Steering Related Problems of the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500

Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering gear box sector shaft (three problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of GMC Sierra 1500


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500

The Steering problem

I have a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500. When turning at low speed at times the power steering goes out for a few seconds then comes back. Yesterday I almost hit a car head on due to this problem. I was turning into a gas station and the steering went out.   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problem

I have a 2003 GMC sierra ext cab short bed pickup. At 24,000 miles I had to have the steering shaft replaced because it was wore out and causing a popping noise when I turned or went over a bump. I now have 44,000 miles on the truck and the shaft is already worn out again! it seems like these are   Read details...

The Steering Noise problem

2003 GMC half ton sierra truck. 3 time since 2003 that I've had to take it in for clunking noise felt thru steering wheel. Lubed a couple times then replaced the intermediate steering shaft. Still no guarantees that it won't happen again.   Read details...


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