Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (ten problems).
1997 Chevrolet 1500 extended cab pickup 2wd when turning slightly towards the right the power assist boost increases causing the truck to quickly turn towards the right. I have noticed for many years and haven't known who to report this to. Read details...
My 1997 chevy 1500 pickup has a steering problem that is very dangerous. The wheel will jerk to the right or left as your entering a turn causing the truck to cross the center line of the road. To date I have not been able to fix this problem. Read details...
My son was turning into a driveway when the power assist was lost. This made the truck almost undriveable and very difficult to maneuver. I have removed the pump and found the internal shaft had broken. Read details...