2005 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 18 complaints for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 MPH, the steering was loose and wobbly. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and lube was added to the steering column. The consumer stated the lube doesn't fix the problem. Updated 09/13/06.
Steering assembly shimmies ridiculously. I have not been contacted about the recall of the steering shaft. Campaign # 05v018000. I am sure there is a problem with the assembly at this point. Fortunately there have been no crashes or complete failure. However I am angry I was not notified of the problem, it has gotten worse in the last two weeks. I thought my tires were out of balance and had that checked twice, and rotated.
Other problems reported for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
- Electrical system 68 complaints
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints