1997 GMC Sierra 1500: loss of power steering

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 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.

Filed Oct 11, 2003 · Fuel system, Steering · 20,000 miles · FL

I have owned my 1997 gmc k1500 sierra since 1999 and have experienced continuous momentary loss of power steering control due to a failing vss sensor located on the steering column. This loss of power steering control occurs at any speed and direction. I have had this component replaced twice over the years and the sensor starts to intermittently fail within 6 months. Every individual I have talked to over the years who has owned a gm 1997-1999 c/k full-size vehicle has experienced this sudden loss of control in the steering wheel at one time or another. It is unfortunate that multiple lives will have to be eventually lost before gm will recall these hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to lawsuits. The vss steering as well as the csfi fuel injection system are an extremely poor design and gm knows it.

Filed May 6, 2003 · Transmission · 59,736 miles · MN

While driving down the road my rear differential broke resulting in loss of vehicle control. Lost power steering control as well as braking ability. The left wheel ended up detaching three feet away from were the wheel is to be mounted to the truck.