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Cardone 96-54500 Power Steering Pump
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Power Steering Pump
Fitment: Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Saturn, and Buick, Cavalier, Classic, Grand Am, Sunfire, Alero, L300, L200, LW200, L100, LS, LS1, LW1, Malibu, Skylark, and Achieva
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Reliable Power Steering Pump for Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac Models
The Cardone Power Steering Pump 96-54500 is designed to restore smooth and responsive steering for select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Saturn vehicles. Engineered with durable cast iron housing and a press-on pulley attachment, this new power steering pump ensures consistent hydraulic performance for models like the Chevrolet Cavalier, Buick Skylark, and Pontiac Grand Am.
- Brand: Cardone
- Brand Line: Power Steering Pump
- Part Number: 96-54500
- Housing Material: Cast iron for durability
- Power Steering Outlet Thread Size: 16x1.5
- Hose Port Type: O-ring seal for leak prevention
- Inlet Attachment: Hose barb
- Outlet Attachment: Threaded
- Reservoir Included with cap
- Pulley Attachment Type: Press-on (pulley not included)
- Package Contents: Hydraulic pump, instruction sheet, sealing kit
About the Cardone Power Steering Pump Line
The Cardone Power Steering Pump line focuses on delivering reliable replacement pumps that meet or exceed OEM specifications. This product line emphasizes quality materials such as cast iron housings and precise attachment fittings to ensure compatibility and long service life. The 96-54500 pump is part of this line, providing a direct-fit solution for various GM vehicles requiring a robust power steering pump.
Product Description and Features
This power steering pump is designed to provide consistent hydraulic pressure to the steering system, improving steering assist and vehicle control. The cast iron housing offers strength and resistance to wear, while the included reservoir and sealing kit simplify installation. The pump features a single outlet with a 16x1.5 threaded connection and uses an O-ring type hose port to minimize leaks. The press-on pulley attachment allows for easy pulley installation, though the pulley itself is not included.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Restores power assist in Buick Achieva and Chevrolet Malibu models
- Eliminates whining noises caused by worn or failing pumps
- Resolves hard steering issues in Pontiac Sunfire and Oldsmobile L-series vehicles
- Addresses fluid flow problems due to debris in the flow control valve bore
- Improves steering response when assist is only present at higher engine RPMs
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure the pulley is inspected or replaced separately, as it is not included
- Use the included sealing kit to prevent leaks at hose connections
- Check power steering fluid condition and replace if recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
- Verify compatibility with your specific make and model before installation
- Follow the instruction sheet carefully for proper mounting and hose attachment
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Cardone 96-54500 power steering pump is a new, professionally remanufactured component designed to meet OEM standards. It includes a power steering reservoir cap and is built with cast iron housing for durability. While mounting hardware is not included, the package contains all necessary sealing components. Cardone products typically come with a limited warranty; please refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for specific warranty details.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 96-54500 |
| Position | Power Steering Pump |
| E-Waste | No |
| Hose Port Type | O-ring |
| Housing Material | Cast Iron |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Package Contents | Hydraulic Pump; Instruction Sheet; Sealing Kit |
| Power Steering Outlet Thread Size | 16x1.5 |
| Power Steering Pump Inlet Attachement Type | Hose Barb |
| Power Steering Pump Outlet Attachment Type | Threaded |
| Power Steering Reservoir Cap Included | Yes |
| Product Condition | New |
| Pulley Attachement Type | Press-On |
| Pulley Included | No |
| Remote Reservoir | No |
| Reservoir Included | Yes |
This part fits 67 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Classic | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |||
| 2005 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Classic | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |||
| 2004 | Oldsmobile | Alero | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |||
| 2004 | Saturn | L300 | Sedan | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 2004 | Saturn | L300 | Wagon | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |||
| 2003 | Oldsmobile | Alero | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |||
| 2003 | Saturn | L200 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2003 | Saturn | LW200 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Oldsmobile | Alero | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Saturn | L100 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Saturn | L200 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Saturn | LW200 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Oldsmobile | Alero | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | with Non-Variable Effort Steering (N40); Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Seal Kit; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | with Non-Variable Effort Steering (N40); Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Seal Kit; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Saturn | L100 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Saturn | L200 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Saturn | LW200 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Oldsmobile | Alero | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | with Non-Variable Effort Steering (N40); Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Seal Kit; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | with Non-Variable Effort Steering (N40); Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Seal Kit; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Saturn | LS | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Saturn | LS1 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Saturn | LW1 | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1999 | Oldsmobile | Alero | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | with Non-Variable Effort Steering (N40); Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Seal Kit; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1999 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | with Non-Variable Effort Steering (N40); Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Seal Kit; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1999 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Buick | Skylark | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Buick | Skylark | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1996 | Buick | Skylark | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1996 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1996 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | with Non-Variable Effort Steering (N40); Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Seal Kit; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1996 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1995 | Buick | Skylark | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | with Non-Variable Effort Steering (N40); Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Seal Kit; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1995 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1995 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | with Non-Variable Effort Steering (N40); Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Seal Kit; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1995 | Pontiac | Sunfire | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | with Non-Variable Effort Steering (N40); Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Seal Kit; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
260282272603809026047567
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.