I have lost the power steering on my silverado pickup , it started grating when I was ideling and make turns at slow speeds , but was o,k, while driving at normal speed , then a few mins later all power sterring was lost , what has gone wrong and is this a big money fix ,,just had it towed to a garage , have to wait until monday till they see it
2007-01-20 11:15:13 · 10 answers · asked by Peter M 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the problem with your power steering is the broken pump shaft inside the pump itself, the pulley stays on and the belt turns ,but no pressure.very common with these vehicles
only fix is to replace pump. you can go new ,rebuilt or one from junk yard , the pump must be replaced
as far as price ,it depends on wich pump you choose .you shouldn't be charged more than two hours labor.
2007-01-20 14:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by jesse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be many things but if the belt on the Power steering pump snapped that would be the cheapest and easiest fix. If the pump is bad which usually happens when the pump is run low on fluid then it would need to be replaced. Probably the worst scenerio is that you have a leaking P/S hose which in turn caused the fluid to run low and burned out the pump. In that case the hose and pump would need to be replaced. Let the mechanics check it out for you.
2007-01-20 11:29:23 · answer #2 · answered by cqsteves 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the pump went out.... a pump should only be 50-75 but with labor your looking at 150-200..... not bad I think.
2007-01-20 11:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your pump went out, and as far as costly well your lookin at not more than 450.00 total at least thats what id charge for parts and labor, might even be less just depends on where i get the pump.
2007-01-20 11:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by robert m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be belt problem, fluid level problem, pump problem. Shouldn't take them long to find the problem. Pump will probably be the most expensive route, about $300.00
2007-01-20 11:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you probably could pick up 1 at the junk yard.they will be just as good as paying alot for a new 1.just make sure you bleed the system after you install it.
2007-01-20 13:13:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
cheapest fix, replace power steering pump with used one from salvage yard yourself...easy fix
2007-01-20 11:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your pump went out
2007-01-20 14:47:31 · answer #8 · answered by stev12007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you check your power steering fluid,check underneath for leaks,check your belt,hoses,gear box,....do you have hydro boost?..........I seem to have more questions than you!
2007-01-20 11:52:01 · answer #9 · answered by slipstream 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
should have bought a ford f-150
2007-01-20 11:22:28 · answer #10 · answered by degibson84 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋