2005 GMC Sierra steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 GMC Sierra — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering stops working on slow right hand turns. I sometimes need to back up in order to complete the turn. I also end up crossing into oncoming lanes if no traffic is comeing towards me. If there is traffic I need to stop in the middle of the turn until the traffic clears. The "check airbag"…”
filed Aug 24, 2014
“I took my truck into fitzgerald auto mall, with whom I've had a great relationship, for some power steering issues. I was told that the brake system piping itself was rusting and would need to be replaced to the tune of $1600.00. I researched this and found that this is a common issue with gm…”
filed May 24, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO…Campaign 05V455000 · Oct 5, 2005
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING…Campaign 05V018000 · Jan 21, 2005
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% |
| 2004 Sierra | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 Sierra | 27 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.