its definately the altenator , had same trouble with mine
sviro, February 2014
The van was left standing for a couple of weeks and had simular problem, charge light on and no power steering. Just needed to re-charge battery.
Scottsam, July 2013
astra van 04 model,my power steering is very heavy, when moved fast it is very hard to move steering
nick, October 2012
on all new vauxhalls this is not a snapped drive belt it is a the alternater,
they can be repair for around £50
or replaced at vauxhall for arround £350
barry fielding, October 2009
Just had the same thing happen. The alternator needs changing and as for the power steering that is electrically linked to the alternator. So once alternator is replaced the power steering should work.
SHOCX, March 2008
just had exactly same problem. you need new alternator. change the alternator drive belt at the same time.
MARK, February 2008
check your drive belt's sound's like you have lost one
