Power Steering failure

Thompyt · 12-04-2017, 11:33 AM

Went to pick up the Camaro Saturday after turning it in for power steering failure and the rear end grind. The dealer replaced the differential, but only found a C0800 low power failure for the PS. They could not duplicate the PS failure. While driving home, it failed again, so I returned to the dealer. It failed 2 more times and only once did the Power Steering Failure - Drive carefully pop up. This cars been to the dealer quite a bit. It dropped some valves and the heads were replaced, differential replaced, and now 2nd instance of PS failure.

Reaper333 · 12-04-2017, 06:14 PM

Sorry to hear that your having these problems with your Camaro. I'm in the same boat. Ive had the rear differential replaced, rack and pinion replaced, exhaust replaced. Rear axle shafts replaced. Seems like these cars have a lot of issues. Good luck with it though.

camaro5 · 12-04-2017, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

I've noticed the no.1 culprit is the torque sensor being defective.

No.2 Main power plug at rack motor not fully seated. You could check that yourself if you want.

Check that no pins backed out of the plastic connector.

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Thompyt · 12-05-2017, 04:08 PM

I talked with the tech, he stated he did the TSB and checked.

Soleil · 12-05-2017, 04:20 PM

Which TSB is it? You have a Nr.

Thompyt · 12-08-2017, 03:31 PM

TSB #17-NA-115, mentioned in other PS thread. Dealership got the go ahead to replace the torque sensor.

camaro5 · 12-09-2017, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Thompyt

TSB #17-NA-115, mentioned in other PS thread. Dealership got the go ahead to replace the torque sensor.

That's what the bottom line was:

Power plug fully seated? Yes.

Then:

Torque sensor intermittently defective, some long enough to set codes, some not.

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Thompyt · 12-11-2017, 03:41 PM

It took them at least 4 days to figure out to read the bottom line I guess. The part was supposed to be in on Monday. We will see how long it takes to install and probably needs an alignment.

camaro5 · 12-11-2017, 10:52 PM

It's lucky they came to that conclusion.

Usually they want a hard failure, or codes, which is ridiculous and dangerous.

You have a good technician.

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Thompyt · 02-11-2018, 06:16 PM

All,
It went in for a third time. I think the issue was resolved. A ground on the front drivers side of the engine block was loose. So far so good.

FIFTY017 · 02-11-2018, 06:20 PM

this sound your hearing coming from the rear diff, is it like a low howling sound? i'm noticing something as i turn a corner while i have the rear seat down. mainly for more bass, but i'm hearing a low humming noise while i'm making a turn. thx

p.s. i've also had the rack replaced for my steering issue. anyone have a column replaced? thats the issue i'm having now is they cant get one!!!

camaro5 · 02-11-2018, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thompyt

All,
It went in for a third time. I think the issue was resolved. A ground on the front drivers side of the engine block was loose. So far so good.

Man, that is some weird stuff...

Engine ground takes out the PS.

I think that bad ground could be contributing to slow cranking issues.

Keep your fingers crossed

Boost or bust · 02-12-2018, 10:13 AM

[QUOTE=camaro5;10073898]Man, that is some weird stuff...

Engine ground takes out the PS.

I think that bad ground could be contributing to slow cranking issues.

Keep your fingers crossed

You drive a 2019 Camaro???

camaro5 · 02-12-2018, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost or bust

You drive a 2019 Camaro???

Only in my mind - they'll be here soon!

12-05-2017, 04:20 PM	#5
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12-11-2017, 10:52 PM	#9
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12-04-2017, 11:33 AM	#1
Thompyt Drives: 16 2SS / 15 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 84 View My Garage	Power Steering failure Went to pick up the Camaro Saturday after turning it in for power steering failure and the rear end grind. The dealer replaced the differential, but only found a C0800 low power failure for the PS. They could not duplicate the PS failure. While driving home, it failed again, so I returned to the dealer. It failed 2 more times and only once did the Power Steering Failure - Drive carefully pop up. This cars been to the dealer quite a bit. It dropped some valves and the heads were replaced, differential replaced, and now 2nd instance of PS failure.

12-04-2017, 06:14 PM	#2
Reaper333 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Black.. Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: VA Posts: 54	Sorry to hear that your having these problems with your Camaro. I'm in the same boat. Ive had the rear differential replaced, rack and pinion replaced, exhaust replaced. Rear axle shafts replaced. Seems like these cars have a lot of issues. Good luck with it though.

12-05-2017, 04:08 PM	#4
Thompyt Drives: 16 2SS / 15 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 84 View My Garage	I talked with the tech, he stated he did the TSB and checked.

12-08-2017, 03:31 PM	#6
Thompyt Drives: 16 2SS / 15 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 84 View My Garage	TSB #17-NA-115, mentioned in other PS thread. Dealership got the go ahead to replace the torque sensor.

12-11-2017, 03:41 PM	#8
Thompyt Drives: 16 2SS / 15 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 84 View My Garage	It took them at least 4 days to figure out to read the bottom line I guess. The part was supposed to be in on Monday. We will see how long it takes to install and probably needs an alignment.

02-11-2018, 06:16 PM	#10
Thompyt Drives: 16 2SS / 15 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 84 View My Garage	All, It went in for a third time. I think the issue was resolved. A ground on the front drivers side of the engine block was loose. So far so good.

02-11-2018, 06:20 PM	#11
FIFTY017 Drives: 2018 Silverado Z71 TxEdition Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Tx Posts: 48	this sound your hearing coming from the rear diff, is it like a low howling sound? i'm noticing something as i turn a corner while i have the rear seat down. mainly for more bass, but i'm hearing a low humming noise while i'm making a turn. thx p.s. i've also had the rack replaced for my steering issue. anyone have a column replaced? thats the issue i'm having now is they cant get one!!!

02-12-2018, 10:13 AM	#13
Boost or bust Drives: 2018 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: CA Posts: 301	[QUOTE=camaro5;10073898]Man, that is some weird stuff... Engine ground takes out the PS. I think that bad ground could be contributing to slow cranking issues. Keep your fingers crossed You drive a 2019 Camaro???

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