Chevrolet C1500 owners have reported 5 problems related to power steering pump (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Upon coming around a slow turn at about 25-35 mph, the steering all of a sudden gives and slips further then you initialize it, which seems to me not safe. Also a friend with the same truck and year but a 4x4 does this exact same thing.
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Power steering pump went out while driving. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
While driving and making a u-turn power steering pump failed, causing steering wheel to lock up, resulting in loss of control. Upon applying the brakes, vehicle came to a stop.
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While driving at 8 mph and making a u-turn the steering pump failed, causing the consumer to lose control of the steering. Consumer applied the brakes to bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
Power steering pumphaft broke . The dealer is repairing the vehicle.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Gear Box problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problems | |
| Steering Rod Relay Connection problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems |