1997 Chevrolet Explorer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When turning the steering feels like it came loose and the wheel turns free. This happens for a split second then the power steering takes hold again.”
NHTSA complaint #723703, filed 2000-06Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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