2006 Chevrolet Impala: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Steering · 148,507 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet impala. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized when the vehicle attempted to turn a corner. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle flipped into a ditch. The air bags deployed and caused minor injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer (chevrolet of goldsboro, 3300 highway 70 bypass, east goldsboro, nc 27534, (919)-429-9909) was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,507.

Filed May 15, 2015 · Steering · 51,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was reversing from the driveway, the steering seized. The vehicle would not respond to the repeated attempts to steer. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the vehicle needed a re-manufactured power steering pump with reservoir and the cooler hose replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. ...updated 06-11-15 *bf the consumer was informed, it was highly unlikely he would receive reimbursement. Updated 07/20/15.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 168,000 miles · GA

I was turning off of elberton road onto veribest road & I heard the front tire made a knocking sound about 3 times while turning & continued to drive after the car felt okay, then I felt as if the car dropped or the tire was coming off & the steering wheel locked up, traction control light started to blink & the brakes went out & we crash due to me not having control of the vehicle! Me & my 3 kids were badly injured!

Filed Jun 8, 2009 · Steering · 70,000 miles · WI

We have a 2006 chevy impala and the steering locks up. It locks up at varying speeds and varying lengths of time. Yesterday we were forced off the road because the steering would not work. The mechanics say they don't know what it is. Fortunately there was no one along side us when we crossed the other lanes of traffic.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Steering · 52,000 miles · MD · crash · 3 injuries

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.

Filed Jun 13, 2008 · Steering · 26,000 miles · OH

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.