1997 Chevrolet Tahoe steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 109 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 109 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving vehicle steering wheel suddenly slips or jerks to the right. This problem is intermittent, but has increased over time. On january 28, 2003 the vehicle was taken in for this problem, and the dealership replaced the steering sensor. The problem has recurred 22 months later, causing driver to lose control of the vehicle at 35 MPH. This resulted in lose of control of this vehicle and accident followed.
Steering wheel jerks to left or right on cold days when driving at moderate to high speeds. After reading the number of complaints for same exact problem it appears the gvt is waiting for a fatality before taking action. NHTSA action number ea 99011 was closed 02/27/2001 with no action taken.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Brakes 129 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 52 complaints
- Transmission 37 complaints
- Fuel system 35 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints