2017 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 17, 2025IAElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   Driving in town going 20mph and the truck shut down not allowing for braking or gas and the steering locked up. Placed the vehicle in neutral, shut the truck off and turned it back. Was able to continue driving. Attempted to have the dealership we bought it from run a diagnostic and the battery was replaced but it continues to shut down at random times. Took the truck to a local auto shop after this happened again, another diagnostic was run, I am waiting the report to…

   NHTSA complaint #11694024 · source
2. Filed Sep 18, 2025118,000 miTXSteering

   The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11688158 · source
3. Filed Jun 26, 2025MSElectrical SystemOther / UnknownSteering

   The vehicle consistently shuts off unexpectedly when trying to park or slow down, making it difficult to steer or control.The electric power steering stops working, especially when turning at low speeds.

   NHTSA complaint #11669441 · source
4. Filed Jun 15, 2025SDSteering

   At approximately 98,000 miles, the dashboard error menu notice to service the power steering system. This vehicle has electronic power steering. While reversing at low speed, the power steering failed. I stopped the truck, turned off the engine, waited 15 seconds, and restarted the truck. The error notice reappeared and steering power returned after about 15 seconds. During that 15 seconds the steering wheel appeared to oscillate slowly about an inch, then stopped. Steering…

   NHTSA complaint #11667029 · source
5. Filed May 18, 2025VASteering

   While driving the power steering goes off intermittently during a low speed turn either right or left. The dash goes dark and then the steering assist warning comes on or the trailer control light comes on. This looks to be the same issue that’s recall was issued for the year 2015.

   NHTSA complaint #11661705 · source
6. Filed Nov 27, 2024PADriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   Simply driving down the road an all your lights insode an out glitching along with steering. The steering locks up an comes back. It does not matter what you are doing. It will lock up at any giving moment. Putting you in dangerous way of others. 3months an you can barely turn it because the power steering is totally out. It now does not want to start as it needa jumped. Something electrical is draining it daily. Power steering assist light has been on.

   NHTSA complaint #11627801 · source
7. Filed Oct 16, 2024150,000 miFLSteering

   The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message "Power Steering Failure" was displayed. The contact continued driving until he could safely pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that he was able to pull to the side of the road by using physical force to steer the steering wheel. The contact then drove to the residence at low speed. The dealer was notified of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11620106 · source
8. Filed Sep 2, 2024TXElectrical SystemSteering

   On [XXX], on or about [XXX], while leaving out the garage the steering wheel locked-up and would not turn unless exceptional strength was used. We immediately notified Garlyn Shelton in Temple, TX dealer and had the 2017 GMC Denali towed with AAA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint #11612084 · source
9. Filed Jul 31, 2024GABrakesEngineSteering

   My vehicle has on two separate occasions experienced a failure where the steering locks up, the engine shuts down, and the dash displays warnings about stabilitrac and trailer wiring. The vehicle has had random electrical glitches for some time, but they have escalated to a safety issue. In doing research, my issues sound very similar to those issues which resulted in a recall to earlier vehicles of the same generation, on report 17V-414. Googling the issue also points to…

   NHTSA complaint #11605593 · source
10. Filed Jun 15, 2023WABrakesElectrical SystemSteering

    1st incident - tried to park turned in and steering went wild stability control light came on & others then truck shut down. 2nd Incident 2 days later- tried to turn off street (with grandkids in car) same thing steering about snapped my wrists off- check engine light came on and others then truck off this was all in a matter of seconds. I turned it on the info system on dash told me to roll down and then roll up window. Husband when driving noticed barking issues - really…

    NHTSA complaint #11527122 · source
11. Filed Jan 28, 2023FLCrashBody & StructureBrakesSteering

    Back up sensors not working. Truck also not having a vin number even though it was bought from the the Chevy dealership. Also was told the electrical system is not working properly

    NHTSA complaint #11504235 · source
12. Filed Nov 21, 2022TXElectrical SystemSteering

    The trucks power source starts failing when going at about 15 mph and turning a bit, it happens when coming to a stop or when you’re about to park. The steering wheel starts getting super stiff and all the power buttons and lights start going dim and the truck shuts off. The truck can turn on right after but at times it takes about 15 minutes for the system to reboot and then the truck will finally turn. When this happens you can’t turn on hazard light making it a dangerous…

    NHTSA complaint #11494475 · 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