1997 Chevrolet Venture steering problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Chevrolet Venture — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering locked up on '97 venture van while being operated at 70 mph on a straight highway. Vehicle had to be towed, rack and pinion and steering pump replaced.”
filed Aug 6, 2017
“Needs replaced frontend hubs ,tierod,pinion repairs/recall this van needs a new owner!!! Nothing but costly repairs chevy needs to recall all them ventures. *tr”
filed Mar 15, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND…Campaign 02V286000 · Nov 4, 2002
Steering problems in other Venture years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Venture | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 Venture | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Venture | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Venture | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 Venture | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Venture | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 Venture | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 Venture | 36 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Venture
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.