2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 88 steering complaints for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, 11% of all complaints that year, tied to two electric power steering recalls (18V586000 and 14V719000). Owners reported 4 crashes and 2 injuries, with median failure mileage at 46,780.
- Steering complaints
- 88
- 11% of 793
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 46,780 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel or power steering assist suddenly becomes hard to turn while stopped or moving at low speed, such as backing out of a parking space or turning at a few mph.
- Vehicle loses power steering assist momentarily, sometimes causing the steering wheel to be snatched from the driver's hands or the truck to veer or roll off the road.
- Steering rack produces a loud clunking or clicking noise when turning in either direction.
- Loss of electrical power (dash accessories flashing) coincides with sudden loss of power steering assist, leading to loss of control.
- One owner reported the steering wheel physically fractured off the vehicle at 2 mph, leading to a crash.
- Vibration in the steering wheel that increases with speed, reported around 60 mph, with dealers unable to duplicate or fix it despite parts replacement.
When 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 24, 2015, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
- NHTSA 18V586000Sep 7, 2018Steering1,015,918 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.
- NHTSA 14V719000Nov 10, 2014Steering679 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
Steering complaints by Sierra 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 have a steering recall?
- Yes. GM issued two related recalls for 2015 Sierra 1500 electric power steering (EPS): campaign 18V586000 for momentary loss of EPS assist, and 14V719000 for a power steering assist motor issue requiring free replacement.
- How common are steering complaints on the 2015 Sierra 1500?
- NHTSA recorded 88 steering complaints for the 2015 Sierra 1500, making up 11% of all 793 complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 Sierra 1500 is 46,780 miles, according to NHTSA data.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to steering failures?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 2 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, with no fires reported.
- Is steering a bigger issue for the 2015 Sierra than other model years?
- The 2015 Sierra 1500's 11% share of steering complaints is lower than the 2014 model's 19% and similar to the 2016 model's 12%, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.