1997 GMC Savana Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,463miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1997 GMC Savana, 9% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,463 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.
“While driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle lost power steering which made it hard to control the vehicle. The driver managed to pull off onto the side of the road and contacted a tow company. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the problem was the power steering pump which needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10040566, filed 2003-11, 30,463 miles“Consumer experienced loss of power steering while making a slow left hand turn after being stopped at an intersection. But the consumer's vehicle wasn't included in the recall. (nar)”
NHTSA complaint #10064954, filed 2004-03“Consumer states while driving, the power steering went out, the dealer determined the shaft broke in the power steering pump, dealer replaced the power steering pump assembly and serpentine belt.”
NHTSA complaint #565862, filed 2002-05“When putting foot on the brake pedal to stop the truck it pulls to the right. The braking system has been changed 3 times, also the steering pulls to the right and it has been aligned 4 times.”
NHTSA complaint #819586, filed 1997-12Related service bulletins
- 10021450Mar 1, 2007Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor).
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 1 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 50% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 15% |
| 2004 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 10% |
| 1997 | 4 | 9% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Savana
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Savana
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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