1997 GMC Sierra Steering Problems
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 1997 GMC Sierra, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 63,671 miles. The words owners use most often: “loss control” (10% of reports).
- 63steering complaints
- 63,671median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Loss control: mentioned in 6 of 63 complaints (10%)
- Turn steering: mentioned in 5 of 63 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 14 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 63 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
GMC Sierra steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 3 | 5% | 38,000 |
| 2016 Sierra | 1 | 17% | 2,000 |
| 2015 Sierra | 6 | 11% | 1,700 |
| 2014 Sierra | 7 | 7% | 51,000 |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% | 26,500 |
| 2012 Sierra | 3 | 10% | 60,000 |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% | 54,000 |
| 2009 Sierra | 2 | 5% | 47,204 |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 3% | 77,628 |
| 2007 Sierra | 3 | 5% | 47,900 |
| 2006 Sierra | 4 | 8% | 21,750 |
| 2005 Sierra | 11 | 9% | 27,000 |
| 2004 Sierra | 14 | 7% | 18,342 |
| 2003 Sierra | 27 | 13% | 22,000 |
| 2002 Sierra | 12 | 5% | 40,000 |
| 2001 Sierra | 10 | 4% | 49,274 |
| 2000 Sierra | 28 | 6% | 68,500 |
| 1999 Sierra | 18 | 3% | 46,264 |
| 1998 Sierra | 15 | 8% | 89,500 |
| 1997 Sierra | 63 | 26% | 63,671 |
| 1996 Sierra | 5 | 2% | 62,000 |
| 1995 Sierra | 8 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 1997 GMC Sierra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Dt: 1997 gmc sierra c1500 pick up truck - the consumer complained about steering and brake problems. Took the truck to the gmc shop and they said that the steering box wore out, and needed to be replaced because it had play in the wheel. It has not been replaced as of yet. Also, while driving on…
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…
I took my 1997 gmc sierra to the dealer because there are several recalls involving this vehicle. But the dealer said all the recalls pertain to the 1999-2004 models not mine - but i am having the identical problems - drive shaft, and brakes - my brakes lock up - create lots of noise, calipher…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 GMC Sierras have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about steering for the 1997 GMC Sierra (26% of the 238 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC Sierra steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 63,671 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 1997 GMC Sierra?
The most frequent phrase is “loss control”, in 6 of 63 complaints, followed by “turn steering” (5).
Other 1997 GMC Sierra problems
See all 1997 GMC Sierra problems or steering problems across all Sierra years.