2015 GMC Canyon: steering wheel locks up

Filed Oct 30, 2025 · Steering · 115,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked up. The contact used force to steer the vehicle. The message "Check Power Steering" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted; however, the dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle unless the contact paid for the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted and became progressively worse. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V213000 (STEERING); but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · CA · crash · fire · 2 injuries

The contact's grandmother owned a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that her grandfather was driving approximately 60 MPH on the freeway while her grandmother was occupying the front passenger's side seat. The contact stated that while the driver was attempting to switch to the right lane, the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The driver was unable to pull to the side of the road and turned on the hazard lights. The contact stated that another van driving 80 MPH crashed into the vehicle, and the van caught on fire; however, the vehicle of the contact's grandparents did not catch on fire. The vehicle was then rear-ended by three other vehicles, causing the bed of the vehicle to be smooshed into the cab, and the driver's side of the vehicle was smooshed into the center divider wall. The center divider wall might have been damaged. The driver sustained whiplash and was thrown across his wife's lap. The emergency services assisted the driver out of the vehicle and put the driver on a stretcher. The contact's grandmother was assisted out of the vehicle. The contact stated that only the driver's side and passenger's side curtain air bags deployed. The driver was transported to the hospital by emergency services. The contact stated that the driver sustained a crushed spine and severed lower nerves, causing the lower body paralysis. Additionally, the driver sustained broken ribs, 15-20 staples across his head, ruptured lungs, which caused a loss of 7 pints of blood. The driver received a transfusion of 5 pints of blood. The driver's wife sustained a bruised right cheekbone, soreness on the face, the hand, the thumb, and the body. Both passengers were currently receiving medical assistance. It was unknown whether the other drivers sustained injuries. A police report was filed, and the police confirmed that four vehicles had crashed into the vehicle. The police report information was not available. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer

Filed Dec 3, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · CA · crash · 1 injury

Nov 14 2024 my truck steering locked up and lost lighting/ front lights including interior and crash into another vehicle head on going 65 mph. Also no airbag deployed. I hit my chest hard. Need help. Water damaged now after I crashed and now won’t start. Smoke wire smells so disconnected battery. I feel unsafe taking this vehicle in repair without any recalls. This happen all at one time, still paying the loan on the vehicle. Paid almost 29,000. Been in no fault account. Help. Need help reporting issues to insurance to fix the crashed truck or total loss this model. Was scary

Filed Jul 24, 2023 · Steering · CA

2015 GMC canyon power steering wheel locks up on several occasions while driving and can no longer steer properly on the road and freeway, major safety concern almost caused accident several times There has been a past recall for this same issue on model of trucks 2015 GMC Canyons Reference recall ID N202325410 Just a concern might have been part of the issue and was missed on recall

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Steering · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator flashed to service the power steering. The steering wheel seized both times and the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted. Alpena buick gmc (133 johnson st, alpena, mi 49707, 989‑884‑0577) and lafontaine buick gmc (4000 highland rd, highland, mi 48357, 248‑230‑4821) diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Lafontaine buick gmc replaced the part. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: rq19001 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was less than 60,000.

Filed May 28, 2019 · Steering · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle for the steering to return to normal. The dealer (lavery automotive sales and service, 1096 w state st, alliance, oh 44601, (330) 238-4178) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Steering · 50,501 miles · OH

Steering wheel locks up while driving and turning to the left. This has happened twice so far, luckily it had returned to normal quickly. Gm has a recall for this but only vehicles made jan.2015 thru march 19, 2015. My truck was made on march 27, 2015. This problem just showed up naturally after warranty.vehicle has 50,501 miles. I have also heard of 2017 models having the same issue. This is a huge safety issue that should not be ignored!

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Steering · 38,295 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. While driving various speeds, the steering seized. The vehicle was able to be operated, but excessive effort was needed to turn the vehicle. In addition, the power steering and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,295.

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Steering · 56,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist indicator illuminated. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering assist failed needed to be recalibrated and/or replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to assist since the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v054000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2016 · Steering · 33,000 miles · MA

While driving 70 MPH on the highway, the power steering seized, the warning light illuminated, and a "vehicle servicing and drive carefully" message was displayed and a chime was heard. The vehicle was very difficult to steer and turn. The vehicle was stopped turned off, restarted and drove to dealer without issues. I see that other owners have experienced this same issue. It is only a matter of time before this issue causes an accident..