Frctr of p/s pump brckt

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Chevrolet vehicles. Closed 22 April 1988.

Investigation
PE88002
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
9 October 1987
Closed
22 April 1988

What NHTSA investigated

General motors has determined that some 1987 gmc s/t model trucks mayexperience fracture of the power steering pump support brace. Thiscondition can in turn lead to possible fracture of the power steeringpump mounting bracket and/or loss of the serpentine accessory drivebelt. Loss of the drive belt would result in loss of A/C, generator,power steering assist and water pump operation.analysis: there are no reports in the odi letter file regarding thisproblem.although g.m. Has 153 complaints, most ofwhich are warranty claims, only two accidents have been reported thatwere allegdly caused by the failure of the p/s system. P/s assist failureshould not negate steering control even though there is an appreciableincrease in steering effort.======

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
ChevroletS101987
ChevroletS151987
ChevroletT101987
ChevroletT151987
GMCS151987
GMCS251987
GMCT151987
GMCT251987

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.