2003 GMC Sierra 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500, 6% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Had injectors replaced under warranty at 50000 miles after noticing excess exhaust smoke on startup and also power steering hoses were leaking, again at 105000 miles they totally failed as I was bringing my wife home from hospital on I-15 in ca. Up cajon pass and had to be towed to dealer, but GM dealer would not cover injectors under warranty as truck was11 years old and their coverage was for 7 years only, now again had to have them replaced at 147000 miles because of excessive smoke on startup. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308791, filed 2020-02, 157,000 miles“2003-? Gmc truck, steering intermediate shaft. Had shaft replaced at 17,000 miles due to rattle and thumping in steering column. Replaced again at 53,000 miles. Possible loss of vehicle control due to manufacture, engineering or design. Problem not corrected by GM only replaced with same type of shaft. Upon online search, I discovered numerous other consumers that have/had the same problem with Gmc trucks, vans, suvs, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10362840, filed 2010-10, 53,000 miles“Many components under the truck are severely rusted. Two brake lines failed in august 2011 due to rust. The rest are ready to fail soon. The power steering line rusted out this month (december). Rust at sensors of ABS system causes erratic ABS operation.”
NHTSA complaint #10441253, filed 2011-12, 99,000 miles“Power steering cooler and lines rusted through and leaking, engine oil cooler lines rusted through and leaking, transmission oil cooler lines rusted through and leaking. All had to be replaced. Work donea t Gmc dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10448528, filed 2012-02, 69,671 miles“2003 Gmc 3/4 ton pickup. Problem with intermediate steering shaft. Have a 1999 Gmc 3/4 ton that the shaft has been replaced 6 times. Son has a 2001 tahoe that has had the intermediate shaft replaced two times. When will someone make them get this fixed it is a safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10045815, filed 2003-11, 26,722 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112544Nov 6, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a power steering pump whine noise. Technician will need to flush…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2025 | 7 | 25% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 14 | 24% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 20% |
| 2013 | 5 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 10 | 15% |
| 2005 | 16 | 14% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500
73 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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