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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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · February 28, 1999

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.