Problems with 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD STEERING

1) the driver door power windows,locks,and extended mirror buttons quit working,i can be driving down the road and i cant roll the windows down ,cant adjust my mirror and time that i stop to check the fuzes the door controls start working again. i try to lock the doors when i get out of the truck and nothing is working the pass.side works fine,i took off the door panel and they start working but by the time i put the panel back on .there still work but come back out and they quit again. 2)something wrong with my steering i thought it was my powersteering pump and replaced it ,but there still something wrong i think it might be the steering box i have oil leaking somewhere around there 3)its my air conditioner and heater, i can have the air on i get nothing but hot air on the driver side and cold on the pass side.i can use the vent with air and its the same,just hot on the driver side.and not on the pass side. 4) i keep losing the gmc center cap on my factory wheels i keep the black lugnut covers tight but i lose another center cap, 5) gmc aluminum rims clear coating pilled off. *tr

While pulling a 30 ft. camper at approximately 50 mph the speedometer suddenly went past 120 mph and stayed . i now have no way of determining my speed . the local dealer said i would have to bring it in and leave it at least 3 days . *tr

Driving on interstate 85 tire blew due to highway road and faulty wheel hub, steering capability , suspension on the truck. it spilt the bumper and shattered mirror and hit my arm. i almost lost total control of the truck it did a lot of damage. the front ends on these trucks have been nothing but a headache to a lot of people. they don't last due to cheap parts i assume. thanks for your time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500-hd. the contact stated during a routine maintenance appointment the mechanic stated the power steering hose was leaking which caused him to loose power steering and power braking ability. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that nhtsa recall campaign id number: 05v455000: steering: hydraulic power assists: hose, piping, and connections was related to the failure; however, his vin was not included and he would have to pay for the repairs. the manufacturer was notified but stated there was a recall but his vin was not included; therefore, it would be at his expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 116,000.

The hydraulic brake booster's pressure accumulator cracked and /or separated from the hydro-boost assembly during normal vehicle operating conditions. the presence of this crack or fractured surface allowed the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. the loss of fluid caused increased steering and braking effort. *tr

After returning from a day of shopping, i parked my truck at the back, like always. i had been noticing oil spots for the last few days but chalked it up to age and mileage of the truck. after about two hours i saw smoke from the back area where i parked. i ran outside to catch to my surprise! my truck was on fire, i as quickly as possible, grabbed the garden hose and put out the fire! i realized as i looked, that the fire had started at the area under the hood where the fuses, and wiring were located. as i slowly rebuilt my truck, i realized that the fire was not the only problem that i had! the fact of the matter was that if the fire had not shut my truck down, there were a whole array of other problems that i would of had to repair.

There were no events leading up to the failure it just quick working correctly. the speedometer that is also problems with the front wheel bearing, as well as the daytime light on the front is always burning out. *tr

Truck has been in dealer numerous times for severe noise of power steering pump, loss of brake boost and steering assist at low speeds. pump was replaced and noised disappeared for just over 2 weeks and started again. dealer explained that gm is aware of problem, but is only taking calls about the problem from one area code while they try to isolate. dealer then replaced the steering gear with no correction of problem. at a standstill, turning the steering wheel about 3/4 turn results in complete loss of steering assist and sometimes brake boost, plus excessive pump noise. dealer is now trying to tell me this is normal. there is a technical bulletin on this problem. gm has instructed dealers not to replace the power steering pump. as they have received too many pumps under warranty that appear to have no problem. driving the vehicle at 1200 rpm and steering right or left will generate a groaning noise that drowns conversation in the cab and at times results in reduced or failed brake boost. the same loud groaning noise occurs when slowing the vehicle from highway speeds without any turning of the steering wheel, as the engine rpm falls through the 1200 rpm range. sounds like a hydraulic system with air in the system, low fluid or being push to over-capacity. gm is not being responsive to the excessive number of customer complaints. i know others with the same problem on several years of 2500hd duramax trucks. it is not at all difficult to find others with this exact same complaint. the noise appears to be an under capacity hydraulic system for power steering and brake boost. gm is either ignoring the problem or hoping the problem trucks will expire warranty. more owners need to complain and force a recall to repair this defect in design. contrary to my dealer's assertion, this is not normal. i have been driving long enough to know "normal" and a "problem dodge" when i see it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact stated that the power steering would seize and the vehicle would hesitate to stop when the brakes were depressed. in addition, the transmission, windshield wipers, cruise control, and the instrument cluster failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failures, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 29 and the current mileage was 100,000.