2001 GMC Sierra: loss of power steering

5 of the 263 complaints about the 2001 GMC Sierra describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2017
1
2015
1
2013
1
2012
1
2009
2
2008
1
2005
1
2004
1
2003
2
2002
1
2001
5
2000
8
1999
3
1998
7
1997
4
1996
1
1995
2
1994
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 86,000 miles · IA

When my issues started, I would fill my gas tank and the gas gauge would plummet to empty. While driving, it would go to full, back to empty or be anywhere in between. At that time, there no no mechanical issues, just the annoying fact that you had no idea how much fuel you actually had. This went on until this spring, when I had the first potentially dangerous incident. I was driving down a county highway at approximately the speed limit and the truck's engine just shut off. No power steering, nothing. It happened just as I was coming to a stop sign thankfully. I was about 50 miles from home and was able to call a friend that manages the collision center of a local car dealership to see about getting a tow or his opinion as to what was wrong. After about ten minutes and after numerous attempts, it restarted. I talked to several mechanics and got the same answer from all of them: the fuel pump and sending unit fail in gmc trucks around the mileage, 95,000 miles, that I currently have on the truck. The gas gauge is still erratic, I have had two episodes of the vehicle stalling and now the service engine soon light is coming on and when it is put on an analyzer it says emissions, but there is nothing wrong with the emissions system. I have also talked to owners who have had theirs replaced and everyone says to get a factory made pump because the cheap aftermarkets break down even quicker. I googled the information and the problem appears to be widespread.

Filed Mar 1, 2006 · Steering · 50,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while making a u turn at 3 MPH the power steering and ABS failed. This occurred on a normal road during normal braking. The vehicle was slowly driven home. The dealership was notified however no repairs were made. While making a normal speed u turn the power steering assist failed. Therefore, deleting any assistance to the braking system. The federal safety agency recall campaigns 05v005000 and o5v379000 were issued, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Filed Aug 6, 2005 · Suspension · 118,172 miles · MO

Both right and left front wheel bearings found to be worn out. Movement of the tire at top from 1 to 2 inches. No steering or braking problems were detected before the condition was found as part of the missouri state safety inspection. This problem can only be corrected by replacing the hub assembly. Estimate of repair cost $1000.00.

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Steering · OH

While driving 20 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front. Suddenly the vehicle lost power steering. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the power steering pump needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Steering · 20,000 miles · WY

A gmc service manager conveyed to me that several gm truck owners have reported excessive wear to the steering shaft leading through the firewall. Wear at a u joint occurs around 15,000 to 25,000 miles due to excessive torque on the joint, as explained to me by a gm service manager. Gm has recognized the problem by providing a new steering rod. The service department kept the old part. Hopefully this fixes the problem. This fix came at a cost of $180.00 to me. This cost, I believe, should be born by gm. If the steering rod is left unreplaced, could loss of steering control result for these vehicles over time? I own a 2001 gmc sierra 2500hd, 6 liter, v8.