2014 GMC Sierra 1500 · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 78owner reports
- 74,000median miles
- $2,500median quote
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Sep 21, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
155 of the 701 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 78 of those describe power steering loss.
Tick what matches of 78 reports
Power steering loss on other Sierra 1500 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
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.
The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.
All 9 recalls on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
What owners paid
7 of the 78 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.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 16 service bulletins or notices for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles thatmay have Service Front Camera, Service Lane Departure Warning, and Service Lane Keep Assist Message.
12 more on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 page.
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
“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.”
Filed Feb 18, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 78 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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 144 reports
- 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
- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 56 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 29 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 27 reports