2006 Chevrolet Impala: loss of power steering

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Steering · 250,000 miles · MN

Winter of 2016 I lost power steering while I was driving 60mph. My wheel was almost like it was froze and took all I had to pull off the road. I was leaking power steering fluid I was told by a motorist who stoped to help. He said drive it to nearest mechanic. I did and was told it was the hose had burst. He fixed it. Then 4 mo later car was whinning and lost steering again. This time pump was bad and other hose was leaking. Fixed it. Now driving on a cold day and lost steering again!!! Fluid all over ground and horrible whine again. I am a disabled 55 year old woman and its so nhard to steer car. Im very lucky I didnt crash. As well as being on a very strict income of ssi disability and unable to afford getting same thing fixed. Itsvery upsetting. I checked for mrecal and there isnt any for this. Please help with info on what I can do next. Thank you.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Steering · 114,900 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in a recall for which the steering wheels steering lines were to be re-routed from the catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired. While driving approximately 30 MPH, smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle and the power steering failed without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the steering lines ruptured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 114,900. Updated 01/10/2017*ct updated 7/5/18*jb

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Steering · 71,000 miles · KY

Power steering failed. Upon starting vehicle one morning, had little to no steering power. Had power steering pump replaced, three times, first pump failed, second pump failed also.(mechanic source for parts bad). Hole in hose also. Problem has occurred again. Must now have rack and pinion replaced, power steering fluid leaking in that area.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Electrical · MI

My vehicle has a safety recall for a ignition problem which will cause the vehicle key to move away from the on position and cause loss of engine pwer, no steering and no braking. I was not notified that my vehicle was included in this recall, I searched my VIN number and found the recall on my vehicle. General motors failed to notify me of this deadly risk in my vehicle. I also have no information on where to take my vehicle fpor repairs.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 101,000 miles · VA

I purchased my 2006 impala ss brand new in 2006. I've been a loyal gm customer my whole life. At 99,000 started experiencing transmission issues, slipping,and hard shifting... At 101,000 miles I was driving down the highway and my transmission stopped working. I refinanced my car to rebuild the transmission for $2,200 . After the rebuild transmission was working ok. Then at 122,000 miles it stopped working again... It was snowing and I was stranded in the turn lane of a road with a speed limit of 55mph... I turned off my car let the engine cool down and back on at least 20 times... My car moved about 200 feet each time... An hour later I got back to my house that was 5miles from the failure. I cant afford to fix it now and I am still paying for the car. Its been sitting in my yard for 10 months. This issue is very dangerous and needs to be resolved. I also received a recall for my power steering hose, got it fixed and the brackets came loose from my frame causing my steering to get very hard. I pulled over and checked my power steering fluid at walmart and it was empty. I filled it and everything was working. The next morning I had no power steering again... My hose had rubbed on my frame making a hole. I went to the store and bought more power steering fluid but after I put it in my steering was making a loud sound and didn't turn well. I think it was damaged due to the leak. I too have a loud clicking sound coming from my dashboard when I turn on my car. I was told by the dealership it was the vent flap motor ... $750 dollars to repair... Part is only $65 the rest is labor... Also when I first bought my car I had to get all 4door windows replaced (under warranty) due to improper window guide adjustment. And my automatic trunk release works off and on, my keyless entry only works 5 feet from my car with new batteries,and all tire pressure sens. Went bad$100 each help.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Steering · 17,771 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while reversing, there was a sudden loss of power steering. The vehicle was restarted and operated as normal. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column and the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,771. Updated 10/23/14*cn updated 08/28/2017

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Steering · 160,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while turning at approximately 10 MPH, the power steering failed and the contact crashed into a tree. The contact sustained a fractured foot that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Steering · 75,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle power steering failed intermittently and made abnormal noises. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Steering · 104,889 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician made the contact aware of recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e005000 (steering). However, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 104,889.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 125,000 miles · AL · crash

While driving the car the car shut off and the steering got stiff. I was unable to control the steering which caused me to run into a brick mailbox.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Steering · SC · crash

Pulling out of drive turning left lost power steering could not straighten steering wheel and hit curb.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 75,333 miles · CA

I was turning from one street onto another and all of a sudden there was a clanking noise coming from under the car and then the power steering went out along with the brakes and my acceleration. I had to pull over and stop the car. After all this my car would not start and every time I tried to start my car, it sounded like the battery died but I know it wasn't the battery.