2015 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems

Related recalls

• Recall 18V586000Sep 7, 20181,015,918 vehicles
  STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 31, 2026IAElectrical SystemSteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11760877 · source
2. Filed Dec 1, 2025130,379 miCASteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11702269 · source
3. Filed Aug 3, 2025TXElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11678114 · source
4. Filed Jul 16, 2025LAElectrical SystemEngineSteering

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11674013 · source
5. Filed Jun 26, 2024110,000 miCASteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11596874 · source
6. Filed May 23, 2024AKSteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11590485 · source
7. Filed May 16, 2024123,000 miNESteering

   The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH into oncoming traffic, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact used excessive force to maneuver the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the vehicle had previously been repaired under the recall and could not be repaired…

   NHTSA complaint #11589156 · source
8. Filed Oct 11, 2023CTElectrical SystemSteering

   All power shuts off while driving. The transmission dis-engages, the power steering stops working and the infotainment system turns off. The power steering powers off even when sitting in a parking spot while everything else is on. I've owned this truck since 2019 and this has always been an issue, especially when taking a left through an intersection. I keep checking for recalls, but nothing shows up and I find that extremely hard to believe. I'm contacting you now because…

   NHTSA complaint #11549429 · source
9. Filed Aug 7, 202385,000 miFLSteering

   The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. A message indicating power steering failure was displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn however, the contact was able to pull to the side of the road using physical strength to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed, and the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11536977 · source
10. Filed Jul 27, 2023TXElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

    When I turn the steering wheel, the ac turns off, lights turn off, the computer screen turns off, steering wheel gets hard and does a jerking movement. The truck turns off too and then suddenly turns on. This can cause a death. If this happens in a highway or a street where speed is high this can easily cause a death.. fortunately this has happened going at 30 mph and no one close at the time and also at a drive through fast food restaurant. It has not been confirmed by the…

    NHTSA complaint #11534924 · source
11. Filed Jun 23, 2023TXBrakesSteering

    Problem # 1At low speeds /parking I loose power that affects steering the radio and windows. I get a message on board stability warning message. Steering become hard and can’t control/turn the vehicle Problem #2 at low speeds /parking my brakes loose power I have to press brake really hard to stop truck.

    NHTSA complaint #11528569 · source
12. Filed Jun 14, 2023120,000 miSCSteering

    The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V719000 (Steering) and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11527072 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology