2000 Chevrolet Impala steering problems

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact did not receive a recall notification and stated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall campaign. While driving 50 MPH, the key position moved while it was in the ignition. The failure affected the engine, power steering, and the contact was unable to brake. As a result, the contact crashed head on into another vehicle. The driver's side and front passenger side air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The insurance company was notified and declared the vehicle destroyed. The driver sustained an extensive laceration when the driver's side air bag components projected from the steering wheel. The driver had continuous headaches and the injury required stitches. Chevrolet of morristown (5320 west andrew johnson hwy, morristown, tn 37814, 423‑408‑2966) was notified and did not assist. The manufacturer suggested that the contact call a lawyer. The manufacturer was not initially notified of the crash, but was later contacted to report the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 195,795 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and an unknown flashing warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,795.

Filed Jul 22, 2016 · Steering · 155,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09e005000 (steering) and 08e063000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 181,038 miles · GA

I have seen a lot of people say that their rack and pinion has broken and they have fix it and it has broken again. The rack and pinion on my car has broken. I dont feel very comfortable with driving this car at all. They told me that the tire is about to fall off. Can you please get this fix. The car has been driving very well on the streets and highway. It has started to shake while I was on the highway. I made it home safe to be told that my rack and pinion had broke. I fear for my life if something would have happen as I was driving on the highway.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Steering · 76,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and coming to a stop, the contact noticed that the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Steering · 10,000 miles · UT · crash

Tl* the contact rented a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH during inclement weather, the vehicle skidded out of control to the left, the contact applied force to the steering wheel but it did not respond causing the contacts vehicle to be scraped on the left side from a guard rail. The contact stated that the vehicle then veered to the right and slightly went over a curb. The power steering warning light flashed when the failure occurred. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle and was able to restart. The driver did not sustain any injuries and no medical attention. A police report was not filed. The rental company was notified of the power steering failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Fuel system, Steering · 160,000 miles · MD · crash

The car said engine power reduced. Starting disabled and cut off. Losing all control of brakes steering and acceleration. At this point I rearended another vehicle.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 168,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 165,000 miles · SC

Follow-up on complaint# 10650094. I have researched this problem,and tried to get assistance from gm with no results other that the run-around. I have explained that the recall of this vehicle and repair that is suggested is not the issue. The ignition is a 2 part switch and the mechanical part of the switch is only part of the problem. The issue in my case is that the electrical part of the switch is what controls the power, brakes, airbag, and all other functions. You need to look at the entire switch assembly. The electrical part is what failed.

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 167,000 miles · SC

I was heading to work I slowed to turn right on to the on ramp of the interstate, as I began my turn I lost all power the vehicle shut off, lights went dead and the brakes went out. I made it to the curb and vehicle would not restart.vehicle had to be towed home. I have checked all that could have caused the issue and have narrowed it down to the ignition switch, battery has been replaced even though it checked fine. Starter is brand new. Mass air sensor checks ok and cam and crank sensors check ok. I was lucky if I had been on the interstate I would have had no chance to recover from this failure. Even though this vehicle is 14 years old this type of failure should not have happened. I have never carried more than the ignition key and key fob on the key ring as both my wife and I use the vehicle.