Three problems related to steering have been reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2004 Sierra 2500.
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500. While driving approximately 15 mph and making a left turn, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a fire hydrant. A police report was filed and it was unknown if there were any injuries sustained. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was towed to the dealer but no information was provided regarding the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact noticed that while applying pressure to the brakes the steering would become difficult to move. When attaching the wiring harness to the trailer the tail lights would not illuminate. The dealer informed the contact that there were no related recalls. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 73,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Steering linkage problems: I've had the same problem since I've owned my truck. My father, who also has a 2500hd, has the same problems as well. They lubed and greased the shaft at one point under warranty, but the problem has returned and is persistent in both of our trucks. Both of our trucks are '04 models and I have less than 40k miles on mine. It feels like the steering wheel will come unattached from the linkage. Not a very safe problem to have. I hope someone will take these complaints seriously.