2016 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 38 complaints for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I purchased a new GMC sierra from royal automotive GMC in vestavia, al on may 12, 2016. Since the time of purchase, there has been a vibration present, and noticeable at speeds above 60 MPH. I have taken the vehicle in to royal three times and they have yet to remedy this issue. While obviously annoying, the issue causes me headaches, and I question whether it could lead to safety issues. I'm currently working directly with GM on the issue, but there is still no resolution.
While making turns the vehicle intermittently stalls, losing all control of steering and electrical components. When it stalls there is no steering control whatsoever and the vehicle does have brakes, but slow to react.. Restart the vehicle and the computer system slowly resets. This has happened 5 times in the last2 days. Taking the vehicle to the dealership as soon as they have an opening.
Other problems reported for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
- Brakes 106 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 83 complaints
- Electrical system 54 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints