Axle Shaft Problems of GMC Sierra

GMC Sierra owners have reported 4 problems related to axle shaft (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Axle Shaft problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 05/07/2005

January 27, 2005, my truck was taken to dealership d/t loud metal grinding in the left front wheel(driver's side). The brakes and rotors were replaced. The sound continued and was taken back to dealership February 2, 2005 and the bearing was "cleaned out". May 7, 2005 while driving on interstate the left front wheel felt like I hit something. When I got off the interstate there was a burning smell. Rounding a curve at 25 mph the hub and then the axel broke. The truck was not drivable and was towed by aaa to the dealership. It was repaired and I was told it was d/t the after-market wheels.

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2 Axle Shaft problem of the 1999 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

Ever since consumer has owned this vehicle with 48,000 miles on it at time of purchase, throttle would stick when pushing down on accelerator pedal. This defect occurred mostly during low speeds, approximately 2 to 3 times a week. Dealership was examining wheel bearings. Dealer stated that throttle body needed to be replaced.

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3 Axle Shaft problem of the 2000 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 07/15/2000

Brakes malfuction; when applying brakes they do not stop vehicle properly, causing extended stopping distance. Also, front bearings/ universal joint, and rear leaf spring assembly had to be replaced. Dealer / manufacturer notified . Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

4 Axle Shaft problem of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Failure Date: 11/01/1999

Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle. Bearings in the drivetrain are defective/ alignment/brakes repaired/rear end replaced, and other problems developed due to the bearing. An authorized GMC repairman told consumer that's the way GMC makes vehicles. Consuemr insisted that has had nothing but bad expriences with the vehicle, and manufacturer.

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