2017 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving in town going 20mph and the truck shut down not allowing for braking or gas and the steering locked up. Placed the vehicle in neutral, shut the truck off and turned it back. Was able to continue driving. Attempted to have the dealership we bought it from run a diagnostic and the battery was…”
filed Oct 17, 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver…”
filed Sep 18, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 6% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 32 | 6% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 37 | 8% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 42 | 7% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 29 | 10% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 37 | 11% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 79 | 11% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 153 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
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.