Front Suspension problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra

Five problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1997 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2002

The vehicle veered to the right while driving, consumer also stated when he made a right turn, it felt as though all steering was lost. Ts.

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1999

Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle. Bearings in the drivetrain are defective/ alignment/brakes repaired/rear end replaced, and other problems developed due to the bearing. An authorized GMC repairman told consumer that's the way GMC makes vehicles. Consuemr insisted that has had nothing but bad expriences with the vehicle, and manufacturer.

3 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1999

Steering wheel jerks to the right intermittently at any given speed. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.

4 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1998

When turning corners either left or right, steering wheel will jerk, possibly causing a loss of control.

5 Front Suspension problem

While driving and making a left or right turn vehicle severely pulls to the right. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.


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