Power Steering Pump problems of the 2000 Saturn LS

11 problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 2000 Saturn LS. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2004

At 54,000 miles my water pump, timing belt, engine oil cooler, and power steering pump all failed at the same time.

2 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2004

2000 Saturn 4cyl l series:power steering pump, serpentine belt, and idler arm all had to be replaced at 72,000 miles. Parts started to fail at 65,000 miles, makes a noise like the transmission was failing.

3 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2004

While driving power steering pump failed, making it hard for the consumer to turn the steering wheel. Problems with brake lights intermittenly failing. When the headlights are on all three brake lights won't work. Brake light failure almost caused an accident and had me pulled over by a police officer. The mechanic traced out and repaired a ground wire to correct the problem.

4 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2002

While accelerating a clicking noise would appear from the right front of vehicle. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that power steering needed to be replaced. There is a rattle noise in dash board. Foam tape between clutster and bezel installed. There is a clicking and/or screeching noise while turning left or right and there is vibration coming up through the steering wheel. Dealer replaced all four tires along with rear control arm bushings.

5 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2001

Steering pump failed, causing a loud grinding noise when turning the steering wheel.

6 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2001

2000 l2w model. Power steering pump is leaking possibly causing a groaning sound after 20 minute cold start.

7 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2001

1) car shaking problem: dealer replaced lower control arms (right and left) as well as powe steering pump to remedy problem. Car continues to shake at most speeds. Contacted the manuafcturer, who replied there is nothing else they can do. 2) speedometer: reported problem 4 times to dealership, and dealer claims they cannot duplicate the problem. Speedometer making a "whining" sound at most speeds.

8 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2000

While driving 55 mph or more vehicle would vibrate. Vehicle taken to dealer, consumer was informed that the rear control arm bushing needed to be replaced. Consumer states while driving highway speeds, vehicle vibrates, dealer inspected and found all four tires were out of balance, twice at 17748 and 24575 miles. At 40 mph vehicle pops and jerks into gear, whooshing and grinding noise when braking, hearing a clicking noise when accelerating and dealer found power steering pump bad, auto lock not working properly.

9 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2000

Car is unsafe had tires replaced and power steering pump car shakes at all speeds.

10 Power Steering Pump problem

Power steering pump was defective.

11 Power Steering Pump problem

The power steering pump was replaced due to noise. And rear mirror view mirror was replaced.



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