Gladiator Steering Pump failures

[Dennis Harrison]

New to the forum and first time Jeep owner with a 2020 Gladiator. At 14k miles sterring pump died, ok life's not prefect, but it took seven weeks to get a new one, then today, 7 days later it died at 65mph, and lets just say, hard to steer is an understatement.

The dealer said oh yeah there is a problem with the steering pumps, but good luck getting a new one anytime soon. They told me to call the Jeep customer service and put in some type of help case.

WTF, am I alone? Any advice?

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[arosen1997]

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OP could use some help it seems

 

[Renegade]

You check to make sure the PS fuse is inserted fully? I’ve heard of more fuse/electronic issues than actual pump issues.

 

[Dennis Harrison]

Ok at first I thought this was too simplistic, but the fuse had a different head then the others, was hard to get out and the blades where a different configuration from the installed spares. I installed a spare and will give if 15 minutes to allow for discharge.

 

[Renegade]

Ok at first I thought this was too simplistic, but the fuse had a different head then the others, was hard to get out and the blades where a different configuration from the installed spares. I installed a spare and will give if 15 minutes to allow for discharge.

That doesn’t look right at all. Let us know if it works!

 

[Dennis Harrison]

So new fuse, no change, received the red lightning bolt (ETC) fault, then it clears and I receive the power steering fault.

 

[Dennis Harrison]

So new fuse, no change, received the red lightning bolt (ETC) fault, then it clears and I receive the power steering fault.

 

[Dennis Harrison]

What is the relationship/logic between the ETC and steering pump?

 

[Dennis Harrison]

Another data point is the failure seems to start with intermediate loss of power steering at low speed, like backing up, no fault, then after continuing driving, the fault locks in and you better pray its not in a curve.

 

[Kevin_D]

What is ETC? Red lightning bolt?

Kevin

 

[Dennis Harrison]

Well I just had to see the thing, checked the two plugs and like my father always give it a tap. Bang it cleared and I have power steering, but for how long? PS the dealer but in wver other screw and bolt. Off to the hardware store.

 

[Dennis Harrison]

What is ETC? Red lightning bolt?

Kevin

Electronic Throttle Control

 

[Kevin_D]

…the dealer but in wver other screw and bolt.

A little tip: proof read your comments before you post them, and they’ll be understandable.

Kevin

 

[Dennis Harrison]

Well I turned it off to get my wallet and when I started back up I received the ETC which cleared then a couple steering fault locked in again.

 

[Dennis Harrison]

A little tip: proof read your comments before you post them, and they’ll be understandable.

Kevin

Sorry as it is fat fingers on a iphone

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