2003 Chevrolet Impala: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jan 21, 2017 · Steering · OH

While driving the steering wheel locks up. It seems to be primarily when making a left turn. Sometimes it's completely locked and sometimes it is just very hard to turn. From research I have done I believe it may be the steering shaft causing the issue. This has nearly caused me to crash due to loss of control while driving.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in a manufacturer's recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 12/03/15

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 187,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and all the instrument panel warning lights illuminated. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The VIN was included but the dealer refused to repair the vehicle since it was previously repaired by an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Electrical · 186,000 miles · KY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized causing the contact to crash. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to find the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000. Updated 12/19/14*cn updated 05/26/2015

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Steering · 152,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized making the vehicle very difficult to control without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 152,970.