Five problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle experiencing problem with steering wheel locking up whenever the brakes are applied, more so when brakes are applied in an emergency situation. Vehicle been in four different shops, and inspected seven times. But problem still reoccurring.
While driving and making a turn, the steering wheel locked up at the turn and consumer had to wiggle it to come out of turn. After he straightened out the steering became free, turning. Consumer states since the day the vehicle was bought, the wheel would catch when the tilt was used, the dealer made repairs, however it still would not work correctly, the dealership told the consumer not to use the wheel to pull themselves into the vehicle, once the wheel was replaced there were lots of shaved broken metal parts inside the column where the wheel mounts, consumer traded vehicle in.
Steering wheel failed because the shaft in steering clolumn was not bolted to the shaft going to power steering pump. Yh.
While consumer was driving and attempting to make a right turn, steering wheel turned on its on.
When making a left turn steering wheel slips. Dealer has inspected vehicle.