GMC Sierra 2500 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the GMC Sierra 2500 across 25 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (16). The words owners use most often: “power steering pump” (11% of reports).
- 132steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power steering pump: mentioned in 14 of 132 complaints (11%)
- Making turn: mentioned in 7 of 132 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 94 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 132 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
GMC Sierra 2500 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 2500 | 3 | 30% | — |
| 2025 Sierra 2500 | 7 | 25% | 2,000 |
| 2024 Sierra 2500 | 3 | 3% | 40,832 |
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 5% | 53,824 |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 6 | 8% | 19,050 |
| 2018 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2016 Sierra 2500 | 14 | 24% | 25,000 |
| 2015 Sierra 2500 | 4 | 4% | 33,500 |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 6 | 20% | 40,000 |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 5 | 11% | 43,000 |
| 2011 Sierra 2500 | 3 | 5% | 19,850 |
| 2010 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 10% | 3,981 |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 3% | 14,000 |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 3% | 205,000 |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 3 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 15% | 22,800 |
| 2005 Sierra 2500 | 16 | 14% | 77,750 |
| 2004 Sierra 2500 | 7 | 5% | 35,000 |
| 2003 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 6% | 53,000 |
| 2002 Sierra 2500 | 9 | 7% | 47,150 |
| 2001 Sierra 2500 | 11 | 8% | 45,765 |
| 2000 Sierra 2500 | 3 | 6% | 115,000 |
| 1999 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 6% | — |
| 1998 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 13% | 280,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering
Model years: 2024
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The steering gear shaft may fracture and disconnect from the steering arm.
Risk: A steering arm that disconnects may result in a total loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232414720.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle lost brake and power steering functionality, and there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking onto the engine. No warning lights were…
Ongoing issues with Steering pull to right, and brake pull to hard right when applying brakes, which also turns steering wheel to right upon application. Have to keep steering wheel towards left with constant pressure to go in straight line and when braking. Driver has to be aware of changing road…
Normal driving 40mph brake failure and power steering loss. Towed vehicle to dealership
I recently purchased my vehicle from Big Star Dealership in Baytown Tx. At a little over 1000 miles i was towing a camper. The vehicle stalled, fuel pouring from engine. It was towed and repaired due to fuel pump failure. At a little over 3000 miles the vehicle would not start. Dealership initially…
Power steering pump failed when decelerating after 9500 miles. When power steering pump fails, power assisted braking also fails. Upon deceleration, I could not turn the steering wheel at all or stop the vehicle without extreme pressure on the brake pedal. I narrowly avoided impact with a concrete…
Frequently asked questions
Do all GMC Sierra 2500s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about steering for the GMC Sierra 2500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the GMC Sierra 2500 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about steering problems on the GMC Sierra 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “power steering pump”, in 14 of 132 complaints, followed by “making turn” (7).
Other GMC Sierra 2500 problems
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- Power Train problems (202)
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- Engine problems (128)
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