2000 GMC Sierra steering problems

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Steering · CO

Two failures of steering shaft within 50,000 miles.

Filed Aug 25, 2005 · Steering · 141,291 miles · IA

Dt: the consumer states that the power steering rod broke on h 2000 gmc sierra. The consumer did have this repaired. The dealership was not contacted. The consumer did contact gm. The information they gave him was that he was not included in the recall on the same issue. The consumer was driving when this happened. The speed was about 20 MPH. There were no injuries.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Steering · 65,000 miles · ME

After driving through 12 inces of snow for aprox. 100 feet, a thumping noise started in the front left wheel area. Two mechanics checked it and said it was nothing. After 2 months the front drive shaft failed, was replaced and the sound stopped. Shortly after we started having trouble stopping at slow speeds, the ABS would kick the pedal up, and the stopping distance at 10 MPH became 50 -100 ft. Wheel sensor bearing was replaced at a cost of over $800. The drivers side rear window leaks air, the door weatherstriping on both sides fall off on a regular basis.the gas guage sometimes reads empty when the tank is just filled, and sometimes bounces from place to place. The drivers side pwr window regulator failed and pulled the glass out of the track. Pwr mirror switch failed cannot adjust mirrors except to the left and up. Daytime running lights blow bulbs constantly. Tires have strange wear, one lug high, one lug low, all four tires, properly inflated.back door doesn't latch in cold weather, drivers door latch froze open this winter. Washer fluid switch only works when pushed "beyond normal" position. Rear vents in console won't close. And the whole truck vibrates violently at speeds above 55 MPH hard to hold on, have to slow down and pull toward side of road to avoid accident. Happens many times per day.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Steering · WI

Problems with power steering pump on gmc truck.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated his power steering shaft broke.

Filed Mar 16, 2005 · Steering · 83,000 miles · FL

Took the truck into a local goodyear store to have a whining noise diagnosed. The technician could not hear the noise and turned the wheel in one direction. When he tried to turn it back, it would not turn. He proceeded to replace the power steering pump and advised us that the shaft on the power steering pump had just snapped or broken. The power steering pump was replaced, and we retained the old power steering pump. I had heard about a recall for a similar issue and called a gm dealership to inquire into the recall. I was advised that gm had issued a recall for the year, make, and model of our truck for the exact problem we had experienced, but that our particular truck (when it was looked up by VIN number) was not included in the recall. It sounds like the recall needs to be expanded to include additional trucks.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Steering · 72,000 miles · DC

Power steering pump spline sheared.*mr as a result the vehicle lost power steering and brakes when the driver made a u-turn.

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 41,654 miles · OH

When driving 10 MPH consumer turned the steering wheel towards the right and it locked up. The brakes were also difficult to depress. The driver was able to control the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection. *ak the vehicle was towed to a dealer where they determined that the shaft in the power steering pump broke. The dealer also indicated that there were metal pieces in the ABS fluid which probably caused the system to fail.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Steering · PA

I went into a slide on ice ,spinning 180 degrees, I came to a stop without hitting anything. After I got control I had no power steering or brakes. I drove the truck home and investigated the problem with the help of friends and a specific repair manual. The problem is the power steering shaft completely severed.

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Steering · 32,600 miles · MN

Intermitant power steering failure especially left turns.

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Steering · CO

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the throttle would stick in the idle position causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts