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2015 GMC Yukon: steering wheel locks up

5 of the 530 complaints about the 2015 GMC Yukon describe steering wheel locks up.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 35 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Steering wheel locks up by model year

  • 2023
    1
  • 2021
    1
  • 2016
    3
  • 2015
    5
  • 2009
    1
  • 2008
    1
  • 2005
    1
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1997
    1

What owners say

Filed May 5, 2026 · Airbags, Brakes · NC · crash · 2 injuries

My 6 year old son and I were coming down the road and came up on 2 deer and I was coming up on a sharp curve and when I hit my brakes my steering wheel LOCKED up completely and the steering wheel is so bent where I tried my best to control it but I failed and we hit a tree head on. Broke my nose and my sons leg broke in between the back seat air bag and door air bag

Filed Nov 2, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · TN

Steering locks up at lower speeds or when turning into a parking lot all the ligths shut off at the same time the steering does it has happened more at night lights flicker both interior lights and exterior lights a/c shuts off radio shuts off i have went to different dealers and have not been able to fix this problem even doh i show them videos of what it does both my wife and i have almost had a few accidents because of this

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · Steering · TX

The power steering locks up and the display on dash reads power steering losethis has happened 6 times and each time I've had to go rescue my wife this is her car. I found out that I could remove the battery cable from battery to reset the problem but it only last for a short while

Filed Jun 5, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 76,000 miles · KY

Rear taillight randomly going on and off. Interior light randomly flicker, theft deterrent system often activates, vehicle dash systems randomly reset and most recently vehicle steering wheel locked and car turned off while I was driving with my kids in the car and in a school zone!!!!! This could have been tragic and was very scary!!!!

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc yukon. Shortly after the contact purchased the vehicle, there was an electrical failure and the radio failed to function. The dealer (penske buick gmc of cerritos, 17720 crusader ave, cerritos, ca 90703, (877) 886-6265) replaced the radio with a warranty; however, the failure continued. Also, the vent controls failed for the air conditioner and heater. While making a left turn and a u turn, the steering wheel seized several times. The dealer indicated that they serviced the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v586000 (steering) and was aware that the recall remedy failed. The condition progressed to the point that the vehicle began to stall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the multiple failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Steering: electric power assist systemReported September 7, 2018 · 1,015,918 vehicles affected
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

Steering: electric power assist systemReported November 10, 2014 · 679 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
Risk
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), or 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.

Recall number 14V719000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2015 GMC Yukon steering lock-up

Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 2015 GMC Yukon?

5 of 530 owner complaints about the 2015 GMC Yukon (1%) mention steering wheel locks up. The model year with the most reports is 2015.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 GMC Yukon?

There are 2 recalls and 35 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2015 GMC Yukon

Headlights 20Jerking 13Loss of power 13Brake failure 10Engine failure 9Check engine light 8Fuel pump 8Power steering loss 7Stalling 7Sunroof shattered 6Fire or smoke 5Misfire 5Transmission failure 5

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