1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 20 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The steering wheel tilt has pulled the windshield wipers plug out of socket, causing them to stop working. Dealer has been contacted.
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.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 32 complaints
Steering problems in other years
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994