1997 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Steering · 120,950 miles · GA

While driving on highway this vehicle will move right and left without no input from the driver. Also, making a left or right turn the power steering will stop,lock up start working again for no apparent reason. I have change all front tie rods twice, steering gear box, four times and the power steering pump three times. This is very serious and hazardous issue !!!! Many drivers have the same problem and has expressed it on the internet. Gmc has not put out any recall to fix it. Additionally, this problem is a life or death situation! If you want all the documentation please call aamco 770‑823‑1142..please don't wait until someone dies due this steering issue!! Btw this steering has been going on for over two years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My next course of action will be to call the media to get some answers. Reply the soonest!!!!

Filed Jan 29, 2017 · Steering · 120,695 miles · GA

While turning a left turn on a highway january 28 the vehicle lost power steering. I have removed and replaced the power steering pump three times, gearbox four times, all the tiebars and componentsd twice. Gmc is aware of the steering problems and has not recalled any vehicles for power steering problems! This steering problem is very severe issue and a extreme hazard on the road, especially; when the lose of power steering happens any time without warning. If you want all the documentation please call aamco (678) 619-0817. The power steering problem will kill someone. I have had many close calls while driving this vehicle for the past two (all the parts are new, not rebuilt) btw, the steering is very loose and makes the driver over correct while driving. Please reply the soonest

Filed Mar 24, 2012 · Steering · 96,000 miles · PA

Going into a turn my steering will jump auto store said it was a steering sensor.

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 165,000 miles · NJ

The trouble I am having is with the braking system . It has been professionally maintained but the problem still persists. The brakes lockout at slow speeds and I have to use 2 feet to press down the pedal and stop the truck . If I were driving and stopped at a light there would be no problem .however if I were then to release the pedal and apply it again the ABS seems to activate and I basically cannot stop the vehicle. I did hit someone once but it didn't do much damage because I was going slow under 5mph. This has been happening since I bought the truck 5 years ago but I figured it was how the truck was supposed to be. This problem happens under 15 MPH. You can hear the ABS motor activate but the feeling you get from the response of the pedal is hard like the vacuum booster is bad but only temporary. If you get this problem it seems that if I release the pedal and tap it the brakes will return but one day it will be too late and there may be someone lying under my truck. I must also say that I am a mechanic and police officer so I do know something about vehicle handling response and repair.

Filed Apr 9, 2009 · Steering · 100,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 25 MPH around a curve, the vehicle began to shake and the steering felt as if it were turning more than it should. The failure has been occurring for the last four years, but the vehicle has not been inspected. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer would not provide compensation because there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 140,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Steering · 60,000 miles · UT

Vehicle suddenly pulls to the right at highway speeds. Seems more prevalent in cooler weather. Lack of power assist at times, too much assist at other times.

Filed Jun 17, 2004 · Steering · 30,000 miles · TX

1997 gmc truck. When turning to the right, sometimes there is no resistance on the steering wheel and the truck can veer (hard right) at any speed. The slightest weight of your hand can unexpectedly cause an immediate hard right turn. Faulty e.v.o. Rotation sensor replaced by dealer on 06/25/98, 5/24/99 and 8/27/99. Gm extended the warranty for this sensor to 65,000 miles. Sensor is still defective. This defect can and probable has caused severe accidents and possible death. Old parts are not available. Current defective part is in use now.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Steering · 37,063 miles · OR

While driving 35 MPH and turning the power steering went out. Consumer was able to maintain control of vehicle, pulled over, and turned the vehicle off. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, and was able to start and drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred on numerous occasions. *ak the vehicle pulled sharply to the right while driving around right curves at 35-45 MPH. The problem became more frequent over time. The vehicle was taken to private tire shop. The technician there knew immediately that the power steering sensor was the problem because he had seen this problem several times on other gm pick-ups. A new sensor was installed and the problem was alleviated.

Filed Jan 18, 2004 · Steering · LA

Power steering failure.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Steering, Visibility · 25,000 miles · TX

Power steering assist tends to pull the wheel to the right or left with too much assist after barely turning the wheel one way or the other (has always done this since new). Windshield wipers have recently been acting up when activating the washer mechanism. Sometimes they won't work, sometimes they stop in the middle of the wipe cycle. The date below is a required field, but the incidents have happened numerous times since I purchased the vehicle new.