Table 1 shows ten common steering related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture. The number one most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (six problems).
Steering locked up on '97 Venture van while being operated at 70 mph on a straight highway. Vehicle had to be towed, rack and pinion and steering pump replaced. Read details...
I bought my 97 Venture a year ago, ended up getting a recall notice about 3 months later for the rear door handles. Brought to dealer to have fixed, to find out other recalls weren't fixed. I had the steering recall done. Well now not even a year later and it needs to be replaced again. Read details...
At 10 mph, while trying to make a left turn, steering wheel made a popping noise, then it locked up on consumer. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. Read details...