GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Action

The control valve is stuck or inoperative.

Clean and inspect the control valve. Replace the control valve, if needed.Refer to Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle .

The pump ring is worn.

Replace the pump ring. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The pressure plate is scored.

Replace the pressure plate. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The thrust plate is scored or broken.

Replace the thrust plate. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The rotor is scored.

Replace the rotor. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The pressure plate is broken.

Replace the pressure plate. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .

The vanes are sticking in the rotor slots.

  1. Clean and inspect the vanes. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  2. Replace the vanes, as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .