GMC Sierra 1500 Steering problems
77 of the 3,415 complaints about the GMC Sierra 1500 (2.3%) concern Steering, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2019 model (18, 3% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 13 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 19 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
Owners most often describe: “steering”, “power”, “wheel”, “esc” and “upper control”. 5 of these reports (6.5%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 13 · Previous 12 months: 19
Common terms in reports
- steering67
- power40
- wheel32
- esc9
- upper control6
- control arm7
What owners report
I was driving approximately 25-30 mph coming over an overpass moving into the right hand lane when my truck right front end failed. The steering and brakes locked up for approximately 50’ until I hit the curb for the sidewalk and stopped.
I have a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 that I bought new in Oct of 2018 and it now has 15,756 miles on it and was still like new at the time of failure.
Power steering went out for 2-3 seconds as I was making a turn into a street , this happened twice to be exact
A known problem with these trucks is ground strap failure. I was driving and all the sudden lost power steering which almost caused an accident.
Loss of steering, erratic steering control. Steering locks up
While driving 13-15mph down the road the front right upper control arm ball bearing sheared off causing the tire to lean in rubbing the wheel well, forcing my truck to veer to the left across the other lane of traffic. Luckily there wasn't any car next to me.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · GMC Sierra 1500
- Engine1682
- Transmission / powertrain514
- Electrical358
- Body & structure271
- Interior & equipment165
- Brakes149
- Steering77
- Wheels, tires & suspension51
- Driver-assist systems41
GMC Sierra 1500 problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Frequently asked questions
How common are Steering problems on the GMC Sierra 1500?
77 of the 3,415 complaints about the GMC Sierra 1500 (2.3%) concern Steering, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 model years have the most Steering complaints?
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2019 model (18, 3% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for GMC Sierra 1500 Steering problems?
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.