1999 GMC Sierra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 600 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,264miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 1999 GMC Sierra, 3% of the 600 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,264 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck was extremely hard to steer the evening of 12/03/2012. There was a grinding type noise when turns were attempted. Took vehicle to a shop for a power steering pump replacement. The shop change the pump and the solid metal power steering hose. It turned out that the hose was the cause of the problem. The repair went fine and I picked up the truck and drove it for approximately 3 months. It seems the replacement solid metal power steering hose broke in the same place, where it screws into the pump. It is now may 2013, and the second replacement power steering hose has broken again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512652, filed 2013-05, 205,778 miles“Recall 98v242000 concerning steering gear/frame bolts: at any speed the steering wheel has too much play in it. Also, a grinding noise is coming from the steering column. The vehicle has been repaired twice for the same problem, but the problem still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10048082, filed 2003-11, 45,000 miles“Consumer indicated that their vehicle's steering is experiencing the same defect as stated in recall 98 v 242 000, but vehicle's VIN number is not included.”
NHTSA complaint #10011949, filed 2003-03, 46,264 miles“Engine will turn over but never start, security lamp will come on-taken to dealer they said it was the security sensor was going out and that the truck thought I was stealing it, wait 10 minutes & truck will start. That works, but left stranded for over 40 minutes waiting for the sensor to let me start truck. Took 4 tries at 10 minutes each for the truck to finally start. Dealer knew right off what the problem was with out hooking up the vehicle to determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #764520, filed 2002-07“This truck will not steer properly with weight in it for example 5 passengers, the GM service dept. Has turned this case over to it's engineering dept. But they still gave the truck back to me to use and drive, is that a safety problem . No safety defect listed.”
NHTSA complaint #756921, filed 2002-01Related recalls
- 98V242000Oct 6, 1998Vehicle description: extended cab 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. Some of these vehicles have a lower than specified torque on all three of the steering gear to…Covers: GMC Sierra 1999, Chevrolet Silverado 1999
Related service bulletins
- 10025148Apr 1, 2008Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper intermediate steering shaft [I-shaft] assembly).
- 10021450Mar 1, 2007Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor).
- 10013533Apr 21, 2005Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers.
- 10011223Aug 1, 2004Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. This bulletin replaces previous bulletin 00-02-35-003e.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 27 | 13% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 6% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 8% |
| 1997 | 63 | 26% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1999 GMC Sierra
338 complaintsSuspension
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsTires
31 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSeats
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 GMC Sierra
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology