Two problems related to steering is loose have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When making left turns at 45 mph steering felt loose, especially when steering wheel was turned to the 8 o'clock position.
Steering sensor goes out mainly at high speed. Steering gets real tight. Faster consumer goes. When vehicle slows down steering is so loose, it's like being on ice. Problem is intermittent. It's been repaired 10 times for the same problem there is no remedy. The sensor had been replaced five times but the problem still not solved.