Chevrolet R3500 Pitman Arm Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(13)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(13)

Pitman Arm Replacement Service

How much does a Pitman Arm Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet R3500 Pitman Arm Replacement is $176 with $81 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1989 Chevrolet R3500V8-7.4LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$276.03Shop/Dealer Price$326.29 - $454.57
1990 Chevrolet R3500V8-6.2L DieselService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$322.79Shop/Dealer Price$389.76 - $568.12
1989 Chevrolet R3500V8-5.7LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$256.03Shop/Dealer Price$306.31 - $434.60
1990 Chevrolet R3500V8-5.7LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$322.79Shop/Dealer Price$389.74 - $568.08
1989 Chevrolet R3500V8-6.2L DieselService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$256.03Shop/Dealer Price$306.32 - $434.63
1991 Chevrolet R3500V8-7.4LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$322.79Shop/Dealer Price$389.76 - $568.12
1991 Chevrolet R3500V8-5.7LService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$327.79Shop/Dealer Price$394.62 - $572.88
1991 Chevrolet R3500V8-6.2L DieselService typePitman Arm ReplacementEstimate$327.79Shop/Dealer Price$394.99 - $573.54
Show example Chevrolet R3500 Pitman Arm Replacement prices

What is the Pitman Arm all about?

Not the sexiest of all automotive parts, the Pitman Arm, named after railroad engineer George Pitman, is tasked with steering your car. The Pitman takes the circular motion generated by the sector shaft and converts it so that it can be used to turn the wheels. The Pitman arm, supported by the sector arm, is attached directly to the steering gearbox.

Keep in mind:

  • The Pitman Arm is robust. With proper maintenance, it will last the entire lifetime of your car.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised, secured on jack stands and the front tire removed
  • The defective pitman arm is removed
  • The new pitman arm is installed with a new nut
  • The tire is installed and the vehicle is lowered off of the jack stands
  • The vehicle is road tested for proper steering operation

Our recommendation:

The Pitman Arm needs regular maintenance. If it receives that maintenance, it will easily last the life of your car. However, if you fail to give it regular maintenance, you will find that between 30,000 and 50,000 miles, your car's steering will falter. To prevent this, vehicle owners should have their Pitman Arm inspected regularly. A six-month inspection of the steering gear is more than adequate for most driving. However, if you drive in rough, rocky, off-road or other harsh conditions, the Pitman Arm will deteriorate quickly. It is wise to have it inspected, and replaced, if need be, on a three-month basis if this is the case. This may seem drastic, but remember that if your car's front wheels are taking a pounding, the Pitman Arm, as it sits on the steering gearbox, does too.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Pitman Arm?

  • Excessive play in the steering
  • Irregular or slipping steering
  • Inexact steering or wandering

How important is this service?

If you fail to follow the service recommendations in your owner's manual, you run the very real risk of losing steering control due to Pitman Arm failure. When the Pitman Arm fails, there is no longer a connection between the sector shaft and the wheels. When that direct connection is lost, you lose the ability to steer, which can result in dangerous consequences.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Chevrolet mechanics

Real customer reviews from Chevrolet owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(13)

Rating Summary
13
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
0

Jeff

33 years of experience
441 reviews
Jeff
33 years of experience
Chevrolet K2500 Suburban V8-7.4L - Pitman Arm - Granite Bay, California
great mechanic

Chris

21 years of experience
42 reviews
Chris
21 years of experience
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD V8-6.6L Turbo Diesel - Pitman Arm - Loganville, Georgia
Great guy very professional

Allen

36 years of experience
471 reviews
Allen
36 years of experience
Chevrolet Tahoe V8-4.8L - Pitman Arm - Orlando, Florida
Awesome mechanic!!!

Matt

15 years of experience
130 reviews
Matt
15 years of experience
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V8-5.3L - Pitman Arm - Tacoma, Washington
Thank you for an awesome first experience with YOURMechanic! Looking forward to working with you again!

Excellent Rating

(13)

Rating Summary
13
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
Number of Chevrolet Pitman Arm Replacement services completed
143+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Chevrolet MECHANICS
1600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Renew Your Car Registration in Alabama
For For most Alabama residents, making sure that they stay in compliance with all local and state laws is important. If you have a vehicle that is registered with the state, then you will have to get it renewed each...
P0055 OBD-II Trouble Code: Heater Circuit Resistance (Bank 1, Sensor 3)
P0055 P0055 code definition Heater Circuit Resistance (Bank 1, Sensor 3) What the P0055 code means When this code is set it means that the Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a problem with the amount of resistance in the...
Rules of the Road For Wyoming Drivers
How How familiar are you with traffic laws in Wyoming? If you live in Wyoming and/or spending any time driving here, you should know how the rules of the road differ from other states and which laws applies to you...

Smoke coming from muffler

Hi. Consider the weather, as this can change the diagnosis. Hot steam is a product of the operation of the gasoline engine. As the vehicle is running in cold weather, the hot air may be much more noticeable. On a...

I'm trying to start my car I put the cables to charge once I Take off cables it dies can you tell me wats wrong

Hi there. Diagnosing an electrical issue without inspecting the vehicle is very difficult. However a few things you might want to check on your BMW includes the battery, alternator or other electrical relay's such as the battery cables. The best...

The light bulbs on the tail lights work and I changed the fuse but the lights won't dim at night

Hello, thank you for writing in. You have covered the basics. You know the brake lights work, but they are not getting the power they should have under all circumstances. The most direct way, at this point, to find the...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com