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wally mayfield · 01-01-2014, 07:09 PM

My power steering failed today (9000 miles) I also stalled the car then the warning light....i pulled into my garage and tried to find the filler cap with no luck (yes i pulled the engine cover).

after reading this thread i went out and started the car, power steering is working again...had "Brandon" come up with a reason?

HDRDTD · 01-01-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wally mayfield

My power steering failed today (9000 miles) I also stalled the car then the warning light....i pulled into my garage and tried to find the filler cap with no luck (yes i pulled the engine cover).

after reading this thread i went out and started the car, power steering is working again...had "Brandon" come up with a reason?

There is no filler cap for the PS, it's electric.

white ZL1 · 01-02-2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

There is no filler cap for the PS, it's electric.

And here I thought the title of the thread pretty well clarified that.

Mikes SS · 01-02-2014, 07:39 AM

Hey guys be nice to the guy, just because its an electric power steering pump doesn't mean it would be impossible to think it still has a reservoir for it..I mean duh it still needs power steering fluid.

Highland Ranger · 01-02-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikes SS

Hey guys be nice to the guy, just because its an electric power steering pump doesn't mean it would be impossible to think it still has a reservoir for it..I mean duh it still needs power steering fluid.

I thought it was all electric i.e. no hydraulics so no fluid so no reservoir?

camguynj · 01-02-2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

PS was an option in the muscle cars of the 60s ...never ordered it !

Mikes SS · 01-02-2014, 08:21 AM

You got me, I thought it was an electric pump instead of a regular one part of the engine accessories! Lol

wally mayfield · 01-02-2014, 09:19 AM

Im a dummy for going to my owners manual for help, it told me there was a filler cap under the engine cover, even had a cartoon showing where...

Next time Ill come in here 1st....

RealG · 01-02-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wally mayfield

Im a dummy for going to my owners manual for help, it told me there was a filler cap under the engine cover, even had a cartoon showing where...

Next time Ill come in here 1st....

Great Reply !

HDRDTD · 01-02-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wally mayfield

Im a dummy for going to my owners manual for help, it told me there was a filler cap under the engine cover, even had a cartoon showing where...

Next time Ill come in here 1st....

You looked in the manual?????

what are you, nuts? nobody EVER looks in the manual.

white ZL1 · 01-02-2014, 01:42 PM

I guess my owners manual is the only one that specifically says "Power Steering Fluid (L99, LS3, and ZL1) - This vehicle has electric power steering and does not use power steering fluid." On page 10-30.

RaceAir · 01-16-2014, 09:05 AM

2013 1LE electric motor gave up the ghost this morning in Florida ( 45 degrees ) at about 6,000 miles. It went out in a parking garage. I've had previous vehicles' pumps go out on me, but they don't come close to requireing the steering effort my 1LE does. (66 Mustang, '01 Tacoma, '83 S-10 blazer)

Trying to turn a sticky F2 supercar tire (285/35-20) at low speed darn near impossible. Oh, what really tops things off is that the clearance in the garage is 7'2" which means the tow vehicle (flatbed) cannot come and retrieve it!

I will have to worm my way out of that mofo (probably fighting hill-assist!)

Leroy · 01-18-2014, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceAir

2013 1LE electric motor gave up the ghost this morning in Florida ( 45 degrees ) at about 6,000 miles. It went out in a parking garage. I've had previous vehicles' pumps go out on me, but they don't come close to requireing the steering effort my 1LE does. (66 Mustang, '01 Tacoma, '83 S-10 blazer)

Trying to turn a sticky F2 supercar tire (285/35-20) at low speed darn near impossible. Oh, what really tops things off is that the clearance in the garage is 7'2" which means the tow vehicle (flatbed) cannot come and retrieve it!

I will have to worm my way out of that mofo (probably fighting hill-assist!)

Similar situation with my 2013 1LE, I live in FL as well and I've a little over 7,000 miles on my car. Just yesterday I got the power steering problem. I got a message that tells me to service the power steering and park assist along with the ABS, brake, and all 3 traction lights lit up. My steering was noticeably heavier, but it was still easy to steer even at parking lot speeds.

I shut the car off and turned it back on about 10 minutes later and it starts up no problem, no messages or lights on the dash at all.

Update: Electric steering problem was due to a significant difference in tire size that was on the vehicle.

rondahfnp · 01-26-2014, 06:26 PM

I would like to know if there are issues with the steering prior to failure. I have had my 2013 Camaro in the garage 5 times because the steering is difficult to control, automatically pulls one way or another without warning. The GM isn't any help, nothing changed, I called GM they say take it to the GM dealer. I have wasted almost all vacation time running this car to the garage. Help! I am very upset and ready to get legal assistance.

01-01-2014, 07:09 PM	#211
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	My power steering failed today (9000 miles) I also stalled the car then the warning light....i pulled into my garage and tried to find the filler cap with no luck (yes i pulled the engine cover). after reading this thread i went out and started the car, power steering is working again...had "Brandon" come up with a reason? __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

01-02-2014, 09:19 AM	#218
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	Im a dummy for going to my owners manual for help, it told me there was a filler cap under the engine cover, even had a cartoon showing where... Next time Ill come in here 1st.... __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

01-16-2014, 09:05 AM	#222
RaceAir Drives: 2013 SS 1LE w/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 84	Another electric steering failure 2013 1LE electric motor gave up the ghost this morning in Florida ( 45 degrees ) at about 6,000 miles. It went out in a parking garage. I've had previous vehicles' pumps go out on me, but they don't come close to requireing the steering effort my 1LE does. (66 Mustang, '01 Tacoma, '83 S-10 blazer) Trying to turn a sticky F2 supercar tire (285/35-20) at low speed darn near impossible. Oh, what really tops things off is that the clearance in the garage is 7'2" which means the tow vehicle (flatbed) cannot come and retrieve it! I will have to worm my way out of that mofo (probably fighting hill-assist!)

01-26-2014, 06:26 PM	#224
rondahfnp Drives: Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 1	steering difficulties I would like to know if there are issues with the steering prior to failure. I have had my 2013 Camaro in the garage 5 times because the steering is difficult to control, automatically pulls one way or another without warning. The GM isn't any help, nothing changed, I called GM they say take it to the GM dealer. I have wasted almost all vacation time running this car to the garage. Help! I am very upset and ready to get legal assistance.

01-02-2014, 07:39 AM	#214
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	Hey guys be nice to the guy, just because its an electric power steering pump doesn't mean it would be impossible to think it still has a reservoir for it..I mean duh it still needs power steering fluid.

01-02-2014, 08:21 AM	#217
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	You got me, I thought it was an electric pump instead of a regular one part of the engine accessories! Lol

01-02-2014, 01:42 PM	#221
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	I guess my owners manual is the only one that specifically says "Power Steering Fluid (L99, LS3, and ZL1) - This vehicle has electric power steering and does not use power steering fluid." On page 10-30.