1997 GMC Sierra: jerking or lurching

16 of the 238 complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 7%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2017
5
2014
1
2013
1
2011
1
2010
1
2005
1
2004
3
2003
3
2002
3
2001
3
2000
4
1999
6
1998
6
1997
16
1996
3
1995
1
1994
2
1993
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Steering · LA

I have been having a problem with the steering wheel jerking to the left or right when making a slight turn in either direction. It causes me to overcorrect my steering. It has gotten worse in the last year. When this happens, the steering gets very loose. I feel this is something that gm should correct, as mine is far from the only truck with this problem.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Steering · 50,000 miles · OH

Steering wheel failure. Steering wheel suddenly jerked either to the left or the right. When this occurred steering wheel felt like it was separating from its linkage. A mechanic determined that this happened because power steering booster was bad, and needed replacement. *ak

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Steering · 60,000 miles · WV

While driving and when turning steering wheel jerks in the same direction. Consumer has the same problem with a gmc suburban.

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Steering · 67,342 miles · OR

While driving the steering wheel jerked. The vehicle was taken to a shop where they replaced a defective steering gear. *ak

Filed Dec 4, 2002 · Steering · VA

Truck steering wheel will jerk to side on curve about 35 MPH. Thought was misalignment at first. It has gotten much worse and has to be fixed soon. On searching internet many people having the same problem. Dt

Filed Aug 12, 2002 · Steering · WI

This steering sensor malfunction which has happened to me and at least two others that I know of causes the truck to jerk in the direction you are steering. This happens at various speeds. Very dangerous when driving on slippery roads. I'm sure you've had complaints about this problem, just wanted to add mine to the list.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Transmission · WA

While the consumer was driving, the vehicle started to jerk hard when transmission was going into first gear and returning to slower arterials. Also, fluid was leaking at rear end of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and dealer said it was bad torque converter.

Filed May 23, 2000 · Suspension · TX

Steering wheel jerks to the right intermittently at any given speed. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.

Filed May 3, 2000 · Suspension · MI

When going around a curve vehicle will jerk at least 1 foot, making it diffcult to control.

Filed Mar 24, 2000 · Steering · MD

Power steering jerks as if hitting a patch of ice.

Filed Feb 23, 2000 · Steering · CA

When making a left or right turn steering wheel jerks loose into the direction that the wheel is turned, but the vehicle itself does not respond to the jerk. If held in the turning position, wheel pulsates. The dealer has not been contacted.

Filed Dec 17, 1999 · Steering · TX

Power steering suddenly jerks while changing lanes or making turns. Yh