Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Impala STEERING

while driving a knocking noise was coming from the steering wheel. driver took vehicle to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic noticed that the steering shaft needed greasing.*ak

2001 chevrolet impala has a recurring incident of clicking noises at right front steering when the vehicle is turned left or right. this is supplemental to the vehicle developing a uneven wear at the right front tire. when taken to the original dealership, i was told that rotating the tires would solve the problem. as the problem grew worse (including a badly shimmying front end at high speeds),i took the vehicle to another dealership to address the problem. the second dealership found that the vehicle had a cracked weld on it chasis and repaired it. when asked about the tires, the dealership said that i would have to purchase new ones at my own expense. a smooth ride with new tires was short lived, as a badly shimmying front end had developed again (within 24 hours). taking the vehicle back to the second dealership, i was told the problem was a worn tie rod. once the problem was fixed, i periodically heard light clicking noised from the steering when making turns (right & left). taking the vehicle back to the second dealership, i was told it was just a matter of lubrication. once lubricated, the vehicle stopped making clicking noises for about 30 t0 40 days. i noticed that the clicking noises began when the vehicle is driven over uneven areas of a road or parking lot, or when the vehicle negotiates tight left turns (low speeds) and wide/sweeping left curves at high speeds. never the less, i do not believe that the problem concerns lubrication. latest maintenance date as incident date 10/16/03 (complaint: f/e snapping when turning. diagnosis: inadequate lubricants in the steering intermediate shaft. correction: removed shaft - lubricated and re-installed part# [xxx]. the original dealership: rhodes chevrolet of swansboro, nc (now under new name and management). the dealership making repairs: marine chevrolet cadillac oldsmobile. initial thumping/ uneven tire wear is within one month of vehicle purchase 01/18/01. vin [xxx]. *la updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant t

Intermediate steering shaft required replacement twice within the first 2 years of owning vehicle. steering wheel rattle detected, feels like vibration in the front end while driving over bumps. handling is not affected immediately, but potential loss of steering control if this breaks. technician stated the grease dried out and would recur. this sounds like a potential recall, but chevrolet has not responded with one as of this date.*ak

There was a clunking noise felt in the steering column, the dealer stated the steering shaft needed to be replaced. *ak *ts *jb

Why traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle just shut down , power steering and brakes also failed. *ak

Loose intermediate steering shaft transmits disturbing noises and vibrations to the driver via the steering wheel . dealer will not repair. *nlm

Chronic coolant leak on 2001 impala ls. dealer replaced manifold under warranty. also in first 2 years, wheel bearing, intermediate steering shaft required replacement, as well as roof molding. *jb

My car made a whining noise while moving and makes a loud noise when the steering wheel is turned. i took it to a chevrolet dealer and they let me know my power steering rack needs replacing at 68,000 miles in february 2004. needless to say this is not being recalled and this is something a lot of car repair centers are surprised this has failed on a 3 year old car. chevrolet wants $1,000 to replace. *ak

2001 chev impala pol;ice int. 9c1 officer swerved at intersection to avoid vehicle. struck utility pole front bumper to the right of center. over $3000 damage. air bag did not deploy. 20-30mph *ak

Vehicle with 47000 miles failed safety inspection due to right hand tie rod end with excessive wear. *la

While driving vehicle steering shaft makes noise when turning vehicle. dealer notified. ts. *ak

Bent and twisted fingers morse lee is an 80 year old gentlemen. his index and middle fingers are bent towards his baby fingers. his center joint of the middle fingers are off parallel to the other finger joints approximately 15 degrees. the last joint of the middle finger is off parallel the opposite to the middle joint. the index finger joints are off parallel also. these joints are displaying the typical bending and twisting found with impala drivers. he and his wife both share this problem. submitted on the behalf of mr. and mrs. lee by mike tomich 989-665-2311 dt

Consumer states that while driving and no warning there is a loud noise coming from the steering wheel causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified. nlm

Consumer states that the steering wheel feels like it has a tapping or knocking especially when turning or driving slowly. dealer was notified. *nlm

Steering wheel seems very hard to turn ,and when turning a corner it pulls very hard. dealer can't duplicate the problem.*ak

Steering system is defective...too hard to turn. this has caused the fingers and thumbs to become deformed (twisted and bent) from turning the stiff wheel. i also have a neck pain which leads to a pain shooting up the back side of my neck and causing a headache. these problems started after i purchased my 2001 impala. *nlm

While making a right turn vehicle lost steering, and consumer hit a light pole. dealer replaced a broken tie rod and a- frame. consumer suffered a bruised arm. please add amount of damage to vehicle. *ak

Consumer states upon starting the vehicle a swishing would come from the steering wheel while driving or making turns. also, when standing still and not touching the steering wheel, sound gets louder. dealer and the manufacturer were notified. nlm *yd

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering arms and power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08e063000 (steering). the contact also mentioned that he experienced failures with the exhaust manifold. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available. ......updated 04/01/16 *bf consumer stated steering arms leaked and power steering leaked updated 6/7/18*jb

The steering in my car is hard to steer and i dont like it it seems to stick ive drove chevys all my life and i do not like this car and the steering is the major cause

Tight/stiff steering has resulted in index and middle fingers becoming bent and twisted to conform to the contour of the steering wheel. this high effort damage to the fingers are irreversable. this has a crippling effect in that it cause the tendons to move off center to the fingers and reduces the griping efforts of the hands and restricts finger movement. this stiff steering results in shoulder pain which often forces people to seek medical attention because the pain radiated down their arm and they think they are having a heart attack and if visit the hospital for such. the shoulder pain has also resulted in an increase in physical therapy treatments. this information presented by my friend mike tomich 989, 665-2311 [email protected] dt