1999 Chevrolet Sierra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Problems with steering shaft, driver door speaker, accelerator pedal, noise from rear end of vehicle,etc. The consumer was dissatisfied with the countless amounts of problems that occurred with the vehicle and no longer wanted to lease the vehicle. Please respond promptly in helping resolve matters.”
NHTSA complaint #10044441, filed 2003-10“The dealer replaced the front seat belts at a very low mileage. Cost $100 deductible to the consumer. The alr caused the retractor to constantly lock up. The dealer replaced the retractors when the vehicle was brand new without the consumer bringing the vehicle in for this issue. Consumer states that it was handled like a recall but was not aware the retractors were recalled. Also stated he thinks the buckles were replaced at that time. The positive battery post broke and the battery leaked acid all over the engine compartment. The post broke around 8/01/03. It was an AC delco battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #10031872, filed 2003-09Related service bulletins
- 10012089Feb 1, 2007Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. *eh updated *eh updated.
- 10012577Aug 1, 2003Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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