Steering Related Problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering gear box shaft pitman (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of GMC Sierra

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
6
Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2016 GMC Sierra

The Steering problem

Excessive slop and uncontrollable, unintended steering shifts causing vehicle to unexpectedly and suddenly veer out of lane of travel related to defective lash adjustment steering box   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problem

The vehicle has excessive steering play. It is dangerous to drive in icy conditions and can be noticed driving the vehicle straight under all driving conditions on dry or icy pavement. I took it to the dealer and they performed service bulletin work at my expense to fix the problem.   Read details...


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