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2005 GMC Sierra 2500 steering problems

16 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 69,500.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
14%
typical mileage
69,500
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Hydraulic power assist: pump
    1
  • Hydraulic power assist system
    1
  • Electric power assist system
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Sierra 2500 steering problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · SC

Fuel gage,speedometer broken, oil gage , battery indicator etc all stopped working. Also steering column has been fixed three times and broke again.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Steering · 166,682 miles · WA

The steering shaft is moving, slipping back and forth as I hold onto the steering wheel.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 118,542 miles · UT · fire

After returning from a day of shopping, I parked my truck at the back, like always. I had been noticing oil spots for the last few days but chalked it up to age and mileage of the truck. After about two hours I saw smoke from the back area where I parked. I ran outside to catch to my surprise! My truck was on fire, I as quickly as possible, grabbed the garden hose and put out the fire! I realized as I looked, that the fire had started at the area under the hood where the fuses, and wiring were located. As I slowly rebuilt my truck, I realized that the fire was not the only problem that I had! The fact of the matter was that if the fire had not shut my truck down, there were a whole array of other problems that I would of had to repair.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Steering · 180,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500. While driving approximately 30 MPH and approaching a traffic light, the power steering failed and it became difficult to maneuver the steering wheel. The battery indicator illuminated. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the technician was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 117,800 miles · KY

1) the driver door power windows,locks,and extended mirror buttons quit working,I can be driving down the road and I cant roll the windows down ,cant adjust my mirror and time that I stop to check the fuzes the door controls start working again. I try to lock the doors when I get out of the truck and nothing is working the pass.side works fine,I took off the door panel and they start working but by the time I put the panel back on .there still work but come back out and they quit again. 2)something wrong with my steering I thought it was my powersteering pump and replaced it ,but there still something wrong I think it might be the steering box I have oil leaking somewhere around there 3)its my air conditioner and heater, I can have the air on I get nothing but hot air on the driver side and cold on the pass side.I can use the vent with air and its the same,just hot on the driver side.and not on the pass side. 4) I keep losing the gmc center cap on my factory wheels I keep the black lugnut covers tight but I lose another center cap, 5) gmc aluminum rims clear coating pilled off.

Filed May 24, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 114,000 miles · AL

While pulling a 30 ft. Camper at approximately 50 MPH the speedometer suddenly went past 120 MPH and stayed . I now have no way of determining my speed . The local dealer said I would have to bring it in and leave it at least 3 days .

Filed Apr 26, 2014 · Steering, Wheels · AL

Driving on interstate 85 tire blew due to highway road and faulty wheel hub, steering capability , suspension on the truck. It spilt the bumper and shattered mirror and hit my arm. I almost lost total control of the truck it did a lot of damage. The front ends on these trucks have been nothing but a headache to a lot of people. They don't last due to cheap parts I assume. Thanks for your time.

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Steering · 116,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500-hd. The contact stated during a routine maintenance appointment the mechanic stated the power steering hose was leaking which caused him to loose power steering and power braking ability. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 05v455000: steering: hydraulic power assists: hose, piping, and connections was related to the failure; however, his VIN was not included and he would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified but stated there was a recall but his VIN was not included; therefore, it would be at his expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 29 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that the power steering would seize and the vehicle would hesitate to stop when the brakes were depressed. In addition, the transmission, windshield wipers, cruise control, and the instrument cluster failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 29 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2009 · Brakes, Steering · 51,294 miles · CA

The hydraulic brake booster's pressure accumulator cracked and /or separated from the hydro-boost assembly during normal vehicle operating conditions. The presence of this crack or fractured surface allowed the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid caused increased steering and braking effort.

Questions about the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 steering

Does the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 have steering problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the steering of the 2005 GMC Sierra 2500, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 69,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 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).

Other 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 problems

Electrical 42Brakes 38Engine 18Transmission 7Body 6Wheels 5Acceleration 3Airbags 3Fuel system 3Suspension 3Lights 2Tires 2Driver assistance 1Visibility 1

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