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Question posted by kcvogel5 on November 9th, 2012

Power Steering

dash sayes power steering esc i lose my power steering

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Answer #1: Posted by carolyn736 on February 21st, 2013 10:24 AM
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Take your car to your local Chevy maintenance shop, they will replace it free of charge.  Mine went out for a minute, and flashed the same thing.  They replaced the power steering column.  They chose to not say it was a recall,

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Owner's Manual - Page 111

While driving in the driver selected gear. Press the (+) plus paddle located on top of the steering wheel controls forward to upshift, or push the backside of the shift paddle rearward to MANUAL (M). Driver Shift Control (DSC) To ... 2. While using the DSC feature the transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance. You can use this for more power or engine braking.
Owner's Manual - Page 131

See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the headliner between the map lamps. 2-53 Press and release the back of the switch to open .... occur and the sunroof may have a convenience net in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is located near the left side of the steering column on the bottom of the switch and hold it will retract when the sunroof is released. To stop...
Owner's Manual - Page 133

... ...3-18 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...3-19 Power Outlet 115 Volt...Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-38 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...3-39 Engine Coolant...Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals...
Owner's Manual - Page 137

... Panel Storage. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See Fog Lamps on page 3-31. M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Climate Control System on page 3-21 or Automatic Climate Control.... See Audio System(s) on page 4-6. See Hood Release on page 2-53. Accessory Power Outlet. C. See Driver Storage Compartment on page 5-12. See Cruise Control on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 183

.... PUSH PARK PEDAL This message displays if the parking brake is a problem with the electric power steering. See Parking Brake on page 3-39 for a few seconds after the system stops limiting wheel...if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. POWER STEERING On some vehicles, this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on for more information. LOW WASHER FLUID This message ...
Owner's Manual - Page 191

... its controls. • Familiarize yourself with the operation of your dealer/retailer. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-24 for safe driving. Giving extended attention to audio stations and song ... to your mind on the road and your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them . Audio System(s) Determine which you can help...
Owner's Manual - Page 224

... a panic brake assist system that the driver has applied hard/fast pressure to normal operation after a few normal steering movements. If you lose power steering assist because the electric power steering system is not functioning, you suspect steering system problems, contact your vehicle. The brakes will return to the brake pedal, the system will generate additional pressure...
Owner's Manual - Page 225

...- steering and braking - have to do it before you can lose control. Of course, the posted speeds are steering through a sharp curve. Under less favorable conditions you are steering through ..., steady speed. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-3. 4-11 See Accessories and Modifications on page 4-8. Suppose you need...
Owner's Manual - Page 251

...Cap ...5-29 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-29 Engine Overheating ...5-29 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-31 Cooling System ...5-32 Power Steering Fluid ...5-36 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-38 Brakes ...5-39 Battery ...5-42 Jump Starting ...5-43 Headlamp Aiming ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Halogen Bulbs ...5-48 Taillamps, Turn Signal...
Owner's Manual - Page 267

B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. Engine Oil Dipstick. E. F. Pressure Cap. See Pressure Cap on page 5-26. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. J. See Engine Coolant on page...See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 5-42. D. A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-38. 5-17 Battery.
Owner's Manual - Page 269

... Add Engine Oil" under Brakes on page 5-32. Remove it back in all the way. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. Engine Oil Fill Cap. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of the engine oil dipstick...or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down and check the level. 5-19 See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-19. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-102. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 286

... if the level is below the FULL COLD mark, add additional coolant to bring the level up to Check Power Steering Fluid Power steering fluid is heard. Vehicles with the proper mixture, to regularly check power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system, or an unusual noise is used in this time...
Owner's Manual - Page 287

... when the engine is at the HOT mark when the engine is cold or hot, power steering fluid should be added. Always use the correct fluid listed in Recommended... Fluids and Lubricants on the dipstick, add just enough fluid to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. What to use, see Recommended Fluids and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 307

... tire's sidewall is 60 percent as high as shown in the tire. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is located between the plies and the tread. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit...
Owner's Manual - Page 350

High Speed Relay 5-100 Fuses POWER MIRRORS EPS Power Mirrors Usage Fuses RUN/CRANK Usage Cruise Control Switch, Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Electronic Power Steering HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning BLOWER HIGH Blower -
Owner's Manual - Page 351

... Used Airbag (Ignition) Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Control Diagnostic Link Connector (Battery) Adjustable Pedals Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Ignition Switch Steering Wheel Illumination Not Used Fuses RADIO INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT INSTALLED POWER WINDOWS HVAC CTRL (IGN) HVAC BLOWER DOOR LOCK ROOF/HEAT SEAT NOT INSTALLED Audio System Interior Lamps Not Used Usage...
Owner's Manual - Page 354

...50 51 54 55 56 Usage Antilock Brake System Body Control Module 2 Starter Electric Power Steering Transmission Control Module Battery Ignition Module (LZ4 & LE5); Injectors, Ignition Coils Even ... Cat 02 Sensor Heaters (LY7 & LZ4) Daytime Running Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Driver Power Window Engine Control Module BATT (LZ4) Regulated Voltage Control DC/AC Inverter Antilock Brake System ...
Owner's Manual - Page 367

... lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches, and trunk lid hinges and latches. Inspect electric power steering cables for proper hook-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect hydraulic power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. (c) Visually inspect hoses and...
Owner's Manual - Page 372

... Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 109435474). Washer Hydraulic Power GM Power Steering Fluid Steering (GM Part No. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19. 50/50 mixture of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part...
Owner's Manual - Page 403

...24 Finish Damage ...5-95 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...3-6 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-77 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-78 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-87 Fluid Automatic Transmission ...5-26 Power Steering ...5-36 Windshield Washer ...5-38 Fog Lamp Fog ...3-16 Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Front Reading Lamps ...3-17 Front Storage Area ...2-52 Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-7 California Fuel ...5-6 Filling...

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