How common are steering complaints on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?

NHTSA lists 28 steering complaints for the 2017 Sierra 1500, which is 7% of all 429 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints on this model year.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2017 Sierra 1500 is 20,000 miles.

Have steering issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to steering complaints on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, with no fires reported.

Is steering a bigger issue on the 2017 model than other Sierra 1500 years?

The 2017 Sierra 1500's 7% steering complaint share is lower than years like 2014 (19%) and 2015 (11%), suggesting the issue was more common in earlier model years.

2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems

Steering complaints account for 28 of 429 total complaints (7%) for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, tied to 2 crashes and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 20,000. There is no related recall on file for this issue.

Steering complaints: 28; 7% of 429
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Some owners report the steering wheel becomes very hard to turn, especially at low speeds, while highway driving stays manageable.
Others describe sudden loss of power steering assist, with a dashboard warning to 'drive with care' or 'service power steering,' making the wheel stiff and hard to control.
Several complaints describe a loud clunking noise when turning at low speed combined with a stiff wheel.
Some drivers report the steering wheel jerking unexpectedly in the opposite direction while turning slowly, such as in parking lots or driveways.
A few owners link steering assist loss to a broader electrical shutdown where the vehicle powers off and the steering wheel locks while moving.

When 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2017, latest Oct 17, 2025.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Oct 2025; peak Oct 2017 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20103 (1%)
201111 (3%)
201210 (7%)
20135 (3%)
2014162 (19%)
201588 (11%)
201644 (12%)
201728 (7%)
201833 (10%)
201949 (7%)
202037 (8%)
202133 (6%)
202213 (2%)
202312 (3%)
20247 (2%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?: NHTSA lists 28 steering complaints for the 2017 Sierra 1500, which is 7% of all 429 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2017 Sierra 1500 is 20,000 miles.
Have steering issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to steering complaints on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, with no fires reported.
Is steering a bigger issue on the 2017 model than other Sierra 1500 years?: The 2017 Sierra 1500's 7% steering complaint share is lower than years like 2014 (19%) and 2015 (11%), suggesting the issue was more common in earlier model years.