Six problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet K1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Cannot turn the steering more than 2 inches either left or right when vehicle is in motion.
Steering wheel has alot of play when turning or driving straight. Dealer checked system for play. Test drove vehicle and found no bulletins. Problem has to be duplicated to be rectified. Problem is intermittent.
Steering wheel off center.
Steering wheel locks up when turned to its travel limit in either direction.
No summary.
Steering wheel would slip & then jerk out of driver's hand while driving. This happens at various speeds & is intermittent. Taking vehicle to dealer to have mechanic check it & repair it.