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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Also tech diagnosed leaking power steering rack with estimate of $1200.00 to repair. I took to a trusted company and was quoted $700.00. No repair at this time the leak is merely a drip.
67000 mi
US $55
steering rack leaking power steering fluid and there was a noise when turning the wheel. Thought the noise was related to earlier repairs (installation of 2 water pumps) since they were supposed to have done a 27 point check-up before.
61500 mi
US $766
Issue was leaking steering rack causing low level of power steering fluid & noisy steering. Dealer wanted $1400.00. Had it replaced by a trusted shop for 766.18 with lifetime part warranty and one year labor warranty. Also alignment done.
69000 mi
US $800
Replaced leaking steering rack again, and wheel alignment
19000 mi
Power steering audible whine only at idle. Dealership put additive in fluid. This has helped, but has not completely resolved.
24669 mi
I reported still hearing clunking. Found noise and replaced rack bushings on left and shimmed right rack mount. Replaced rack,swapped struts L to R, removed end links. Replaced right sway bar end link. Aligned front end. The end links appear to have been the problem. Replaced rack,swapped struts L to R, removed end links. Replaced right sway bar end link. Aligned front end.
45000 mi
Replaced steering gear, flushed system and set front toe. Parts: 20964165 Gear, 8861037 Fluid, 11561403 Studh, 15709703 nut
88000 mi
US $450
power steering was hard to turn at low speeds, dealer flushed system, installed new fluids
90000 mi
US $1545
rack and pinion unit replaced, power steering pump, steering lines
95000 mi
US $650
replaced power steering pump and rack an pinion unit
66000 mi
Power steering fluid had leaked out. Dealer found leak (we'll see), refilled and it's good as new.
12000 mi
Noisy steering; mechanic believes it's the SIR Coil on which the steering wheel is mounted. Could have replaced the coil, though he doesn't believe the problem will disappear (claims the noise is normal).
36000 mi
US $59
Whine in steering column due to problem rack; GM is no longer replacing them under warranty pending further evaluation of the problem.
41000 mi
Whine in steering column still present when sold.
26000 mi
US $550
Shocks replaced at 26,000 miles due to clunking noise when driving at low speeds on not-so-smooth surfaces. Noise was diagnosed by same dealership 2 years ago with mileage at 20,000.
65000 mi
Power steering pump replaced
31500 mi
Power Steering pump is whining as though it's low on fluid. Dealer determined pump needs replacing and "maybe" the steering rack. Power steering pump whined after engine removal/replacement in Sept. Replaced power steering pump 11/08/2010 with a redesigned pump, which has a new symptom-steering wheel shudder and growling noise at idle when turning the steering wheel.
32000 mi
Dealer service dept. attempted bleeding power steering system with the original and "new" procedure as directed by GM Technical help. Problem cannot be eliminated with the redesigned pump. GM sent a letter saying the problem is "normal.
33200 mi
Replaced power steering pump for second time to eliminated noise and jerky steering. Also replaced leaking power steering rack & pinion assy. Jerky steering is not repaired. Waiting for GM to come up with a fix.
32000 mi
US $68
Rear was beginning to bounce on the highway. Replaced rear shock absorbers.
18600 mi
steering gear replaced
34720 mi
passenger side front strut leaking so it was replaced on warranty.
36580 mi
Power steering pump replaced and LH front strut was also replaced, both under warranty.
knocking sound comes from wheel when taking sharp turns, it also vibrates the steering wheel. Been occuring for since 27K miles, service departments say that they can't hear anything. After $65, shop says I need to replace the rack/pinion.
Steering had a rough feeling when turning. Front stabilizer bushings replaced due to a "clunk" in the front suspension.
25420 mi
squeak in the power steering
94000 mi
US $1450
Replace shocks, rotors
13000 mi
Steering wheel noise on low speed turns. Dealership ordered and replaced steering parts the same day. Two separate issues, rubber seal adjusted, and steering clock spring/gear replaced.
67000 mi
US $50
Steering column rubbing sound while turning
83000 mi
US $50
Squeaking steering. Column bushings replaced
21000 mi
Popping noise in steering. Bled power steering system.
30000 mi
Steering noise when cold. Dealer couldn't replicate. Requested to bring vehicle back and leave overnight so technician can check when cold.
33000 mi
Steering column rubbing and grinding noise. Replaced steering gear bushings. Problem remains. Dealer apprised.
34000 mi
Replaced steering rack.
22000 mi
Steering gear replaced
19520 mi
Steering wheel making grinding noise when turned-shop could not replicate..shop had 3 mechanics call in sick..very busy that day so not looked at well or repaired.
39060 mi
C $1000
Shocks replaced x 4
55580 mi
C $90
Power steering list on car
47000 mi
Clunk in steering system when cold and turning.
Replaced steering gear bushings
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