10-04-2011, 09:21 AM | #1 |
Power Steering Pump Failure after donut?
Hello, has anyone had a power steering pump failure after doing some donuts in their camaro? Mines went out earlier this week after doing some donuts on dry pavement. I drift all the time and have done numerous power u-turns but never one problem. This was the first time I've done donuts on dry pavement though since I have enough power now, but I usually do them when the ground is wet.
Does anyone with a service manual have an illustration of pump replacement? It looks like one or two bolts but an illustration would help, thanks!
__________________
(Sold Sept 2015) Stock 18" Heritage w/ BFG G-Force ZR tires / Blacked out bowties and tail lights / DIY Remote-Mount Turbo Kit (Precision 6776S .81ar ex. @ 6.5psi, Tial 38mm WG, Greddy Type-S BOV) / RX Catch Can / RX-FTI 3600 Stall / Blue Well Lights / Team LLT
|
|
10-04-2011, 09:26 AM | #2 |
Account Suspended
Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: NY
Posts: 1,117
|
I've had a pump failure. It should be under warranty. Mine was. Even with mods if you haven't touched the pump or power steering system it will be covered.
|
10-04-2011, 09:31 AM | #3 |
How did you have your pump failure? Would the pump be included in the powertrain warranty as I have surpassed the 36,000 mile bumper to bumper?
__________________
(Sold Sept 2015) Stock 18" Heritage w/ BFG G-Force ZR tires / Blacked out bowties and tail lights / DIY Remote-Mount Turbo Kit (Precision 6776S .81ar ex. @ 6.5psi, Tial 38mm WG, Greddy Type-S BOV) / RX Catch Can / RX-FTI 3600 Stall / Blue Well Lights / Team LLT
|
|
10-04-2011, 09:41 AM | #4 |
Account Suspended
Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Back roads, southern Ohio
Posts: 12,504
|
It failed because I assume to do the donuts you kept the wheel full turned... Well the pump keeps pumping and pumping and burns it self up.
Used to happen on my Miata alot on the autocross course bc the pump was crap. Good luck on warranty. |
10-04-2011, 09:54 AM | #5 |
I think your right, since the ground was dry it took a little longer to kick out so I had to hold the wheel longer. It seems a lot of cars have the problem with doing donuts or uturns and the pump burning out. I already ordered a new pump for 60 bucks, I didnt even think I would still be under warranty with all my mods but its not a big hit, should take less than half an hour to replace.
__________________
(Sold Sept 2015) Stock 18" Heritage w/ BFG G-Force ZR tires / Blacked out bowties and tail lights / DIY Remote-Mount Turbo Kit (Precision 6776S .81ar ex. @ 6.5psi, Tial 38mm WG, Greddy Type-S BOV) / RX Catch Can / RX-FTI 3600 Stall / Blue Well Lights / Team LLT
|
|
10-04-2011, 10:29 AM | #6 |
xbox: this is tedious
|
Anyway to tell if my power steering went out? I'm assuming it's incredibly hard to turn the wheel if it's out.
My car came back from a paint and body shop and the wheel felt like it was a tad bit harder to turn that normal... I was thinking I may need more power steering fluid. This may have me concerned... I haven't been abusing it though.
__________________
Big Carrot's Changes - It's a work in progress |
10-04-2011, 02:16 PM | #7 |
Do you hear any noises when you turn the wheel to the left or the right? If its more of a whine, it could be pump failure or low fluid. If its a squeal that changes with rpm, could be the belt or pulley has oil/grime on it
__________________
(Sold Sept 2015) Stock 18" Heritage w/ BFG G-Force ZR tires / Blacked out bowties and tail lights / DIY Remote-Mount Turbo Kit (Precision 6776S .81ar ex. @ 6.5psi, Tial 38mm WG, Greddy Type-S BOV) / RX Catch Can / RX-FTI 3600 Stall / Blue Well Lights / Team LLT
|
|
10-04-2011, 04:44 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,334
|
High rpms plus full lock steer equals dead pump. Relief valve might have gone out first.
|
08-28-2012, 11:09 PM | #9 |
Richie0
Drives: 2011 SS1 CAMARO Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Anaheim
Posts: 1
|
I have the same issue right now I busted some donuts and my steering wheel hard to turn when I hit a spot all the time it might be my steering pump cuz when my car accelerate its easy to move my steering wheel.
|
08-31-2012, 02:25 AM | #10 |
Drives: "Bee" ZL585, Dark Blue Suburban. Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Luxemburg
Posts: 1,244
|
I've had my steering pump go out as well... Didn't do anything specific for it to happen.
At first I thought it was a leak in the fluid, as it kept on throwing the oil into the engine bay. The day before yesterday I called my importer in Germany, and told him I'd bring the car over, as all power steering was gone, even with the fluid level full. On the way there, the steering wheel felt heavy, only made it 35 miles or so, when the car started making a funny noise, and the engine went into reduced power mode. Lots of lights coming on, warnings like "engine coolant temp too high", "service battery charging system", "change engine oil soon", and then the engine power reduced one. Coolant and oil temps rocketing sky high within seconds. I pulled over, and to my surprise the drive belt was simply gone. Still being dark, I let the car cool down, limped to the closest service station, and there I had a closer look. Pulley on the p/s pump is skew, the housing is broken, and it seems to be completely jammed. Left the car in an Opel dealership in Bitburg. Hopefully they'll fix it today... |
05-10-2013, 05:23 PM | #11 |
So I think my pump went out to its hard to trun at low speeds and is making a squealing nose when tryingto turn..it only goes away at 10mph or higher when less pressure is on wheel...
|
|
05-13-2013, 09:20 AM | #12 |
Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Granbury, Tx
Posts: 1,532
|
Mine line backed out they claim the end that bolts into the steering unit went bad.
Not their fault for not properly tightening it right on previous work they did?? It is not under power-train warranty! :(
__________________
Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers
9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior |
05-16-2013, 11:55 AM | #13 |
the "crazy cat" lady
Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Blk Vrt Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 1,118
|
Had to have my power steering pump replaced on my 2012 Vert last week. Less than 7000 miles on the car...Started with the fluid leak and became worse, then the steering was compromised and you could hear the belt squeal.
I just got it home Tuesday and it drove fine but when putting it in the garage i noticed that the steering wheel was chattering on the extreme left or right (I have to back into a section of the garage). Was hoping to find if someone else had seen this, will it work itself out or does it need to go back to the dealer? They replaced the pump, flushed the system and replaced the belt. |
05-16-2013, 01:28 PM | #14 | |
Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 9,328
|
Quote:
William R. Chevrolet Customer Care
__________________
For information on the GM Privacy Statement, please visit http://www.gm.com/privacy-statement.html
|
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
What do all the abbreviations mean? | CrzyGamr2 | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 77 | 12-07-2012 04:34 AM |
Modifying for " Dummies" | Dr Jkel | Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission | 209 | 06-17-2012 11:24 PM |
What cars have electric power steering? | Arachnyd | General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion | 11 | 09-17-2011 06:05 AM |
Acronyms at C5 | hokie2012 | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 34 | 08-10-2011 03:56 PM |
Any reports of power steering pumps sucking air at the track? | ericedelman | Suspension / Brakes / Chassis | 0 | 10-12-2010 11:15 AM |