NHTSA Complaint #11491315 — 2018 GMC SIERRA 1500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11491315
Vehicle	2018 GMC SIERRA 1500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 26, 2022
Date Filed	October 28, 2022
Mileage	39,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while pulling up to park the vehicle at approximately 2 MPH, the power steering failed causing the contact to use an excessive an extra amount of effort while maneuvering the steering wheel to park the vehicle. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering assembly and steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and filed a case. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

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