2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “turn steering wheel” (10% of reports).
- 81steering complaints
- 52,500median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 11%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.
- Turn steering wheel: mentioned in 8 of 81 complaints (10%)
- Turns off: mentioned in 5 of 81 complaints (6%)
- Became difficult: mentioned in 5 of 81 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 81 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 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 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
Risk: If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, 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 October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Power steering seems to be lost for a second or two at low speeds turning. Happens multiple times a day.
My 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 recently started having all the symptoms under GM internal recall number 18289. I lose my power steering briefly and the electronics turn off momentarily. I lose dash, AC, radio and GPS. It comes back on within a second or two and only does this during low speed turning. I…
Loses power steering when vehicle is low speed or stopped. Same details as safety recall 14743 for 2015 gmc sierra.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 GMC Sierra 1500s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about steering for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 (11% of the 719 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 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 52,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “turn steering wheel”, in 8 of 81 complaints, followed by “turns off” (5).
Other 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
See all 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 problems or steering problems across all Sierra 1500 years.