2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 7%of 355 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the steering of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 7% of the 355 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was pulling my trailer out of the water and lost all power steering, fluids full, pump working, just electrical issue. Had to drive home 20 miles without power steering, very hard to turn. They said they 'fixed' this is issue in 2015, but here I am in a 2017 with the same problem, low speed and completely lost power steering, thank goodness I wasn't pulling on to a highway or in the middle of a curve.”
NHTSA complaint #11340234, filed 2020-07, 27,000 miles“On august 24th 2018 while driving my new 2017 Gmc sierra thru west branch michigan the power steering failed and completely went out. I could barely get the vehicle off of the road safely. Steering the truck was almost impossible. I called the Gmc dealer and the service department person said to turn off the vehicle, wait a bit and restart the truck. I did this and everything reengaged. A while later down the road it happened again. Power steering shut down. …”
NHTSA complaint #11129770, filed 2018-09, 13,000 miles“My new 2017 Gmc sierra vibrates badly at all speeds above 40 MPH. The shake in the steering wheel causes my hands to go numb and is a safety issue. I have informed GM of this and had it repaired 3 times. This didn't correct the issue and GM is stating the vehicle is operating as designed and will not do any further repairs. It is hard to believe that in this day and age a vehicle is designed to have a constant vibration. This issue has been going on since model year 2014 and GM will not acknowledge or correct the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10992896, filed 2017-06, 800 miles“I was turning around a curb at a fast food when suddenly the steering wheel jerked out of my hands the opposite way I was turning the slightly back again. When I tried to regain control it did it again. I paused and was then permitted to complete my turn. I then experienced it again about a week later while backing into a parking spot. Upon completion of my appointment I immediately drove straight to the dealership where I had purchased the truck new a year ago and inquired of any recalls or problems of the steering doing this and the service gentleman looked on the computer and said no. …”
NHTSA complaint #11092455, filed 2018-05, 12,100 miles“The vehicle was in motion on a city street, when the vehicle completely powered off. The steering wheel locked. This occurred on 11/22/2020 and 11/23/2020. The following message is on my dashboard 'steering assist is reduced drive with care.'”
NHTSA complaint #11375999, filed 2020-11, 64,000 milesRelated 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.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 13 | 3% |
| 2022 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 | 34 | 6% |
| 2020 | 38 | 8% |
| 2019 | 42 | 6% |
| 2018 | 30 | 10% |
| 2017 | 25 | 7% |
| 2016 | 38 | 11% |
| 2015 | 81 | 11% |
| 2014 | 156 | 21% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 10% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 10% |
| 1997 | 25 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
118 complaintsBrakes
108 complaintsEngine
58 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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