2015 GMC Canyon steering problems
225 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2015 GMC Canyon — 75% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the "Power Steering Assist Lost" message displayed, and the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was parked, and upon restarting the engine, the failure…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“Power steering and stabalink malfunction causing a radom and very dangerous complete power steering failure. GM was forced to do two recalls for this failure, one in 2016 and another in 2021 but they excluded any Canyon made after May of 2015. The recall should include these as well because their…”
filed Jul 24, 2026
“Was driving my truck and would randomly lose power steering while driving. When the power steering cut out it would jerk the steering wheel to the left a little bit and if I pulled over and turned the key off and turned it back on, it would reset and start working until it happened again, which could be five minutes…”
filed Jun 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering…Campaign 21V213000 · Mar 25, 2021
- A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power…Campaign 16V054000 · Feb 1, 2016
Steering problems in other Canyon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 Canyon | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 Canyon | 6 | 23% |
| 2018 Canyon | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 Canyon | 8 | 12% |
| 2016 Canyon | 178 | 66% |
| 2012 Canyon | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 Canyon | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Canyon | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 Canyon | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 GMC Canyon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.