1997 Chevrolet Express Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 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 Express, 3% of the 29 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.
“Power steering pump failed causing failure of the power steering system while vehicle was being driven on a curvy city road during traffic (phone #48 22-848-8055). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #551021, filed 2000-02Related service bulletins
- 10021450Mar 1, 2007Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor).
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 15% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 9% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Express
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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