1998 GMC Sierra steering problems

15 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Steering wheel/handle bar
3
Hydraulic power assist system
2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Sierra steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 GMC Sierra steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Power steering loss 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 GMC Sierra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 8, 2013 · Brakes, Fuel system · VT

Fame rot almost completely broken on both sides in rear by leaf spring mounts

Filed Feb 6, 2006 · Steering · 95,000 miles · CT

Gmc 1998 sierra p/u- steering suddenly becomes loose and steering wheel jerks to the right while decelerating and turning right. Problem also occurs when making left turns although not a drastic. There are several complaints, however no solutions from gmc or dealership. I have had many close calls while highway driving when the steering suddenly jerks to the right. Gm dealer has no clue as to what the problem is.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Steering · 130,000 miles · MI

Complaint received via e-mail."my pickup has occasional resistance when moving the steering wheel while driving. It feels like something is catching and then letting go. The steering wheel jerks a little when this happens. It's more annoying that anything. The truck has 130,000 miles on it. I bought it with 44,000 miles. The truck has been into three different shops without the problem corrected. " *nm

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Steering · 60,000 miles · CA

While making slow right hand turns consumer notice surging in the steering wheel intermittently. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Steering · NC

Windshield wiper partial failure. Works sometimes...sometimes not. Perhaps a short in the switch. Steering problem is hard to discribe. At low engine RPM's, expecially at idle its as if there is no power steering at all. Steering wheel is extremely hard to turn. Then, at road speed, at times when youturn the wheel to about the two o'clock position the steering wheel will suddenly loose all 'feel' and will 'fall' to about the four o'clock position. The steering is still operational as the truck will veer if you don't catch it first and correct. The steering system just looses all feel and there is little or no effort involved with turning the wheel. We've had one shop look at it but they could find nothing wrong.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Steering, Transmission · 84,000 miles · KS

Don't have my VIN handy at the moment b/c my truck is in the shop having $1400 of transmission work done on it. It's a 1998 gmc sierra 2wd, and the transmission went out 8/21/03. The tranny had 84,000 miles before comlete failure. The truck was driven by an exceptionally gentle driver, never used for towing (even though it came with a towing "package") and never abused in any way. Yesterday, it wouldn't reverse or go into 1st gear. Two weeks prior it began shifting hard, emitting a loud "clank" sound...we knew the end was near!

Filed Dec 5, 2002 · Steering · CO

Intermittently and momentary the steering would lose control at multiple speed while driving. Dealer replaces the evo sensor twice and the problem is reoccurring. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed May 25, 2002 · Steering · MI

Loss of control / errratic power steering assist.

Filed Jun 25, 2001 · Steering · NC

While driving at any speed and when attempting to make a right hand turn power steering will suddenly kick in, causing consumer to oversteer. Dealership has yet to determine a cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Feb 15, 2001 · Steering · NC

When making turns at 2:00 angle steering will jerk. Dealr has been contacted.

Questions about the 1998 GMC Sierra steering

Does the 1998 GMC Sierra have steering problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the steering of the 1998 GMC Sierra, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 GMC Sierra steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Sierra steering?

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

What year does the GMC Sierra have bad steering?

The GMC Sierra model years with the most steering complaints are 1997 (63 complaints), 2000 (28 complaints) and 2003 (27 complaints).