1997 GMC Sierra steering problems
The 1997 GMC Sierra has 64 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
64
Steering complaints
21%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL JERKING TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHEN MAKING A SLIGHT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. IT CAUSES ME TO OVERCORRECT MY STEERING. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE IN THE LAST YEAR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE STEERING GETS VERY LOOSE. I FEEL THIS IS SOMETHING THAT GM SHOULD…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 1997 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA has 64 complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra steering — 21% 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.