There's nothing wrong with the Queen's Gambit as Black (or White).
Why do you think your problems are connected with the opening? More likely, you need to learn more about middle-game planning.
GM Larry Evans' method of static analysis - Chess Forums - Chess.com
I am stuck on 1500 (rapid) for more than 1 month. I play scotch and queen's gambit with white and sicilian or queen's gambit decline/accept with balck... Whic openings should i try to get an good middle game position