1997 Chevrolet Silverado: steering wheel locks up

5 of the 272 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado describe steering wheel locks up.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Steering wheel locks up by model year

2015
2
2014
3
2013
2
2012
1
2011
1
2006
1
2004
2
2003
3
2002
2
2001
1
1999
1
1997
5
1995
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Steering · NV

While driving and making left or right turns at any speed steering wheel locked. Consumer lost the control of vehicle. Dealer indicated determined that rack and pinion failed. *ak consumer called chevrolet customer assistance, and was told to fix the vehicle at own expense. If vehicle was recalled, consumer would be reimbursed at a later time.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Steering · AZ

Steering locks while making a turn and while braking. Nlm

Filed Dec 30, 1999 · Steering · TX

Vehicle experiencing problem with steering wheel locking up whenever the brakes are applied, more so when brakes are applied in an emergency situation. Vehicle been in four different shops, and inspected seven times. But problem still reoccurring.

Filed Jul 2, 1998 · Steering · IN

While driving and making a turn, the steering wheel locked up at the turn and consumer had to wiggle it to come out of turn. After he straightened out the steering became free, turning. *ak consumer states since the day the vehicle was bought, the wheel would catch when the tilt was used, the dealer made repairs, however it still would not work correctly, the dealership told the consumer not to use the wheel to pull themselves into the vehicle, once the wheel was replaced there were lots of shaved broken metal parts inside the column where the wheel mounts, consumer traded vehicle in.

Filed Sep 30, 1997 · Brakes, Steering · LA · fire

When applying brakes (ABS) have to use both hands to control steering wheel; steering locks up when foot on brakes; w/foot off brakes, able to steer or turn. Took to dealer & informed it's the new steering system in place. Told manufacturer nothing was wrong.