2015 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 81 complaints for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 81 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 2 MPH, the steering wheel fractured from the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete post and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained left hand injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed away from the crash scene to a dealer who diagnosed that the connection point at steering wheel column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the electronic power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18v586000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,270.
Other problems reported for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
- Brakes 230 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 98 complaints
- Electrical system 96 complaints
- Lighting 93 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Body & structure 28 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints