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416Camaro · 10-11-2012, 02:25 AM

On my way to work I accelerated my car 0-100km/h I red lined in 2nd = after i braked and tried to do a U turn my steering wheel seized up it was extremely hard to turn. I parked, shut off the engine and restarted my car in about a half an hour still was stiff. I do not know what is going on with my car. It was about 3 degrees celsius on my way to work, warmed it up about 5 minutes before driving. Please let me know if this has happend to you. Someone have any idea of what is or could be the problem?

Evil-Bee-NH · 10-11-2012, 04:13 AM

I only know of two things that can cause this could be more that i don't know but you either blew the water pump or your power steering is empty/leaking.

416Camaro · 10-11-2012, 06:57 AM

I checked the power steering fluid, it was pretty low but after topping it up the steering was still stiff.

mydreamcar · 10-11-2012, 08:53 AM

I remember on some other threads v6 and v8 model s, that this car power steering pump has failed if people do some hard turns, while what you explained does not sound like you beat on it, maybe becuase it was cold it was just one of those things shit happens,. sorry

416Camaro · 10-11-2012, 12:05 PM

Thanks for the reply Right after work I took it to GM dealership where I bought it they took it in they don't know how long it will take to get fixed till then they gave me a Chevy Cruz I'm lucky I did not install my headers or my exhaust I had to change my K and N intake to OEM intake before I brought it to the garage Good thing that it's a brand-new car and It can still be on the warranty

Evil-Bee-NH · 10-11-2012, 01:32 PM

Neither CAI or Headers would affect anything to do with the power steering you would've been fine either way.

lscamaro · 10-11-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KDimond

Neither CAI or Headers would affect anything to do with the power steering you would've been fine either way.

This is true but there are a lot dealerships that will try to weasel themselves out of warranty work so its better to take the safe route

Sikoriko · 10-11-2012, 02:53 PM

I agree. dont give them the benefit of voiding your warrenty

Evil-Bee-NH · 10-11-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

This is true but there are a lot dealerships that will try to weasel themselves out of warranty work so its better to take the safe route

Agreed i don't know about your area but i've dealt with a few weaselships but i've found a few that love seeing what you've done to your car and helping you to. Guess you just gotta play battleship with the hit or miss on those.

416Camaro · 10-12-2012, 01:18 AM

For anybody that is curious on what was wrong with the vehicle, dealership called me back regarding the issue. They said that the power steering fuel pump had to be replaced; it was covered under warranty and would be arriving tommorow. The dealership is unsure what time the part will arrive or what time the vehicle will be serviced so it looks like am taking the rental for friday night on GM's expense.

416Camaro · 10-12-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

This is true but there are a lot dealerships that will try to weasel themselves out of warranty work so its better to take the safe route

This is exactly why I changed the intake back, I couldn't take a chance. It was a pain driving it there. Making so many wide turns.

TJ91 · 10-12-2012, 10:44 AM

Hey man where abouts in Toronto are you? And which dealer? Btw nice username lol

simt3k · 10-13-2012, 11:39 AM

I checked my vehicle history at the dealer apparently mine was leaking power steering fluid around 15k.

416Camaro · 10-14-2012, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

Hey man where abouts in Toronto are you? And which dealer? Btw nice username lol

I'm in the North York area, car was picked up from Dean Myers, thanks had to get the 416 in there.

10-11-2012, 02:25 AM	#1
416Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 296	POWER STEERING BECOMES STIFF AFTER 100KM+ RUN On my way to work I accelerated my car 0-100km/h I red lined in 2nd = after i braked and tried to do a U turn my steering wheel seized up it was extremely hard to turn. I parked, shut off the engine and restarted my car in about a half an hour still was stiff. I do not know what is going on with my car. It was about 3 degrees celsius on my way to work, warmed it up about 5 minutes before driving. Please let me know if this has happend to you. Someone have any idea of what is or could be the problem?

10-11-2012, 04:13 AM	#2
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	I only know of two things that can cause this could be more that i don't know but you either blew the water pump or your power steering is empty/leaking. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

10-11-2012, 08:53 AM	#4
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	I remember on some other threads v6 and v8 model s, that this car power steering pump has failed if people do some hard turns, while what you explained does not sound like you beat on it, maybe becuase it was cold it was just one of those things shit happens,. sorry __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

10-11-2012, 01:32 PM	#6
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	Neither CAI or Headers would affect anything to do with the power steering you would've been fine either way. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

10-12-2012, 10:44 AM	#12
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10-11-2012, 06:57 AM	#3
416Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 296	I checked the power steering fluid, it was pretty low but after topping it up the steering was still stiff.

10-11-2012, 12:05 PM	#5
416Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 296	Thanks for the reply Right after work I took it to GM dealership where I bought it they took it in they don't know how long it will take to get fixed till then they gave me a Chevy Cruz I'm lucky I did not install my headers or my exhaust I had to change my K and N intake to OEM intake before I brought it to the garage Good thing that it's a brand-new car and It can still be on the warranty

10-11-2012, 02:53 PM	#8
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	I agree. dont give them the benefit of voiding your warrenty

10-12-2012, 01:18 AM	#10
416Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 296	For anybody that is curious on what was wrong with the vehicle, dealership called me back regarding the issue. They said that the power steering fuel pump had to be replaced; it was covered under warranty and would be arriving tommorow. The dealership is unsure what time the part will arrive or what time the vehicle will be serviced so it looks like am taking the rental for friday night on GM's expense.

10-13-2012, 11:39 AM	#13
simt3k Drives: 2011 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 762	I checked my vehicle history at the dealer apparently mine was leaking power steering fluid around 15k.