2007 Chevrolet Impala: steering wheel locks up

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Steering · 23,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the power steering was faulty. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. A warning indicator with a question mark appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and a new power steering system was installed; however, the steering failed again along with the electrical system. The electrical system was repaired later. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 100,000 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

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.

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 118,000 miles · MS

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.

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · Steering · 16,160 miles · TX

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.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Steering · 118,000 miles · GA · crash

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.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Steering · 31,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 130,000 miles · TX · crash

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.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 50,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Electrical · 10,000 miles · MI

I was driving down a 6 lane highway with a median in the middle. I was in the left hand lane/fast lane driving atleast 35-40mph. I hit a bump in the road and my ignition switched from run to off causing me to lose all power in the vehicle.. Since I was in the left lane luckily a turn around was near and I was able to safely pull the vehicle over before my steering wheel locked up.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Steering · FL

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.

Filed Feb 8, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 92,000 miles · NY

As I was driving on the highway, suddenly reduced engine power came up on the dash board. Followed by the steering wheel locking up and the car shutting off. After 20 minutes the car started again, but now I drive witha constant fear of this happening again, and what if my children are in the car next time! I have a constant issue with the power steering line leaking, although I have replaced the pump, and the fuel line. I feel like I am throwing my money into a bottom less pit. What do I do from here?