Ok guys, on my way home last night, my steering was pretty hard to turn. Then in mt dtc menu "Power Steering" I have no idea where to start, i know its all electronic, so wtf do i check! Its completely out! i can barely make turns! I can only hope a fuse or relay went out! Its not throwing any CELs but i wouldnt expect it to, you guys have any words of wisdom?

Ok Update guys, So I rode my bike to work today and figured I would work on my car tomorrow. So tonight when I got home I decided to start her up and try her out. Just sitting in the driveway she ran for a few mins with no "Power Steering" pop up and the wheel turned all the way left and right quite easily. I'm going to take her for a spin tomorrow after my bike ride to test it out! I'll post if the issue returns. I know the first time the Issue arose about 15 mins into my trip home on the interstate! Still no ideas? Thanks guys!

 

i had a similar problem happen tonight.
bump for some help

 

if it comes and goes...chances are it's the power steering control module (assist motor) going out. Pretty common on these cars.

 

it will start going out pretty soon again, mine would go out and come back on and i wont have a problem for a few days, but then it will start to go out again to the point where you turn the car on and its off already.

 

i hope u still have a warranty. if you do, bring it in.

 

you need a new power steering column/motor.

Mine has gone out twice.

Just more proof GM needs to put out a ******* recall for this ****.

If you don't have a warranty the part alone from GM will cost you ~$600 prior to install.

 

HOLY $#!T I don't have warranty. And yes it has started coming and going! Wow!! I definitely don't have $600 either! Looks like I'm gonna start looking in some junk yards lol!

 

#07-02-32-007B: Diagnostic Tips for Power Steering Inoperative/Steering Wheel Hard to Turn, Power Steering Message Displayed on DIC, DTCs C0176, C0475, C0476, C0550, U2105, U2107 Set - (Aug 6, 2009)


Subject: Diagnostic Tips for Power Steering Inoperative/Steering Wheel Hard to Turn, Power Steering Message Displayed on DIC, DTCs C0176, C0475, C0476, C0550, U2105, U2107 Set


Models: 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

2006-2010 Chevrolet HHR

2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)

2007-2009 Pontiac G5

2003-2007 Saturn ION




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This bulletin is being revised to update the information for DTC C0475. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-02-32-007A (Section 02 -- Steering).


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The following diagnostics might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the condition(s) described above. Use the appropriate recommendation based on what symptom has occurred.

No DTCs
Review Corporate Bulletin Number 05-02-32-002D to assure you do not have a blown 60 amp steering fuse. The fuse can be blown during improper jump starting of the vehicle on the HHR and ION. Check for this particularly for tow in conditions. DO NOT replace the steering column unless an internal short has been identified in the column that is causing fuse to blow.

Power Steering Warning Message on DIC with DTCs C0176 and C0476
This condition is often the result of excessive lock-to-lock turns of the steering wheel, causing the thermal protection in the power steering control module (PSCM) to take the steering motor temporarily off line. This is a normal operating characteristic of the system. DO NOT replace the steering column for this condition. Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 06-02-32-002C for additional information.

Power Steering Warning Message on DIC with DTC C0550 in the PSCM
Inspect the motor harness connection to the PSCM. If no connector problems are found, replace the steering column ONLY as this is an internal controller issue.

Power Steering Warning Message on DIC with DTC C0475 in the PSCM
Check the connection between the EPS motor and the power steering control module (PSCM) by ensuring the harness connector is properly seated. If the connection is normal, replace ONLY the EPS motor.

Note: If the DTC resets immediately following motor replacement, replace the steering column.

Power Steering Warning Message on DIC with DTC U2105 and/or U2107 in the PSCM with any other U codes
Although the code(s) appear in the PSCM, these are communication codes and are not the result of a problem with the column operation or the control module. If the codes are in history, clear the codes and re-key the vehicle a few times to see if they come back. If they reappear, look for a communication issue from the BCM U2107 or ECM U2105 (wiring, connector, etc.) as the root cause. If the codes do not reappear after a test drive, return the vehicle back to the customer. DO NOT replace the steering column.

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Hope this helps!


Let me know if you need anything else.

 

It is not just a cobalt problem, My daily driver a 2.2 ecotec malibu is having this problem intermittently.