Power Steering Pump Problems of Chevrolet Tahoe

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact was driving in a residential driveway approximately 5 mph in reverse when the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation after a few minutes. The failure recurred whenever attempting a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the power steering pump would need to be replaced. The power steering fluid was drained and replaced but the power steering pump was not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was not available.

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: the contact stated while driving at slow speeds making a sharp left turn the steering wheel locked and it was unable to be maneuvered to its original position. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was determined the power steering pump fractured. Previously before this failure the vehicle was taken to the dealership because the steering was shaking however, the contact is unaware of what parts were replaced. The dealership states both failures are not related.

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While driving at a low speed power steering pump failed. As a result consumer was unable to turn in either direction. The consumer had another suburban with the same problem at 49,035. That vehicle was a 1996 suburban.

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Consumer states that power steering failed while driving affecting control of vehicle. Dealer diagnosed that power steering pump failed. Ts.

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Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway and steering was leaking. Steering pump went out 70,000 miles, and had to be replaced.

The steering appears to over compensate during cornering. It feels as if there is a sudden boost in power steering pump pressure to the steering box. This causes the driver's existing turning pressure on the steering wheel to turn the truck to abruptly during cornering.

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Consumer noticed fluid under vehicle. Dealer stated steering pump needed to be replaced . Dealer had replaced this part last year. Currently, noticed that part was wrong for vehicle . Please provide further information.

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When slowing up to make a turn power steering goes out. Mechanic thinks the power steering pump is defective. Consumer has not repaired vehicle at this time. There is an open investigation at this time, ea-99-011.