2007 Chevrolet Impala: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Mar 1, 2014 · Body, Transmission · 89,000 miles · OR

After stopping, I push on the accelerator, the engine revs but the transmission does not engage, after two seconds the car will slam into gear and violently lurch forward. Powerful enough to strain my neck. Very dangerous.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Steering · 79,450 miles · TX

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.

Filed Feb 24, 2012 · Steering · 86,000 miles · MA

I have a 2007 chevrolet impala for my wife to drive with my two children. The power steering fails intermittently in the rain. This is extremely dangerous because the power assist comes and goes quickly causing the driver to jerk the wheel when the pwer assist returns. I replaced the serpentine belt two months ago for the same issue and it was fine for a while. I have over 30 years of automotive experience and I have experienced this while driving this vehicle and it is dangerous. There is clearly a manufacture defect with the power assist belt, tensioner or a pulley. This is not the other concern with the clunking intermediate shaft.

Filed Mar 24, 2011 · Steering · 60,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine off, she noticed that the steering wheel would not lock. The dealer was contacted and the technician stated that the wheel would need to be turned inward in order for the steering wheel to lock. The contact followed the technician's instructions but to no avail. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the ignition switch was replaced twice and repairs were made to the steering column for a clunking noise in the steering wheel. The contact was not aware of the part that was replaced in the steering column and the present failure did not exist. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Steering · 44,233 miles · PA

You can feel & hear the clunking/vibration in the steering.

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 34,500 miles · DE

Had clunk noise coming from rear suspension when going over even the smallest bump or crack in the road. Took back to dealer and they found the cross members of the chassis - bolts had worked loose. They tightened them. No more noise so far.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Steering · 36,400 miles · AR

When pulling out of a parking lot, I felt a "clunk" and my car became very hard to steer. I contacted gm and they stated that there was no recall on my vehicle, but I could contact the dealer and he might be able to repair my vehicle. The vehicle had just passed the warranty mileage by 400 miles. I did contact the dealer's service manager and he stated that the steering column had broken at the weld. He repaired the vehicle at no charge..

Filed Dec 14, 2009 · Steering · 25,000 miles · PA

Intermediate shaft in steering shaft failed. It caused a clunking or knocking feel and sound. Chevy dealer said it was a "chronic problem" with the impala. Fixed under warranty. Otherwise it would have cost about $300.00. Also rotors in front warped prematurely. Another "known problem". Power steering unit or serpentine belt squeals. Chevy dealer said it's" normal" ?

Filed Nov 9, 2009 · Fuel system, Steering · 50,000 miles · OH

I own a 2007 chevrolet impala ls. For some reason, there is a clunk/knock in when I steer to the right. At times it has a tendency to lock up. Also, there is a strong vibration that occurs when I am doing 35 MPH or faster. I do not feel safe.

Filed Aug 11, 2009 · Steering · 27,000 miles · WI

Intermediate steering shaft. You can feel & hear the clunking/vibration in the steering. I can only imagine that this will eventually result in a safety issue.

Filed Nov 20, 2008 · Electrical, Steering · 36,962 miles · NY

Right after I hit 36,000 miles on my car, I started hearing a clunk sound from the steering wheel. I brought it into the dealership, and the gentleman told me it was probably the steering shaft. I asked if this was a common problem, and if it was covered under my extended warranty. I was told yes, it is a common problem, and no, its only covered under the 36000 mile warranty. Not the 50,000. I asked why this isn't covered seeing as its a part that should never go on your car, especially after only 36000 miles. His reply shocked me when he said that all the ones he's seen break before the 36,000! Added onto this, my car remote just stopped working, as well as my tire monitor system is unable to be reset! Basically after owning this car less than a year, I'm starting to feel that I have just bought a nice new lemon!

Filed Jun 16, 2008 · Steering · 4,573 miles · DE

2007 impala ls purchased may 31,2007, defective steering wheel shaft replaced at 4573 miles on oct 1, 2007. Binding noise noted, clunking sound on bumps and turns left or right. Same conditions are appearing again june 16, 2008 at 9500 miles. No failure however suspect if ignored shaft could fail causing catastrophic failure of vehicle steering.