Power Steering (Official Thread) - Page 12

tenspeed · 01-24-2004, 12:36 AM

It could also be the AC compressor clutch. If so, the noise will stop when you put the heater to defrost

grandam-wpg · 01-24-2004, 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by BLEE
does anyone know what this problem is? when i start my car when its really cold, i hear some kind of screeching sound...it almost sounds like when you try starting the car when the engine is already running...

the car always turns on though..

I have the exact same problem. I start the car and the moment it starts and I release the key it does the screech (Like trying to start your car while its running noise). The screech lasts like 1/2 a second up to 1 second. Annoying as hell.

kevin231 · 01-25-2004, 09:17 PM

i to have the same problem with my vehicle, i've taken it back but the stupid car doesent do it. Sometimes i could go a day without hearing the noise but it always comes back does anyone know whats causing it, i want to get it looked after while i still have warranty

71Z28RS · 01-26-2004, 07:24 AM

I had that problem a few years back on a really cold week. I checked the power steering pump and it was low. Filled her up and the screech was gone.

GreatGraySkwid · 01-26-2004, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BLEE
does anyone know what this problem is? when i start my car when its really cold, i hear some kind of screeching sound...it almost sounds like when you try starting the car when the engine is already running...
the car always turns on though..

Does it sound kind of like "Bbbblllllleeeeeee?"

'Cause maybe it's just trying to talk to you...

PACE · 01-26-2004, 08:44 AM

Sounds to me like just the serpentine belt squeeking.....dunno....good luck.

71Z28RS · 01-26-2004, 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by GreatGraySkwid
Does it sound kind of like "Bbbblllllleeeeeee?"

'Cause maybe it's just trying to talk to you...

That's weird.....mine sounded more like "sevntywonzzzeeeeeeee"

Confuzed420 · 01-26-2004, 05:56 PM

Yep- it got down to -20 (-45 w/ windchill) here 2 weeks ago, and my power steering pump did the same thing. The fluid wasn't low, but it was thick. I've never had this problem with any other vehicle, does this mean our power steering pumps are weak?

71Z28RS · 01-27-2004, 06:41 AM

I'm still on the original pump with 120,000 miles, so I don't think that counts as weak. It's only ever made that noise on me a few times and it was super cold. It might just be an unusual characteristic.

Confuzed420 · 02-02-2004, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by 71Z28RS
I'm still on the original pump with 120,000 miles, so I don't think that counts as weak. It's only ever made that noise on me a few times and it was super cold. It might just be an unusual characteristic.

Thats what I was hoping for, and if mine is gonna go- hopefully it will just do it now while its under warranty.

kevin231 · 02-02-2004, 04:33 PM

my car makes the squeel no matter how cold or hot it is outside. what could it be

Confuzed420 · 02-03-2004, 06:16 AM

A loud squeel might mean its time for a new serpentine belt.

carpediem1230 · 02-03-2004, 08:31 PM

Mine squeels really loud when I start it, then as the car gets warmer it goes away, but never fully. When i drive slow i can still hear it. That would be the belt right, meaning I need to get a new one?

Irate · 02-09-2004, 10:17 AM

Well - first a couple questions:

Did this happen only the one time?
If it continually happens, when does it happen?
All the time?
Have you checked the power steering fluid level?
Does it look black and contaminated?
Can you hear a whining noise when you turn the wheel under heavy load?
Have you checked all of your tires' pressures?
Does the car pull to the left or right when you let go of the steering wheel?
Does your serpentine belt have the correct tension?

schizm99 · 02-09-2004, 01:29 PM

Wasn't there a recall on this for other models??

71Z28RS · 02-10-2004, 06:38 AM

If there was an air pocket in the line, that could definitely cause that one-time thing. Check the fluid level and if it doesn't do it again then don't worry about it. If it becomes a normal thing, your pump could be going or the rack could be wearing out.

klc317 · 02-10-2004, 02:02 PM

My car did that at about 18,000 miles. Turns out that the rack & pinion was bad, had it replced under warranty. It sure is a scary feeling to have that happen.

redhotalero · 11-15-2007, 10:31 PM

I looked over the posts, promise! I think I know what it is but want to clarify -

So I went to the store this evening, took the car instead of my Taco, and lo and behold there is a nice whine noise that is overly apparent and louder when turning while giving power, then lessens and goes away when driving straight... I asked my wife (she drives it to work since she's still learning stick) if she noticed anything different, and her reply -- "oh, I had the radio on kinda loud...." Nice...

So, thinking steering fluid is in need of a flush maybe, or the lines are gone? Or is it something more? I don't think hubs, since it is fine at speed, no humming, just when turning...

2000 Alero 3.4L, 105,000 miles

Mike Jung · 11-15-2007, 10:40 PM

1st thing: Check the power steering fluid level, & for any leaks.

& I can't wait when it gets below -18°C/0°F outside overnight.
When you really can hear the power steering pump whine

redhotalero · 11-15-2007, 10:52 PM

OK, so I went outside this morning and got down and looked under the car -- moist with steering fluid all along the underside of the crossmember thing... SO, I apparently have a nasty leak somewhere, the reservoir was nearly bone dry -- funny how it was fine this morning on the way to work (I drove her!) and now it isn't... It was fine a few weeks ago during some tuneup stuff, but maybe I just have a slow leak? I'm supposed to drive home next Wednesday, didn't anticipate this at all... Maybe an easy fix?

Also, the hose (one of them) from the reservoir was damp (culprit?) but the underside was wet from side to side - what would that mean?

Thanks guys - any advice greatly appreciated!!

01-24-2004, 12:36 AM	#221
tenspeed GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Honeoye, NY Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 02 GA 2.2L, 5 Speed	It could also be the AC compressor clutch. If so, the noise will stop when you put the heater to defrost __________________ ~Jim~ www.TeamGI.com - Western New York Cardomain page Click here to see my auctions

01-26-2004, 07:24 AM	#224
71Z28RS Build It Yourself Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Westland, MI Age: 44 Posts: 246 Vehicle: 1996 Grand Am GT	I had that problem a few years back on a really cold week. I checked the power steering pump and it was low. Filled her up and the screech was gone. __________________ "Trust me....... fuel injection is just a fad......so are CV joints" "Life was easier when fuel supply was measured in cfm's, not in psi"

01-26-2004, 08:44 AM	#226
PACE Woooo Woooooooo ! AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clarkston, MI Age: 43 Posts: 2,514 Vehicle: GRAND AMERICAN	Sounds to me like just the serpentine belt squeeking.....dunno....good luck. __________________ Grand Am---Long gone. 2009 Yukon Denali with 4" drop on 24" black Escalade wheels -- in the garage 1970 Impala convertible triple black - In the Garage

01-27-2004, 06:41 AM	#229
71Z28RS Build It Yourself Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Westland, MI Age: 44 Posts: 246 Vehicle: 1996 Grand Am GT	I'm still on the original pump with 120,000 miles, so I don't think that counts as weak. It's only ever made that noise on me a few times and it was super cold. It might just be an unusual characteristic. __________________ "Trust me....... fuel injection is just a fad......so are CV joints" "Life was easier when fuel supply was measured in cfm's, not in psi"

02-03-2004, 08:31 PM	#233
carpediem1230 Black AKA: Alex Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Minnesota Age: 36 Posts: 261 Vehicle: '99 HID GT	Mine squeels really loud when I start it, then as the car gets warmer it goes away, but never fully. When i drive slow i can still hear it. That would be the belt right, meaning I need to get a new one? __________________ Cardomain

01-25-2004, 09:17 PM	#223
kevin231 02 GT1 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 129 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	i to have the same problem with my vehicle, i've taken it back but the stupid car doesent do it. Sometimes i could go a day without hearing the noise but it always comes back does anyone know whats causing it, i want to get it looked after while i still have warranty

01-26-2004, 05:56 PM	#228
Confuzed420 Is it 4:20 yet? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hooksett, NH Age: 45 Posts: 64 Vehicle: '00 Black GAGT Sedan	Yep- it got down to -20 (-45 w/ windchill) here 2 weeks ago, and my power steering pump did the same thing. The fluid wasn't low, but it was thick. I've never had this problem with any other vehicle, does this mean our power steering pumps are weak?

02-02-2004, 04:33 PM	#231
kevin231 02 GT1 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 129 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	my car makes the squeel no matter how cold or hot it is outside. what could it be

02-03-2004, 06:16 AM	#232
Confuzed420 Is it 4:20 yet? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hooksett, NH Age: 45 Posts: 64 Vehicle: '00 Black GAGT Sedan	A loud squeel might mean its time for a new serpentine belt.

02-09-2004, 10:17 AM	#234
Irate Irasshaimase AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 1976 Location: Albany vs. Oneonta vs. Philly Posts: 17,481 Vehicle: its "vehico"	Well - first a couple questions: Did this happen only the one time? If it continually happens, when does it happen? All the time? Have you checked the power steering fluid level? Does it look black and contaminated? Can you hear a whining noise when you turn the wheel under heavy load? Have you checked all of your tires' pressures? Does the car pull to the left or right when you let go of the steering wheel? Does your serpentine belt have the correct tension? __________________ R6 \| STi \| GC Jeep

02-09-2004, 01:29 PM	#235
schizm99 GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Maine Age: 50 Posts: 279 Vehicle: 2000 GAGT	Maybe Wasn't there a recall on this for other models?? __________________ Hippies, hippies all around me! They pretend they wanna save the earth, but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad!!

02-10-2004, 06:38 AM	#236
71Z28RS Build It Yourself Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Westland, MI Age: 44 Posts: 246 Vehicle: 1996 Grand Am GT	If there was an air pocket in the line, that could definitely cause that one-time thing. Check the fluid level and if it doesn't do it again then don't worry about it. If it becomes a normal thing, your pump could be going or the rack could be wearing out. __________________ "Trust me....... fuel injection is just a fad......so are CV joints" "Life was easier when fuel supply was measured in cfm's, not in psi"

02-10-2004, 02:02 PM	#237
klc317 GAGT - Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 44 Posts: 185 Vehicle: 2002 GAGT FOR SALE	My car did that at about 18,000 miles. Turns out that the rack & pinion was bad, had it replced under warranty. It sure is a scary feeling to have that happen.

11-15-2007, 10:31 PM	#238
redhotalero GAGT - Member AKA: Kyle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Provo, UT Age: 38 Posts: 61 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GL3 Sedan	Power Steering (Official Thread) I looked over the posts, promise! I think I know what it is but want to clarify - So I went to the store this evening, took the car instead of my Taco, and lo and behold there is a nice whine noise that is overly apparent and louder when turning while giving power, then lessens and goes away when driving straight... I asked my wife (she drives it to work since she's still learning stick) if she noticed anything different, and her reply -- "oh, I had the radio on kinda loud...." Nice... So, thinking steering fluid is in need of a flush maybe, or the lines are gone? Or is it something more? I don't think hubs, since it is fine at speed, no humming, just when turning... 2000 Alero 3.4L, 105,000 miles

11-15-2007, 10:52 PM	#240
redhotalero GAGT - Member AKA: Kyle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Provo, UT Age: 38 Posts: 61 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GL3 Sedan	Update OK, so I went outside this morning and got down and looked under the car -- moist with steering fluid all along the underside of the crossmember thing... SO, I apparently have a nasty leak somewhere, the reservoir was nearly bone dry -- funny how it was fine this morning on the way to work (I drove her!) and now it isn't... It was fine a few weeks ago during some tuneup stuff, but maybe I just have a slow leak? I'm supposed to drive home next Wednesday, didn't anticipate this at all... Maybe an easy fix? Also, the hose (one of them) from the reservoir was damp (culprit?) but the underside was wet from side to side - what would that mean? Thanks guys - any advice greatly appreciated!! Last edited by redhotalero; 11-16-2007 at 09:29 AM.

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