How to Deal with Electronic Power Steering Failure in a 2013 Cruze?

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CourtneyFitz
07/29/25 10:22pm
Solutions for electronic power steering failure in Cruze are as follows: 1. The power steering system contains a large amount of air, causing abnormal car steering. Solution: Check the steering gear, steering pump control valve, oil cup filter, steering fluid, and clean the entire power steering system. 2. Foreign objects in the steering hydraulic pipeline cause the steering pump flow control valve to stick. Solution: Check the tire pressure and replenish it in time if it is low. 3. Loose connections in the power steering system lead to steering fluid leakage. Solution: Check all connection points of the oil pipe and tighten all connection bolts. 4. Excessive wear of the steering gear piston cylinder, poor sealing of the oil seal, or control valve sticking or damage. Solution: Replace the oil pipe, power steering pump, or power steering gear.
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