Power Steering Pump problems of the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager

Three problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2015

At certain times the serpentine belt will slip off of the pulleys and quit powering the alternator, water pump, and power steering pump. This can be worsened by rainy conditions. Changing belt tensioner works for a year or two.

2 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2000

While driving in 4 inches or more of water the power steering intermittently fails. The belt can be heard slipping and then re-engages. The local dealership tightened the belt once but after the most recent incident they state nothing else can be done except for the dirver to "go slower". Also, rear brakes do the same.

3 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2000

When vehicle goes through puddles of water slowly loses all power steering. Contacted deaaler, and dealer stated it was going to use a different type of belt.


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