2005 Chevrolet Impala: steering wheel locks up

Filed May 13, 2021 · Steering · 194,000 miles · MN · crash

The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact was driving at 10 MPH, to merge into another interstate when the steering wheel seized and the front driver's side tire blew out and caused the vehicle to hit a pole. The windshield cracked and the hood was damaged from the crash. A state trooper assisted the contact to replace the tire with a spare tire. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed the contact that he would need to pay for the vehicle to be towed to their dealer for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would contact back to provide assistance. However, no further assistance had been provided from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 194,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · WI

2005 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stops and steering locks up while driving. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled while at a stop sign. The manifold gasket, thermostat, ABS module and ignition were replaced over a period of eight years.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Steering · 112,149 miles · MD

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 97,252 miles · NY

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

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Fuel system, Steering · 70,000 miles · ME

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