1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brakes pull to the right momentarily upon every application. All brake hardware has been replaced, including calipers; however, problem persists. This will definitely lead to an accident eventually. Steering becomes "squirrelly" often when cornering or when negotiating curves. Wheel tends to…”
filed Oct 13, 2000
“When making a long sweeping turn to the right, steering wheel sometimes turns unexpectedly, making my truck advance to the right. Dealer was contacted and would not fix due to mileage. I think this is a major safety issue. I have also heard of other people having this same problem. *ak”
filed Jan 18, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Chevrolet Truck years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet Truck | 5 | 13% |
| 2002 Chevrolet Truck | 4 | 11% |
| 2001 Chevrolet Truck | 2 | 10% |
| 1999 Chevrolet Truck | 3 | 9% |
| 1998 Chevrolet Truck | 4 | 12% |
| 1995 Chevrolet Truck | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 Chevrolet Truck | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
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.