Chevy Impala 2010 Power Steering Leak

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Asked by Guru9ZM6RP Dec 20, 2020 at 03:40 PM about the 2010 Chevrolet Impala LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Bought it for $1.3K, and noticed the leak after. A few months later, I am
getting loud screeching sounds every time I turn the wheel. Took it in and
shop claims it's leaking in 2 spots, and the pump has been overworking to
keep up so noise means its on its last leg. Got a $2K quote to replace pump
$500 and rack and pinion for $1500.

Would adding Stop Leak help a bit for now?
I see 2 types of "Stop Leak" products ...
(1) Prestone/Lucas/STP Stop Leak
(2) Power Steering Fluid with Stop Leak.

Thanks!

5 Answers

You can try the stop leak, you have nothing to lose. I would think twice before spending that much money on the car. You might be able to get away with just replacing the pump and then staying on top of the PS fluid level.

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Thanks F_O_R. Do you think a Flush would help at at all? Drain out the old fluid and replace with new + the Stop Leak? Like you said I have nothing to lose. That's a good idea .. just replace the pump only. I can't find the Shop's printout right now but I think he was saying that replacing the pump alone won't help cos the leak was going to continue but your idea of staying on top of the PS level could be the solution.

This is a judgement call. If the leak is small you may be able to live with it however the leak may get worse. My guess is a flush will not help and may make the leaks worse. Your call.

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Ah! Someone at the Auto parts store said that same, so I will heed the warning. I'll see if I can get a second opinion and use the Stop Leak in the meantime.

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