WHILE TRAVELING TO DENVER COLORADO, MY POWER STEERING SHUT OFF AT RANDOM ON THE INTERSTATE. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED MY VEHICLE OFF, AND IT CAME BACK ON. A FEW DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW, IT WENT OUT PERMANENTLY AND I WAS STRANDED UNTIL A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED. IT TOOK 3 DAYS TO GET MY TRUCK FIXED, AND THE WHOLE STEERING SYSTEM, RACK AND PINION, HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT COST ME OVER $2,500 TO …
2014 GMC Sierra steering problems
severe 159 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
159
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 4WD ~75K MILES. SOMETIMES WHEN I ROLL UP MY WINDOWS OR USE MY BLINKER AND IT SHUTS OFF CRUISE CONTROL (HWY). AND SOMETIMES WHEN I HIT MY BREAKS MY HEADLIGHTS WILL DIM (HWY, CITY STREETS, PARKING LOTS). WHEN I'M TURNING SLOWLY (IN PARKING LOTS) THE STEELING WILL OCCASIONALLY LOCK UP AND ONCE IT LOST POWER ENTIRELY. MY BATTERY WAS TESTED AT BIGO AND SAID IT WAS FINE. I'VE SEEN T…
STEERING WHEEL SPRINGS/SNAPS (HARD) IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION THAT THE WHEEL IS BEING TURNED AND STEERING CONTROL IS LOST. WHEN THIS DOES NOT SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, THE ONLY WAY TO REGAIN STEERING CONTROL IS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS DOES CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF THE STEERING IS RESTORED WITH THE RESTART. THE STABILI TRAK INDICATOR APPEARS JUST FOR AN INSTANT ON THE DIC WHEN THIS HAPPEN…
LOSING POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY AND SUDDENLY. WHEEL BECOMING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT/HEAVIER TO MOVE. TRUCK TURNED OFF.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2014 GMC Sierra?
It's a meaningful issue. 159 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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