Power steering whine

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RamGuy18

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hey guys so my 2018 ram 2500 is making a good amount of whine from the power steering pump when I have the wheel turned hard right or hard left. I know a little is normal but this seems to be abnormally loud for a new truck. Anyone else have this issue?
 

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hey guys so my 2018 ram 2500 is making a good amount of whine from the power steering pump when I have the wheel turned hard right or hard left. I know a little is normal but this seems to be abnormally loud for a new truck. Anyone else have this issue?
2017 2500 6.4 CC............NO NOISE HERE.
 
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Hmmm might have to take it in to the dealership and have them check it out.
 

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hey guys so my 2018 ram 2500 is making a good amount of whine from the power steering pump when I have the wheel turned hard right or hard left. I know a little is normal but this seems to be abnormally loud for a new truck. Anyone else have this issue?


Hi RamGuy18,
We know you are just reaching out to other forum members at this time to get feedback on the noise you are hearing. However, if you do choose to visit a dealer to have this looked into further, feel free to let us know. We would be more than happy to offer an additional layer of assistance. Please send us a private message with additional details.

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Hi I have the same problem on my 2018 Ram 2500 diesel. It has 24k miles. Just took the truck to the dealer [Stoneridge Dodge] in Livermore CA. DO NOT USE THIS DEALER and after they had it for a week they changed the power steering pump and the hydra boost. When I picked up the truck from dealer paper work states inspected vehicle for power steering noise at 1200 rpm changed power steering pump and also changed hydra boost flushed steering system but still can hear the noise , so mind you they called me and told me to come and pick up the truck, its ready. when I looked at the paper work I could not believe it after a week. The noise is still there it is at 1500 rpm. There are no fluid leaks and never had loss of fluids. You can hear the noise while sitting at stop light by bringing the rpm up to 1500 sitting still, also hear it between gear changes. The mechanic at the dealer made a mega mess on my truck oil and grease all over, radio on different stations and seat moved a mile away. I will not be taking my truck to this dealer again but in the meantime The only good thing is that the truck is still under warranty. have to find another dealer that I will trust.
 

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Whine is usually indicator of low on fluid or pump is about to fail.
 

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How sure are you that it's even coming from the power steering system? A bad torque converter can whine like you describe.
 
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