2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744937 (filed 06/18/2026): “Normal driving 40mph brake failure and power steering loss. towed vehicle to dealership…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11735271 (filed 05/02/2026): “Power steering pump failed when decelerating after 9500 miles. when power steering pump fails, power assisted braking also fails. upon deceleration, i could not turn the steering wheel at all or stop the vehicle without extreme pressure on the brake pedal. i narrowly avoided impact with a concrete b…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11722177 (filed 03/05/2026): “On highway taking an exit. the brake pedal sank and did not engage at normal pressure, i had to push the brake all the way down for it to engage. concurrently the steering wheel locked up where i could not turn the wheel at all. i drove straight through the exit ramp to the entrance ramp, luckily n…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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