2014 GMC Sierra 1500 · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 77owner reports
- 74,000median miles
- $2,500median quote
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Sep 24, 2025 · checked Sep 9, 2026
154 of the 700 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 77 of those describe power steering loss.
Tick what matches of 77 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (11 reports) and the EPS motor or module (11 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the steering system covers the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 paid
7 of the 77 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $170 to $2,500.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 88,124 miles, from the 53 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Electrical glitches happen at both, low speeds and while on the roadway. My steering wheel tightens up and I get a message on the dashboard âStabilitrakâ and another one âassisted steering reduced, drive with careâ. My vehicle even shut off on me after pulling in to a parking space after turning steering wheel completely to one side”
Filed May 26, 2024
“The power steering started going out and then comes back on, which is very dangerous!”
Filed May 3, 2024
“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.”
Filed Sep 8, 2022
“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.”
Filed May 7, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 77 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
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- Headlights too dim or fail 104 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 83 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 75 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 29 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 27 reports