2000 Chevrolet Impala: loss of power steering

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 Mar 10, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · WA

Saw recent gm recall for chevy cobalt, saturns, etc. Regarding engine dying unexpectedly while driving on the road (bad ignition switch). My impala has the same symptom and if you search the internet for "why does impala die while driving" it is a common problem for this model. My impala will be running smooth, speed from 30 to 60, but slowing down for any reason, sometimes the engine just dies. This is especially dangerous when slowing down for a turn. All of a sudden no power steering and limited brakes. This is a very dangerous situation, I don't want to drive the car. There is no indication like rough engine or the car stumbling from lack of gas, it just quietly dies. If this ignition switch is the cause, this recall should be expanded to include impala's at least. I called the local chevrolet dealer and they basically said, well it's a 14 year old car. Not the point! My older cars don't do this. Search the internet, people have tried many things but the problem seems to persist. Chevrolet has to know what the problem is.

Filed Dec 9, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 75,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Car went out of control after driver put the car into gear to move it from a parked, idling position, after noticing a burning like odor. It was noted by the driver at that time that the temperature gauge was in the red zone. When the driver attempted to move the car to a safer parking area only a few feet in distance, she heard a sharp snapping sound and also felt a vibration in the steering wheel/column area. The car suddenly lurched forward, the head lights and dash lighting went completely out as the car began accelerating out of control. In addition, there was no steering or brake control. No work has been done yet to correct these problems because an insurance company is involved.

Filed Dec 15, 2005 · Engine, Steering · 54,850 miles · CO

Dt: the consumer stated while stopping at a red light a strange odor entered the vehicle followed by a loss of power steering. He managed to drive the vehicle to the dealer, where the dealer determined that vehicle was leaking power steering fluid. The dealer replaced the power steering fluid hose at the consumer expense. *ak the consumer was told the serpentine needed to be replaced. There was damage to the suspension. Updated 01/11/06.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Steering · NY

I started hearing a "clunking" in the front end. I can also feel "jerking" in steering. It is especially dominant when I am going slower and using brakes, I seem to be able to feel and hear it better when slightly turning to the right. I can also be stopped and just taking off to make a turn and can hear the clunking. I am scared that something is going to fall off someday and I will have no steering. Had it look at and mechanic thought it was a broken tie rod end he found on right side, that was repaired 2/7/05.. But clunking and jerkiness is still there.

Filed Oct 2, 2003 · Steering · 72,085 miles · NC

Power steering rack, pump, gear and shaft replaced at 72,000 miles. There are no power steering and no leaks just too new of a car to have to replace all that.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Electrical · 80,123 miles · CA

Car completely turned off while the secruity warning showed in the message center when driving at 65mph on the freeway and had to force the car off the road with no brakes and no power steering.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Steering · 25,000 miles · SC

Clunking & popping sound in steering (intermediate steering shaft) and rack and pinion. Took car to chevrolet dealership and they said nothing was wrong. Problem still exists so I'm taking this vehicle back. Spoke to service dept. And stated another mechanic suggested it was the steering shaft. They are supposed to check the car again monday. My concern is that others may have the same problem because I see numerous entries on the website (www.impalahq.com). Should this be an item of concern to gm since it causes you to loose steering control. At high speeds car wanders. At low speeds, feel every bump through steering wheel. I have two children and I am afraid that I am going to lose steering like others including police cars have. Chevrolet says they want to lube the intermediate steering shaft first, but complaints indicate this has not worked for their same exact car with the same exact problem. I want the intermediate steering shaft replaced because I feel this is a real safety hazard. Some state they are on the third shaft and still no help with the steering. Impala 2000.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Steering · CA

Clunking sound in steering and rack and pinion. Took car to century chevrolet in watsonville ca and they said nothing was wrong with it. Took to anderson chevrolet in cupertino in ca and they replaced rack and pinion. This did not correct the problem of clunking sounds over bumps and while turning at low speeds. At high speeds car wanders. I have two children and I am afraid that I am going to lose steering like others including police cars have. Now century chevrolet says they want to lube the intermediate steering shaft, but the federal safety agency complaints indicate this has not worked for their same exact car with the same exact problem. I have an extended warranty and I want my car fixed before it runs out and I am tired of getting the run around in the mean time. I want the intermediate steering shaft replaced because I feel this is a real safety hazard.

Filed Feb 21, 2003 · Steering · VA

The power steering failed.

Filed Jan 31, 2003 · Steering · 44,200 miles · MA

Power steering rack - the power steering failed while driving. Dealer found out that the power steering rack need to be replaced. The car was just out of warranty. It is too immature for this component to fail at this age of the car.

Filed Apr 18, 2002 · Steering · MI

While driving, the power steering was hard to turn due to a design flaw. Consumer stated that the steering system appears to have a major crippling effect on drivers hands.