Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1996 GMC Sierra 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems |
Consumer bought a vehicle "as is", and for the first time I drove it, 3 hours after I bought it, the radiator blew. The garage that serviced the vehicle said the ball joints were ready to fall apart. The steering was very dangerous and the rear end made a humming noise. In addition, the engine light and air bag light came on. He said the vehicle should not have been on the road. The seller will not repair or reimburse for any of the defects.
Intermittently, steering would pull while turning. Dealer/manufacturer notified. While driving around curves in roadway at approximately 40-50 mph, the steering assist becomes very intermittent, this results in a swerving as steering becomes easy and then hard, consumer feels this is a major safety concern.