2001 Chevrolet Impala steering problems

Filed Jun 17, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · IL

While driving at 70 mph my car just shut off. The radio and lights stayed on. The oil and battery light came on before it just shut down. Steering locked up. When safely to side, and turned key off it starts right back up, but now traction system is off. Has gas and nothing is broken.

Filed May 15, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when the key was turned to the start position, several warning lights illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the ABS warning light and check engine lights were illuminated. The vehicle was started and the vehicle loss brakes and power steering functionality with the check engine warning light remaining illuminated. The contact was previously informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Lights, Seat belts · 343,232 miles · KY

Takata recall when going to fasten seat belt it will not fasten you have to mess with it a couple times before it will latch and sometimes will unlatch while driving. Takata recall the driver front blinker bulb has been replaced multiple times but after buying numerous bulbs it still will not work. Takata recall when turning the wheel left when I slow down to go around a curve it tightens up like the steering pump is going out but it only does it while slowing down to turn, also while driving its like the vehicle is all over the road swaying around.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Engine, Steering · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. While driving, the vehicle steered in the opposite direction and the check engine and coolant indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 19, 2016 · Engine, Steering · GA

The oil pan leaks oil when not in motion and possibly while in motion. Additionally when motion the steering makes a grinding noise when turning (the sound appears to come from the steering box).

Filed Feb 26, 2016 · Engine, Steering · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering arms and power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08e063000 (steering). The contact also mentioned that he experienced failures with the exhaust manifold. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available. ......updated 04/01/16 *bf consumer stated steering arms leaked and power steering leaked updated 6/7/18

Filed May 23, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · AL

My car was recently serviced for the recall issue on the ignition, which I had the issue of the car turning off while driving several times before they fixed it, anyways while driving home yesterday (05/21/2016) my car again shut off this was after I took it to a chevolet dealer to have it fixed. Luckly no one was injured as I did cause a bit of panic on the road as I was trying to gain enough control to pull my car off the road.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 152,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. On another occasion, the security and air bag warning lights was continuously illuminated. Also, the contact noticed that the steering column was loose which caused the vehicle to shake while driving at high speeds. The vehicle was taken the dealer for a diagnosis of the security light and the engine stalling. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000(electrical system). However, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis of the steering column and the mechanic stated that the steering column was loose and needed to be repaired or tightened. The VIN had not been included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 08e063000 (steering) or 09e005000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Steering · MO

Power steering hose fluid leak onto exhaust system into the cadillac converter.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Driver assistance, Steering · 164,923 miles · CA

I was driving and came to a stop at a stop sign. I was going to make a left turn, when my steering wheel locked up on me. The only warning light I got was traction control, and the ABS maintenance lights. It turned out that I had no power steering fluid in my car. I ended up having to get a new power steering pump. Then the mechanic that was working on my car called me to tell me that my rack pinion is bad. He warned me that it could go out at any time, and it's unsafe to drive. I would like this incident documented, just in case there are others that encounter the same with their cars. I do feel that the manufacturer should pay for this issue, because it not from usual wear and tear, this is a manufacturing issue.