1997 GMC Sierra steering problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 GMC Sierra — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: 1997 gmc sierra c1500 pick up truck - the consumer complained about steering and brake problems. Took the truck to the gmc shop and they said that the steering box wore out, and needed to be replaced because it had play in the wheel. It has not been replaced as of yet. Also, while driving on…”
filed Sep 9, 2005
“I have been having a problem with the steering wheel jerking to the left or right when making a slight turn in either direction. It causes me to overcorrect my steering. It has gotten worse in the last year. When this happens, the steering gets very loose. I feel this is something that gm should…”
filed Apr 26, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor). *kb
070232001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2007
Steering problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 Sierra | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 Sierra | 7 | 7% |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 Sierra | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Sierra | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 Sierra | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 Sierra | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 Sierra | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 GMC Sierra
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.