1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1999 GMC Sierra 1500, 3% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 miles.
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.
“When driving down the road when going around left curve the steering wheel jumps to the left and comes back. It does not happen all the time it has been going on for two years and know one can find the problem. This truck was built in 11/of 1998.”
NHTSA complaint #10788620, filed 2015-11, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Gmc SIERRA 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact was unable to make a right turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the vehicle was becoming more difficult to steer. The current mileage was 103,000 and failure mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10245607, filed 2008-10, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Gmc SIERRA 1500. On june 19, 2007, the power steering pump failed. The power pump fluid was full at the time of failure. While driving, the power steering produced a very loud noise when the wheel was turned. The noise continued to intensify before the pump finally failed. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10193690, filed 2007-06, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032462Aug 1, 2009Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 13 | 3% |
| 2022 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 | 34 | 6% |
| 2020 | 38 | 8% |
| 2019 | 42 | 6% |
| 2018 | 30 | 10% |
| 2017 | 25 | 7% |
| 2016 | 38 | 11% |
| 2015 | 81 | 11% |
| 2014 | 156 | 21% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 10% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 10% |
| 1997 | 25 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Sierra 1500
103 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 GMC Sierra 1500
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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