Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at 12 MPH, the power steering seized while making a turn. Also, the contact mentioned that the check engine warning indicator illuminated as the engine stalled and immediately restarted. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,149.
2005 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints
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First, I had to replace the rack and pinion steering. Could have been the steering knuckle, don't know. Then, I was driving about dusk and the low beams went dark. The car has an automatic switch that moves the headlights from daytime mode to nighttime. Local mechanic called the gm dealer and spoke with a gm mechanic. The gm mechanic told him the turnstalk assembly was defective and that they frequently replaced them on impalas. I paid for both repairs out of pocket. Then, the heater would only work on the passenger side; heater blend door on driver's side was defective. Recently, I had the heater blend door repaired at my expense. Then, I had the transmission rebuilt at my expense. Gm would not assist with any of these repairs even though service bulletins existed on all of these issues. Looking at online discussion boards for this car I found all of these issues with numerous owners. The transmission would slip when going from first to second gear and then began bumping in other owners. What a lemon this car has become.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle veered off the highway and rolled over several times. The contact sustained scrapes, bruises, and other minor injuries. Medical attention was not received. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system).the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Ignition failure caused to lose control of vehicle and run into stump causing $3350.00 of damage to vehicle.
When I was driving my vehicle a couple months back my car only steer one way and I had to stop on side of the road so I went to the shop and they told me it was my rack and pinion so he repair that after a few weeks of driving it my rack started leaking again now im stuck with that not to mention I replace my 02 shift sensor and I suppose to stop my car for stall in first and second gear but it still do d the same and now it go n to gear and won't move.
While driving my children to school, my steering wheel locked up, my gas pedal would not accelerate, and my brake pedal locked up, brought to my local dealership they replaced the ignition and the problem is still occurring. Updated 2/27/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated the ignition failed to start until after numerous attempts. The failure recurred seven times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 8/19/14*cn the consumer stated the steering mechanism failed also. Updated 09/5/2014
Steering knuckle is going out has been popping ever since we bought it.
Ignition has gone out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving, an abnormal clicking noise was heard when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column bearings were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also indicated that the air bag sensor light was illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag coil spring was defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defects. The failure mileage was 97,000.
I have had this problem before. It comes and goes but never is steady.
The transmission hesitates at stop and go traffic, tranny shop says it is a switch solenoid that is defective in the transmission itself. It is commonly reported by many consumers of this make, model and year. Seems to shift fine when driving on longer drives ie. Interstate driving. Could cause potential safety hazard when trying to pull out into traffic from stopped position.
First bought the car in 2011 with 160,000 miles on it and four months later my entire steering goes out so I had no power steering the people I bought the car from didn't bother to tell me about it and the car wasn't under warranty so when we told them about it they didn't want to fix it. Then exactly a year later the same problem happens I don't have any power steering so we got the power steering fixed twice now so im thinking ok something is going on here then this year about the exact same time as the previous two times my power steering goes out again for the third time so we got that fixed again and I don't wanna sink anymore money into my car. As for my traction control and ABS system I have nothing even though we took it to a garage to have it fixed and they said they fixed it now three days later the ABS and traction control light are on again saying I don't have either and as of now I don't feel safe with my car anymore because the power steering has gone out so many times and since I don't have ABS or traction control anymore.
From stop I would step on the gas, and the car would slam into gear. I have had to have the electrical cluster replaced $300, and the fuel control replaced (car always smelt like gas) now they think this slam is the tcc valve in the transmission which is anywhere from $600-$900. Also the steering knuckle makes a loud noise on sharp turns. Whats next? Are any of these issues recalls?
I purchased vehicle oct 2011,transmission went bad,started steering hard, had it checked by dealer (chev) place. Gave me estimate of $3000. To replace steering. I talked with recall people they finally lowered it to me paying $700.. Said the VIN # does not match the recalls impalas. There is large electrical problem makes car shut down going down road. All of this begin 2 weeks after my purchase. Im a senior living off social security, cannot afford even the small amount of fixing this car. I have spoken with impala owners, they all have the same problems. Im still making payments on this piece of junk. Owe $5000. Bad decision. Do hope you can help me. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked while turning. The contact then lost control of the steering and could not control the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a median. No one was injured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when making a turn in any direction at any speed, the steering wheel would not self center. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the center sensor was replaced however, the contact was still experiencing the failure. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 61,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 05/09/12 *bf the consumer stated once the wheel is turned bout 20 degrees, and he removed his hands, the wheel momentarily self center. Updated 06/01/12
Driver seat heater stopped working. Heat on driver side blows cool air and passenger side blows warm. Rough shifting of speed between 20-30 MPH since first month of purchase.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact was driving 30 when the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that at engine startup, the smell of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to both a private mechanic and the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. Kmj
My chevy impala began shaking when I attempt to slow down on the freeway from speeds of 55-65 miles an hour. I have replaced the tires, brakes, and balanced, aligned, rotated and the shaking has not stopped. This is very dangerous when you need to come to a quick stop because when your car shakes like it's falling apart your first instinct is to let go of the brake. I have researched this problem and have come to discover this is a common problem with chevrolet impala's. I can not afford to keep dumping money into a temporary solution.
Steering knuckle makes a popping noise speedodometer does not work temp gauge does not work cruise control engages when ever it wants to if the switch is in the on position a herd that a lot of chevrolets had recalls for these conditions! Are there any recalls for these conditions on my car?
3.4ltr 6cyl base model has had multiple defective sensations for some time now; among those are steering, transmission shifting from a standing stop, braking and odd noises. This vehicle's 5 y/o with only 20k mi, owned by elders & used locally, I've been driving them, & now I have this car. The left outter tie rod end had to be replaced with less than 20k mi. The steering still has an unstable feel when turning and make a metal to metal clinking noise from a defective (& as told by my mechanic & the federal safety agency reports, repeatedly reported) intermediate steering shaft. There should be a total recall because of this defective gm engineering problem. There is also a clinking noise occasionally when accelerating from a standing stop; can not tell if this defect is from the steering or something else like the engine mounts. Have not yet discovered this source. From a standing stop, the transmission will occasionally shift abruptly, either from a neutral disposition into 1st gear or from 1st to 2nd gear; the car lurches forward & the occupants heads are whipped back. This is similar to other reports of defective power train functionality I've read about with this model. Braking, when just starting a trip, has an improper feel and sometimes sounds like it's grinding, as if the brake pads or rotors are cracked/worn; this is a sensation I've had with vehicles having 100,000 miles, not on a car like this with only 20k miles. The center arm rest's pad support is flimsy/cheap plastic & has broken simply upon entering & shifting in the seat. I now see why so many police departments have discontinued the impala's in favor of the charger's, crown vic's, taurus's and escapes. The us government should be severely fining gm for marketing this car. >>>this car needs to be recalled for many reasons<<<
2005 chevy impala tire blew due to bowed rear tie rod.
Fax from senator menendez on behalf of constituent re a recent conversation with gmc about a problem with their 2005 chevrolet impala; would like to know why gm can't be a viable, honest, consumer friendly man'f of a safe car *tgw the consumer stated there was a popping noise coming from the vehicle when stopping or making turns. After doing some research, the consumer learned the problem was the intermediate steering shaft.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the steering became loose and the contact could hear a noise within the steering column. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure began intermittently but progressed and was not an everyday occurrence. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000 and the current mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 02/03/11*lj the dealer determined there was an internal failure with the intermediate steering shaft. Updated 03/18/11
Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet impala ls. The contact was driving 30 MPH when there was an abnormal explosion heard throughout the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the steering column would need to be replaced. The steering knuckle was replaced at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was contacted but would not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 37,517.
On my 2005 chevrolet impala, 6 cyl, the power steering components are leaking p/s fluid. The pump has been replaced at least once and now the steering rack is in jeopardy of failure.
Tl*-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact started the ignition and the steering wheel began to make a loud noise in a shaking motion. The noise became louder when making turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the power steering pump. The dealer estimated cost to replace the power steering pump was $419.00. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000. The current mileage was 104,000.
I bought a new 2005 chevy impala in march 2005 and had to replaced the steering shaft after about 12000 miles in 9 months. In feb,2010 I had to replaced the second shaft that's 3 shafts in 4 an half years with less than 60,000 miles.
Driving to work approx 06:30 am. Power steering went out, managed to turn the car towards ditch to avoid oncoming vehicles. Approx 45 MPH, two lane frontage road. The car has always been rather weavy on the highway. The dealer couldn't find anything wrong until the recall for steering linkage was pointed out. Even after that, the car handled poorly and was reported to dealer. (steered poorly) reported to dealer, nothing done until after accident. Power steering pump replaced, but dealer refused admission of fault. Billed us for accident damage and replacement of powersteering pump.
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