2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems

Loses power steering when vehicle is low speed or stopped. Same details as safety recall 14743 for 2015 gmc sierra.

NHTSA ID

11703418

Incident

Dec 5, 2025

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 NHTSA 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.

NHTSA ID

11702269

Incident

Nov 24, 2025

Mileage

130,379 mi

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

NHTSA ID

11678114

Incident

Mar 20, 2025

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 ID

11674013

Incident

Jul 16, 2025

Unknown

NHTSA ID

11643817

Incident

Feb 19, 2025

After recall the problem got worse

NHTSA ID

11629372

Incident

Jan 22, 2024

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.

NHTSA ID

11596874

Incident

Jun 12, 2024

Mileage

110,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11590485

Incident

May 9, 2024

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 a second time under the recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was no longer under recall. The failure mileage was 123,000.

NHTSA ID

11589156

Incident

May 16, 2024

Mileage

123,000 mi

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 the issue has gotten worse, everyday worse.

NHTSA ID

11549429

Incident

Oct 11, 2023

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 was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V719000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to a GMC dealer, who informed the contact that the recall had already been completed on the vehicle. The dealer determined that the power steering control module needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

NHTSA ID

11536977

Incident

Jul 27, 2023

Mileage

85,000 mi

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 dealer but I will soon have to take it. The only light that comes up is the StabiliTrak.. but it only lights up when it happens and then it goes away.

NHTSA ID

11534924

Incident

Jul 27, 2023

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 ID

11528569

Incident

Jun 8, 2023

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 ID

11527072

Incident

May 14, 2023

Mileage

120,000 mi

Truck loses power engine dies while driving after turning at slow speeds. Engine will restart after a few minutes like it never happened does not show any DTC codes or check engine lights. It is intermittent with no advance notice very dangerous to drive. Seems to be a common problem for all GM trucks and SUVS from 2014 - 2017

NHTSA ID

11515701

Incident

Apr 5, 2023

While going at a low speed, the steering starts to get tight. It is not constant but occurs off and on. I have read online about this recall, but the truck I own was not included. I believe it should be. I can't trust pulling into traffic for fear it will lock up.

NHTSA ID

11499854

Incident

Dec 29, 2022

Several instances in which power steering assist lapses at low speed. Several times lapses coupled with radio/ac going off. Two times the truck has died while backing into garage. I have narrowly missed hitting other cars while parking in various places. I have not taken the truck to a dealer or service center for this problem. It has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance or others. Several different messages show up in different instances. Today I noticed “parking assist symbols not available.” Then the truck died.

NHTSA ID

11485337

Incident

Sep 19, 2022

My electrical failed i was hauling a trailer and i crashed into a car also the air didnt deploy we were traveling at 35mph my steering locked i couldnt aviod steering got real tight

NHTSA ID

11478507

Incident

Aug 9, 2022

1. Truck is equipped with AFM (auto fuel management) I found out thru some research models since 2014 having collapsed lifters because of this feature. GMC has not made any attempt to recall this problem and let customers face the repair like me at the cost in my case of 7K. This truck has only 58879 miles on it. Not surprising models as new as 2021 had the same issue with no action taken to correct. 2.My truck lost the steering assistant feature putting me in a potential accident while i was driving. Steering the truck is difficult, especially at low speed which I decided not to drive it. I'm 87 years old and I'm facing numerous repairs for a vehicle with only 58K miles on it in order to safety drive my vehicle

NHTSA ID

11476794

Incident

Jun 15, 2022

I started the truck and did not have power steering. If this would have happened while driving it could have been very dangerous. Why is this not a factory recall?

NHTSA ID

11475806

Incident

Jun 27, 2022

Rack and pinion popping.

NHTSA ID

11475428

Incident

Apr 9, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and making a right turn on an icy road, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to control the vehicle however, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle independently regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the service power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while turning to the right or the left and persisted while driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

NHTSA ID

11470454

Incident

Jan 3, 2022

Mileage

65,000 mi

The same exact vehicle my sister has and it has the same problems. But mine not on the recall , its the same model and the same year

NHTSA ID

11450526

Incident

Feb 5, 2022

Na

NHTSA ID

11450524

Incident

Feb 2, 2022

Na

NHTSA ID

11450523

Incident

Feb 5, 2022