I have a gmc 1500 seirra pick-up 1997 that I have had a lot of steering issues with sometimes it's hard to turn then it gets real loose and if I go in to a turn, it feels like it looses all tension and I over correct myself almost causing a wreck.
1997 GMC Sierra steering complaints
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When traveling at speeds greater than 30 miles an hour or so, the steering wheel occasionally loses all resistance and the wheel turns around to the right, causing the truck to swerve. I read that gm had issued a recall for many vehicles that had this problem, but the gmc 1500 truck did not appear to be among them. Please add it.
Vehicle loses it's ability to turn to the left
While driving, the vehicle lost power steering.
Steering problems at consumer's expense. However, dealer was not aware of any technical service bulletins and/or recalls possibly related to steering problems and therefore would not authorize repairs. Consumer requested assistance with reimbursement. *tt
While driving the steering wheel jerked. The vehicle was taken to a shop where they replaced a defective steering gear. *ak
While driving, intermittently steering wheel will have to much play in it and turn all the way around. This makes it difficult for the driver to steer vehicle, which could result in lost of control and cause an accident. Please provide more details. Ts
Truck steering wheel will jerk to side on curve about 35 MPH. Thought was misalignment at first. It has gotten much worse and has to be fixed soon. On searching internet many people having the same problem. Dt
The vehicle veered to the right while driving, consumer also stated when he made a right turn, it felt as though all steering was lost. Ts
This steering sensor malfunction which has happened to me and at least two others that I know of causes the truck to jerk in the direction you are steering. This happens at various speeds. Very dangerous when driving on slippery roads. I'm sure you've had complaints about this problem, just wanted to add mine to the list.
I did not know that the power steering had broke untill I was turning off the inter state hiw ay . It had never given indication that it had broken no noise or rattle from the power steering unit it had separated from the shaft internaly , the shaft continued to operate, but there was no presure to turn the wheels. It was very hard to turn the steering wheel without the assist . It was lucky that I did not have to make a quick manuver to miss something because it was to hard to turn the steering wheel and I would not have been able to do that .
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Vehicle is sitting and running. The steering is hard to turn. There is no noise while traveling. The dealership is aware of problem.
The steering becomes quite loose and is difficult to keep on the road, mostly during cold weather. This could cause an accident on icy or snowy roads.
There was reduced steering, and steering wandered to one side. Happened at above 25 MPH. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to pay for repairs. *ak technical service bulletin 86-32-06 was used by the dealer to fix. Can result in loss of control in steering.
My truck was in fourteen months later for the same repair-I feel this is a safety issue- the dealership told me that they have replaced many of these sensors - I did not feel safe letting my wife drive my truck, especially at speeds over 45mph. No precise safety defect listed
I have complained to gmc about my problem with the power steering and they gave me a file # c0344768. Basically, they didn't consider it a safety issue but I was concerned with my gear box freezing on me or something. I had replaced the pump once and all it took to ruin the pump again was a 500 mile trip. I know that things go wrong with vehicles but at 55,000 miles power steering should not be an issue. I am glad that it didn't cause any injuries.
I found 29 pages of the same problems on net lemon law. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Evo system is creating a dangerious driving situation and should be safety recalled, I have contacted gmc and have recieved no satisfaction at all.
Steering becomes hard to turn, and then suddenly will become light when turning left or right. This usually happens at highway speeds.
When turning vehicle at speeds above about 35mph steering seems to resist turning and when more steering force is applied,steering becomes very light, causing vehicle to oversteer.problem seems to be worse when vehicle is cold. This is a dangerous situation if you are not accustomed or prepared for it.
When steering vehicle either to left or to right steering wheel moves one inch. Dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak the steering problem caused by a steering sensor failure.
The vechicle has 4-6 inches of play which is excessive for a low milage truck.
Was driving vehicle when steering sensor went out. There was very little steering control. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic replaced steering sensor. Problem was very gradual until it became worse.
The front brake pads wear out within 12,000 miles on this type of vehicle. Have been told by dealer that these trucks have the same front rotor and calipers that are on the buick lesabra. This could explain the excessive wear of the pad due to the weight difference. The steering on this vehicle will lock up at slow speeds and allow the vehicle to wonder at higher speeds. Dealer has inspected front end and stated was within specs. Vehicle also will pull at times to left or right by self on straight highway.
Steering will become "loose" when in a curve, causing an oversteer.
High speed turn steering failure experienced while making lane change on freeway. This caused truck to almost go off freeway onto grassy median divider area. I made violent steering wheel correction turning steering wheel to make correction in a righthand turn. This caused truck to fishtail and weave into lane I had just exited. Luckily there was no immediate traffic in this vicinity as I believe a high speed(70mph)contact between vehicle would have occurred. Brought truck into gmc dealer for evaluation(paso robles, ca. Gmc truck).I was told that the steering-sensor was defective. Apparently there is no recall on this part with gmc. I was told that there is a service bulletin out regarding this problem. This was a sudden failure with no warning. As a firefighter/paramedic I drive professionally and I cannot believe that such defects should go without a recall notice published. This is the first time I have utilized your website. Please contact me if you require any additional details. Thanks!
Bumps into gear, engine check light, transmission overflow drips, power steering pump needs replacing
When driving between the speeds of 35 to 60 MPH and making a right turn, steering will go for a matter of seconds. When it comes back in, the vehicle is thrown to the right. Dealer has been contacted.
Power steering jerks as if hitting a patch of ice.
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