Very loud growling noise seems to be power steering but it still has fluid in it

Get it into a shop

If we could guess down to every failed
part & the cost of repair, it still is not safe
to use as is

If it is filled up to the "full hot" mark then you are okay, fluid wise. It almost sounds like once it gets warmed up, it starts running better. The "growling" noise (especially when turning) could be from it not getting enough fluid. Other than that, your power steering pump maybe on its last legs, and it is taking time to warm up before it starts pumping fluid correctly. Just make sure that you power steering resevoir is completely filled to the proper mark.

I doubt it.
Usually when the pump fails it smokes the belt.
If the steering wheel will not turn and the fluid is contaminated, I would say the problem is the gear box or rack and pinion depending on the make model and year.

tell me type noise power steering if you hear whine or growl noise check fluid level,if fluid level okay look for a bent line or restricted pressure line, if fluid low find leak fix and add correct fluid level and bleed power steering system.

Does it growl more when you turn the steering wheel? If so then the power steering pump is going out, or is very low on fluid.

Sounds like your power steering pump needs replaced.

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you can try it, but these pumps dont last long when run dry

if gets low definitely a leak foam is pump mixing fluid with air roar is pump cavitation check lines or pump for leak keep fluid at recommended level air bound unit can cause steering difficulty and or failure if need have trained mech look into problem

Could be either a loose belt or you are low on power steering fluid,or the power steering pump could just be worn out.

Hello, from the sounds of it your power steering pump is going bad. Two things to check is one, pull off the cap and smell the fluid to see if it smells burnt. If it does you will need to change the power steering pump. Another thing to check is to make sure the belt is good and snug that runs the pump, the noice could be the belt slipping. You may need to tighten it or change it depending on how it looks. I'd check the belt first as that is the cheaper fix.