2000 GMC Sierra Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 6%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the steering of the 2000 GMC Sierra, 6% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Took the truck into a local goodyear store to have a whining noise diagnosed. The technician could not hear the noise and turned the wheel in one direction. When he tried to turn it back, it would not turn. He proceeded to replace the power steering pump and advised us that the shaft on the power steering pump had just snapped or broken. The power steering pump was replaced, and we retained the old power steering pump. I had heard about a recall for a similar issue and called a GM dealership to inquire into the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10114170, filed 2005-03, 83,000 miles“Dt: the consumer states that the power steering rod broke on h 2000 Gmc Sierra. The consumer did have this repaired. The dealership was not contacted. The consumer did contact GM. The information they gave him was that he was not included in the recall on the same issue. The consumer was driving when this happened. The speed was about 20 MPH. There were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10134237, filed 2005-08, 141,291 miles“After driving through 12 inces of snow for aprox. 100 feet, a thumping noise started in the front left wheel area. Two mechanics checked it and said it was nothing. After 2 months the front drive shaft failed, was replaced and the sound stopped. Shortly after we started having trouble stopping at slow speeds, the ABS would kick the pedal up, and the stopping distance at 10 MPH became 50 -100 ft. Wheel sensor bearing was replaced at a cost of over $800. …”
NHTSA complaint #10120034, filed 2005-05, 65,000 miles“When driving 10 MPH consumer turned the steering wheel towards the right and it locked up. The brakes were also difficult to depress. The driver was able to control the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where they determined that the shaft in the power steering pump broke. The dealer also indicated that there were metal pieces in the ABS fluid which probably caused the system to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10071411, filed 2004-04, 41,654 miles“I went into a slide on ice ,spinning 180 degrees, I came to a stop without hitting anything. After I got control I had no power steering or brakes. I drove the truck home and investigated the problem with the help of friends and a specific repair manual. The problem is the power steering shaft completely severed.”
NHTSA complaint #10057046, filed 2004-02Related service bulletins
- 10036545Oct 1, 2010Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. Do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. Technicians have…
- 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.
- 10013573Jan 10, 2005Hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture resulting in an immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. Message to chevrolet and gmc dealers about upcoming customer…
- 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 2000 GMC Sierra
228 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsTires
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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