IllustrationLOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WHILE MOVING AT SPEEDS BELOW 30 MPH.
2015 GMC Canyon
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Canyon years
Owner complaints for the 2015 GMC Canyon are substantially higher than the model-year median of 38.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Canyon years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
450–25K
5225–50K
4950–75K
4075–100K
29100–150K
3150K+
218 reports with mileage · 83 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 224 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electronic Stability Control (esc). Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports4 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
301 reportsAS I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK, I HAD A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND MY DASHBOARD DISPLAYED WARNINGS. I WAS ON ABLE TO STEER THE TRUCK AND ALMOST VEERED OFF THE ROAD. I HAD TO STOP ABRUPTLY. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. THE POWER STEERING AGAIN WORKED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT I NEEDED TO R…
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AS I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK, I HAD A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND MY DASHBOARD DISPLAYED WARNINGS. I WAS ON ABLE TO STEER THE TRUCK AND ALMOST VEERED OFF THE ROAD. I HAD TO STOP ABRUPTLY. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. THE POWER STEERING AGAIN WORKED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ELECTRIC BELT DRIVE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR. THEY SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE ELECTRONIC STEERING GEAR. THIS IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE IN RECALL NUMBER 15595B. THEY SAID MY VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL AND THAT IT WAS MANUFACTURED A COUPLE MONTHS BEFORE THE RECALL DATES. IT IS OBVIOUSLY THE SAME ISSUE SO I CALLED GM AND THEY JUST WERE TALKING IN CIRCLES. I CANNOT AFFORD A $2000 REPAIR. IT IS SO OBVIOUS IT IS THE SAME ISSUE AND NOT TO RECOGNIZE IT IS CRIMINAL IN MY OPINION. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THEY NEED TO FIX THIS BEFORE PEOPLE GET KILLED ON THE ROAD.
VEHICLE HAS A BAD SHUDDER WHERE IT IS CAUSING DRIVABILITY ISSUES. THIS OCCURS MAINLY WHEN DRIVING UP AN INCLINE WHEN AT ABOUT 1200 RPM. TRUCK WILL SOMETIMES JERK AND SHAKE AND HAS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COARSE OF ABOUT 3 MONTHS WITH THE LAST INSTANCE …
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VEHICLE HAS A BAD SHUDDER WHERE IT IS CAUSING DRIVABILITY ISSUES. THIS OCCURS MAINLY WHEN DRIVING UP AN INCLINE WHEN AT ABOUT 1200 RPM. TRUCK WILL SOMETIMES JERK AND SHAKE AND HAS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COARSE OF ABOUT 3 MONTHS WITH THE LAST INSTANCE OCCURRING TODAY.
ON TWO OCCASIONS RECENTLY, MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, ONCE ON START UP AND ONCE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I GET WARNINGS THAT OTHER SYSTEMS AREN'T WORKING, SUCH AS STABILITRAK AND BACKUP ASSIST. PROBLEM SEEMS TO CORRECT ITSELF, AFTER TURNING THE TRUCK OFF. THIS HAPPENED SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH WHILE DRIVING AND BACK…
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ON TWO OCCASIONS RECENTLY, MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, ONCE ON START UP AND ONCE WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I GET WARNINGS THAT OTHER SYSTEMS AREN'T WORKING, SUCH AS STABILITRAK AND BACKUP ASSIST. PROBLEM SEEMS TO CORRECT ITSELF, AFTER TURNING THE TRUCK OFF. THIS HAPPENED SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH WHILE DRIVING AND BACK IN MARCH WHEN I FIRST STARTED THE TRUCK.
POWER STEERING GOES OUT AT RANDOM TIMES. RECEIVED RECALL FROM GMC ABOUT ISSUE AND TOOK TO SHOP. DID NOT FIX! IN FACT, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE RECALL VISIT. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR MY TEENAGED CHILDREN AND WIFE TO DRIVE WHILE POWER STEERING IS OUT
POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT GOING DOWN THE ROAD WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO DEALER THEY SAID STEERING RACK WENT BAD AND HAD TO PAY $2000 FOR NEW STEERING RACK.
RANDOM POWER STEERING LOSS
THE TRUCK WILL LOSE POWER STEERING AT ANY TIME OR SPEED WHILE THE TRUCK IS MOVING. THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH READS SERVICE STEERING ASSIST. WHEN I AM DRIVING IT CAN PULL THE STEERING WHEEL OUT OF YOUR HANDS IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. I REPORTED THIS TO MY DEALER AND GMC LAST YEAR THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG BUT IT IS STILL DOING IT. WHEN …
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THE TRUCK WILL LOSE POWER STEERING AT ANY TIME OR SPEED WHILE THE TRUCK IS MOVING. THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH READS SERVICE STEERING ASSIST. WHEN I AM DRIVING IT CAN PULL THE STEERING WHEEL OUT OF YOUR HANDS IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. I REPORTED THIS TO MY DEALER AND GMC LAST YEAR THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG BUT IT IS STILL DOING IT. WHEN YOU CAN GET THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON IT IS FINE FOR A WHILE AND IT WILL DO IT AGAIN THE SAME WAY.NOW DEALER IS SAYING THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACING AT A VERY HIGH PRICE. I THINK ITS ELECTRICAL. THERE IS A RECALL FOR A PLUG BUT FOR SOME REASON MY TRUCK DOES NOT FALL UNDER THAT RECALL BUT IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE SEVERELY HURT OR KILLED BY THIS PROBLEM. THEY NEED TO FIX THIS AT THEIR COST NOT MINE. WORRIED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR THE STEERING TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THE DEALER (LAVERY AUTOMOTIVE SALES AND SERVICE, 1096 W STATE ST, ALLIANCE, …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR THE STEERING TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THE DEALER (LAVERY AUTOMOTIVE SALES AND SERVICE, 1096 W STATE ST, ALLIANCE, OH 44601, (330) 238-4178) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WITH EXTREME DIFFICULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WITH EXTREME DIFFICULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V054000 (STEERING) ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER AND MCCONNELL AUTOMOTIVE (3150 DAUPHIN ST, MOBILE, AL 36606, (251) 476-4141); ALTHOUGH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Official recalls
821V213000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
Mar 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.
18V358000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
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.
17V621000 · Air Bags:frontal
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.
16V054000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
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.
15V278000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
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.
15V267000 · Seats
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.
15V157000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
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.
14V645000 · Air Bags
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 ↗
NHTSA investigations
1RQ19001 · Loss Of Power Steering Assist
Opened May 9, 2019 · Closed May 28, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:electric Power Assist System
In May 2019 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ19-001) to assess the scope of General Motors (GM) recall 16V-054. ODI had received 50 complaints with allegations of loss of electric power steering assist while the vehicle was in motion. These complaints were for vehicles outside the scope of recall 16V-054 yet exhibited the same symptoms.ODI?s review focused on specific build months outside the recall scope that had a high electric power steering failure rate and failures that were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 16V-054. ODI?s review of data supplied by GM confirmed a high failure rate for vehicles outside of the recall scope.On March 25, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling select 2015 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon vehicles to remedy a potential loss of power steering assist while driving. The recall (21V-213) includes vehicles that were not addressed by recall 16V-054 and also prompted this recall query.In view of the recall, ODI is closing this recall query. Despite closing this investigation, NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov under the following ODI identification numbers in a separate attachment. ?