The average cost for a Pontiac J2000/Sunbird Power Steering Pump Replacement is between $70 - $131. Get an instant quote with our AI repair estimator.
The power steering pump is a vital component of the power steering system in most modern vehicles, designed to make steering easier and more responsive. It functions by pumping hydraulic fluid into the steering gear, creating pressure that assists the driver in turning the steering wheel. This reduction in the effort required to steer is particularly useful in larger, heavier vehicles and at lower speeds where turning a vehicle can be challenging. Without the power steering pump, steering would be significantly heavier and more demanding, especially in tight spaces or while performing maneuvers.
When a power steering pump begins to fail, there are several symptoms that might arise, indicating a need for repair or replacement. Common warning signs include:
Repairing a failing power steering pump should be considered urgent due to the vital role it plays in safely steering your vehicle. Without prompt attention, the symptoms could deteriorate, possibly resulting in total loss of power steering. This poses a significant safety risk, particularly while driving at low speeds or maneuvering tight corners. Immediate repair is necessary to maintain optimal vehicle control and safety on the road. Ignoring these warnings can lead to more severe damage to the power steering system and increased repair costs.
The cost of replacing a power steering pump can vary based on the make and model of your vehicle, the type of pump required, and labor costs. On average, you might expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $600 for parts and labor. For luxury or specialty vehicles, this cost could be higher. It’s advisable to get a detailed estimate from a trusted mechanic or service provider to understand the full scope of expenses involved, including any additional repairs or fluid replacement needed to ensure the system functions optimally.
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1994 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $71.00Labor: $72.00{ "partPrice": 71, "laborPrice": 72, "alldata_id": 19462, "alldata_vehicle_id": 19462, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "439.36", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26031762" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/s Pump, R&R", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/s Pump, Overhaul", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1994, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-121 2.0L" }1994 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird V6-191 3.1L VIN T MFI - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $72.00Labor: $15.00{ "partPrice": 72, "laborPrice": 15, "alldata_id": 23943, "alldata_vehicle_id": 23943, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "459.32", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26031761" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/s Pump, R&R", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.8" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/s Pump, Overhaul", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.0", "warrantytime": "1.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1994, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "V6-191 3.1L VIN T MFI" }1993 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $86.00Labor: $18.00{ "partPrice": 86, "laborPrice": 18, "alldata_id": 5506, "alldata_vehicle_id": 5506, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "439.36", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26031762" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1993, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-121 2.0L" }1993 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird V6-191 3.1L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $68.00Labor: $1.00{ "partPrice": 68, "laborPrice": 1, "alldata_id": 5507, "alldata_vehicle_id": 5507, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "459.32", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26031761" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.8" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.0", "warrantytime": "1.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1993, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "V6-191 3.1L" }1992 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $85.00Labor: $22.00{ "partPrice": 85, "laborPrice": 22, "alldata_id": 2592, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2592, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "439.36", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26031762" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump, R&R Or Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump, R&R & Overhaul", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1992, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-121 2.0L" }1992 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird V6-191 3.1L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $14.00Labor: $93.00{ "partPrice": 14, "laborPrice": 93, "alldata_id": 2593, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2593, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "459.32", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26031761" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump, R&R Or Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.8" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump, R&R & Overhaul", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.0", "warrantytime": "1.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1992, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "V6-191 3.1L" }1991 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $36.00Labor: $20.00{ "partPrice": 36, "laborPrice": 20, "alldata_id": 2579, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2579, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "421.43", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26012028" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump. R&R Or Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump, R&R And Overhaul", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.7", "warrantytime": "1.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1991, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-121 2.0L" }1991 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird V6-191 3.1L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $51.00Labor: $46.00{ "partPrice": 51, "laborPrice": 46, "alldata_id": 2580, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2580, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "459.32", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26031761" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.7" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.8", "warrantytime": "1.3" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1991, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "V6-191 3.1L" }1990 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $87.00Labor: $64.00{ "partPrice": 87, "laborPrice": 64, "alldata_id": 2565, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2565, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "421.43", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26012028" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power Steering Pump. R&R Or Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1990, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-121 2.0L" }1989 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $63.00Labor: $51.00{ "partPrice": 63, "laborPrice": 51, "alldata_id": 2550, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2550, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "26012026" } ] }, { "name": "With Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "421.43", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26012028" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": " ", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.8" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.2" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "OHC-4", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.2" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1989, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-121 2.0L" }1988 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $58.00Labor: $13.00{ "partPrice": 58, "laborPrice": 13, "alldata_id": 2530, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2530, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Hi-Output", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "289.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "26006651" } ] }, { "name": "With Hi-Output", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "378.89", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26002917" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": " ", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.8" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.2" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "OHC-4", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.2" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1988, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-121 2.0L" }1987 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $5.00Labor: $14.00{ "partPrice": 5, "laborPrice": 14, "alldata_id": 2514, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2514, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Hi-Output", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "289.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "26006651" } ] }, { "name": "With Hi-Output", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "378.89", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "26002917" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": " ", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.8" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.2" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "OHC-4", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.2" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1987, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-121 2.0L" }1986 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-112 1.8L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $21.00Labor: $48.00{ "partPrice": 21, "laborPrice": 48, "alldata_id": 2491, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2491, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "7842626" } ] }, { "name": "With Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "270.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "7841344" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.0", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1986, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-112 1.8L" }1985 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-112 1.8L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $77.00Labor: $24.00{ "partPrice": 77, "laborPrice": 24, "alldata_id": 2469, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2469, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "7842626" } ] }, { "name": "With Turbo", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "270.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "7841344" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.0", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1985, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-112 1.8L" }1985 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $92.00Labor: $74.00{ "partPrice": 92, "laborPrice": 74, "alldata_id": 2470, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2470, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Standard Suspension", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "278.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "26002975" } ] }, { "name": "Heavy Duty Suspension", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "270.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "26002974" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.1", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.0", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Note", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Turbo, Add", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1985, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-121 2.0L" }1983 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-112 1.8L - Power Steering Pump Costs
Parts: $30.00Labor: $89.00{ "partPrice": 30, "laborPrice": 89, "alldata_id": 2427, "alldata_vehicle_id": 2427, "title": "Power Steering Pump", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "P/S Pump ASSY", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without H.D Suspension", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly, Steering - Power", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "7842626" } ] }, { "name": "With HVY Duty SUSP", "part": [ { "name": "P/s Pump Assembly", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "7842627" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.9", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "operation": "Overhaul/Rebuild", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Power", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1983, "make": "Pontiac", "model": "J2000/Sunbird", "engine": "L4-112 1.8L" }