Three problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While making a turn steering wheel feels loose, and pulls to the right. Technician said that problem was with ava center.
Driving vehicle & trying to maintain it on the road when the steering jerked away from driver's hand. Took vehicle to mechanic & informed consumer that a spool valve in power steering box caused problem. Did not allow fluid to flow through to steering, steering by itself. An intermittent problem. Manufacturer has been notified.
At highway speeds steering wheel will either turn to the right or left. The dealer has not been notified.