1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brakes failed, inspection revealed completely rusted out brake lines, frame, suspension components, steering components, and crossmembers. Vehicle is not repairable and is no longer usable. *tr”
filed Aug 19, 2013
“The power steering pump shaft broke while my wife was driving my 97 chevrolet k1500 fwd pickup. She was unable to streer the truck and had to call me to come get it. A locale mechanic and I removed the serpentine belt and pulled the pump shaft and pully right out of the pump. The shaft was broke in…”
filed Jan 12, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other C/K Pickups years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 C/K Pickups | 4 | 17% |
| 2000 C/K Pickups | 2 | 6% |
| 1999 C/K Pickups | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 C/K Pickups | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 C/K Pickups | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.