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October 12, 2025
When you’re driving and you hear a squeal or groan when you turn, it may be a sign your power steering pump is on its last legs. The same is true if you feel your steering is slipping or doesn’t respond to your hands like it used to.
Precise, responsive steering is, of course, important when it comes to safe driving, so this is something you should have one of our technicians look at sooner rather than later.
There are different types of power steering pumps, and they all perform a similar function. They make it easier for you to turn the steering wheel with little effort as the power steering system multiplies that force so you can precisely aim a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds.
The type of power steering pump your vehicle has depends on the power steering system it uses. One works by hydraulics, taking energy provided by belts driven by the engine which pressurizes power steering fluid to the wheels. There are a lot of components in these systems, and they can wear out more quickly than some other systems.
Another power steering system works on electricity, which is more fuel efficient and produces fewer emissions. It works on electrical power created by the vehicle’s electrical system and doesn’t put as much of a load on the engine. With electric power steering systems, your vehicle can change how the steering feels or responds in different driving conditions.
When your power steering system isn’t working correctly, a technician will determine where the problems are. Not only could it be the power steering pump, but there are several other parts that may be contributing to your steering issues. That may include leaks in hoses and seals, faulty belts and corrosion in electrical components and connections.
When you feel the steering in your vehicle doesn’t have the solid, smooth silent response it used to have, bring it in so a technician can diagnose the problems and steer you back in the right direction.
Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave)
1121 Fuller Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616.458.8091
http://www.tuffyfullerave.com
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