1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering:hydraulic power assist system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 410 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING ALONG A ROAD AT ABOUT 25 MPH MY POWER STEERING FAILED AND NEVER RETURNED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT A SENSOR BECAME LOOSE AND…”NHTSA complaint 711662 — filed 09/20/1999
“WHEN DRIVING THE SPEED SENSITIVE STEERING HAS FULL BOOST AT ALL TIMES WHICH MAKES THE STEERING VERY SENSITIVE AND DANGEROUS, OVERSTEAR AND LANE CHANGES HAPPENS…”NHTSA complaint 710878 — filed 09/03/1999
“POWER STEERING OPERATS INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER.”NHTSA complaint 843036 — filed 08/25/1999
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Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe have steering:hydraulic power assist system problems?
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe: 46 of 410 complaints on file (11.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe have in total?
410 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering:hydraulic power assist system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
