1997 GMC Sierra 1500 steering problems
The 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 has 25 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
25
Steering complaints
25%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN DRIVING ANYWHERE FROM 50, 60, 70 MPH, THE STEERING LOOSENED UP. ALSO, WHEN MAKING ANY KIND OF A RIGHT CURVE THE STEERING WHEEL GOES SLACK, YOU GET 3-4 INCHES OF FREE PLAY. THE DEALER /GM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. TRUCK IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND CANNOT…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 steering — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.