2008 Power Steering Pump Reservoir

[SoonerH3X]

FYI: If you're having any power steering leak problem that originate from the reservoir connection, I found the problem to be the o-ring connection. Since I am a wimp regarding working on this, I took the '08 to a local repair shop (and they are excellent!). They are the ones who diagnosed the problem and were able to replace the o-ring. At first they suggested finding a replacement reservoir, but after searching I could not find anything but the cap. So, they replaced the part and so far no leak. They said it's kind of a hit-and-miss repair. This is on my wife's '08, which has around 140K miles. Our '07 has about 240K and, knock on wood, no problems with this particular thing. Just wanted to pass this along, just in case...

 

[alrock]

Thanks. Yeah, reservoirs and pulleys are pretty much non-existent

 

[Ethereal]

FYI: If you're having any power steering leak problem that originate from the reservoir connection, I found the problem to be the o-ring connection. Since I am a wimp regarding working on this, I took the '08 to a local repair shop (and they are excellent!). They are the ones who diagnosed the problem and were able to replace the o-ring. At first they suggested finding a replacement reservoir, but after searching I could not find anything but the cap. So, they replaced the part and so far no leak. They said it's kind of a hit-and-miss repair. This is on my wife's '08, which has around 140K miles. Our '07 has about 240K and, knock on wood, no problems with this particular thing. Just wanted to pass this along, just in case...

Thanks for the above info My 2010 H3T Alpha has a leaking power steering pump. I bet the o ring will remedy it. The dealership also said I need a range selector cable GM part 1584668, but they couldn't find one. The main gear shifter cable is available but apparently there is a second cable that was discontinued. If anyone knows of an aftermarket or reseller of OEM let me know. The dealership fixed the existing one, but said they were not sure how long it would last.