1999 GMC Sierra: jerking or lurching

6 of the 600 complaints about the 1999 GMC Sierra describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 43 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2017
5
2014
1
2013
1
2011
1
2010
1
2005
1
2004
3
2003
3
2002
3
2001
3
2000
4
1999
6
1998
6
1997
16
1996
3
1995
1
1994
2
1993
1

What owners say

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Brakes · 69,994 miles · NY

Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle made a jerking motion when stopping or slowing down .vehicle was taken to the dealership on 8-23-05. The dealership found the hub was defective. Also, the front left side wheel sensor needed to be replaced.*ak the consumer was told his vehicle was not a part of the recall. Updated 01/04/06.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Steering · DC · crash

A collision occurred as a result of complete steering failure and vibrations in the front of the vehicle. The vibrations often occurred between 55-70 MPH. They originated in the front end and often transferred into the steering wheel. This caused the vehicle to jerk abruptly, in one direction or another. The vibrations were so extreme, it caused abnormal wear and fatigue on the tires, steering componets and etc. One fatality as a result. (brent mcqueen, investigator on behalf of client). *ph. The investigator believed the incident was related to recall (98v242000) however the vehicle was not included in the recall.

Filed May 28, 2003 · Seats · 64,473 miles · TX

Son was driving 99 gmc sierra truck on I-20 in arlington, tx monday, may 26th when he braked to slow and the front driver seat suddenly lurched forward throwing him into the steering wheel causing him to lose control of the truck. He regained control of the vehicle but was almost rear ended by vehicle. Son and fiancee were unhurt and no damage was done. When they were able to pull over and investigate, the front driver seat would not lock in place. It would move forward and backward without locking into place. Son had to brace his foot against the dash to hold seat in place in able to drive the vehicle home. Serious injury could have been the result if control of the vehicle had been lost. Feel this is a manufacturers defect and serious injury could result if this happened to others or myself since I drive the same identical vehicle.

Filed Aug 4, 2001 · Acceleration · NJ

Throtle sticks from idle, causing truck to lurch forward.

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Acceleration · TX

Throttle sticks when pressing down to take off. Vehicle jerks and can go faster than intended if brakes are not applied quickly enough. Dealer stated they have heard of problem, but consumer has to come up with money before they can look at vehicle. *ak

Filed May 9, 2001 · Acceleration · MI

Accelerator pedal stickes in the closed position (foot off of the pedal) this was first noted around 20,000 to 24,000 miles. Dealer cleaned throttle body (around 28,000 to 30,000 miles) which corrected the problem for about 6 months. The accelerator pedal sticks about 80 to 90% of the time. The concern I have is that if I am backing up to a trailer for hook-up or backing out of a parking space, that in my efforts to release the pedal, the vehicle could lurch, resulting in property damage or bodily injury.