1. GMC Sierra 1500
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Steering

2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • steering shaft · 5 records
  • intermediate steering · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 22, 2009 · 34,000 miles

    Hub · Steering · Wheel Speed Sensor

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph in rainy weather conditions and pressure was applied to the brake pedal, followed by an activation of the anti-lock brake system. The failure occurred at extremely low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was contributed to severe corrosion in the anti-lock brake sensor. There was a…

    ODI 10301936

  • November 10, 2006 · 56,822 miles

    Shaft Pitman · Steering

    Dt*: the contact stated while turning at various speeds on the highway, there was a thumping noise coming from the steering wheel column. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the intermediate steering shaft and shaft pitman needed to be replaced. Afterwards, the problem persisted. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who determined the intermediate steering shaft needed to be lubricated. The…

    ODI 10173355

  • August 11, 2006

    Steering

    Intermediate steering shaft makes clunking noise. First repaired on 11-13-03. Has been repaired four other times. Is currently at dealership being fixed again on 8-11-06. Each time it has been in for repair, the steering shaft has been lubricated. *nm

    ODI 10165236

  • June 1, 2002 · 10,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a clanking noise and felt a vibration in the steering column. The contact stated that the vibration and the sound would occur constantly when driving at low speeds and became more noticeable when driving at highway speeds. The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated that there was not a recall for the failure…

    ODI 10394129

  • September 1, 2001

    Steering

    2001 gmc sierra 1500. Consumer writes in regards to steering component failure. *ld the consumer stated amonth after purchasing the vehicle the steering gear began leaking. *js

    ODI 11043548