Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the front end of her vehicle vibrates severely. The tie rod ends, rack, transmission mounts, tires, intermediate shaft, and both axles have been replaced, but the vibration still persists. On march 6, 2009, the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and paid $600 to have the vehicle repaired. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer informed her to take the vehicle to another dealer for diagnostic testing, which would cost $88. The failure mileage was 125,000.
2000 Chevrolet Impala: ball joint or control arm failure
10 of the 817 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Ever since I bought my car I have had problems with my whole power steering and suspension system. I have spent over $2000 dollars over the past two years fixing parts that relate to anything from the wheel bearing, rack & pinion, ball joints and now looks like my power steering is ready to go out. Basically everything major on the front has failed. My warranty wouldn't cover because they said it's normal wear and tear. I feel it's a defect because it seems like the same things keep failing over and over. I really depend on my car to get to work and feel this is a matter that needs to be looked at a little more closer and taken seriously because from what I see, a lot of 2000 chevy impala owners have complained about the same thing. This leads me to believe that this is a problem that the dealers or the manufacturer should take care of and look a possible reimbursement for many customers that have had the same problems, thanks.
Dt*: the contact stated when turning the steering wheel there was a clanking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealership in march 2004, where the rear stabilizer link and front lower control arm bushings were replaced and lubricant was applied to the steering shaft. After the repairs the noise did not completely cease, and the vehicle is currently at the dealership. The dealership has determined the steering shaft needs to be replaced. *ak updated 2/13/2006 -
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.
Clunks, thunks and pops felt through steering column while accelerating or decelerating. Most noticeable at low speeds. I'm in germany (army) with the car. We use aafes. They could not diagnose problem, though they did confirm its existence in mar '03. German mechanic diagnosed lower ball joint on right side. Aafes replace lower ball joints on both sides. That fixed the ball joints which had gone bad at 37,000 miles (out of warranty). Still feel clunks, thunks, and pops through steering column. Suspect intermediate steering shaft lubrication problem. Will take to opel for inspection.
While driving and without warning front ball joint snapped. Dealer notified.
2000 impala ls had alignment done @35,000 miles. Noticed uneven wear on left front tire ~43,000 miles. Took back to dealer, they said to replace tires and they would realign it. Replaced tires ~ 47,000 miles, took back in and turned out the left front tie rod was bad they can't align it. Tires has about 1/2 of play in it, recommended not to be driven until fixed.
Possible defective tie rod failure caused rubbing sound in the steering column dealer fixed the steering unit and the steel frame still did not correct the problem. Yh
Electrical failure, steering rack and pinion failure, lower ball joint/lower control arm/lower ball joints/long shaft sleeve failure
The left and right control arm failed. Nlm
Service bulletins that may apply
- Suspension
- Tie rod specifications revised
- Information regarding clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning
- Changes to labor time guide relating to front suspension labor operations components
- Customers may complain that the front of the vehicle sits too low and bottoms out over bumps
- Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk / pop noise from front of vehicle
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
10 of 817 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala (1%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala
Stalling 87Fire or smoke 56Airbag light 46Won't start 43Harsh shifting 28Steering noise 23No deployment 18Check engine light 18Hesitation 18Headlights 16Engine failure 14Power steering loss 14ABS 10Knocking 10Fuel gauge 10Jerking 10Overheating 10Steering lock-up 10Brake failure 8Fuel pump 8Transmission failure 8Loss of power 7Pulling 7Door locks 6Fuel leak 6Adaptive cruise 5Sudden acceleration 5Whining noise 5
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