Gmc SIERRA 2500 steering problems
165 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
1,804 owner complaints analyzed
46 distinct recall campaigns
60,925 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,140 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
165 of 1,804 complaints match this topic (9.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10664566 · 2014-12-16 (December 16, 2014)
THE TRUCK SHUT OFF NO POWER BRAKES, STEERING. THIS HAPPENED WHILE PULLING A TRAILER. THE GMC DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE SHUT OFF WAS THE RESULT OF A PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER (PMD) FAILURE ON THE 6.5L DIESEL MOTOR. VERY UNSAFE SHOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A ACCIDENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 280,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10664566 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 784467 · 2000-01-31 (January 31, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE SEVERE DRIVELINE VIBRATION WHICH SHAKES THE STEERING WHEEL AND TRUCK, DEALER ROTATED AND BALANCED THE TIRE DURING 3000 MILE CHECK UP, VEHICLE RAN A LITTLE BETTER, BUT STILL VIBRATED.*ET
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 784467 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10435450 · 2011-11-14 (November 14, 2011)
WHEN I TILT THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE UPWARD POSITION ALL HEADLIGHTS GOES OUT/OFF,AND WHEN I TILTED IT TO THE LOWER POSITION ALL HEADLIGHTS COME ON.THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND OTHER OWNERS OF THIS SAME VEHICLE NEEDS TO KNOW THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVE.THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ANYTIME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 155,076 miles reported. Look up ODI 10435450 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 724882 · 2000-07-03 (July 3, 2000)
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP AT THE DEALER LISTED 7 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR A CONTINUAL PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK PULLING TO THE LEFT SIDE. IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED NUMEROUS TIMES, TIRES CHANGED, STEERING BOX CONTROLLER REPLACED, SENSORS REPLACED, ETC. WE STILL HAVE THIS SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK. WE NOW HAVE CONTACTED GMC ABOUT ALL THESE PROBLEMS. SINCE THE TRUCK IS A COMPANY VEHICLE WE CAN NOT GET A REPLACEMENT OR REFUND UNDER THE LEMON LAW. EXCEPT THE APPLIED WARRANTY LAW? WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE PROBLEM WITH IT PULLING LEFT AND NOW B…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 724882 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 864683 · 2000-07-03 (July 3, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROADS APPLIED BRAKES AND HEARD SQUEALING NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD VEHICLE NEEDED NEW BRAKES. THEY WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. LATER, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, AND STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. ALSO, THERE WAS NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER'S 5 TIMES FOR BOTH, BRAKE AND STEERING REPAIRS. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 864683 at NHTSA ↗