Three problems related to steering have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I purchased my 1997 chevy Blazer LS in February of 2005. Since the purchase I have had the alignment done twice. After the second alignment the mechanic stated they found the reason my Blazer was continuing to pull the right was because the gear box needed to be replaced because it was stuck to the right. This procedure is going to cost me 470. 00. The mechanic said this is a common problem with gm vehicles. The steering wheel turns to the right when I start the vehicle and pulls severely to the right making my driving effort more difficult and also causing unnecessary wear on my tires.
The front steering mechanism on my Blazer has been replaced twice, and each time if I had not been keeping an eye on it it couls have caused a crash. In any event it was not safe to drive either time. This should be looked into because there are thousands of these vehicles on the road and amny people who are totally unware that tis could be a problem . I have checked several others setting in car lots for sale and there is excessive play in the front ends of all of them so this problem is not just my problem.
Vehicle was struck broadside in right rear quarter panel by a GMC stake body truck. Vehicle rolled over, coming to rest on the roof. Driver sustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled.