Steering Related Problems of the 1999 GMC Sonoma

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1999 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the steering wheel (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the steering idler arm (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of GMC Sonoma

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering Wheel problems	1
Steering Idler Arm problems	1
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems	1
Power Steering Pump problems	1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 1999 GMC Sonoma

The Steering Wheel problem

Short in the electrical system, blowing the ignition fuse, causing the vehicle to stall. This continued until the wiring in the steering column shorted, causing the vehicle to stall in traffic, smoke came from the steering column and from under the hood. Read details...

The Steering Idler Arm problem

Vehicle would shimmy and front end would shake visibly. Dealer replaced front ball joints/ idler arm and tie rod ends at34000 miles. At this time, same 3 components needed to be replaced plus front wheel bearings. The vehicle had same problem as in Aug 2000. Read details...

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

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