VZ SS Power Steering problem

loudvtss · #1 12-11-2006, 03:33 PM

Hi guys/gals, my VZ SS power steerings vibrates when I'm turning the wheel and travelling at slow speeds. It's more evident when reverse parking or driving off and turning the steering wheel. The Holden dealer tells me it's related to pressure and the auto transmission. There's a power steering hose they can replace to fix the problem. It's been 2 weeks and no hose, there's a back order. Anyone else have the same problem?

commodore2004 · #2 12-11-2006, 04:46 PM

I had the same problem it ended up being a leak in the power steering hoses.
Just check and see if your power steering fluid is visable in the resevoir.
if its not take it back to your holden dealer and get them to tighten the hoses ,there should be no charge. not even for the fluid.

DavoTheGreat · #3 16-11-2006, 08:45 PM

loudvtss how'd you go with your power steering? My VZ SS has the same problem, got Holden to have a look at the 40,000km service and they said they tightened up something but it made no difference. Mine's also most noticeable when reverse parking but also noticeable when going around roundabouts in a big hurry or other situations where the steering gets turned a long way very quickly.

MikesVT · #4 16-11-2006, 08:50 PM

I have a similar kind of problem in my VT, at low speeds it just doesnt feel right... and there is kind of a knocking sound... Power steering has been an issue in pretty much every model that's been in the family... good luck with it

loudvtss · #5 16-11-2006, 10:27 PM

I've been keeping an eye on the forums. Power steering seems to be a problematic thing. Some problems are related to the hose clamps needing tightening. I'm still waiting for the dealer to call me when the hose comes in. Seems they don't have any in stock...

holden007 · #6 17-11-2006, 11:54 AM

Power steering is popular problem with Commodores, I have changed mine twice on my VR, so don't be surprised if the pump goes within 5 yrs!

davey g-force · #7 17-11-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by loudvtss

Hi guys/gals, my VZ SS power steerings vibrates when I'm turning the wheel and travelling at slow speeds. It's more evident when reverse parking or driving off and turning the steering wheel. The Holden dealer tells me it's related to pressure and the auto transmission. There's a power steering hose they can replace to fix the problem. It's been 2 weeks and no hose, there's a back order. Anyone else have the same problem?

This is a common problem with VY's and VZ's - though I thought it was a V6 thing only. HEAPS of people have complained about this in the forum. Holden should replace the hose for you under warranty.

loudvtss · #8 08-12-2006, 09:25 PM

The hose has been replaced. It hasn't got rid of the problem. It's made it better so it doesn't happen as often. Will see how it goes for a week..

DavoTheGreat · #9 02-01-2007, 06:50 PM

My SS had its 50k service today and they replaced the high pressure power steering hose under warranty. Steering seems much more direct and responsive, didn't shudder driving home. Will see what it does when I reverse out of the garage in the morning.

DavoTheGreat · #10 09-01-2007, 06:49 PM

Ok... the steering was still shuddering when parking, despite feeling a lot better whilst driving along. Took the car back to the dealer yesterday, they bled the power steering system and it's a lot better but it's still not completely fixed. The dealer have now contacted Holden themselves for assistance as to how to proceed from here. So I guess the dealer will call me when Holden get back to them. At least I've got the car back and the dealer's mechanics were honest enough to say it's not right and escalate the problem to Holden rather than giving me the car back and saying it was all sweet when it obviously wasn't. I'll update this thread when I have further info.

loudvtss · #11 10-01-2007, 08:00 PM

I'm in the same boat. Took the car back and they put some additive but still not 100%.

davey g-force · #12 11-01-2007, 06:51 AM

What's with these bloody Holden dealers putting an "additive" in everything to try and fix it?

Power stering shudder? Chuck in some additive!
Diff clunk? Chuck in some additive!

It's an absolute C.O.S and a cop-out if you ask me!

I'm lucky I haven't had the power steering problem, and when my diff started making noise, I demanded and got a new one under warranty.

...Additive...pfft...

DavoTheGreat · #13 21-03-2007, 12:38 PM

Guys, I've finally gotten around to chasing this up with Holden again. Dealer hadn't heard anything from Holden and mechanic who worked on my car last time no longer works for the dealer. So, the dealer suggested they start from scratch with this issue with a new mechanic. They've got the car now, I'll let you's all know what happens this time.

For a problem that seems to be so common there surely has to be a common fix for it!