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GMC 1500 Steering problems by year

4 complaints filed with NHTSA about the GMC 1500's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
19962000
19942100

Latest 1500 steering complaints

1996 GMC 1500SteeringSuspensionEngine & coolingAirbags

Dt: consumer bought a vehicle "as is", and for the first time I drove it, 3 hours after I bought it, the radiator blew. The garage that serviced the vehicle said the ball joints were ready to fall apart. The steering was very dangerous and the rear end made a humming noise. In addition, the engine light and air bag light came on. He said the vehicle should not have been on the road. The seller will not repair or reimburse for any of the defects. *Tt

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Air bagsNHTSA 10121000
1996 GMC 1500Steering

Intermittently, steering would pull while turning. Dealer/manufacturer notified. *Ak while driving around curves in roadway at approximately 40-50 mph, the steering assist becomes very intermittent, this results in a swerving as steering becomes easy and then hard, consumer feels this is a major safety concern. *Jb

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 884601
1994 GMC 1500SteeringCrash

While driving about forty mph went to change lanes, and steering wheel would not turn left or right, causing consumer to crash. *Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 850741
1994 GMC 1500Steering

Steering is too sensitive while driving at 60mph. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. *Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 843081

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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