2026 GMC Sierra 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I recently purchased my vehicle from Big Star Dealership in Baytown Tx. At a little over 1000 miles i was towing a camper. The vehicle stalled, fuel pouring from engine. It was towed and repaired due to fuel pump failure. At a little over 3000 miles the vehicle would not start. Dealership initially said water contamination then changed it and said gasoline contamination and now they say DEF contamination. The vehicle stalling the first time almost caused me to wreck the vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11737988, filed 2026-05“My 2026 GMC Sierra AT4 HD intermittently has no power steering assistance when I start the vehicle, making it extremely difficult to steer. This occurs randomly, approximately once every one to two weeks, and has nearly caused me to hit another vehicle on multiple occasions. A few months ago, the dealership inspected the truck, performed a software update, and told me the issue should be resolved. However, the same problem occurred again after that service visit. I contacted the dealership and requested another service appointment and a loaner vehicle because I need transportation to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11773709, filed 2026-10“Brand new delivery there was a noise that changes with engine RPM. It also changed with turning the steering wheel. The dealer diagnosed a bad power steering pump. Due to possible metallic contamination all related parts that are connected to the power steering pump including the HydroBoost brake assist are going to be replaced”
NHTSA complaint #11734694, filed 2026-04“Ongoing issues with Steering pull to right, and brake pull to hard right when applying brakes, which also turns steering wheel to right upon application. Have to keep steering wheel towards left with constant pressure to go in straight line and when braking. Driver has to be aware of changing road conditions that could affect that. Multiple inspections at multiple dealers have found no obvious issues, and multiple alignments performed, with tires also being replaced have had no success in correcting issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11755350, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 29% |
| 2025 | 7 | 25% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 14 | 24% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 20% |
| 2013 | 5 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 10 | 15% |
| 2005 | 16 | 14% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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