2003 GMC Sierra 2500 steering problems

10 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 53,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 53,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Gear box: shaft sector
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Sierra 2500 steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 12, 2020 · Fuel system, Steering · 157,000 miles · CA

Had injectors replaced under warranty at 50000 miles after noticing excess exhaust smoke on startup and also power steering hoses were leaking, again at 105000 miles they totally failed as I was bringing my wife home from hospital on I-15 in ca. Up cajon pass and had to be towed to dealer, but gm dealer would not cover injectors under warranty as truck was11 years old and their coverage was for 7 years only, now again had to have them replaced at 147000 miles because of excessive smoke on startup. This time I went to an independent shop as they were $1000 cheaper and stated these upgraded injectors should last 150000 miles not 50000. Had to have power steering hoses replaced again also along with power brake servo because they were leaking again at 157000 miles. I have all of this documented in writing by service depts.

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 170,000 miles · AL

Brakes are spongy not right power steering whines as do brakes

Filed Feb 20, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 69,671 miles · MD

Power steering cooler and lines rusted through and leaking, engine oil cooler lines rusted through and leaking, transmission oil cooler lines rusted through and leaking. All had to be replaced. Work donea t gmc dealer.

Filed Dec 26, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 99,000 miles · NJ

Many components under the truck are severely rusted. Two brake lines failed in august 2011 due to rust. The rest are ready to fail soon. The power steering line rusted out this month (december). Rust at sensors of ABS system causes erratic ABS operation.

Filed Oct 28, 2010 · Steering · 53,000 miles · CA

2003-? Gmc truck, steering intermediate shaft. Had shaft replaced at 17,000 miles due to rattle and thumping in steering column. Replaced again at 53,000 miles. Possible loss of vehicle control due to manufacture, engineering or design. Problem not corrected by gm only replaced with same type of shaft. Upon online search, I discovered numerous other consumers that have/had the same problem with gmc trucks, vans, suvs, etc.

Filed Sep 5, 2006 · Steering · 15,000 miles · MI

Steering column rattle. Have had service on at least 6 occasions, all proving unsuccessful. Fixes have been either lube injection, or replacement of intermediary shaft. No fix has lasted longer than 5,000 miles.

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Steering · 45,000 miles · NM

Looseness in the steering shaft.

Filed Jan 11, 2004 · Steering · 15 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

2003 gmc 2500hd durmax truck. When you apply brakes hard the steering locks up and you can't turn. Gm says this is standard operating for this truck. This truck has ABS. Abs gives you the ability to steer while breaking. This is hard to do when steering locks up. Gm has said there is no problem. There are 3 other trucks all gmc or chevy in my town with the same problem. All of us have gotten the same responce from gm. Call bbb dont call us.

Filed Nov 9, 2003 · Steering · 26,722 miles · TX

2003 gmc 3/4 ton pickup. Problem with intermediate steering shaft. Have a 1999 gmc 3/4 ton that the shaft has been replaced 6 times. Son has a 2001 tahoe that has had the intermediate shaft replaced two times. When will someone make them get this fixed it is a safety problem.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Steering · NC

The 4x4 wheel drive came on. Dealer notified. Please provide further information. Ph

Questions about the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 steering

Does the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 have steering problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the steering of the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 53,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Sierra 2500 have bad steering?

The GMC Sierra 2500 model years with the most steering complaints are 2005 (16 complaints), 2016 (14 complaints) and 2001 (11 complaints).