Steering Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Safari

Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 1997 GMC Safari. The number one most common problem is related to the power steering pump (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (four problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1997 GMC Safari

The Power Steering Pump problem

A/c/heating: rear heat went out and had to be rewired engine: the water pump went out and had to replace it, that was covered by warranty. But still has a front oil leak some where in the front. Other: I heard a grinding noise while going down the road I took it in to the dealer I bought it   Read details...

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

No brakes, no power steering. Is such catastrophic failure common at 40. 832 miles?   Read details...

The Steering Idler Arm problem

Idler arms that position steering tie rod were extremely loose. This allowed loss of steering control when applying brakes rapidly. Also resulted in violent side-to-side shimmy when applying brakes or when driving on grooved highway surfaces.   Read details...


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