The pump driveshaft fractured, causing immediate loss of power steering and power brakes. While on the internet, owner discovered that the same year/make and model was being recalled for this defect. Owner later contacted the manufacturer. However this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
2000 GMC Sierra: loss of power steering
8 of the 443 complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
Power steering pump spline sheared.*mr as a result the vehicle lost power steering and brakes when the driver made a u-turn.
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.
Intermitant power steering failure especially left turns.
Consumer started vehicle up and turned wheels to go, and the wheels would not turn. Also, brakes went out. Brake was pressed down, and steering was very hard to steer. Power steering pump and serpentine belt were replaced. Shaft broke internally.*ak
Clamp came off a hose while driving at approximately 35mph, causing power steering fluid to leak, resulting in loss of power steering and brakes.
Power steering pump shaft broke, causing loss of steering and inability to control vehicle. *ak the faulty circuit cluster in the dashboard caused all guages to fail. The vehicle experiences noise in the front end.
Tie rod came unbolted while driving slow speed in line to board a state ferry. Lost steering. Very lucky we were not traveling at high speed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper...
- Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor)
- Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers
- Concerns that clunk noise CAN be heard coming from under the hood also felt in the steering wheel
- Hydraulic pump driveshaft that CAN fracture resulting in an immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in the steering wheel
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 GMC Sierra power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2000 GMC Sierra?
8 of 443 owner complaints about the 2000 GMC Sierra (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 GMC Sierra?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 GMC Sierra
ABS 71Brake failure 63No deployment 11Grinding brakes 9Fuel gauge 9Tire blowout 8Door locks 7Knocking 7Headlights 6Harsh shifting 5Won't start 5
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