2015 GMC Canyon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 226about this part
- Share
- 75%of 303 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,764miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 226 complaints about the steering of the 2015 GMC Canyon, 75% of the 303 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,764 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle lost power steering while in motion. Approximate speed was 65mph. Icons on the dash lit up. I had little to no control over the vehicle. I nearly crashed into several cars around me. I pulled the car off the road, turned all power off, and started the engine after a few minutes. I was able to get the car home without any further problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11352865, filed 2020-09, 60,000 miles“In the last week my power steering went out 5 times on my 2015 Gmc Canyon. I took it to the dealer who diagnosed it with rack and pinion failure. I research this and there are numerous complaints of this and Gmc refuses to recall. And fix it. It is very dangerous as you have no control of the vehicle at all. P pleas help as it is a very expensive repair and a hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11400121, filed 2021-03, 87,000 miles“Several times over past month and time since I have owned the vehicle . The power steering module will go out during driving. When this happens power steering is lost and I receive warning chime and am not able to steer properly. I am very concerned this could cause a crash. Gm is offering no help because my vehicle VIN does not show up under the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11365511, filed 2020-10, 90,000 miles“Power steering goes out mid drive while the car is in motion and it does not function again until I pull over, turn the ignition off, and restart the car. This is extremely dangerous and is an electrical issue - the mechanical power steering works fine until the symptoms occur again. I first alerted my dealer 2 years ago and they say that it is not throwing a code.”
NHTSA complaint #11328379, filed 2020-06, 67,000 miles“Power steering stopped working while driving. Truck was extremely difficult to turn and dangerous to drive. Problem was temporarily resolved by turning off the truck and restarting it. The symptom is exactly the same as those described in recall no. 16v054000, but I have been informed that my truck is not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11296837, filed 2020-01, 117,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V213000Mar 25, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical…Covers: GMC Canyon 2015, Chevrolet Colorado 2015
- 16V054000Feb 1, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon…Covers: GMC Canyon 2015, Chevrolet Colorado 2015
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10249949Jan 17, 2024This technical bulletin advises the technician of possible concerns caused by failed or incorrectly installed parts that may cause the battery positive cable to contact the water…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 21% |
| 2021 | 2 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 8 | 12% |
| 2016 | 181 | 67% |
| 2015 | 226 | 75% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Canyon
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology