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KKreme15 · 06-08-2012, 10:46 AM

It's not a mechanical problem... I want to know what's wrong with my software that caused my power steering to fail while I was trying to park in a busy parking lot! This is a software problem, and we all have the same software! It could happen to any of you

Pgoldston · 06-08-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

You're right. Someone should start a class action lawsuit against GM for producing cars with flaws and DEMAND that every single car with ANY type of flaw either gets replaced IMMEDIATLY with a brand new PERFECT car. If GM fails to do this by next Friday, GM should be forced to dissove itself imediatly and withdraw from the automotive industry totally.

No where did I say that I wanted it fix by friday or any small flaws. This is a severe safety issue that should he highlighted and moved the front to ensure no ones dies.

This type of thinking is eactly what got GM in the red in the first place. If you are willing to accept this type of substandard product and put your life and families life on the line thats your agenda. Just makes be wonder what other substandards you accept.

Happy_Dan · 06-08-2012, 11:49 AM

You think someone is going to die because of this?
Of course it needs to be investigated, facts collected and fixed.
I didn't expect it to be ignored, what I am referring to is knee jerk over reactions.

It will only affect these cars at slow speeds, worst case, you are going too fast in a parking lot, don't have time to react (as in STOP) in a parking lot when it fails.

If you are driving on the highway, you will still be able to switch lanes etc with ease.

Fix the problem, but don't raise the big red flag until it is necessary. The ramifications of knee jerk reactions often cause more damage than the problem did.

I am sure that the dealerships that deal with it, have it reported back to a central database. The problem and the fix will be published when they have it.

If it is critical and requires it, there will be a recall, if not they will address it.

YOu have many assumptions in your message and they just aren't fair.

Pgoldston · 06-08-2012, 12:04 PM

Looks like GM already had a past history with this issue with pontiac. had over 1100 complaints, 14 accidents with at least 1 injury.

you say that loss of cant cause a death? So what you are saying is doing a legal u-turn and you lose power steering which can force you into a lane you were not planning to be in doesnt sound like it could potentially put you at risk for a serious accident?

I go through several day to day driving habits that loss of power steering puts you a risk of wrecking the vehicle. Like I said before if you are willing drive in a car that has a decent chance of losing power steering with out warning thats fine by me. All Im asking for is what is plan for this. It is a issue that needs to be addressed as its a saftey issue.

snake411 · 06-17-2012, 11:19 PM

i had power steering problem at 25 miles,stop at the store,back in the car start her up no power steering, i shut down the car 10 sec,start up again,still no power steering,drive it home (about 5 miles) stop the car for 20 min start again and evrything ok??? number 1589

DangerZL1 · 06-18-2012, 09:20 PM

Anytime this happens the car needs to be taken in for service and GM needs to be notified. That way they can't say it's an isolated incidence. It will never get fixed if only one or two owners report the problem and the rest of the them write it off as an isolated incidence because it seems to have resolved itself. If it happens to me I'll report it to the NHTSA. It is serious and nobody can prove it is only a low speed issue.

RoketRdr · 06-18-2012, 09:25 PM

Has anyone else checked the connector that XxxReaperxxX discovered to be loose on his car? (Post #32) He hasn't reported back with a problem since making sure the connector was 'clicked' in. Curious to know if anyone else with the power steering issue finds this loose on their car as well.

Silverguardrail · 06-18-2012, 09:55 PM

Due to the history I have read in this thread, I would like to know where the Ground post/lug and Battery Buss link are for the Power steering unit and check if they're loose first.

qniknam · 06-19-2012, 12:40 AM

bbb.org --- lemon that sucker like my last Camaro muahahhaha!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-19-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by snake411

i had power steering problem at 25 miles,stop at the store,back in the car start her up no power steering, i shut down the car 10 sec,start up again,still no power steering,drive it home (about 5 miles) stop the car for 20 min start again and evrything ok??? number 1589

I do apologize for the frustrations you may be experiencing with this concern. The best thing to do is to take it to your local dealership for service to see if they can diagnose the issue. If you have any other questions and are still experiencing the issues after the service appointment, feel free to contact GM of Canada at 800-263-3777.

Regards,

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

snake411 · 06-19-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

I do apologize for the frustrations you may be experiencing with this concern. The best thing to do is to take it to your local dealership for service to see if they can diagnose the issue. If you have any other questions and are still experiencing the issues after the service appointment, feel free to contact GM of Canada at 800-263-3777.

Regards,

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Hi Brandon

I am not frustrated at all,being a mecanic for the past 26 years hi have
seen it all,when i get the time i am going to have a good look at it to
see if i can find anything wrong whit the PS.

ZEDL1 · 06-19-2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snake411

Hi Brandon

I am not frustrated at all,being a mecanic for the past 26 years hi have
seen it all,when i get the time i am going to have a good look at it to
see if i can find anything wrong whit the PS.

I'd be very interested in your findings snake411, as doubtless would most of us on the forum. Thanks.

HumanWiki · 06-19-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xx_ED_xx

I'd prefer a proper manual rack and pinion over electric steering

I myself also prefer proper racks when I go manual on them... :tweetz:

mickey123456 · 07-18-2012, 04:57 AM

I'm sad to say that today my eps failed. I will be at the dealership tomorrow to possibly get it fixed. This is a real issue. I have 3500 miles.

06-08-2012, 11:49 AM	#59
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	You think someone is going to die because of this? Of course it needs to be investigated, facts collected and fixed. I didn't expect it to be ignored, what I am referring to is knee jerk over reactions. It will only affect these cars at slow speeds, worst case, you are going too fast in a parking lot, don't have time to react (as in STOP) in a parking lot when it fails. If you are driving on the highway, you will still be able to switch lanes etc with ease. Fix the problem, but don't raise the big red flag until it is necessary. The ramifications of knee jerk reactions often cause more damage than the problem did. I am sure that the dealerships that deal with it, have it reported back to a central database. The problem and the fix will be published when they have it. If it is critical and requires it, there will be a recall, if not they will address it. YOu have many assumptions in your message and they just aren't fair. __________________

06-08-2012, 12:04 PM	#60
Pgoldston Drives: 1999 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 112	Looks like GM already had a past history with this issue with pontiac. had over 1100 complaints, 14 accidents with at least 1 injury. you say that loss of cant cause a death? So what you are saying is doing a legal u-turn and you lose power steering which can force you into a lane you were not planning to be in doesnt sound like it could potentially put you at risk for a serious accident? I go through several day to day driving habits that loss of power steering puts you a risk of wrecking the vehicle. Like I said before if you are willing drive in a car that has a decent chance of losing power steering with out warning thats fine by me. All Im asking for is what is plan for this. It is a issue that needs to be addressed as its a saftey issue. __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you cant force people to look at the data

06-18-2012, 09:55 PM	#64
Silverguardrail Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1448 Join Date: May 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 892	Due to the history I have read in this thread, I would like to know where the Ground post/lug and Battery Buss link are for the Power steering unit and check if they're loose first. __________________ 2012 ZL1 SIM, MN6, B92, RTQ ZL1 - the true definition of joy ride

06-08-2012, 10:46 AM	#57
KKreme15 Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dayton, MD Posts: 1,645	It's not a mechanical problem... I want to know what's wrong with my software that caused my power steering to fail while I was trying to park in a busy parking lot! This is a software problem, and we all have the same software! It could happen to any of you

06-17-2012, 11:19 PM	#61
snake411 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal south shore Canada Posts: 38	i had power steering problem at 25 miles,stop at the store,back in the car start her up no power steering, i shut down the car 10 sec,start up again,still no power steering,drive it home (about 5 miles) stop the car for 20 min start again and evrything ok??? number 1589

06-18-2012, 09:20 PM	#62
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	Anytime this happens the car needs to be taken in for service and GM needs to be notified. That way they can't say it's an isolated incidence. It will never get fixed if only one or two owners report the problem and the rest of the them write it off as an isolated incidence because it seems to have resolved itself. If it happens to me I'll report it to the NHTSA. It is serious and nobody can prove it is only a low speed issue.

06-18-2012, 09:25 PM	#63
RoketRdr Drives: 2010 Duramax; 2012 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 387	Has anyone else checked the connector that XxxReaperxxX discovered to be loose on his car? (Post #32) He hasn't reported back with a problem since making sure the connector was 'clicked' in. Curious to know if anyone else with the power steering issue finds this loose on their car as well.

06-19-2012, 12:40 AM	#65
qniknam Account Suspended Drives: 13 ZL1 \| 13 SRT GC \| 13 SRT CHARGER Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 254	bbb.org --- lemon that sucker like my last Camaro muahahhaha!

07-18-2012, 04:57 AM	#70
mickey123456 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: ZL1 Posts: 98	I'm sad to say that today my eps failed. I will be at the dealership tomorrow to possibly get it fixed. This is a real issue. I have 3500 miles.