Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (19 problems).
I have been having a problem with the steering wheel jerking to the left or right when making a slight turn in either direction. It causes me to overcorrect my steering. It has gotten worse in the last year. When this happens, the steering gets very loose. Read details...
Power steering goes out occasionally. This has been noted many times on the nhsta web site as well as other consumer compliant web sites explaining the same problem. There needs to be a recall on this vehicle series. The windshield wipers were intermittent. Read details...
While driving, intermittently steering wheel will have to much play in it and turn all the way around. This makes it difficult for the driver to steer vehicle, which could result in lost of control and cause an accident. Please provide more details. Ts Read details...