10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,048 miles

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 7)

problem #135

Jul 172023

Sierra 1500

  • 44,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and attempting a left turn, the steering wheel became stiff and jerked to the right. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle however, the power steering failed to return to normal functionality. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.

- Newport, PA, USA

problem #134

Jun 102023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Severe gas smell. Brakes hardly stop truck. Service stabilitrac. Paint peel. Steering clunking. Antifreeze leaking

- Cordova, MD, USA

problem #133

Jun 052023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V246000 Q1- my steering column is faulty and it is on the verge of collapse. Q2- every time I hit a pot hole my truck loses control for a second and it has gotten progressively worse. The car sways from left to right without me moving the steering wheel. Q3- I-??ve been having suspension problems that have become worse and worse after being told I-??m having suspension problems. I fix what I am suggested too and the problems have worsened. Q4 yes it has been inspected and the issue has been overlooked. Q5 if I try to drive the truck again it will fail, I changed my rotors at the beginning of last month and the two front side rotors have been warped and replaced as of Saturday. I drove my truck just fine until tonight I began losing control of it two times. My brakes are beginning to fail. My brand new rotors have been ruined in less than two days. That-??s 4 new rotors in a month. When I arrived at home I opened the hood and applied a very small amount of pressure on the steering columns shaft and it had a lot of play. I added a little more pressure and it moves a lot it felt like I could-??ve taken it apart with my hands if I really tried. I-??m pretty sure I shouldn-??t be able to move the steering column shaft with only my hands if the truck is off.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #132

May 152023

Sierra 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

GM has a recall on 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 pick up trucks. This recall if for sudden loss of power assist steering which increases the risk of a crash. I own a 2014 GMC 1500 and it is not included in this recall. My truck is doing exactly what the recall states. first time I lost steering for a second where I could not turn the wheel. Second time it happened the truck had traction control lights come on and the engine quit. Both GM and a local dealer states my truck does not have this recall. Can anything be done to include my truck? Recall date 2017-06-29 Recall no. 17V414000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers. Hide details Recall consequence If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall action GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.

- Roselle, IL, USA

problem #131

May 132023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Recall on brakes says it's fixed. My brakes fail alot suspension chunks all the time and steering feels like tire is falling off

- Cordova , MD, USA

problem #130

Feb 142023

Sierra 1500

  • miles
The truck started making a grinding noise when turning steering wheel left and right. I took the truck to local GM dealer/mechanic for inspection. It was diagnosed as a failing steering rack and recommended replacing the steering rack. A failed steering rack can cause partial or complete loss of steering and potential vehicle accident. As of this time, GMC cannot provide a replacement steering rack and there is no estimated availability timeline.

- Napa, CA, USA

problem #129

Sep 262022

Sierra 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering assist temporarily goes out while making turns. Lasts for a few seconds then power steering is restored. GMC has recalled other 2014 GMC Sierra trucks for this issue however my VIN was not included in the recall. GM's number for this recall is 17276. While no accident occurred, I was concerned about driving the vehicle. I took it to the closest automotive center and paid to have the issue repaired. Issue is now resolved.

- Austin, AR, USA

problem #128

Aug 012022

Sierra 1500

  • 90,363 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the message "Power Steering Assist - Drive with Care" was displayed. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed; however, the message "Power Steering Assist - Drive with Care" remained displayed while driving off the parking lot. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where an unknown hose was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a third time. The dealer informed the contact that the steering sensors may be blocked by the rack installed on the front end of the vehicle. However, the contact stated that the rack was installed at the time the vehicle was purchased in 2014. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module, the steering gear, and tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,363.

- Clinton, NC, USA

problem #127

Sep 082022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
At low speeds my power steering will cut out. Today I almost hit a guy at a gas station when my steering went dead and got stiff for a second then came back. After some research I see over a million trucks were recalled for this.

- Gaylord, MI, USA

problem #126

Aug 112019

Sierra 1500

  • 215,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated and then disappeared. The contact stated that the loss of power steering functionality had increased over time. Additionally, the vehicle had started to stall at low speeds. The contact researched online and related the steering failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering). The contact noticed that the "Service Park Assist" light was illuminated when the vehicle stalled. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #125

Aug 152022

Sierra 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In the process of making a right turn my power steering suddenly quit working causing my vehicle to cross over into oncoming traffic. There was an eighteen wheeler that had to make a lane change to avoid a collision. At this time I had a warning light come on stating a problem with the power steering. I was able to slowly drive the vehicle to a local repair shop. The shop had to reprogram the steering module. I know my model had a safety recall for that very issue and I had it repaired at a GMC dealer in 2017. Apparently the problem still exists and I called GMC Corporate and was told that my vehicle had been repaired and was to old for any assistance. I now have no confidence in my vehicle knowing that this problem could occur at any time.

- Deer Park , TX, USA

problem #124

Jul 062022

Sierra 1500

  • 85,870 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The failure nearly caused a collision. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,870.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #123

Jun 062022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Whenever driving I get a message stating that I need to service my trailer brake system. This is most likely due to cheap wiring installed by the manufacture. This has been going on for over a couple of months. Just recently, I was making a slow turn and my vehicle shut off on me and I lost control of my brakes and steering and all power to the vehicle which is a huge safety concern and I am unsure if they are related or not

- Davis, CA, USA

problem #122

Apr 262022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
When I slow down to make a turn, my truck loses power making the turn very dangerous. I lose control of the vehicle for a few seconds due to loss of power. It is very dangerous for me to make turns.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #121

Apr 302022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Lose power steering at low speeds typically in a low speed turn. Stabilitrack warning appears on the dash and sometimes lose power to the entire dash including radio and A/C.

- Granbury, TX, USA

problem #120

Feb 172022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
When turning 30 mph and under the eps (power steering) cuts out randomly for a second or less and jerks the wheel only causing a slight swerve so far but has me worried and I'll be paying for the software update out of pocket since my truck isn't in the recall even though other 2014 sierras are recalled.

- Tomah, WI, USA

problem #119

Feb 172022

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Stability control Truck felt no power and on off on again It happened suddenly How to fix?

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #118

Jul 012021

Sierra 1500

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the power steering failed. Additionally, the dashboard lights and headlights became dim, and the HVAC system shut-off inadvertently. The stabilitrak and "Reduction in power steering" warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle functioned normally moments later. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall related to the failure that was already repaired and to take the vehicle to a dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Chillicothe, IL, USA

problem #117

Sep 012021

Sierra 1500

  • miles
We have been told that the recall #17V414 has been completed on our vehicle. However, we have only owned this pickup a little over a year and now the power steering has gone out again. it is throwing a code U0131 which says it is lost communication with power steering control module. We have been told that the power steering module needs to be replaced. I would like to delve into how many people have had to replace this (which is a very EXPENSIVE repair). I truly feel this is still a defect and GMC should own this problem. Thank you for your time.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #116

Oct 022021

Sierra 1500

  • miles
Driving at certain speeds the truck will just shut off while trying to turn or merge onto the highway. The electronic steering draws to much voltage on the vehicle and it just dies turning and braking after that is a very serious safety hazard and should be looked into I-€™m a mechanic myself and I-€™ve replaced grounds done everything I can and still nothing has fixed the issue

- Arlington, VA, USA

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