2002 Chevrolet Impala steering problems

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 118,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil, fuel, and power steering fluid. In addition, the vehicle failed to start and the engine, traction control, and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the ignition failed to turn to the on position and the steering wheel did not lock while the vehicle was turned off. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 31,849 miles · WA

Mass air flow sensor maf malfunction if corroded or dirty will cause the engine to stall. Engine stalling causes loss of power steering and loss of brakes. Disasterous at freeway speeds, intersections, or in any situation requiring steering or braking. This car maf failed going down a steep mountain road, the driver was able to stop the vehicle using manual brake and had it towed to the dealer for repair.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and the power steering failed. The contact had to shift into neutral in order to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Steering · 200,164 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,164.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 162,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

This car was one-owner and very well taken care of and serviced routinely. I was driving home from work on the interstate and my car just lost power. I had no control of the car. It slammed into the concrete medium wall on drivers side, then spun around and lodged underneath the trailer of a semi-tractor. The semi hit the brakes and it projected me back across upon the top of the concrete medium where my car just rode to a stop. The air bags did not deploy. My beautiful car was totaled but, by the grace of god and seat belts I am alive. I have a concussion, sprained ankle, cuts, and bruises, but I am here to tell about it. Hopefully, the federal safety agency will investigate and save someone else from injury or death. My car is available to inspect.

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 230,000 miles · FL

Problem with starting has progress to a problem with the car shutting off during operation. Several times now the car has shut down with no warning and at different speeds. This causes a loss of control with the power steering and power brakes. I have been able to place the transmission in neutral and restart the car while moving. The last time it happened, I was making a right turn and merging into the flow of traffic. I had pressure on the steering wheel while trying to make the curve when I restarted the car. At this point, the power steering kicked in and I found myself swerving from the sudden snatch on the steering. We were lucky that we didn't cause an accident. If my wife had been at the controls I know it would have turn out bad! I see unlimited complains around this item. Do we have to wait on people to get injured or killed before the company is force to be responsible? If this was a foreign car company, the government would have already forced a recall.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Steering · 500 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, a popping noise emitted inside of the vehicle whenever the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an inspection. The technician stated that the steering column functioned as designed and that there was not a safety issue. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 500. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 129,850 miles · SC

My ABS and service traction control light stays on. When I turn my steering wheel, there's a funny noise and a feeling like my brakes are scrubbing.

Filed Oct 17, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · CT

Purchased vehicle that was fraudulently misrepresented as a safe vehicle to drive on public highways, which turn out to be the opposite. Fear, vehicle is unsafe to drive and could result in a fatality.