1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups steering problems

Filed Aug 19, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 65,000 miles · KS

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.

Filed Jan 12, 2005 · Steering · KS

The power steering pump shaft broke while my wife was driving my 97 chevrolet k1500 fwd pickup. She was unable to streer the truck and had to call me to come get it. A locale mechanic and I removed the serpentine belt and pulled the pump shaft and pully right out of the pump. The shaft was broke in half in side the pump. I think this was a pretty serious failure as my wife was unable to steer the truck or brake. I had the mechanic replace the pump for me. The main reason I mention this is because a co worker of mine has a 2001 yukon that had the exact same problem. I think this is more wide spread than just on 2000 model trucks.

Filed Jun 2, 2004 · Steering · AL

I've had this problem since I bought my truck 4 years ago. I've put on 2 new power steering pumps, new lines, new sensor. The problem started with what seemed like slack and an occasional phantom jerk. It will run fine for a while and then all of the sudden the steering seems to bind with no warning. I guess it won't get noticed until it a few people die. I've had several close calls myself.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Steering · 107,000 miles · TX

The steering locked up and jerked while driving. The consumer experienced the same problem with a 1997 chevrolet he owned. *ak

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Steering · 67,753 miles · CA

1997 chevrolet half ton pickup truck power steering intermittently and very briefly locks up on left turns.

Filed Feb 17, 2004 · Steering · CA

Chevrolet 1500 p/u steering problems. Intermittent hard to steer. Almost like something binding then after it "unbinds" will be loose. Most noticeable while steering slightly left. Power steering pump has been replaced with no effect. On this forum others have noted evo sensor might be the problem.

Filed Feb 16, 2004 · Steering · 48,000 miles · IL

1997 chevrolet k 20 pickup truck steering .vehicle has variable speed sensor that failed causing steering problems when cornering........happened on a slick road and almost had an accident.....I have done some research and found out that 1997 1998 and 1999 trucks had this type steering..as many owners as I could find have all had this problem and every chevrolet dealer I called have had admitted they have had countless trucks in for this repair.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Steering · 56,000 miles · FL

Steering is unpredictable, it has a mind of its own. I have taken it to the dealer I bought it from and they still cant figure out the problem. With all the complaints I see on this website why is nothing being done to fix this problem? This has happened since I first purchased vehicle. This is a very dangerous situation.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Steering · 28,737 miles · LA

I own a 1997 chevrolet c1500 pickup truck. I have had power steering problems with it two different times. I have had wiper problems with it once.

Filed Nov 9, 2003 · Steering · MT

Reduced steering effort while driving. Feels like you have no control over the steering, like there is no resistance in the wheel. This occurs mostly in turns but has also happened while driving in straight line. According to chevrolet this is due to a bad speed sensor and bearing assembly. Why should the consumer have to pay for their faulty equipment??? Why isn't this a recall? This occurance is very common in 1997-98 chevrolet and gmc c/k, m/l and g-van with evo.