2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems

Truck shut off and would not turn back on. Negative battery cable so hot it burned skin off. Would not start, tried to start clicking sound, radio blipped for a moment.

NHTSA ID

11747926

Incident

Jul 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the power steering became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated due to the fuel tank cap being missing. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V246000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a short in the steering gear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID

11689345

Incident

Sep 19, 2025

Mileage

130,000 mi

Truck randomly shuts off and steering wheel locks up going down the road

NHTSA ID

11672478

Incident

Jul 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to turn the steering wheel, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure had recurred intermittently and had progressively worsened. A message advising of a power steering failure and to drive safely was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NHTSA ID

11662398

Incident

May 20, 2025

Mileage

150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA ID

11624136

Incident

Apr 1, 2024

Mileage

120,000 mi

I am experiencing episodic loss of power steering assist without warning. This lasts for several seconds then power steering is restored. "StabiliTrak” message may be displayed during the event. On one occasion my radio also went off when my power steering failed. On one occasion my vehicle died shortly after losing power steering which almost resulted in me having a motor vehicle accident. I reported the problem to the GMC dealership and have scheduled the next available appointment to have it serviced.

NHTSA ID

11619635

Incident

Sep 23, 2024

Rack and pinion went out and installed a new oem remanufactured one from GM directly. The dealership programmed it but it is facing the same issues for the steering going out at low speeds. The recall was already performed but on the old part. GM Program # N172085440 In the parking lot it goes out and I was driving and slowing down for a turn when the steering went out for 3 seconds going 15 mph then returned.

NHTSA ID

11613411

Incident

Sep 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NHTSA ID

11607237

Incident

Aug 8, 2024

Mileage

100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, with the stabili-trak warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had since lost steering functionality. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 207,900.

NHTSA ID

11606443

Incident

Jul 27, 2024

Mileage

207,900 mi

Power steering was going in and out then all of a sudden completely went out.

NHTSA ID

11605497

Incident

Jul 29, 2024

Electrical glitches happen at both, low speeds and while on the roadway. My steering wheel tightens up and I get a message on the dashboard “Stabilitrak” and another one “assisted steering reduced, drive with care”. My vehicle even shut off on me after pulling in to a parking space after turning steering wheel completely to one side

NHTSA ID

11590834

Incident

May 24, 2024

I know this is a well known issue with these trucks. Have had issues with power steering not working at low speeds which they claim it’s do to low voltage. This has happened numerous times and then on May 3rd I went to back into my driveway off a busy state route with hills on each end of the road. Put my hazard lights on let three vehicles pass and then I turned the wheel and gave it gas soon as the truck got into the middle of the road it shut off. Everything stopped working no hazard lights for about 10seconds and then I had to put the truck into park turn ignition key off and then back on to restart the truck. Again this is all do to low voltage from what everyone else has said with the same issue. There are no warnings what so every even the voltage meter is fine and the truck doesn’t hesitate at all it’s like someone disconnected the battery. I’m sure there is a way for GM to reprogram the pc for the voltage drop. At least have something like radio go out or ac, heat other than the engine and entire electrical shutting off. Something like this is going to get someone killed and GM should be held accountable for these problems.

NHTSA ID

11587719

Incident

May 3, 2024

The power steering started going out and then comes back on, which is very dangerous!

NHTSA ID

11586875

Incident

May 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the power steering assist intermittently failed to operate as needed with the "Steering Assist Reduced - Drive with Care" message displayed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering) which was linked to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall and that the vehicle was no longer under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11574433

Incident

Aug 1, 2020

At slow speeds, multiple times, I have had the truck completely have an electrical failure and the engine shut off. I have replaced the negative battery cable and ensured all connections are good. This has happened on streets when turning and in parking lots. When this happens all of the screens in the truck flicker and the service stabilitrack light comes on and then everything goes out, to include the engine. Myself, my family, and other drivers have been out at risk when the truck completely shuts off on a street. The dealership has not been able to give me an answer. There are many forums online where the 2014-2018 year models of this and similar GM vehicles have had the same problem. We need a specific fix for this before someone gets seriously injured or killed.

NHTSA ID

11556617

Incident

Nov 24, 2023

At low speeds, while turning rapidly steering would get stiff and then come back on.On two occasions, lights would flicker and a steering power loss warning would briefly appear, and then disappear

NHTSA ID

11554740

Incident

Nov 1, 2023

Steering will drop out / skip. Electical items have been an issue since I purcased this truck new. Dealer could never find why the wipers trigger randomly when truck is turned on. Truck randomy dies overnight.

NHTSA ID

11553064

Incident

Aug 1, 2023

My truck shuts off in the middle of driving. Completely losing power to anything electric. I can not unlock or lock the door, the windows, hazard lights, steer the wheel to help me move. I can’t do anything. I have almost crashed.

NHTSA ID

11537316

Incident

Aug 8, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and attempting a left turn, the steering wheel became stiff and jerked to the right. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle however, the power steering failed to return to normal functionality. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.

NHTSA ID

11532750

Incident

Jul 17, 2023

Mileage

44,000 mi

Severe gas smell. Brakes hardly stop truck. Service stabilitrac. Paint peel. Steering clunking. Antifreeze leaking

NHTSA ID

11526402

Incident

Jun 10, 2023

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V246000 Q1- my steering column is faulty and it is on the verge of collapse. Q2- every time I hit a pot hole my truck loses control for a second and it has gotten progressively worse. The car sways from left to right without me moving the steering wheel. Q3- I’ve been having suspension problems that have become worse and worse after being told I’m having suspension problems. I fix what I am suggested too and the problems have worsened. Q4 yes it has been inspected and the issue has been overlooked. Q5 if I try to drive the truck again it will fail, I changed my rotors at the beginning of last month and the two front side rotors have been warped and replaced as of Saturday. I drove my truck just fine until tonight I began losing control of it two times. My brakes are beginning to fail. My brand new rotors have been ruined in less than two days. That’s 4 new rotors in a month. When I arrived at home I opened the hood and applied a very small amount of pressure on the steering columns shaft and it had a lot of play. I added a little more pressure and it moves a lot it felt like I could’ve taken it apart with my hands if I really tried. I’m pretty sure I shouldn’t be able to move the steering column shaft with only my hands if the truck is off.

NHTSA ID

11525547

Incident

Jun 5, 2023

GM has a recall on 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 pick up trucks. This recall if for sudden loss of power assist steering which increases the risk of a crash. I own a 2014 GMC 1500 and it is not included in this recall. My truck is doing exactly what the recall states. first time I lost steering for a second where I could not turn the wheel. Second time it happened the truck had traction control lights come on and the engine quit. Both GM and a local dealer states my truck does not have this recall. Can anything be done to include my truck? Recall date 2017-06-29 Recall no. 17V414000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers. Hide details Recall consequence If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall action GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.

NHTSA ID

11522225

Incident

May 15, 2023

Recall on brakes says it's fixed. My brakes fail alot suspension chunks all the time and steering feels like tire is falling off

NHTSA ID

11521790

Incident

May 13, 2023

The truck started making a grinding noise when turning steering wheel left and right. I took the truck to local GM dealer/mechanic for inspection. It was diagnosed as a failing steering rack and recommended replacing the steering rack. A failed steering rack can cause partial or complete loss of steering and potential vehicle accident. As of this time, GMC cannot provide a replacement steering rack and there is no estimated availability timeline.

NHTSA ID

11520222

Incident

Feb 14, 2023

Power steering assist temporarily goes out while making turns. Lasts for a few seconds then power steering is restored. GMC has recalled other 2014 GMC Sierra trucks for this issue however my VIN was not included in the recall. GM's number for this recall is 17276. While no accident occurred, I was concerned about driving the vehicle. I took it to the closest automotive center and paid to have the issue repaired. Issue is now resolved.

NHTSA ID

11511472

Incident

Sep 26, 2022