2004 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems
The 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 has 21 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
21
Steering complaints
8%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 2004 GMC SIERRA PICKUP ON HIGHWAY 101 IN THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH A BOLT FELL OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN LEAVING HIM WITH ABSOLUTELY NO STEERING. HE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL SPINS AROUND LIKE A…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 steering — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.