The spousal unit just called from the Interstate. She had to panic stop her '00 SS and now she's lost her power steering. Fluid checks fine. Something with ABS/ASR perhaps? Any ideas?

------------------
Mike

'90 IROC-Z, 5-speed, ZZ4, G1 Trick Flows Moderator SEThirdgen

 

Check the power steering pump belt it may have broke or come off. If it is a 6 speed manual the sudden lock up of the rear wheels would also stall the engine if the clutch wasnt pushed in. This might have snapped the belt. Just a theory

------------------
Proud owner of a bright red 2002 SS #8688. Former owner of a 99 Z28
SLP cold air induction
Whisper lid
K+N filter
Ported MAF, Flowmaster muffler with stock tips
Now my old stand by, a 94 Chevy C1500 with a 4.3 v6. At least it is extended cab and paid for!!

 

Thanks for the idea, but with the serpentine belt, if a belt broke she woulde lose everything, right?

[This message has been edited by Lounge Lizard 6 (edited July 27, 2002).]

 

With a serpentine belt that drives everything she would lose the alternator and water pump. The car would run til the battery went dead and it will over heat fast!. If it was me and the belt was broke and I was in a bad location I might drive it minumum distance. If she is not scared of her surroundings have her call the 1800 road service number and they will send a tow truck. did she open the hood and look for the belt?

------------------
Proud owner of a bright red 2002 SS #8688. Former owner of a 99 Z28
SLP cold air induction
Whisper lid
K+N filter
Ported MAF, Flowmaster muffler with stock tips
Now my old stand by, a 94 Chevy C1500 with a 4.3 v6. At least it is extended cab and paid for!!

 

She made it to a Chevy dealer so they tell her what's wrong.

Thanks for the quick answers.

[This message has been edited by Lounge Lizard 6 (edited July 27, 2002).]

 

what I should have said is she will lose everything including the power steering pump and all the others I mentioned. The 1800 number is in the owners manual I think

------------------
Proud owner of a bright red 2002 SS #8688. Former owner of a 99 Z28
SLP cold air induction
Whisper lid
K+N filter
Ported MAF, Flowmaster muffler with stock tips
Now my old stand by, a 94 Chevy C1500 with a 4.3 v6. At least it is extended cab and paid for!!

 

FYI, The dealership looked at it and the power steering shaft broke. The dealer told her that this was the third one they have seen in as many weeks.

Does anyone know if there is a recall on this?