power steering
noun
: an automotive steering system with engine power used to amplify the torque applied at the steering wheel by the driver
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The wiring of the vehicles' electric hydraulic power steering pump – a system used for steering – may overheat and cause a fire, even if the car is parked with the ignition off, according to the notice.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Larson retired from the race with 60 laps remaining because of a power steering failure.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Chevrolet’s StabiliTrak stability control, traction control and electric power steering keep the vehicle planted and predictable on the road.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
It’s paired with electric power steering and a multi-link rear suspension.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Larson retired from the race with 60 laps remaining because of a power steering failure.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Chevrolet’s StabiliTrak stability control, traction control and electric power steering keep the vehicle planted and predictable on the road.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
It’s paired with electric power steering and a multi-link rear suspension.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Power steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20steering. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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