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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Repair Question


Topics covered: Steering, Power steering, Brakes.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 4, 2009

2004 Chevy Tahoe Loss of power steering, power brakes at lo

Steering problem
2004 Chevy Tahoe V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 97500 miles

when the engine is idling or running at low rpm's (1-3) the power steering and power brakes loose the "power" and becme manual. However during higher rpm's the power steering and power brakes are normal....
what can be done ????
Avatar Asked by whumphrey152

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Replied on July 4, 2009

Hello, does your vehicle have the hydro-boost system? On this system, the power steering pump supplies hydraulic pressure for both the brakes and steering. I don't know if you need a new pump? I have heard of using a smaller pulley on the power steering pump to speed up pump rpms at lower speeds. Maybe your local front-end shop can point you in the correct direction.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on July 4, 2009

i believe it has a steering pump...?

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