1998 GMC Sierra steering problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 GMC Sierra — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Gmc 1998 sierra p/u- steering suddenly becomes loose and steering wheel jerks to the right while decelerating and turning right. Problem also occurs when making left turns although not a drastic. There are several complaints, however no solutions from gmc or dealership. I have had many close calls…”
filed Feb 6, 2006
“Complaint received via e-mail."my pickup has occasional resistance when moving the steering wheel while driving. It feels like something is catching and then letting go. The steering wheel jerks a little when this happens. It's more annoying that anything. The truck has 130,000 miles on it. I…”
filed Jan 13, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor). *kb
070232001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2007
Steering problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 Sierra | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 Sierra | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 Sierra | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Sierra | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 Sierra | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 Sierra | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 Sierra | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.