Front Suspension problems of the 1997 Chevrolet C1500

Steering wheel jerks the wheel the opposite direction than you are turning.

New design if the front end caused the truck to have 'knock outs' the prevent the front end from being aligned properly this problem results in prematurely worn tires. Nlm.

The vehicle steers as if it were traveling on a rough road (although it is actually traveling on a smooth surface) unexpectedly jerking in one direction or another. I have had the tires replaced and front end realigned, but the problem persists. To drive this vehicle the driver must keep an abnormally firm grip on the steering wheel.

Repeat concerns of vehicle wandering. Feels loose and constantly pulls to the right. Gm has a TSB (76-30-01), addressing this concern. Both dealer and Chevrolet division refused coverage under warranty, regardless of revised alignment specs detailed in TSB (Chevrolet case # 990279369).

While driving at speeds of over 40 mph the truck will suddenly veer to the right or left without warning. Bearings and alignment have been checked and are okay. Dealer has not yet seen the vehicle, but has been notified by phone of the problem.

While driving on dry pavement vehicle severely pulls to the right or the left. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

All 1991 and later full size chevy trucks have "knock outs" that prevent front end alignment by the owner of the vehicle. Many trucks are brought back to the dealer with worn tires and the owners are unable to correct the alignment. A service bulletin has been issued describing how to correct the problem. Chevrolet should recall and remove all knock outs free of charge.

Due to a suspension problem, the vehicle's front end pulls to the right when driving the vehicle. Please describe further details.