Power steering seems to be lost for a second or two at low speeds turning. Happens multiple times a day.
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems
81 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 55,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 81
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 steering
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Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V586000 · Recall details
What 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 ran my VIN but it does not show under this recall despite having the correct Make/Model/Year. It is currently at the shop because it isn't safe to drive and I was hoping I could get a reimbursement for the repairs. the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V586000 (GM's Internal Number: 18289)
Loses power steering when vehicle is low speed or stopped. Same details as safety recall 14743 for 2015 gmc sierra.
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and shut off. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road even though the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving. The contact stated that the message "Service Stabili-trak" might have been displayed. The local dealer and another dealer were contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,379.
the steering assist fails, Power and steering is reduced at driving speeds. Steering wheel locks and vehicle looses voltage and stalls while driving at low speeds and have been close to collision. Vehicle was inspected by Group One Gmc in el Paso Texas. They did not fix recall because it "did not pertain to my vin" . There is a recall for the steering assist on all gmc 2015 1500, but not for my gmc 2015 1500 for some reason. Whether it was manufactured in the us or the moon its still a gmc 2015 1500 with faulty steering assist system from the manufacturer with an open recall. Thanks for your help
At low speeds when applying the brake, whether in a turn or traffic, the vehicle will shut off completely. This has happened multiple times and has almost caused accidents on a few occasions. It has also happened while just driving down the road, the entire truck lost power and then came back, the windshield wipers came on as well.
Unknown
After recall the problem got worse
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel became very firm and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact almost rear-ended the vehicle in front. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
After parking the truck in the garage, the "check power steering," light came on. I immediately lost power steering. I shut the truck off, and about a minute later started it and the power steering worked enough to turn the wheel 1/4t turn to the right and the wheel locked and never moved again. I don't mean hard to turn, I mean would not turn. Had it towed to the dealership in Fairbanks, Alaska and they verified that the wheel would not turn at all. Recommended replacement of the streeting box. There were no prior indicator lights on the truck and little warning of failure. Losing ability to control the truck could have got me in a bad accident. I understand that this was an issue and there was a GMC recall, but my truck was not part of that. The Fairbanks dealership said they never saw one lock up light that before. The truck does have a damaged title due to a house fire and the truck was parked near the garage and it melted the plastics/grill etc. Repairs were made by a certified body shop.
Questions about the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 steering
Does the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 81 complaints about the steering of the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 55,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V586000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Sierra 1500 have bad steering?
The GMC Sierra 1500 model years with the most steering complaints are 2014 (156 complaints), 2015 (81 complaints) and 2019 (42 complaints).
Other 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Brakes 229Transmission 99Electrical 96Lights 93Engine 85Airbags 37Body 28Visibility 26Driver assistance 18Suspension 18Seat belts 16Fuel system 13Seats 9Wheels 9Acceleration 7Tires 2
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