Last march, 2008 power steering went out of car, so took to mechanic. After paying over $400 to repair hose and power steering pump on car that had only 30,000 miles. Now in february of 2009, less than one year later, I have the same problem with the power steering going out again. I see that there are alot of complaints about this same thing. I think gm should do something about it and launch a recall to fix the problem before someone gets hurt seriously or worse killed.
2006 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints
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Without warning, the power steering "went out" on my car as I was driving down the road. I sensed the stiffness in the steering, was on a very straight road, and was able to slow the car and bring it to a stop. Had I been on a road with curves, I would most certainly have had a bad accident. I had the car towed to a dealership for repair, and when I picked it up I noted this on the description: "customer states car has no power steering. Cause: improperly sealed. " further: "diagnose and replace split power steering cooler pipe hose and per bulletin 060232014." I don't know if this is a reference that is strictly "how to repair this problem" or if this indicates that this is a noted problem. If so, it should be a recall! My car has less than 30,000 miles and has been driven very conservatively. If this problem has occurred with any frequency, then it is a dangerous condition that requires a recall. When the power steering goes out completely and without warning, and you're on the expressway or a road with curves, a serious traffic accident is bound to occur.
First the wheel had a shimmy in it. The rotors were replaced and new brakes. That wasn't it . It was the front ball joint. 2. Car wouldn't heat up. Radiator cap replaced at dealer for 45 dollars. Rear defogger quit working. 4. Power steering out now and it feels like the rack and pinion going to fail. Car no longer under warranty now with 64k. I am tired of this lemon.
Loss of power steering assist due to blown hose and complete loss of fluid. Approximately 65,000 miles. Paid for repair myself.
I own a 2006 chevrolet impala ls with 45,500 miles on it. In december 2008, I experienced wobbling in my front left tire. The outer tie rod was broken and had to be replaced. The tires were severely and unevenly worn, requiring a new set of tires due to bad alignment, and now I am hearing and feeling vibrations and clunking in the steering column. A google search revealed dozens of similar and recurrent steering column and alignment problems and complaints with both the 2006 and 2007 chevrolet impala. The replacement of the steering column is only a temporary fix. It comes back. I did not purchase an extended warranty, but gm does not regard this as being covered in the extended warranty outside of 36,000, anyway. Several have complained of steering failures and lock-ups which resulted in both injuries as well as damage to property and other vehicles. This is clearly a problem that can have fatal results if not corrected. Consumers should not have to pay to correct this problem. Replacement of the steering column would incur an out-of-pocket cost exceeding $1,000. Please issue a recall, if not for me, then for the people for whom the problem has not begun to occur and spare them injury and/or death.
Pulling out of driveway steering was hard pulled back in and noticed fluid on the pavement which ended up being power steering fluid. Inspected under the hood and found the leak was coming from the return hose from the power steering pump. Took to local chevrolet dealer and it was fixed. After I had my car back for 6 days the same hose blew a hole in it in a different spot. Took to the dealer two days ago and they replaced it again picking up tomorrow. I constantly hear about other having the same problem on chevy's mainly impalas' and it seems to be primarily the 2006 model. This is ridiculous that there is no recall on this. I've called gm and they are no help at all and seem to just ignore this ongoing problem. Something has to be done about this before someone is seriously hurt in an accident due to the loss of power steering.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel locked up and was unable to be turned. The vehicle swerved off the road and crashed into several trees, and then overturned. A police report was filed. There were three people in the vehicle at the time. The driver sustained a concussion and heavy bruising. The rear seat passengers were children and they received major cuts, which needed stitching. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility, but has not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle was considered to be destroyed. The current and failure mileages were 52,000. Updated 3/16/09 */cn updated 03/20/09.
I purchased the 2006 impala in 11/2006 when stopping the steering and front end shakes and vibrates. 1st the keyless remotes stop working which included my automatic start not working that happened 12/7. I am a trooper so I waited took my car to the chevy dealer 4/08 and they said there was a recall on the system so they fixed that and my tire monitoring system(which went out again on 12/1/08). My seatbelts wont lock in you have to force it hard several times and then still comes out on both the passenger and drivers side. My rear left door stop wrkg 6/08 1st the door would not close now it does not open at all. On 12/21/08 the power steering went out while driving at 55mph on the expressway. Also the heat stop working and the rear defrost 12/16/08 and it is freezing in chicago. Took car to dealership and of course the warranty was expired so I was stuck paying the $300 bill for the power steering. My husband refused to pay the 400.00 for them to replace the thermostat and thermostat gasket. Well two days later car is back in the shop because now 1/3/09 the water pump is leaking waiting on a callback now from the authorized mechanic with the final report on what all is wrong with this car that just came from the other authorized shop on 12/21. Mind u the car was only driven like 4 miles b4 the other problems started happening. I have had it with this car. I will send in more information when I get the final verdict on the death trap from the authorized mechanic when he calls me back today 1/3/08.
While driving on the publicway, power steering cease to operate, steering became almost nil. This is the first time that this happen, there was no prior warning, steering just went out. Vehicle was taken in to have power steering hose replaced.
During march 2008 the power steering pump kept breaking on the 2006 impala, we had to take it in 5 times during march through april to repair it, and now december 5th 2008, the same problem occurred again, it could of been dangerous if the power steering faulted during driving, and a crash could of been caused because of the power steering.
I have a 2006 ss impala I've had nothing but on going problems. 1st waterpump went out then 2nd driver tie rod was replaced 3rd powersteering hose replaced 4th battery went dead 5th power steering hose out again and tie rod on passenger needs replaced also. I'm so fed up with this car and its problems!these have been on going problems since 2006.
I was driving at approx. 50 miles an hour on a major highway when the steering wheel froze. I could not move the steering wheel and started to veer into the next lane. Luckily, there was no one in the right lane next to me. No injuries or accidents occurred. The vehicle is less than 2 years old and had approx. 26,000 miles on it. The car was towed to the chevrolet dealership and the power steering mechanism was replaced with a newly designed system. The mechanic informed me that this was the 6th replacement of such a device for the impala.
Moaning noise when turning at low speeds, and loud shrieking noise when accelerating. Thought it was power steering pump &/or alternator. I look under hood and ground ps fluid on ground, ps fluid was leaking out of the bellows boot on the rack and pinion. Took to dealer and was told the spool seal and the input seal were leaking in the rack and pinion. Luckily I was able to get the rack replaced under warranty. But 1 month later, the new rack developed a leak from the same input seal that was bad on the oe rack. Dealer replaced it again under warranty.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 50 MPH downhill, the vehicle began to vibrate when the brake pedal was depressed. The brakes failed. There was no damage or crash. The brakes were replaced by an authorized dealer. The contact then heard a knocking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. A repair was made, but the noise still persists. She noticed that the steering wheel was loose and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The rack and pinion were replaced in the steering column. Recently, the water pump began overheating and has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 31,174.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering. While approaching a stop at 15 MPH, the contact attempted to turn left, but could not. He pulled off the road and attempted to locate the cause of the failure. He took the vehicle back to the sales dealer and they stated that they would repair the failure with a hose and two clamps. The current and failure mileages were approximately 15,000. Updated 04/22/08. *lj the power steering pipe and hose were replaced. Unknown.
1. Normal driving speeds between 0 to 55 MPH. Some rapid accelerations max RPM about 4500. 2. Rapid loss of power steering fluid which resulted in extremely heavy steering 3. Towed vehicle to dealer for repair quoted repair is $550.
2006 chevrolet impala with defective power steering. Consumer states that the vehicle lost all power steering. He states that the vehicle was repaired and then in -10 degree weather the power steering went. Dealer repaired the vehicle. *kb the dealer replaced the power steering return hose.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving 35 MPH, the power steering hose began leaking and sprayed power steering fluid over the exhaust and fire wall. The vehicle began smoking and then caught fire under the hood. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a service station and a new hose was installed. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 63,000.
1/24/2008 and 2/27/2008 my power steering system failed. Once entering a highway and once entering a bridge; both times I narrowly escaped accident and injury. T he first time I was towed to bast chevrolet in seaford ny (my dealer). Bast said the problem was the return hose of the power steering pump, and that there was a bulletin on problems with this pump. I was told the hose was replaced and everything was fine. The second time after being towed to 2 dealers(the first said he had no time to look at it.) I was told that it was the return hose on the power steering pump. When I told him it had just been replaced last month, he told me the first dealer never replaced it; he only added a clamp. The first dealer when contacted repeated that the hose was replaced but when I told him about the second dealer he changed his story saying the second dealer was right, and that only the clamp was changed. My copy of the repair invoice says they changed the hose.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving 65 MPH, the power steering failed. The dealer stated that the power steering hose was leaking and they repaired the failure. Currently, the power steering column has failed again after the dealer stated that the vehicle was operating properly. The current and failure mileages were 36,000. Updated 03/26/08. *lj the transmission reverse gear was defective, the transmission also had a delayed engagement. The windshield was cracked, the left front door was out of alignment. One of the tire was loosing air.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While making a turn at an unknown speed, the steering wheel barely moved. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice and, on both occasions, they stated that the clamps were not holding the power steering line. The hose was clamped on both visits. The vehicle will be towed to the dealer on february 11, 2008 for the same failure. The current mileage was 27,500 and failure mileage was 27,000.
Vehicle has been to shop for repair of tire monitor system. Dealership did not fix a broken tie-rod. Chevrolet is refusing to return calls. Customer care rep. Paul fleming 1‑866‑790‑5700 ext. 22113. Case number71-598223331. Originally filed with shawn carter over a week ago. Car is still not fixed. I believe there is a problem with the front drive train of this vehicle. 2006 chevy impala lt.
Expressway driving. Power steering failed. No previous indication. Result was a major increase in effort to steer. I felt it created an unsafe condition. I was able to exit the highway and there was no accident.
I have experienced two complete failures of a power steering hose while driving. Per gm tsb #1870206. No product update or recall has been enacted. Major safety issue, vehicle is extremely difficult to steer with hose blown, could cause an accident.
Lost the power steering. Lose of all power steering fluid on home driveway. Had the car towed to the dealer. Dealer said a hose came off and replaced the hose and clamp. Tow truck driver knew what the problem was when he viewed the fluid on the driveway. He said he has towed seven impalas in the last month for the same problem.
Noise in steering column when backing up.
I noticed the front right tire was wearing extensively on the outside. First I checked the tire pressure and it was at the proper amount. Then I went to have the tires rotated and was told to have the alignment check by the tire serviceman. Then I went to have the tires aligned and the technician said the tie rod ends had to be replaced because they were worn out and loose. I personally observed the front wheels and they both were extreme loose. The car has been regularly serviced by the chevrolet local dealer and only had 37,500 miles on it. I had it serviced at approximately 35,500 miles by the chevrolet dealer. I took the car to the chevrolet dealer, who agreed that both the tie rods ends needed replacing and that he thought they could be replaced with chevrolet paying for them. Both the alignment technician and the chevrolet dealer service person told me that the reason the tie rod ends were worn out was that they contained no grease fittings and further that the ones chevrolet finally replaced the worn out ones they do not have grease fittings. This car is a 2006 chevrolet impla. I still am going to have to replace what was the front tire(s) before this discover due to this manufacturing defect. Further,I am expecting to have to replace the current new ones which have no grease fittings within 30,000 or again risk my safety and excessive and unnecessary tire wear. I am told by service people and technicians that I can purchase aftermarket (non-general motors tie rod ends) that would have grease fittings. This lack of grease fittings is obviously a very serious manufacturing defect, that endangers the lives of hundreds of thousands of chevrolet impala owners and their passengers and others on the roads. I am concerned about this what appears to me to be a manufacturing defect.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the outer tie rod end was defective on both the driver and passenger side tires. While driving 55-60 MPH, the entire vehicle fluttered and shook when the steering wheel was turned. The dealer replaced the tie rods and there had been no further occurrences. The current and failure mileages were 15,000. Updated 11/07/07.
The 2006 chevrolet impala had a technical bulletin on a power steering hose I was never notifed off. The hose exploded, and the car could not move. It was towed to the 1st dealership. They said it was fixed, but it would not steer out of the bay. They flushed the power steering unit, and with days it would not steer properly. I took it to another dealership, which after two visits, determined it needed a new power steering pump. Then the accelerator stuck to the floor while turning. The car was taken to the dealership and a new accelrator was installed. The vehicle was returned to me again and athe steering went out, this time, I nearly hit a telephone pole while turning. The dealership took the car in and replaced the rack and pinion. The car again did not steer properly, and I nearly hit a phone pole on the way home. At one point the second dealership put over 200 miles on the vehicle. Gm said the carwas. In operating order . T had less than 17,000 miles on it, and demanded I pick up the vehi or be charged storage fees. I have nearly wrecked the car due to mechanical defects on three seperate occasions.
Leased 2006 impala lt 3/06. 2/07-first thing that happened was power steering line blew while driving on highway at 70 MPH. Had towed vehicle to dealership and it was fixed. They left all the fluid all over engine and brakes. Shortly after, experienced clanking noise from front of vehicle. Took to dealer first time, they said they couldn't find the cause of the problem, could be left over power steering fluid from the blowout, causing noise on moving parts. Also noticed tires were wearing. Got oil change and 3rd tire rotation for vehicle. Tires still wearing in front and noise becoming more prominent in front. Took back to dealer, said it was a trans axle problem, and was also causing an alignment problem. They corrected the trans axle problem under warranty, but said the alignment and excessive wear on tires was my problem. This didn't seem right, a problem on the vehicle caused another problem, but it was my responsibility. They said they alignment was ok now. I asked if they checked and they said no, it would be okay since the trans axle problem was corrected. They said I could complain, they just follow the rules from up above.
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