Table 1 shows twelve common steering related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (30 problems).
Steering on my 97 Tahoe has for many years 'twitched' when driving at a slow right turn such as on ramp to freeway or slow curve in the road. It never does it on left turns, only right. The steering wheel suddenly pops to the right and only for a second. Read details...
Power steering input/effort had became erratic causing increased effort or worse, oversteering midway through turns. First noticed this problem last fall at winter tire changeover. I initially blamed it on icy roads but then noticed it on obviously non icy roads as well. Read details...
While traveling at all speeds steering wheel & column gave in & became very loose. Could cause an accident. Dealer hasn't looked at the vehicle, he was only assuming what the problem was. Read details...