Symptoms - Power Steering System. Chevrolet Colorado Pickup

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering 🢒 Symptoms - Power Steering System

Important: Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation .

•	Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the power steering system.

•	Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

•	Inspect for leaking power steering components. If necessary, refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .

•	Verify the power steering reservoir for the proper operating specification. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .

•	Inspect the power steering fluid for the following indications of contamination:

-	Milky fluid - water

-	Brown fluid - burnt

-	Debris in fluid - plastic or dirt

•	If necessary, flush the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Flushing .

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

•	Power Steering Fluid Leaks

•	Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System

•	Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System

•	Poor Return of Steering Wheel

•	Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions

•	Steering Effort Too Easy in One or Both Directions