10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 8 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 9 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 126,616 miles
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Steering wheel does not lock in park alarm does not engage while parked
- Peekskill, NY, USA
Steering wheel does not lock and alarm does not engageall the time
- Peekskill, NY, USA
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
- Peekskill, NY, USA
My car has had the power steering rack replaced 3 times within a 6 months time frame. My transmission was replaced and it seems to be slipping again I have had it replaced under a year ago. I was driving when I noticed my car slipping from 11st fear into second. The defrost does not work properly and all windows are frozen making it unsafe to drive your vehicle.
- Milwaukee, WI, USA
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.
- Middletown, OH, USA
My wheel started to cluck every time I drive, then my speed want go as it ahould
- Houston, TX, USA
Takata recall. I pulled out of my driveway and realized I had forgotten my purse and when I tried to back up to get my purse, the car would not move. I was in the middle of the road and almost got struck by another vehicle. A few men came to help push the car out of the road. After checking a few rhings, they told me that my transmission had gone out.
- Hattiesburg, MS, USA
Takata recall. I was driving the car when at a moments notice the car shut off power steering was lost the car veered to the right and another car slammed into my passenger side swiping me.
- Rosemead, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact experienced recurring issues with the steering in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.
- Montgomery Village, MD, USA
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
- Lynchburg, VA, USA
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 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).
- Fairmont, WV, USA
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.
- Windsor Mill, MD, USA
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 NHTSA campaign number: 09E005000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
- Newark, NJ, USA
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.
- Dothan, AL, USA
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 NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
- Ravenswood, WV, USA
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.
- Olive Hill, KY, USA
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.
- Covington, KY, USA
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 NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
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.
- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA
- Broadalbin, NY, USA