Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1997 GMC Savana. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the power steering fluid (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering problems |
Consumer experienced loss of power steering while making a slow left hand turn after being stopped at an intersection. But the consumer's vehicle wasn't included in the recall. (nar) Read details...
While driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle lost power steering which made it hard to control the vehicle. The driver managed to pull off onto the side of the road and contacted a tow company. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the problem was the power steering pump which Read details...
Consumer states while driving, the power steering went out, the dealer determined the shaft broke in the power steering pump, dealer replaced the power steering pump assembly and serpentine belt. Read details...