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Jimmy7797 · 05-27-2025, 09:59 PM

I recently lost the power steering in my 2010 SS and I figured that the pump must’ve gone bad. I replaced the pump to one from auto zone and not only do I still not have power steering, but now the NEW PUMP whines (the old one didn’t and I paid $250 for a new pump). Anyways I also discovered that I flushed the system with “power steering fluid” instead of the recommended Dexron VI almost 2 years ago. I’m guessing this is the problem? I can’t think of any fixes for this issue, any help if greatly appreciated!

P.S I undid the feed and rerun lines on the steering rack and got all the wrong fluid out before filling it up with dexron VI.

05-27-2025, 09:59 PM	#1
Jimmy7797 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2025 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1	Power steering failure (help!!) I recently lost the power steering in my 2010 SS and I figured that the pump must’ve gone bad. I replaced the pump to one from auto zone and not only do I still not have power steering, but now the NEW PUMP whines (the old one didn’t and I paid $250 for a new pump). Anyways I also discovered that I flushed the system with “power steering fluid” instead of the recommended Dexron VI almost 2 years ago. I’m guessing this is the problem? I can’t think of any fixes for this issue, any help if greatly appreciated! P.S I undid the feed and rerun lines on the steering rack and got all the wrong fluid out before filling it up with dexron VI.