1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 13% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,250 miles.
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.
“I have a1997 Chevrolet 6.5t diesel, I was driving home from work doing about 45 MPH crossing a stop light and the truck just shut off for no reason and a semi was behind me and almost plowed in to the back of my truck but he was able to go around at the last second. I was on the freeway doing 70 MPH and the truck did the same thing just shut off for no reason and a car almost hit me but was able to stop in time. On all occasions I lost all power to everything brakes,steering and engine power. This has happened several times before and after the two above. …”
NHTSA complaint #10463886, filed 2012-07, 125,000 miles“Power steering problem identical to known defects affecting GM cars. I have identical symptoms regarding sudden rotation of the steering wheel in a left turn. The upcoming recall of 1996-7 cars does not include pickup trucks built in the same time frame. My '97 3/4 ton Chevrolet was built in sept of 96, and has the same symptoms. My (reno,nv) Chevrolet dealership it will cost me approx $240 to fix it. Please investigate to expand the recall, as I've had a few close calls already!”
NHTSA complaint #10054468, filed 2004-01, 72,500 miles“(1) ongoing (2) power steering suddenly goes to too much assist to normal assist, especially in left hand turn (3) dealership says its evo sensor, wants $280 to fix it. This problem in 1997 chev c/k pickup trucks reads like a rash in quantity reports to NHTSA, yet NHTSA seems to want many deaths before requiring a dealer recall. Do something!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10080709, filed 2004-07, 60,000 miles“While in motion and in a slow turn the amount of force required to turn the steering wheel changes, resulting in sudden and abrupt movements. This sometimes results in loss of control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10001484, filed 2003-01, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet c2500. The contact heard a squealing noise when the steering wheel was turned. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed a new power steering pump. The power steering pump was replaced, however, the failure continued. The mechanic then stated that the metal crumbled for the worm steering shaft. He made the repair and there had been no further occurrences. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10204061, filed 2007-09, 90,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 46 | 37% |
| 2015 | 17 | 10% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 18 | 10% |
| 2005 | 29 | 11% |
| 2004 | 16 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 4% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 11% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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