Steering Column problems of the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500

Two problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2003 Sierra 1500.

1 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2008

2003 GMC sierra with several problems. Consumer states that the transmission failed. Passenger side window motor broke, speedometer failed due to stepper motor failure, truck is on the third set of front brake rotors, and upper support column bearings, and more problems. The consumer stated the dealer refused to replace the upper support bearing, but replaced the intermediate shaft instead. The rear planatery forward clutch was burnt, which caused the transmission to fail.

2 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2006

The contact owns a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact heard a rubbing sound coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced and they replaced the column with the original design. One year later, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that there was a new design for the steering column, but the contact would have to pay to have the new part installed. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 50,000.


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