2015 GMC Canyon Steering Problems
Owners have filed 226 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2015 GMC Canyon, 75% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,764 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering assist” (19% of reports).
- 226steering complaints
- 67,764median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering assist: mentioned in 43 of 226 complaints (19%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 29 of 226 complaints (13%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 17 of 226 complaints (8%)
- Service power: mentioned in 15 of 226 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2015 GMC Canyon at $1,400, and half of them between $470 and $2,600.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 162 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 226 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
GMC Canyon steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Canyon | 2 | 25% | 600 |
| 2024 Canyon | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Canyon | 3 | 5% | 2,500 |
| 2022 Canyon | 6 | 22% | 8,212 |
| 2021 Canyon | 2 | 17% | — |
| 2020 Canyon | 1 | 7% | 63,432 |
| 2019 Canyon | 1 | 6% | 65,200 |
| 2018 Canyon | 4 | 8% | 4,500 |
| 2017 Canyon | 8 | 12% | 47,000 |
| 2016 Canyon | 180 | 67% | 62,000 |
| 2015 Canyon | 226 | 75% | 67,764 |
| 2012 Canyon | 2 | 9% | 121,966 |
| 2008 Canyon | 1 | 3% | 3,000 |
| 2007 Canyon | 4 | 10% | 93,705 |
| 2005 Canyon | 1 | 1% | 72,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
Risk: A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
lost power steering
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the "Power Steering Assist Lost" message displayed, and the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was parked, and upon restarting the engine, the failure…
Power steering and stabalink malfunction causing a radom and very dangerous complete power steering failure. GM was forced to do two recalls for this failure, one in 2016 and another in 2021 but they excluded any Canyon made after May of 2015. The recall should include these as well because their…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 GMC Canyons have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 226 owner complaints about steering for the 2015 GMC Canyon (75% of the 303 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 GMC Canyon steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,764 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2015 GMC Canyon?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,400 (half paid between $470 and $2,600), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2015 GMC Canyon?
The most frequent phrase is “steering assist”, in 43 of 226 complaints, followed by “traction control” (29).
See all 2015 GMC Canyon problems or steering problems across all Canyon years.