Steering Column problems of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500

Two problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sierra 1500.

1 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2009

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500. While making a left turn the steering column locked without prior warning. After completing the turn, she was able to unlock the steering column. She took the vehicle to the dealership, and she was in the process of having the power steering gear box replaced . The current mileage was 77,596. The failure mileage was 77,483.

2 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a clanking noise and felt a vibration in the steering column. The contact stated that the vibration and the sound would occur constantly when driving at low speeds and became more noticeable when driving at highway speeds. The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated that there was not a recall for the failure and they could not provide any further assistance. The failure was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.


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