2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 33 steering complaints for the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 10% of its 321 total complaints, with 1 crash and 1 injury reported. Median mileage at failure is 15,600 miles. No steering-related recall is listed for this year.
- Steering complaints
- 33
- 10% of 321
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 15,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report the steering wheel pulling or turning to the left on its own at various speeds, sometimes strong enough to push the truck toward oncoming traffic.
- Some describe the steering suddenly locking up completely while driving, including one case at highway speed that required towing.
- Others report a loss of power steering assist, making the wheel very hard to turn, in one case at highway speed while negotiating a curve.
- A few owners noticed the steering feel inconsistent, starting stiff with no power assist then suddenly over-assisting, which made the truck feel out of control.
- One owner reported a front suspension ball joint separating from the control arm, causing the right front end to collapse while driving.
When 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 25, 2018, latest Aug 11, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2018 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does NHTSA list for the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500?
- NHTSA lists 33 steering complaints for the 2018 Sierra 1500, which is 10% of the 321 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2018 Sierra 1500.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2018 Sierra 1500?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints is 15,600 miles.
- Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries in the 2018 Sierra 1500?
- NHTSA data tied to steering complaints for this year includes 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2018 Sierra 1500 compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2018 model's 33 steering complaints and 10% share are lower than 2014 (162 complaints, 19% share) and 2015 (88 complaints, 11% share), but higher than 2022 (13 complaints, 2%) and 2023 (12 complaints, 3%).