GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

Low fluid level

  1. Inspect the fluid level.
  2. Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump Leaks .

  3. Add fluid as necessary.
  4. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .

Scored pressure plates and vanes

Replace the components as necessary.

Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .

Scored pump brush

Replace the pump brush as necessary.

Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .