Cardone 20-1200 Power Steering Pump

Remanufactured Power Steering Pump

Cardone 20-1200 is a remanufactured power steering pump built to restore hydraulic steering performance with OE-style fit and function. It is engineered for Chevrolet and GMC applications that use a remote reservoir setup, with attention to pressure, flow, valve operation, and steering effort.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment design for direct vehicle fit
• Computer-tested final assembly for pressure, bypass, fluid flow, valve operation, steering effort, and noise
• Triple-tested critical components such as cam packs and spool valves
• 100% new O-rings and premium HNBR seals to help resist heat-related seal breakdown
• Precision-surfaced shafts to reduce premature seal wear
• 100% tested and calibrated pressure relief valves
• Aluminum housing with threaded outlet and hose barb inlet
• Remote reservoir configuration; reservoir and pulley not included

Product Details

Cardone Power Steering Pump 20-1200 is remanufactured to meet or exceed original equipment performance targets. The unit is rebuilt from an OE core, inspected for design improvements where applicable, and tested to verify hydraulic efficiency before release. This approach supports consistent steering assist in Chevrolet and GMC power steering systems that require a remote reservoir pump with an 18x1.5 outlet thread.

This part cross-references Chevrolet and GMC OE numbers 15002492 and 15286009 for the same application.

Common Problems This Pump Can Address

• Whining or noisy power steering pump operation
• Low or inconsistent steering assist
• Hard steering at idle or low engine speed
• Fluid leakage from worn seals or shaft surfaces
• Poor hydraulic pressure or bypass valve performance

Installation Notes

Before installation, inspect the reservoir, hoses, pulley, and steering fluid condition. Flush the system if contamination is present, and bleed all air from the system after installation. A whining pump is often caused by trapped air, so recheck fluid level and look for foam or bubbles if noise remains. If the original pulley fit is loose on the replacement shaft, the pulley may need to be replaced.

For Chevrolet and GMC vehicles using this pump, verify hose port style, outlet thread size, and remote reservoir layout before installation. If steering assist is only present at higher engine rpm, inspect the flow control valve and system contamination.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured pump is hydraulically efficiency-tested and checked for proper function before shipment. The remanufacturing process also reduces raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part.