Steering Problems of GMC Sonoma

GMC Sonoma owners have reported 18 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of GMC Sonoma

The Steering Column problem

On 1/25/06 I took my 2002 GMC Sonoma pickup truck to allen GMC in laguna niguel, CA to have them check out a clicking noise I was hearing in the steering system. In addition, the steering wheel had excessive play in it.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

Steering column failed.   Read details...

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

After hearing of the Dodge durango ball joint issue (   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

Passenger and driver seats in my 2000 GMC Sonoma have seat positioning controls and locking mechanisims that do not always lock properly and/or get jammed up and have broken. A friend was sitting in the passenger seat and it failed to lock into place to keep it from sliding forward.   Read details...

The Steering Anti-theft Device problem

Since I got this vehicle on 9/26/00 I have had nothing but problems. When driving sometimes the security light would come on and flash, causing me to think it may shut down on the thruway leaving me terrified.   Read details...




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