2015 GMC Canyon. Consumer writes in regards to frontal airbag safety recall. The consumer was concerned that the vehicle was not included in the recalls for vehicles with the same make, model and year, due to the VIN number.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

Truck began losing steering control a month ago, then became more frequent the last 2 weeks. Dealer replace entire rack and pinion assembly because electric steering harness and modules were fried. This was due to little or no di-eletric grease in the connector plugs, which also, are not weatherproofed from the elements. $2000 out of my pocket to fix because recall only covers earlier models. This is a very serious safety issue. 3 times the steering gave out while driving and is very difficult to control even if you catch it in time. These vehicles are dangerous to everyone. I wanted to fix it before I get rid of it so someone else would not be stuck with this problem. Truck has 50,000 miles on it. Bad design on the electric power steering, connectors are in the elements and unprotected.

- Uniontown, OH, USA

Less than 48 hours after a dealer oil change, my 2015 GMC Canyon experienced a power steering failure while making a right turn at a light. Stabilitrac/traction control failure also occurred with service notices and fault lights appearing on the dash. Vehicle had to be towed via flatbed to the dealership.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

Steering wheel locks up while driving and turning to the left. This has happened twice so far, luckily it had returned to normal quickly. GM has a recall for this but only vehicles made Jan.2015 thru March 19, 2015. My truck was made on March 27, 2015. This problem just showed up naturally after warranty.vehicle has 50,501 miles. I have also heard of 2017 models having the same issue. This is a huge safety issue that should not be ignored!

- Uniontown, OH, USA

Vehicle was stopped at a stoplight when the instrument cluster started alerting that stabilitrack stability control needed to be serviced and power steering was disabled, as well as the traction control off light was illuminated in the instrument cluster. Turned vehicle off and restarted - power steering message reappeared but quickly went away and power steering function returned. The next day while driving < 30 mph on city streets the error messages and problems reappeared 4 or 5 times.

- Norman, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. While driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sutliff Buick GMC (169 w aaron dr, state college, pa 16803), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted and the warning indicators dimmed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V054000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 44,680.

- Pleasant Gap, PA, USA

Having multiple problems with power steering failure. This has happened on multiple occasions. I have to stop the truck turn it off to get it to reset. Some days it may take turning off the vehicle 15 to 20 times before it will reset

- Birmingham, AL, USA

Would randomly experience loss of electrical power steering assist. Loss of assist would happen at all times, while stationary, while driving straight, while turning, at hi low or no speeds. Needed to park vehicle and turn off and restart vehicle to restore power steering assist. Operator would be prompted with a "loss of power steering, drive with care" warning. Scanning with obdii tool showed the loss of steering assist was always tied to U0420 dtc. Errors were occurring in August so temps were between 70 and 100 degrees F. error is behaving exactly like a loose electrical connection, probably to the power steering torque sensor. Vehicle was taken to dealership and appeared to be exhibiting the exact same symptoms as NHTSA recall 16V054000. Tried to get GM to honor this repair however they claimed my vehicle is not in the affected 2015 model year date range. Dealer performed the same repair defined by the recall and have not had any power steering loss for last 3 weeks since receiving vehicle back from dealer. If the error was not fixed I would have expected it to continue happening at the same frequency as before (2-5 times per day)

- Des Moines, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and the power steering assist and traction control warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the "service select a track" message appeared and the steering ability became very difficult. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and shut off the vehicle. After approximately three minutes, the vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice in a week. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V054000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

- Greenfield, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. While driving various speeds, the steering seized. The vehicle was able to be operated, but excessive effort was needed to turn the vehicle. In addition, the power steering and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,295.

- Hampstead, MD, USA

Twice while driving the power steering has gone out and the stability control light has come on. The first time I cut the truck off and restarted it. At that point it appeared to be fine. Now it been about 2 weeks since the first occurrence and this morning it happened again. I researched to see if there were any recalls. There is a recall on the power steering for the 2015 Canyon but I'm being told that my truck is not on the list. I think they need to look deeper into this problem.

- Matthews, GA, USA

Power steering and stability control drop out while driving at any speed. Turning the vehicle off and cranking again will restore power steering. Sometimes this must be done 2 or 3 times to get power steering back. This is happening daily.

- Pelham, AL, USA

I was driving about 35 miles an hour when stabilitrac and loss of steering assist warning lights came on. Steering became extremely difficult and I veered into the oncoming lane while making a right hand turn to exit the main road. I was going to have the vehicle towed to the dealership, but the dealership service agent recommended turning the vehicle off and restart after 30 seconds. This worked, but I took it in to the dealer to have it checked. They found no fault codes. Five days later it happened again while on the interstate doing 70 mph. Fortunately, I only needed to make three turns to get to the dealership. The dealership replaced the power steering rack assembly at a cost of $1662.01. I contacted GM to ask if the expense would be covered by recall 16V054000. I was assigned a case serial and after several inquiries, a senior GM representative stated it was not covered by the recall and it was a different module causing the recall. She offered a $100 voucher for future vehicle service and closed my case as dissatisfied. Regardless of the module, loss of steering is a life threatening hazard and the recall should be expanded. The vehicle had approximately 81,900 and 82,100 miles when this occurred.

- Milton, FL, USA

While driving, lost power steering assist, very hard to steer. Took to dealer and got the following error code - C0545 - steering wheel torque sensor. This has happened twice and in both occasions, it is very hard to steer. In both instances, driving on the highway and very hard to pull over. Once you E error dissapears

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Occasionally, while driving a warning chime sounds and power steering fails. It becomes very difficult to steer the truck and two warnings are displayed, "power steering disabled" and "stabilitrak off". if I pull over, stop, and turn off the enginethe problem clears upon restart. This is incredibly dangerous. The problem has occurred while driving slowly and at highway speeds. It is happening more frequently with increasing mileage. Current mileage is 70K but has been happening since about 40K.

- Panama City, FL, USA

On several occasions I have lost all power steering after getting 2 service warnings. In this type of vehicle with electric power assist steering, it is increasing difficult to steer. (worse than an old truck without power steering) in the event of an emergency, if this were to happen suddenly, I can not see how it would be possible to maintain control of the vehicle. I am getting 2 warnings. The first is to "service stabilitrack" at the same time, "service power steering drive with care". at this point I lose all power steering. The errors occur when driving, and have always happened at highway and interstate speeds (40+ mph?). in all initial instances, the truck was traveling on well maintained roads, which were straight. I was not making any turns such as a traffic signal or intersection. On occasions I have been able to pull over, stop, turn the truck off, restart and the error clears. In the last 2 days I have cleared the error, but it returns with the same result, no power steering. After reading some reviews online, it seems to be a somewhat common issue, and most result in a loss of power steering. My truck is currently at the dealer and the part was not immediately available (possibly showing the number of issues??) the dealership has stated that it is the 'steering gear', or rack & pinion which has failed. The vehicle has additionally had a recall for similar issues, but the dealership stated that it was for a 'software update'. this is said to have been the fix in other similar situations. I see this as a serious safety issue, the most serious I have had in any truck I have owned. This is the reason for filing this report.

- Schertz, TX, USA

2015 GMC Canyon. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering wheel vibration while driving and transmission problems. Consumer has different vehicle complaint in artemis.

- Gaines, MI, USA

Power steering failed on highway and vehicle was very hard to steer and control. Was very difficult to steer off the highway. Dangerous.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

Sudden total loss loss of electric power steering assist while driving on the interstate. Sudden total loss loss of stability control system while driving on the interstate.

- Canton, GA, USA

Power steering will go out without warning. There is a recall on 2015 GMC Canyon built between January 6 and March 15, 2015. I purchased my GMC on December 23, 2014. I received my vehicle on March 4, 2015. It is very concerning with the steering goes out as it is extremely difficult to steer. I am told by the dealer that my VIN number does not apply to the recall even though my production date falls within the criteria. My vehicle is experiencing the exact characteristics of the recall. The dealer did inform me that there was a reset for my power steering, which I paid them $50 to do and the problem persists. Your assistance with this dangerous problem would be appreciated.

- Sarasota, FL, USA