Power steering stability trak doors locking making clicking sound all this shows up on dash and the car feels like it is accelerating and then jerks slows down and a big sound putting it into gear and a code that says U0101
Chevrolet Impala steering noise problems
107 of the 10,418 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Impala describe clunking or noise when steering, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 107
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical repair cost reported
- $331
- typical mileage
- 48,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Harsh shifting 26Knocking 13Grinding brakes 13Power steering loss 5Ball joint 5ABS 4Won't start 3Headlights 3
Trouble codes mentioned
U0101 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to drive the vehicle; however, she noticed that smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe was dark blue. The contact stated that upon arriving at her residence, her husband depressed the OnStar On Demand Diagnostic button and the failure was diagnosed as an emission system failure. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,922. Consumer stated fluid leaking from underneath the car and steering noise coming from the steering wheel when turning.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, a vehicle veered into her lane as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it spun around into a cement road block. The contact stated that when she turned the steering wheel an abnormal grinding noise was heard. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was relating the air bags not deploying to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and back soreness. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the battery was drained due to an emergency warning light that remained illuminated after the vehicle was turned off. The emergency light by the radio system comes on and drains the vehicle's battery. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound in the steering. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable while attempting to park the vehicle. The dealer performance chevrolet (3222 beverly pike, elkins, wv 26241, (304) 591-1077) stated the diagnostic fee was $100 per hour. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 134,000. The VIN was invalid.
Power steering box when checking fluid pop noise when taking off cap also changed serpentine belt still squealing stiff steering leak not detected at that time .#2 shifting from 1st to 2nd gear is very fast not normal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 10-15 MPH and making a left turn, there was an abnormal popping noise and the steering wheel went in a circle as the car veered of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic informed the contact that the steering and engine detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 125,015.
When making low speed left hand turn service stabilitrack and service ABS warnings come on, steering is difficult and a grinding noise is heard. Grinding stops when steering wheel straightened then turn can be made after speed is built up.
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
I was driving the car earlier today in the power steering pump was making noise. So I check it it was empty I filled it up with power steering fouled.come to find out its a leak again. For the third time in that the lights been flickering since I bought the car for two days the check battery system light was on. Then one day it cut off on me in traffic. While driving .then after a while I got a jump but the car didn't stay running on its on after the fifth try it stayed running.I was able to drive home now every other week so. I have to messing with cable cord on the battery to get the car to start. Just so happened today my alternator. Was on fire. The fire department had to cut all the wiring off that was connected to the battery just to stop the fire from burning .
The oil pan leaks oil when not in motion and possibly while in motion. Additionally when motion the steering makes a grinding noise when turning (the sound appears to come from the steering box).
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to December 20, 2013. Due to a poor electrical ground connection to the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM), the affected vehicles may have a loss of power steering assist during start up or while driving.
- Risk
- If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will clean paint from behind the ground stud nut and update the PSCM software, free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. The recall began on August 21, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14330.
Recall number 14V450000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
- Risk
- If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick), 1‑800‑458‑8006 (Cadillac) or 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.
Recall number 14V409000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet impala vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2011, through july 29, 2011. The upper power steering hose may have been misrouted so that it can come in close proximity to and/or contact the catalytic converter. With the engine on, heat from the catalytic converter may melt the power steering hose.
- Risk
- Power steering fluid could flow onto the catalytic converter, and an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Gm dealers will inspect to ensure that the upper power steering hose is routed correctly and make the necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on september 5, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Recall number 11V398000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Impala steering noise
Which Chevrolet Impala years have clunking or noise when steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2000 (23 complaints), 2007 (15 complaints) and 2004 (13 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix clunking or noise when steering on the Chevrolet Impala?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $331 (median of 8 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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