Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 2003 GMC Sierra

One problem related to hydraulic power assist steering system has been reported for the 2003 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2003

2003 GMC Sierra crewcab 4x4 long bed 8. 0lt. (1) I have a problem with the power steering system that when I am at idle, stopped or sitting with my foot off the breaks I can hardly turn the wheel. Only when I move the vehicle some can I then turn the wheel and still it can be difficult. (2) the dealer has replaced the hydroboost system in an effort to remedy the problem. I have brought it back to the dealer twice for the same problem and both times when I picked it up it still had the same problem sitting right there in the dealership. (3) this problem I believe is in the power steering pump not having sufficient flow to handle the friction the tires create at stopped or slow movement. Maybe a higher flow upgrade pump is in order here but the dealership told me not to bring it back anymore for this as there is a remedy coming out soon. I have been waiting for a year now with the problem getting worse and no recall being issued.




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