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I'm assuming you are talking about Chevy's Electronic Power Assist. If the steering goes "hard" then the Power Steering has gone out. This makes it very hard to turn the wheel if you are not moving or at the very least if you *are* moving you will notice a marked increase in the stiffness of the steering wheel. Having the dealership replace the module will help, although it seems the problem often times returns 6 months to a year later.
I've had mine replaced 2 times in less than 2 years.
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How do you know when your power steering pump goes?
extremely hard to turn the steering wheel
Why did the steering go hard on your car?
check the power steering fluid level and the power steering belt
My steering gets very stiff and hard to turn on my 1999 Camry any reasons why it comes and goes like it does?
something wrong with power steering. check for leaks. The power steering pump may also be broken. but whatever the cause is, it's a good bet it's power steering problem.
Why is your car power steering hard?
You either need power streering fluid or a power steering belt.
Why is it hard to turn the steering wheel of a 96 Blazer when the power steering fluid is full?
Power steering pump failing.
Steering is really hard?
Power steering belt slipping? Power steering pump bad? Steering rack worn? Suspension parts worn?
Power steering feels hard when making left turn or right turn?
Hard power steering means there is little to no fluid left in the system. The power steering system should be flushed and checked for leaks.
Why steeling wheel is hard to turn?
A steering wheel may be hard to turn because the power steering fluid might be low. It also could be that there is problem with the power steering pump.
What are the advantages of power steering over of manual?
power steering is easier and you do not have to turn the wheel as hard as manually.
What causes steering wheel to be hard to turn?
Low on power steering fluid. Loose or missing drive belt. Faulty power steering pump. Faulty power steering box.
What can happen if power steering fluid is dirty?
Power steering fluid helps your steering wheel turn easily. If you have dirty power steering fluid, it may be hard to turn your steering wheel while driving.
What is the problem when you can not steer nor brake the car 97 GMC astro its very hard t o steer the steering wheel and hard to brake its very hard when pressing the brake pedal?
For several years of the Chevy astro van had a power brake and power steering system that was linked together. Instead of a brake booster, the power steering pump provides power to the power brake system. Often, if the brake pedal would become hard to push, it is a power steering pump problem. Change the power steering pump and the power steering fluid and your problem may disappear.
