra 1500

  • 106,000 miles
Steering rack clunks when turning left at low speeds.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #65

Feb 132019

Sierra 1500

  • 69,500 miles
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 to me when issue complaint of the out of pocket cost to update the software as required by GM to fix their operating system. My reference number is 9-5058496526. Same issue resulted in 2015 GMC Sierra that caused GM to issue a service bulletin #28770. Software issues are not wear and tear components. GM faulty software is the responsibility of the GM as they can cause safety and damage to the mechanical parts of the vehicle.

- South Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #64

Feb 012019

Sierra 1500

  • 130,000 miles
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

- Fayetteville, AR, USA

problem #63

Jan 232019

Sierra 1500

  • 130,000 miles
"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 almost hit by cars behind me. I was driving about 65 mph going straight most time it would do this if I change lanes.

- Rougemont, NC, USA

problem #62

Dec 202018

Sierra 1500

  • 8 miles
Losing power steering intermittently and suddenly. Wheel becoming extremely difficult/heavier to move. Truck turned off.

- Harlingen, TX, USA

problem #61

Oct 242018

Sierra 1500

  • 74,000 miles
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

- Lexington, TN, USA

problem #60

Oct 222018

Sierra 1500

  • 80,000 miles
Stabilitrak warning comes up and then it warns about reduction in steering assist. When I am parking or driving at a low speed it is hard to turn the wheel. My truck also shuts down and comes right back on when this happens.

- Napoleonville, LA, USA

problem #59

Apr 012018

Sierra 1500

  • 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving various speeds, the steering seized and the stability warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic Buick GMC arlington (1400 E interstate 20, arlington, tx 76018, 817-264-7782) where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the stability of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

- Midlothian, TX, USA

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