2014 GMC Sierra 1500: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jun 27, 2025 · Suspension, Transmission · IA

Within the first week of buying my 2014 GMC 1500 SIERRA, the transmission fluid was black in griddy. I have had it flushed, then filter changed and new fluid put in within 2 week time frame. A week later had to put a new transmission in it. It barely would drive. So a purchase at 2,999 then to a transmission 4,800 and new control arm with ball joint with new axels. They were busted. Another 2,000. Its sicking. Advice

Filed Jan 12, 2023 · Steering · 90,363 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the message "Power Steering Assist - Drive with Care" was displayed. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed; however, the message "Power Steering Assist - Drive with Care" remained displayed while driving off the parking lot. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where an unknown hose was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a third time. The dealer informed the contact that the steering sensors may be blocked by the rack installed on the front end of the vehicle. However, the contact stated that the rack was installed at the time the vehicle was purchased in 2014. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module, the steering gear, and tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,363.

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Suspension · 82,000 miles · AK · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500.the contact stated while driving 3 MPH, when he heard an abnormal noise and saw the front driver side tire detached from the vehicle. The contact stated he crashed into a metal pole. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries on his recently operated right shoulder. The contact did not seek any medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The contact stated that the rack and pinion along with the tie rod was damaged. The contact called local dealer chevrolet of wasilla (3700 e parks hwy, wasilla, ak 99654, (907) 202-7325) was made of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 40,000 miles · TX

On making a turn at low speed, my engine has cut out completely. I had full loss of acceleration, power steering ,AC, radio. I put the truck in neutral and restart the engine to get to safety. This has occurred 3 times in the last 20 days.twice in city traffic, once on the highway, turning off for gas. The "service steering assist" light appeared. I took the truck for a full diagnostic at a local electric repair shop, for $170.00. The tech found nothing after hooking my truck to his computer. The day I retrieved my truck from the electrical shop, I stopped in walmart for groceries. My key fob would not lock or unlock my doors. I manually unlocked the truck to determine that the truck would not start at all. No panel/ interior lights, no response in ignition,no automatic unlocking, the truck was completely dead. Roadside service came to tow it, and the truck was jumpstarted from his battery pack. The key fob began to work, unlocking,etc. I towed the truck home. I have VIN checked my truck and there are none but I believe my vehicular failure refers to gm part 573 safety recall 17v‑414 regarding the loss of eps. A secondary recall which may apply is gm# 14v26000 re steering linkages, tie rod assembly.as the "steer assist' alert was what I saw. I have the work invoice from the electrical shop, if needed.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 24,045 miles · NY

Dec. 11,2017 driving under 20 MPH on a local road speed limit 30mph ball joint pulled out of control arm front drivers side. Front wheel fell over caused damage to tire and rim and disabled ABS system by cutting wires. Lucky I was not on interstate 84 going 65 MPH in fishkill new york truck could have crashed with other vehicles or caused serious injury to occupants of my vehicle could have caused vehicle to roll over. Dealer claimed never heard of this happening and that I must have hit something to cause the ball joint to pull out of control arm, never hit anything not even a pot hole I am the only driver of this vehicle. Had to replace control arm which holds the upper ball joint which is pressed into control arm. Took dealer from monday to friday to complete repairs. Control arm not under warranty repairs cost 936.42. Found many complaints about ball joint and control arm separating on this vehicle online. Driver side front ball joint.

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Suspension · 47,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. The contact took the vehicle to texan gmc buick (located at 18225 eastex fwy, humble, tx 77338, (281) 359-3600) to be inspected due to uneven tire treadware. The contact was informed that both the front driver and passenger side upper control arms fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Steering · 29,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I was leaving a store parking lot and began a left turn when the steering wheel was wrenched out of my hands as it spun around causing my truck to veer sharply to the left and to hit another stationary vehicle. Gmc service department said the steering was broken and proceeded to replace the steering module. I retained the old module as evidence the tie rod became disconnected causing the accident. No one was seriously injured although I has the skin on my hand and forearm rubbed off by the steering wheel.