Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (twelve problems).
The ignition switch started to fail while driving. First the heater fan would quit and the abs light would instantly turn on, and the cruise control would fail to operate. When the abs light would be on the abs would fail to operate. Then suddenly all operations would go back to normal. Read details...
Power steering assist is erratic at highway speeds. Steering input force will increase until the steering wheel suddenly moves because of an increase in power steering assist. Problem is erratic, and it has only occurred at speeds above 40 mph. Read details...
In August of 2002 my 1997 GMC Suburban started to to slighty loose control of the power steering while turning to the left. Over the years the lack of control of the power steering while turning to the left has increased as well as driving straight down the road. Read details...