1997 Chevrolet Pickup steering problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet pickup. While turning left at 15 mph, the steering wheel locked. The contact shut off the engine and placed the gear into park. He then restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked. He had to do this twice before taking the vehicle to the dealer. The…”
filed Jan 23, 2008
“The steering wheel gets loose at low speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Thus, increasing the chance of a crash. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.*ak when the consumer turns at low speeds the vehicle oversteers. *tc”
filed Feb 4, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Pickup years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Pickup | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 Pickup | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 Pickup | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 Pickup | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup
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.