2002 GMC Sierra steering problems

12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 40,000
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist: pump
2
Hydraulic power assist system
2
Gear box: shaft sector
2
Column
2
Linkages
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

GMC Sierra steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 GMC Sierra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Steering · 216,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra. While driving 60 MPH, the wheels went in a different direction than the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but there was no response. The approximate failure mileage was 216,000. Updated 7/14/15*cn the consumer was informed the parts were no longer available to fix the problem. Updated 07/30/15

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Steering · 48,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra. While driving 20 MPH the vehicle swerved from side to side twice for approximately two seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The gm manufacturer was called and stated that he had to pay for a diagnostic test and the contact refused to do so. The failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 35,000 miles · MI

There is rattle/vibration in my truck's steering column. Any time I go over an uneven surface I hear an annoying rattle coming from under the hood in front the steering wheel, and I feel a consistent vibration in the steering wheel. This rattle started with about 35,000 miles on the vehicle, just in time for the warranty to expire. My truck now has 60,000 miles on it with the same annoying problem. My dealer keeps telling me there is probably going to be a recall on it, so I don't want to pay to repair it (whatever may be wrong with it).

Filed Jan 11, 2006 · Steering · 69,000 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact lost control of the power steering and brakes at the same time without warning. This occurred while driving at 10 MPH in snowy conditions. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The replacement of the power steering pump solved the problem.*ak updated 2/7/2006 -

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Steering · 103,000 miles · MI

Dt: the contact stated that the intermediate steering shaft was replaced in february 2005 as suggested by a technical service recommendation. The federal safety agency item number is 10005165. The technical service bulletin suggested repair has again failed. There was looseness within the steering and a grinding feeling. He took the vehicle to the same dealership that completed the previous repair work. The dealer said the failure was normal, and no real explanation was offered. The second repair was made at the contact's expense.

Filed Sep 20, 2005 · Brakes, Steering · 40,000 miles · VA

Dt: 2002 gmc sierra. The consumer states the steering shaft bounced up and down, it was not correctly put in. This caused the front end bounce from the steering box to the steering wheel. This problem has been corrected, but the dealership stated they were having a lot of these problems. This has been happening since the purchase of the vehicle. The consumer thought the vehicle was out of alignment. Also, the rotors a had to be replaced because of the shaft bouncing up and down. The right tie rod was also replaced. The problem was constant with the vehicle.

Filed May 21, 2005 · Steering · NJ

Hasn't failed yet, but there is a rattle in the steering colum which dealer states is normal, sure doesn't feel normal to me. Happens any time the steering wheel is turned. "while driving"

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Brakes, Steering · 40,490 miles · OH

While my 17 year old son was driving, the truck suddenly lost all power steering and brake capability. My son was traveling with his younger brother and a friend in the vehicle.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · 25,000 miles · VA

Front suspension/ steering 'rattles' excessively when in a turn and road rough to the point I must accommodate it in how I driven turns. The rattle almost goes away after the front suspension is lubed but is back in about 500 miles of driving.

Filed Feb 4, 2005 · Brakes, Steering · 27,000 miles · NJ · crash

While pulling vehicle into the garage the steering and brakes failed . As a result, vehicle collided into the side of the garage.

Questions about the 2002 GMC Sierra steering

Does the 2002 GMC Sierra have steering problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the steering of the 2002 GMC Sierra, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 GMC Sierra steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 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).