1997 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 60 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 16% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
This vehicle has been a nightmare. The brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, I had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly. It clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off. I have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions. On one occasion it even caught on fire. The transmission is back in the shop now.( DOT number: tire size: 16 inch )
In january 2004 the news reported a recall on chevrolet cars with the exact probblem I have been having since 2000. The power steering will over-assist causing the steering wheel to jerk and hence the vehicle to suddenly steer right or left. It feels like the steering has a mind of its own. This will happen when on a curve or when driving in a straight line. This problem is unpredictable and has caused some near misses and scary moments, particularly when driving on slippery snow covered streets.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints
- Transmission 33 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints