2014 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems

The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 has 152 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

152

Steering complaints

15%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Sierra 1500 steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V414000SteeringJune 29, 2017 · 690,685 units

Defect

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.

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.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. 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.

What owners report

“I WAS LEAVING A STORE PARKING LOT AND BEGAN A LEFT TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS WRENCHED OUT OF MY HANDS AS IT SPUN AROUND CAUSING MY TRUCK TO VEER SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AND TO HIT ANOTHER STATIONARY VEHICLE. GMC SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THE STEERING WAS BROKEN AND PROCEEDED TO REPLACE THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 22, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA has 152 complaints about the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 steering — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 17V414000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.