2018 GMC Sierra 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,034miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2018 GMC Sierra 3500, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,034 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.
“I was driving up hill the truck lost power died/shutdown so I had no power steering no power brakes we live on a country rural road. Had the truck towed to kendall chevrolet in eugene oregon where it has been since november 2 with electrical issues that they are trying to pinpoint.”
NHTSA complaint #11281407, filed 2019-11, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009031Sep 10, 2024This informational bulletin provides information on Steering Bump or Clunk Noise on Rough Roads or Potholes.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 21% |
| 2016 | 6 | 32% |
| 2015 | 3 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 27% |
| 2005 | 5 | 21% |
| 2004 | 2 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2018 GMC Sierra 3500
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 GMC Sierra 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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