2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering assist” (14% of reports).
- 156steering complaints
- 66,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 23%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 22 of 156 complaints (14%)
- Making turn: mentioned in 11 of 156 complaints (7%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 8 of 156 complaints (5%)
- Shuts off: mentioned in 8 of 156 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 111 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 156 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
GMC Sierra 1500 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 2% | 15,100 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 13 | 3% | 83,000 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 13 | 2% | 62,500 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 34 | 6% | 47,500 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 37 | 8% | 9,550 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 42 | 6% | 9,700 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 30 | 10% | 16,500 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 25 | 7% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 38 | 11% | 56,000 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 81 | 11% | 52,500 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 156 | 21% | 66,000 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 4% | 15,000 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 140,000 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% | 872 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 4% | 68,000 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 | 18 | 10% | 49,300 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 21 | 10% | 36,000 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 4% | 45,411 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | 149,325 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% | 183,500 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 3% | 112,500 |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 10% | 55,210 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 25 | 30% | 59,913 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.
Risk: If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle lost power steering assist. While driving 55 MPH, the failure recurred, nearly causing a semi-truck to crash into the vehicle and causing the vehicle to veer off the…
At low speeds, and not 100% of the time, the power steering will go out while I'm turning. It just does it on its own and will correct itself in a few seconds, usually when I'm done with the turn. It's at very low speeds, like parking in a parking lot or turning around in front of my house. So far…
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and pulled to the right. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving over a bump in the road, the vehicle lost automotive power and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 GMC Sierra 1500s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about steering for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 (21% of the 742 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 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 66,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “steering assist”, in 22 of 156 complaints, followed by “making turn” (11).
Other 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
See all 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems or steering problems across all Sierra 1500 years.