10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,765 miles

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problem #73

Jun 122024

Sierra 1500

  • 110,000 miles
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.

- Richmond, CA, USA

problem #72

May 092024

Sierra 1500

  • miles
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 truck does have a damaged title due to a house fire and the truck was parked near the garage and it melted the plastics/grill etc. Repairs were made by a certified body shop.

- North Pole, AK, USA

problem #71

May 162024

Sierra 1500

  • 123,000 miles
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.

- South Sioux City, NE, USA

problem #70

Oct 112023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
All power shuts off while driving. The transmission dis-engages, the power steering stops working and the infotainment system turns off. The power steering powers off even when sitting in a parking spot while everything else is on. I've owned this truck since 2019 and this has always been an issue, especially when taking a left through an intersection. I keep checking for recalls, but nothing shows up and I find that extremely hard to believe. I'm contacting you now because the issue has gotten worse, everyday worse.

- Bristol, CT, USA

problem #69

Jul 272023

Sierra 1500

  • 85,000 miles
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 failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

problem #68

Jul 272023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
When I turn the steering wheel, the ac turns off, lights turn off, the computer screen turns off, steering wheel gets hard and does a jerking movement. The truck turns off too and then suddenly turns on. This can cause a death. If this happens in a highway or a street where speed is high this can easily cause a death.. fortunately this has happened going at 30 mph and no one close at the time and also at a drive through fast food restaurant. It has not been confirmed by the dealer but I will soon have to take it. The only light that comes up is the StabiliTrak.. but it only lights up when it happens and then it goes away.

- Baytown, TX, USA

problem #67

Jun 082023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Problem # 1At low speeds /parking I loose power that affects steering the radio and windows. I get a message on board stability warning message. Steering become hard and can-??t control/turn the vehicle Problem #2 at low speeds /parking my brakes loose power I have to press brake really hard to stop truck.

- Little Elm, TX, USA

problem #66

May 142023

Sierra 1500

  • 120,000 miles
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.

- Saint Helena Island, SC, USA

problem #65

Apr 052023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Truck loses power engine dies while driving after turning at slow speeds. Engine will restart after a few minutes like it never happened does not show any DTC codes or check engine lights. It is intermittent with no advance notice very dangerous to drive. Seems to be a common problem for all GM trucks and SUVS from 2014 - 2017

- Mansfield, TX, USA

problem #64

Dec 292022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
While going at a low speed, the steering starts to get tight. It is not constant but occurs off and on. I have read online about this recall, but the truck I own was not included. I believe it should be. I can't trust pulling into traffic for fear it will lock up.

- Leland, NC, USA

problem #63

Sep 192022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Several instances in which power steering assist lapses at low speed. Several times lapses coupled with radio/ac going off. Two times the truck has died while backing into garage. I have narrowly missed hitting other cars while parking in various places. I have not taken the truck to a dealer or service center for this problem. It has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance or others. Several different messages show up in different instances. Today I noticed -??parking assist symbols not available.-?? Then the truck died.

- Broken Arrow , OK, USA

problem #62

Aug 092022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
My electrical failed i was hauling a trailer and i crashed into a car also the air didnt deploy we were traveling at 35mph my steering locked i couldnt aviod steering got real tight

- Wilmimgton, DE, USA

problem #61

Jun 152022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
1. Truck is equipped with AFM (auto fuel management) I found out thru some research models since 2014 having collapsed lifters because of this feature. GMC has not made any attempt to recall this problem and let customers face the repair like me at the cost in my case of 7K. This truck has only 58879 miles on it. Not surprising models as new as 2021 had the same issue with no action taken to correct. 2.My truck lost the steering assistant feature putting me in a potential accident while i was driving. Steering the truck is difficult, especially at low speed which I decided not to drive it. I'm 87 years old and I'm facing numerous repairs for a vehicle with only 58K miles on it in order to safety drive my vehicle

- Fort Valley, GA, USA

problem #60

Jun 272022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
I started the truck and did not have power steering. If this would have happened while driving it could have been very dangerous. Why is this not a factory recall?

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #59

Apr 092022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Rack and pinion popping.

- Las Vegas , NV, USA

problem #58

Jan 032022

Sierra 1500

  • 65,000 miles
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.

- Eielson Afb, AK, USA

problem #57

Feb 052022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The same exact vehicle my sister has and it has the same problems. But mine not on the recall, its the same model and the same year

- Na, CA, USA

problem #56

Feb 022022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Na

- Phx, AZ, USA

problem #55

Feb 052022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Na

- Ny, CA, USA

problem #54

Dec 302021

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Steering Suddenly stops working when making a turn and have no control of the steering. Happen 3 times yesterday almost was in a accident. Then starts working again.

- Orlando , FL, USA

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