Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

1. While parking in tight spaces or maneuvering at slow speeds and having to use the brakes as well as trying to steer, the truck loses power steering and you have to use both arms to steer the vehicle. 2. Failure of this steering could quite easily cause an accident due to being unable to steer the vehicle to avoid an accident, one action is to stop but to get out of another vehicles path would not be possible. 3. So far the dealership has checked for leaks, topped up power steering fluid. Checked front end alignment specs. Front z height was out of gm specs, so adjusted back into specs. I was then told to drive and monitor.

Little or no power steering at idle engine speed. Extremely difficult to steer in cold weather. All power steering parts including pump, gearbox, pressure valve etc. Have been replaced by dealer. Manufacturer has a recall on this vehicle for this problem but no correction with the problem has occurred. Very dangerous condition in tight parking situations etc.