I've had plenty of GMC in the bay over the years, and the steering complaints on these don't surprise me. 2,044 on the NHTSA record across 83 model-year entries (2005–2025) is not a fluke. The complaints are spread across the lineup — no single model is doing all the work. That tells you it's an engineering or supplier pattern, not a one-off bad year. 1 fatality report on file with NHTSA tied to this category on GMC vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $700 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 1,162 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 65,053 miles. Steering does not have a graceful failure mode. Take any "unintended movement" complaints seriously and check for open recalls on the EPS module.
ProblemsByVin GMC / STEERING
83 model-year entries · 2005–2025
GMC steering problems
2,044 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against GMC vehicles for steering issues. See steering across all makes →
Complaints
2,044
Recalls
0
Year-models
83
Avg fix
$700
70crashes
8fires
50injuries
1fatality
Worst-affected GMC model-years for steering Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2015 GMC Canyon
221 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2016 GMC Canyon
173 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2014 GMC Sierra
159 complaints · ~$700 severe
2010 GMC Acadia
148 complaints · ~$700 critical
2008 GMC Acadia
133 complaints · ~$700 severe
2009 GMC Acadia
112 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2015 GMC Sierra
87 complaints · ~$700 severe
2007 GMC Acadia
76 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2011 GMC Acadia
64 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2005 GMC Sierra
52 complaints · ~$700 severe
2012 GMC Acadia
46 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2019 GMC Sierra
42 complaints · ~$700 severe
2020 GMC Sierra
35 complaints · ~$700 severe
2015 GMC Yukon
34 complaints · ~$700 severe
2015 GMC Acadia
33 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2017 GMC Acadia
32 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2019 GMC Acadia
29 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2017 GMC Sierra
28 complaints · ~$700 severe
2021 GMC Sierra
27 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2018 GMC Sierra
27 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2016 GMC Acadia
26 complaints · ~$700 moderate
2014 GMC Acadia
26 complaints · ~$700 severe
2006 GMC Sierra
24 complaints · ~$700 severe
2018 GMC Acadia
20 complaints · ~$700 severe
2006 GMC Envoy
19 complaints · ~$700 severe
Common questions
How many GMC steering complaints are on file with NHTSA?
2,044 complaints across 83 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for GMC.
Which GMC model has the most steering complaints?
The 2015 GMC Canyon leads with 221 complaints in this category. Next: 2016 Canyon (173) and 2014 Sierra (159).
What does it cost to fix GMC steering problems?
Independent shops average $700 for steering repairs across the GMC lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there GMC steering recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover steering issues on GMC vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with GMC.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.