general problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra

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

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

While driving at highway speeds when consumer is turning steering wheel jerks and twitches. Vehicle is difficult to control when this occurs.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

When driving at any speed steering is jumping and jerking. When applying the brakes, it feels like pressure is within the brakes until consumer hits a bump and the pressure will go away.

3 Suspension problem

When going around a curve vehicle will jerk at least 1 foot, making it diffcult to control.

4 Suspension problem

Intermittently when making a right turn vehicle pulls. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem. The customer haed alignment done as a possible cause but the problem reoccured. The mechanic thinks the problem is with the steering box.


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