Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a knocking sound and failed to align. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion was leaking steering fluid and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the mechanic who made the same diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact began to hear the knocking noise again. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,678. Updated 11/7/17*lj
2007 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints
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My car started having the traction control come on about 2-3 years ago. I was told I needed a new transmission. The transmission was cracked-chevrolet said not their fault, so, I replaced the transmission. Then, it started doing it again. I replaced the brake pads. It stopped. Then, started up again. Took to the chevrolet garage who put it on their total diagnostic machine. Told I need both bearings on the front. At a $972.00 price tag for this, I bought the bearings and had another garage put them on at a great reduction in cost to me on labor. Now, it is doing it again. At first it was only every once in awhile. The wheel sensors appear to be fine. Now I notice it is doing it a lot more and starting to do it when I accelerate from a stop at certain times. I bought this car brand new, and, for its age, it does not even have 60,000 miles on it. (the date that that I am using in the next step here it began is the date when it really started doing its 'tricks' a lot more).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and the steering seized. As a result, the contact collided with a curb. The air bags did not deploy. The driver had memory loss and pain in the hands, back, and legs. The rear seat passenger sustained injuries to the neck, back, and hearing loss in both ears. Medical attention was received. The injuries to the occupants in the other vehicle were unknown. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking noise in the steering column. The contact stated that the control arms, inner and outer tie rods, sway bar links, ball joints, front shocks, and axle were replaced on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e005000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Steering gear mount broke and caused sudden complete steering lose due to catastrophic failure of rack and pinion steering system. When the mount broke the steering housing containing the power steering fluid and power steering fluid hoses broke resulting in loss of steering. Pictures show missing mount, broken housing and hoses. Wow! No one was hurt because failure happened in church parking. Pays to go to church.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. When the brakes were applied, they failed to respond and the vehicle crashed into trees. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
I was traveling on the interstate at about 60 MPH going uphill. I did not have it in cruise control. Iwas passing a semi. Suddenly the steering became very difficult, and the brakes seemed hard to push. I finally managed to get the car off the road and stopped. I put in park and got out to check and see if one of the tires had blown out, I left it running. The tires were fine. I got back in and put it in gear and eased down on the gas to see how it was going to go. It did fine, I drove it the rest of the day and it seemed to be normal. I am concerned this could be connected to the ignition recall back in 2014 and worry that it might happen again. My husband is attempting to get it looked at by mechanic.
The rack and pinion is out of the car. I bought the car in march of 2016 and the steering has locked up on me. I was driving the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while stopped, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed however, the body damage was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact also mentioned that the front and rear driver side, and the rear passenger windows failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000.
The steering column squeaks when turning whether it's left or right turn. Accelerating only 20 MPH at 2,000 RPM at the start of a green light from a complete stop on red or it jerks when accelerating after a stop at a red light like it has difficulty shifting out of 1st gear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving at various speeds and accelerating, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel locked up, and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While backing out of a parking space, the power steering seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering shaft loosened or fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,160.
I was turning left onto a street and as I proceeded to turn my steering wheel locked up and which caused me to crash and hit a curve with my friend in the front seat and my son in the back and as I hit the curve my car shut off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that there was no failure with the electronic power steering until the contact received a manufacturer recall for the power steering. While traveling approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel veered to the left without warning. The contact had to apply extreme force to the vehicle to get the steering wheel to turn. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer. A mechanic test drove the vehicle and indicated that the failure was recurring even though the dealer replaced the part for the recall. The dealer did not indicate if the component was defective. It failed a second time, which indicated that the power steering sensor lost control to the body control module causing a failure. The dealer indicated that after replacing the power steering angle sensor more than twice, the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 49,900. Updated 02/05/16*lj updated 10/12/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning and the contact heard an abnormal noise. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated the steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.
I was pulling up to the hospital to pickup my husband who had surgery. And had no steering. Had it towed in and they said the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Cost $800 then had to take it back for more work. The steering is acting up again. Has there been a recall on this problem. All the cars we have owned and have never had a problem with rack and pinion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the steering column. In addition, all of the warning indicators illuminated and flickered. The dealer stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering fluid was leaking. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that it was difficult to stop the vehicle due to faulty back brakes. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,325.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 70 MPH over a bump in the road, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a street sign and a gate. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. An independent mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The traction control and ABS keep coming on at random times. When you turn left or right it grinds and the car acts like it don't want to move. And the time that it grinds the traction control and ABS light comes on.
My steering wheel became very hard to turn and I noticed I had puddles of something under my car where ever I parked. I was putting fluid in twice a day just so I would be able to turn my steering wheel to get back and forth to work. I finally had the money to take it to a mechanic and he said that I had a whole in my power steering line or cooler. Probably both but he said it was spraying every where. I haven't even had this car for a year yet and I bought it from a reputable dealer. Even though it was used they looked it over very well for me because my mom knows the owner. I can't afford to have this fixed nor can I afford to keep putting power steering fluid in daily. This is a big problem and I know if not taken care of soon it will turn into bigger problems.
I was going over the vehicle for the season and found I had a leak in the power steering line. The line effected was covered with a ribbed plastic sheathing like what is used for a wire harnesses. The sheathing caused road salt to build up and corrode the line, causing a leak and loss of power steering. There were two lines held together, side by side, with a plastic bracket but only one of those had the sheathing and I cannot understand why it was there. I also found a wire that overheated and melted the insulation and left the wire bare. It's located behind the power steering pump as viewed from the passenger side of the engine compartment under the plastic that displays the engine size. The plastic is held down with a couple of pins that the plastic pushes down over when installed. The dealer couldn't tell me what the wire is for when I called to explain what I found.
Steering spills oil and hard to turn rear brake tire pressure sensor is on.
Recalls subject: steering knuckle breaking/loss of steering control report receipt date: 2/17/2009 the federal safety agency campaign number 09e005000 component(s) steering I did not know about this recall. I noticed this recall while checking website at pepboys.
The steering goes out when driving through rain or even a very small puddle. The power steering or steering wheel locks up and the car cannot be controlled for a few seconds and/or minutes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the front end made a loud winning noise at various speeds. The contact's personal mechanic inspected the power steering fluid and found that the power steering fluid was foaming. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further diagnostic testing, which located the failure at the steering rack and pinion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also wanted to state that the steering wheel intermediated shaft was replaced at 43,798 miles. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 73,000. Updated 9/10/13 *cn this consumer no longer awns this vehicle. The vehicle was traded in. Updated 09/13/2013
This issue occurs when turning during low speeds which includes pulling out of the driveway, parking spots and intersections. When I turn the steering wheel to make a turn, the ABS engages which causes a reduction of power and forced braking. This happens during any type of weather and on any type of surface pavement, the car is not experiencing any real loss of traction, the ABS simply is engaging in error. This has the potential to become incredibly dangerous, if this were to occur at an inopportune time, my cars ABS may engage while I am at an intersection, or making a left turn while traffic is oncoming. If the ABS were to engage I would not be able to avoid collision.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced numerous failures with the steering wheel, the engine, the brakes, and sudden acceleration. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was advised that fluid was leaking at the engine, the power steering wheel and the brake lines. The contact was unsure of the exact repairs however, the failure was not corrected. The sudden acceleration failure was recently experienced and was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000 and the approximate current 90,000.
I had been driving for about five hours at speeds of 70 MPH. Stopped at a fast food place and pulled in to the pay window and heard a clunk. When pulling away from the window making a slight left turn, the right front wheel locked 70 degrees right and I stopped. Towed to a chevy dealer and he informed me the tie rod to the wheel stripped out of the connector rod bolt. The stripped portion was about 1 and a quarter inches. This had to take a while to strip out with no indications of a problem before hand and the alignment had appeared to still be fine. I have the two components and can send pictures or the components themselves.
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