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2015 GMC Sierra Steering Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
11%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
1,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2015 GMC Sierra, 11% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,700 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11578502, filed 2024-03, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated that while descending down hill at night, the low beam head light provided poor visibility. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5. Updated 03/30/15 updated 06/23/2015”

NHTSA complaint #10690231, filed 2015-02, 5 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the message Power Steering Assist was displayed, and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V719000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 131,890.”

NHTSA complaint #11536858, filed 2023-08, 131,890 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Gmc Sierra. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate. The longer the vehicle was driven, the more it shook. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times, but no failure was found. The dealer test drove the vehicle and it did not vibrate. The dealer replaced the tires, transmission, and shocks; however,, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the seat warmers also failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10823973, filed 2016-02, 2,500 miles

“The contact rented a 2015 Gmc Sierra. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel and the vehicle independently veered to the left. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. In addition, the service power steering and the drive with care messages were displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10717123, filed 2015-05, 900 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201735%
2016117%
2015611%
201477%
2013513%
2012310%
201112%
200925%
200823%
200735%
200648%
2005119%
2004147%
20032713%
2002125%
2001104%
2000286%
1999183%
1998158%
19976326%
199652%
199583%
199411%
199323%
199118%
199016%
1989213%

Other parts of the 2015 GMC Sierra

Exterior lighting
30 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Sierra

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