Power steering rack recall

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BLANDY111
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  • 2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 29,000 MILES
I was sent a letter in the mail from my dealer that says "we have learned that your 2016 Camaro may have a condition where the power steering motor can separate from the steering gear housing due to corrosion of the attaching bolts if the motor separates power steering may be reduced and increased steering effort". Since I got the car I always felt a pull in the steering and I cannot ever keep straight in my lane. The steering is not hard to turn but my turns are always wide and I feel like the rear end lags behind everything I do. Also, my car follows every bump in the road and the steering is pulled violently in that direction. Is this the power steering problem or something else?
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 AT 6:40 PM

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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Yes, that totally sounds like a steering issue. If the power steering pump is separating that would create excessive clearance causing all kind of problems and a poor turning radius. Is this a recall notice you received? Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 AT 6:54 PM
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BLANDY111
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Yes, it was a notice I received in the mail. I suffer from poor turn radius, bad lane change radius (I have to turn the wheel a lot to change lanes), pulling left and right especially on uneven roads can ever keep the car straight.
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 AT 7:27 PM
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KEN L
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I have heard of the steering racks going out and it might need to be programmed, Here are the programming and replacement instructions in the text and diagrams below.

Note:
DO NOT program a control module unless directed to by a service procedure or a service bulletin. If the control module is not properly configured with the correct calibration software, the control module will not control all of the vehicle features properly.

Ensure the programming tool is equipped with the latest software and is securely connected to the data link connector. If there is an interruption during programming, programming failure or control module damage may occur.
Stable battery voltage is critical during programming. Any fluctuation, spiking, over voltage or loss of voltage will interrupt programming.

Turn OFF or disable systems that may put a load on the vehicles battery such as; interior lights, exterior lights (including daytime running lights), HVAC, radio, etc.
During the programming procedure, follow the SPS prompts for the correct ignition switch position.

Clear DTCs after programming is complete. Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection-Maintenance (IM) system status indicators to NO.

Clear DTCs after programming is complete. Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection-Maintenance (IM) system status indicators to NO.
Replace or Reprogram Control Module
To program an existing or a replacement control module, perform the following procedure:

Install EL-49642 SPS Programming Support Tool.
Access the Service Programming System (SPS) and follow the on-screen instructions.

On the SPS Supported Controllers screen, select K43 Power Steering Control Module - Configuration and follow the on-screen instructions.

At the end of programming, choose the Clear All DTCs function on the SPS screen.

Unsuccessful Programming Recovery
In the event of an interrupted or unsuccessful programming event, perform the following steps:

Ignition ON. Ensure the control module, DLC and programming tool connections are secure and the SPS software is up to date.
Verify the control module can be reprogrammed.

If the control module cannot be reprogrammed

Ignition OFF for one minute, ignition ON.
Verify the control module can be reprogrammed.

If the control module cannot be reprogrammed, replace the control module.

If the control module can be reprogrammed.

All OK.

If the control module can be reprogrammed

All OK.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 2:42 PM

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