GMC C3500 Power Steering Parts

The power steering in your GMC C3500 pickup makes life easier, since it helps you execute turns and navigate curving back roads. As part of a rack and pinion steering system, it takes your minor driver inputs and multiplies them into the force needed to turn your one-ton truck's wheels.

How Your Power Steering Works

A power steering system is composed of two major components. A pump is turned by a belt, providing power steering fluid to the rack and pinion unit. The fluid's pressure is applied to one side of a piston, which aides in turning the steering wheel. The rack and pinion system itself is the other significant part. When you turn the steering wheel, that turns the pinion gear at the end of the steering input shaft. That pushes the rack to turn your wheels in the desired direction.

There are other parts of the system, of course. They include the steering yoke, coupler, tie rod ends, power steering fluid, and power steering hoses. These all work as a team to deliver the easy control you want as you roll down the road.

How to Recognize Power Steering Issues

Eventually, even the highest quality power steering parts can begin to go bad. Signs of failure include:

• Your power steering pump fails
• Low power steering fluid
• The pump pulley quits spinning

Trust Genuine OEM Power Steering Parts to Perform Best

Don't take the chance of driving with weakened power steering that you can't rely on. When you do need to replace a power steering part, make sure to choose the right one for your pickup. The ones made by GM are designed specifically for the system in your truck, ensuring the proper fit and performance you need. Our online auto parts store has everything you need, in stock and ready to ship right out. Buy now to save both time and money!