1997 Chevrolet Venture Steering:rack And Pinion Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING:RACK AND PINION · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering:rack and pinion ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 432 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Chevrolet Venture overview page.
What owners report
“THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND HAD TO BE FORCEFULLY RIGHTED. THIS OCCURRED TWICE MORE…”NHTSA complaint 712125 — filed 09/26/1999
“STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED, DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE BEARING ON THE STEERING COLUMN…”NHTSA complaint 707489 — filed 06/12/1999
“STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED, DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE BEARING ON THE STEERING COLUMN…”NHTSA complaint 707489 — filed 06/12/1999
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Steering:rack And Pinion complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Venture have steering:rack and pinion problems?
Steering:rack And Pinion is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Chevrolet Venture: 42 of 432 complaints on file (9.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Venture have in total?
432 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering:rack and pinion category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING:RACK AND PINION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
