2001 Chevrolet Impala: loss of power steering

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.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Electrical · PA · crash · 1 injury

2001 chevrolet impala parked the vehicle with the engine running, put foot on the brakes, and accelerated slightly to start down the driveway after coasting down the incline, he tried to brake, but the pedal went to the floor and there was no power steering. Resulting in hitting a tree. *cw the vehicle was totaled. As a result of the accident, the consumer sustained injury to his head and chest. The consumer believe the accident, was due to the ignition.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 150,012 miles · PR · crash

While driving through winding road, front left tire went into pothole causing ignition switch to turn engine off and lost power steering, causing loss of control and crash.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Electrical · 125,975 miles · NY

Was driving on interstate doing about 70/72 miles an hour when car shut off . Lost power steering, power brakes & lights. Managed to get it to the shoulder of the road & stopped. Car did restart. Car shut off several time after that when slowing down for a stop light or stop sign. Spent over $600.00 trying to get it fixed. Feel gm should have advised their dealerships about the problem when it was discovered in 2004. If dealership had been aware of problem they would have been able to fix it instead of trying several other costly things. I would still be drive the impala & not making a car payment.

Filed Feb 14, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 47,600 miles · OH

Steering tie rods failing at an alarming rate. $1300 spent on replacing tie rods and other steering parts that could be a safety issue if the wheel or loss of steering occurs.

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Steering · MS

Intermediate steering shaft required replacement twice within the first 2 years of owning vehicle. Steering wheel rattle detected, feels like vibration in the front end while driving over bumps. Handling is not affected immediately, but potential loss of steering control if this breaks. Technician stated the grease dried out and would recur. This sounds like a potential recall, but chevrolet has not responded with one as of this date.

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Body, Steering · IL · crash · 1 injury

While making a right turn vehicle lost steering, and consumer hit a light pole. Dealer replaced a broken tie rod and a- frame. Consumer suffered a bruised arm. Please add amount of damage to vehicle.