Two problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While making a left turn the steering locked up. The consumer turned the steering wheel back and forward and the steering wheel unlocked. The service technician noticed that the steering pump and rack.
It is difficult to maintain steering control of the vehicle, the vehicle could not be directed when power steering failed, this occurred more frequently while traveling at low speeds and making a turn, an independent mechanic replaced power steering pump and rack and pinion which corrected the problem.