2014 GMC Sierra 1500: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jul 10, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · AL

Truck randomly shuts off and steering wheel locks up going down the road

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Steering · PA

Steering locked up won't let me turn no noise no warning just stopped turning. I'm lick I was coming at a low speed truck only has 65000 miles has always been up to date on maintenance. I see a lot of people are having the same issues with the steering giving out with no warning

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 82,500 miles · IA

My vehicle turned completely off and it put my breaks to the floor at 26 MPH. My steering locked also as if I turned it off. Prior to this happening 3 months my steering column has a popping feeling. Not noise. Feeling. When I took it to the shop, they read the code and it said something along the lines of communication error. Dealership couldn't find anything wrong, took apart steering column nothing was loose and popping stopped also had battery replaced 7 months prior and no bad connections. Received my truck back, was good until a week ago the popping feeling, is back.

Filed Oct 16, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 71,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving various speeds, the steering seized and the stability warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic buick gmc arlington (1400 e interstate 20, arlington, tx 76018, 817‑264‑7782) where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the stability of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2017 · Steering · 34,941 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized before the vehicle accelerated. The contact drove the vehicle to wilson county chevrolet buick gmc (903 s hartmann dr, lebanon, tn 37090 (615) 444-9642). The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in an unknown recall and it was repaired for free. After the remedy, the vehicle was operable, but the failure recurred in less than 24 hours. The steering wheel seized a second time and excessive force on the steering wheel was used, but the wheel would not turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not serviced for the second failure. The failure mileage was 34,941.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Steering · 75,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to maneuver the vehicle. The contact stated that the stabilink and power steering assist warning indicators illuminated. Also, while making left and right turns, the steering wheel jerked and the vehicle stalled. The contact had to jumpstart the vehicle when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to rivard buick gmc (located at 9740 e adamo drive sr60, tampa, fl 33619 (813) 498-2153) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided case number: 8-3174003373. The contact was informed that the complaint would be escalated and that he would hear back within two to three days. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 3,700 miles · IN · 1 injury

When I am making left turns my stabilitrak warning goes off and locks up my steering wheel and won't allow me to turn and jerks the wheel which has caused a dislocated thumb and jammed fingers, it also powers down my entire electrical system. I have had several close calls with some serious accidents. I have almost been t-boned several times due to it powering down and not being able to turn. I have called the gm dealership and they said there is nothing we can do about this and they are aware of the recall. It's going to be a hefty lawsuit on their hands when someone is seriously hurt or dies because their steering wheel locks up. Early june is when I started noticing this issue and it has only been getting worse!

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost electrical power and stalled. In addition, the "reduction power steering control", "engine power reduction", and "hood ajar" indicators displayed. When the contact attempted to turn the vehicle back on, the vehicle initially failed to start and the contact heard a clicking sound. The negative battery terminals also became extremely hot. The vehicle was taken to mark allen buick gmc (6300 new sapulpa rd, tulsa, ok 74131) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to mark allen buick where the dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several more times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v640000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 40,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the stabilitrack warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to stop in the middle of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 55,000 miles · AL

This issue is related to stabilitrak, the onboard computing system. When on the interstate, loss of power can occur. Usually at high speeds, the power just 'flickers' on and off, some times repeatedly. The breaking mechanism seems to be somewhat affected by this. At slower speeds, the same problem can occur, but the steering wheel locks up and forces my truck to turn hard to the left. Each time the problem occurs, "stabilitrak error" and "loss of traction control" or something along the lines of "loss of power, danger" will appear -- although, it is usually just something relating to "stabilitrak". I've nearly been in an accident ~3 times. It's no question a danger to the driver and to pedestrians. Gm has been getting sued like crazy, and it's pretty clear they are avoiding this issue because of this.

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 47,300 miles · IL

Written by my wife on 11/04/16: on 11/02/16 at approximately 2:45 pm I was driving slowly through a parking lot trying to find a space. I found a space and as I turned my wheel to the left it locked up roughly, jerking the steering wheel out of my hands as I pulled into the spot. After the steering wheel locked up, jerking very abruptly, the power surged and the truck died. This is probably the 30th time this has happened to me. This particular time there was no error message displayed this time. Usually I get a message which pops up on the instrument cluster forward of the steering wheel that says 'service stabiltrac' or 'action required, steering assist is reduced, drive with care.' it seems there is a steering malfunction because this issue usually occurs while making a turn but the truck has had this same error message while driving straight on the highway. I am unsure of what the problem is but I do know it is dangerous to drive this vehicle until the problem is resolved. Road conditions/weather conditions also play no part in when this malfunction takes place. Other pertinent information regarding this issue is that the headlights do flicker from time to time. We have been dealing with this issue since august of this year and have still not found a resolution. Landmark chevrolet in taylorville, il has had our vehicle in the shop 4 times on this issue alone and put over 200 miles on our vehicle with no resolution. Friendly chevrolet in springfield il had our truck for nearly 3 weeks and put over 70 miles on the vehicle...no resolution. Here are a couple videos we recorded and uploaded to youtube documenting the issue. Taken on september 18th, 2016: taken on september 19th, 2016: [xxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' pm

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Steering · 108,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.