2005 GMC Sierra power steering to turn to the right is ve...
Customer
2005 GMC Sierra power steering to turn to the right is very hard. To turn left is fine.
Mechanic's Assistant: When was the fluid last checked? Have you heard any whining noises while turning the wheel?
No, not really, it'...
2005 GMC Sierra power steering to turn to the right is very hard. To turn left is fine.
Mechanic's Assistant: When was the fluid last checked? Have you heard any whining noises while turning the wheel?
No, not really, it's just hard to turn right and has been happening for a while.
Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model of your '05 GMC?
Sierra 1500
Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Sierra 1500 yourself? What have you tried so far?
Four wheel drive
Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you?
Fluid seems fine
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cardoctor74
239 days ago
Automotive Expert
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Customer
239 days ago
ok
cardoctor74
239 days ago
Automotive Expert
There was a recall on this I wonder if it was done.
Recall Number
05V455000
Recall Date
10/05/2005
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Summary
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
What Owners Should Do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-\*\*\*-\*\*\*-\*\*\*\*, GMC AT 1-\*\*\*-\*\*\*-\*\*\*\*, BUICK AT 1-\*\*\*-\*\*\*-\*\*\*\*, CADILLAC AT 1-\*\*\*-\*\*\*-\*\*\*\*, ISUZU AT 1-\*\*\*-\*\*\*-\*\*\*\*, OR HUMMER AT 1-\*\*\*-\*\*\*-\*\*\*\*.
If thats not the cause then its a pressure issue with the pump or in the rack. This is what need t be checked next.
Customer
239 days ago
Ok, I will have the recall checked, and if it turns out not to be that, I will have the pressure checked with the pump or in the rack. Do you have any other ideas or recommendations?
cardoctor74
239 days ago
Automotive Expert
Make sure they check the pressure at the pump most common as well as going into the rack. Other then that unless something is bent with the steering components need to start there.
Customer
239 days ago
Ok thank you.
cardoctor74
239 days ago
Automotive Expert
My Pleasure!
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2005 GMC Sierra power steering to turn to the right is very hard. To turn left is fine. Mechanic's Assistant: When was the fluid last checked? Have you heard any whining noises while turning the wheel? No, not really, it'...
2005 GMC Sierra power steering to turn to the right is very hard. To turn left is fine. Mechanic's Assistant: When was the fluid last checked? Have you heard any whining noises while turning the wheel? No, not really, it's just hard to turn right and has been happening for a while. Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model of your '05 GMC? Sierra 1500 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Sierra 1500 yourself? What have you tried so far? Four wheel drive Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Fluid seems fine