Five problems related to steering have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet C/k Pickups. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes failed, inspection revealed completely rusted out brake lines, frame, suspension components, steering components, and crossmembers. Vehicle is not repairable and is no longer useable.
The steering locked up and jerked while driving. The consumer experienced the same problem with a 1997 Chevrolet he owned.
Steering intermittently surges to right - it'a momentary condition. Scarey! cost $170 in labor plus part (evo sensor) - but only took 30 minutes.
Reduced steering effort while driving. Feels like you have no control over the steering, like there is no resistance in the wheel. This occurs mostly in turns but has also happened while driving in straight line. According to Chevrolet this is due to a bad speed sensor and bearing assembly. Why should the consumer have to pay for their faulty equipment??? why isn't this a recall? this occurance is very common in 1997-98 Chevrolet and GMC c/k, m/l and g-van with evo.
I own a 1997 Chevrolet c1500 pickup truck. I have had power steering problems with it two different times. I have had wiper problems with it once.