Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet pickup. While turning left at 15 MPH, the steering wheel locked. The contact shut off the engine and placed the gear into park. He then restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked. He had to do this twice before taking the vehicle to the dealer. The contact stated that the dealer did not want to inspect the vehicle. They have had the vehicle for two days and cannot determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 138,000.
1997 Chevrolet Pickup steering problems
21 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 81,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 28%
- typical mileage
- 81,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Hydraulic power assist system6
- Steering wheel/handle bar4
- Gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
- Rack and pinion1
- Gear box: shaft sector1
- Column locking: anti-theft device1
- Column1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Pickup steering problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Chevrolet Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The steering wheel gets loose at low speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Thus, increasing the chance of a crash. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.*ak when the consumer turns at low speeds the vehicle oversteers.
Steering column stabilizer sensor malfunctioned. As a result, steering wheel became loose.
When turning steering wheel left or right steering wheel locked up. Consumer felt this could cause an accident.
While driving the vehicle's steering wheel would become loose. The consumer had problems making right and left hand turn. The dealership's mechanic was notified of this problem but the cause has not been determined.
Steering sensor was defective. Consumer has to replace steering sensor five times since buying this vehicle brand new.
Consumer states while driving it became impossible to turn in any direction. *jb the power steering became inoperative while parking.
A jerking of the steering wheel while driving. It will jerk or try to turn on its own while going straight or on a turn. It has caused several near miss accidents. This vehicle is dangerous to drive. The steering acts up at different times and speeds and cannot be predicted.
While driving the steering becomes very loose and the suddenly catches. I have have contacted the dealership and they feel certain it is a power steering speed sensor. I have encounter many other consumers who have experienced the same problem. This should be a recall item. Very dangerous while driving.
Steering wheel pulls hard to the right when steering through a curve. It is a very sudden movement and lasts from 1-3 seconds and can happen several times going through a curve. I was traveling on a two lane road and was pulled off of the road traveling at 55 MPH nearly missing a tree. This problem exists at any speed and at any time.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup steering
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup have steering problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup, 28% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet Pickup steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 81,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1997 Chevrolet Pickup problems
Brakes 25Engine 6Visibility 6Suspension 5Transmission 5Electrical 4Tires 4Body 3Fuel system 3Acceleration 2Locks 2Seat belts 2Seats 2Airbags 1Lights 1Wheels 1
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