Steering Wheel problems of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Seven problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 2000 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2000

This failed once before and have only gone 5000 miles since it was fixed and it has failed again. This is very disturbing. No safety defect.

2 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

Brakes seem to sputter when depressed heavy/light @ any speed. This problem still continues. General tire brand-rear right tire blew out the side wall on freeway @ 75mph-ran over nothing. Right rear tire was replace @ no cost, due to failure. Problem has not accured yet. Steering wheel always feels loose-has been checked and service claimed "there is no problem". Also mother-in-law has a 2000 4dr ext. Cab with the same brake problems among a few others including ac vents smelling ect. Service has checked and replaced few brake parts(2 times) and problem still accures. All of these problems presist and are a major safety problem to my family and I. We would really like to see these problems fixed before any injuries accure!!!!!.

3 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2000

Consumer was driving along & steering locked up. Vehicle drifted over to a mail box & into a ditch. Dealer hasn't inspected vehicle to see what caused it.

4 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Steering column was loose. Consumer said when he turned left or right there was a knocking noise from underneath the hood.

5 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2000

While coming down a hill put foot on brakes, and it felt like pushing on a brick wall. Consumer proceeded through a stop sign. Consumer has to press brake down twick before vehicle will stop. The brakes failed twice. The steering column makes a grinding noise when turning. Horn failed. Keyless entery failed. Door locks failed. Interior lights failed. The fan in the front end is very loud. The speedometer is inaccurate. The power steering pump shaft broke.

6 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 09/18/1999

Vehicle went out of control and hit the median causing injury to driver and passengers because of brake and steering mechanism failure. Yh.

7 Steering Wheel problem

Poor design of steering column upper shaft caused it to fail every 10,000 miles. Manufacturer is aware of defect. But, no corrective action is available.




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