NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
224 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jun 2, 2021
Steering
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V213000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was made aware of the issu…
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The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V213000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA ODI #11419413
109,000 miles · May 13, 2021
Steering
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN THE GIANT EAGLE PARKING LOT AND THE POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING STOPPED WORKING. A NOTICE CAME ON THE DASHBOARD SCREEN INDICATING THE SAME AND STATED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION COULD CAUSE A CRASH. I STOPPED THE CAR, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND RESTARTED THE CAR. THE NOTICE ON THE DASHBOARD WENT AWAY AND…
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I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN THE GIANT EAGLE PARKING LOT AND THE POWER ASSIST FOR THE STEERING STOPPED WORKING. A NOTICE CAME ON THE DASHBOARD SCREEN INDICATING THE SAME AND STATED THAT THIS MALFUNCTION COULD CAUSE A CRASH. I STOPPED THE CAR, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND RESTARTED THE CAR. THE NOTICE ON THE DASHBOARD WENT AWAY AND THE STEERING POWER ASSIST FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. I DROVE THE CAR FOR A WEEK WITHOUT RECURRENCE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE GMC DEALERSHIP AND AFTER LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE THEY CONCLUDED THAT THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM SINCE THE STEERING WAS OPERATING PROPERLY. I HAD INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL NOTICE NHSTA REFERENCE #S 15595 AND 16V054000 COVERING A POTENTIAL STEERING ASSIST FAILURE BUT WAS TOLD THAT THESE RECALL NOTICES DID NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO BRING THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS.
NHTSA ODI #11416416
215,000 miles · May 12, 2021
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON AN UNPAVED GRAVEL ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHUDDERED WHILE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE SHUDDERING CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON AN UNPAVED GRAVEL ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHUDDERED WHILE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE SHUDDERING CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH AN UNKNOWN STEERING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000.
NHTSA ODI #11416311
8,479 miles · Apr 22, 2021
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE. THE SERVICE 4WD AND SERVICE TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODY BUICK GMC (1585 W OGDEN AVE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540, (888) 461-9066) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE. THE SERVICE 4WD AND SERVICE TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODY BUICK GMC (1585 W OGDEN AVE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540, (888) 461-9066) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,479.
NHTSA ODI #11413371
40,000 miles · Mar 26, 2021
Steering
THE POWER STEERING KEEPS TURNING OFF. HAS DONE THIS MANY TIMES OVER THE FEW YEARS I'VE OWNED IT. IT'S TURNED OF BEING STATIONARY AND DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY
NHTSA ODI #11405062
56,600 miles · Mar 21, 2021
Steering
EXPERIENCING LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT MY VIN NUMBER, [XXX], DOES NOT FALL INTO THE PARAMETERS FOR THE RECALL. PRESENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS AT HENRY BROWN BUICK GMC IN GILBERT, ARIZONA. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION! THE RECALL MUST BE EXPANDED! INFORMATION REDACTED PU…
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EXPERIENCING LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT MY VIN NUMBER, [XXX], DOES NOT FALL INTO THE PARAMETERS FOR THE RECALL. PRESENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS AT HENRY BROWN BUICK GMC IN GILBERT, ARIZONA. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION! THE RECALL MUST BE EXPANDED! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #11404131
82,000 miles · Mar 16, 2021
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V054000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #11403375
99,294 miles · Mar 16, 2021
EngineSteeringVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,294.
NHTSA ODI #11403348
67,000 miles · Mar 15, 2021
Steering
POWER STEERING WENT OUT SEVERAL TIMES AS I WAS DRIVING
NHTSA ODI #11403008
87,000 miles · Mar 10, 2021
Electrical SystemSteering
IN THE LAST WEEK MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT 5 TIMES ON MY 2015 GMC CANYON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED IT WITH RACK AND PINION FAILURE. I RESEARCH THIS AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS AND GMC REFUSES TO RECALL. AND FIX IT. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AS YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AT ALL. P PLEAS HELP AS IT I…
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IN THE LAST WEEK MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT 5 TIMES ON MY 2015 GMC CANYON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED IT WITH RACK AND PINION FAILURE. I RESEARCH THIS AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS AND GMC REFUSES TO RECALL. AND FIX IT. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AS YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AT ALL. P PLEAS HELP AS IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND A HAZARD.
NHTSA ODI #11400121
Official recalls
8Mar 25, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.
May 31, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Oct 5, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
Feb 1, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.
May 12, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.
May 8, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.
Mar 18, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15037.
Oct 9, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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