Steering Related Problems of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2011 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 column (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of GMC Sierra 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
8
Steering Column problems
2

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

The Steering problem

Vehicle experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure characterized by a percussive "shotgun blast" noise from the rear chassis, followed by an immediate, total loss of braking power (pedal to the floor) and a violent loss of directional stability.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

Heat sheald on exhaust manifold rusted and fell off engine resting on steering column locking steering momentarily untill I forced it to work. Car was in motion when this happened.   Read details...


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