Problems with 2006 Chevrolet Impala STEERING

During march 2008 the power steering pump kept breaking on the 2006 impala, we had to take it in 5 times during march through april to repair it, and now december 5th 2008, the same problem occurred again, it could of been dangerous if the power steering faulted during driving, and a crash could of been caused because of the power steering. *tr

I have a 2006 ss impala i've had nothing but on going problems. 1st waterpump went out then 2nd driver tie rod was replaced 3rd powersteering hose replaced 4th battery went dead 5th power steering hose out again and tie rod on passenger needs replaced also. i'm so fed up with this car and its problems!these have been on going problems since 2006. *tr

I was driving at approx. 50 miles an hour on a major highway when the steering wheel froze. i could not move the steering wheel and started to veer into the next lane. luckily, there was no one in the right lane next to me. no injuries or accidents occurred. the vehicle is less than 2 years old and had approx. 26,000 miles on it. the car was towed to the chevrolet dealership and the power steering mechanism was replaced with a newly designed system. the mechanic informed me that this was the 6th replacement of such a device for the impala. *tr

Moaning noise when turning at low speeds, and loud shrieking noise when accelerating. thought it was power steering pump &/or alternator. i look under hood and ground ps fluid on ground, ps fluid was leaking out of the bellows boot on the rack and pinion. took to dealer and was told the spool seal and the input seal were leaking in the rack and pinion. luckily i was able to get the rack replaced under warranty. but 1 month later, the new rack developed a leak from the same input seal that was bad on the oe rack. dealer replaced it again under warranty. *tr

1. normal driving speeds between 0 to 55 mph. some rapid accelerations max rpm about 4500. 2. rapid loss of power steering fluid which resulted in extremely heavy steering 3. towed vehicle to dealer for repair quoted repair is $550. *tr

On many late model chevrolet and gm cars, there is a clunking issue on the intermediate steering shafts. i have taken mine to the dealer and at that time the fix was to repack the shaft with grease or put a new one on. this fi is at the owners expense. gm and chevrolet are very experienced with this issue as doing an internet search will bring up many articles. there are at least two redesign of this component. this component is not even a scheduled maintenance item. the fact that there are design iterations but still no recall is ludicrous. if my owners manual said grease the steering shaft every 10000 miles, i can understand no recall. but chevy has never stated it to be a maintenance item and the fact there are redesigns says there is and issue that needs to be looked after. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving 35 mph, the power steering hose began leaking and sprayed power steering fluid over the exhaust and fire wall. the vehicle began smoking and then caught fire under the hood. a fire report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a service station and a new hose was installed. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 63,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph, the power steering failed. the dealer stated that the power steering hose was leaking and they repaired the failure. currently, the power steering column has failed again after the dealer stated that the vehicle was operating properly. the current and failure mileages were 36,000. updated 03/26/08. *lj the transmission reverse gear was defective, the transmission also had a delayed engagement. the windshield was cracked, the left front door was out of alignment. one of the tire was loosing air.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering. while approaching a stop at 15 mph, the contact attempted to turn left, but could not. he pulled off the road and attempted to locate the cause of the failure. he took the vehicle back to the sales dealer and they stated that they would repair the failure with a hose and two clamps. the current and failure mileages were approximately 15,000. updated 04/22/08. *lj the power steering pipe and hose were replaced. unknown.

Expressway driving. power steering failed. no previous indication. result was a major increase in effort to steer. i felt it created an unsafe condition. i was able to exit the highway and there was no accident. *tr

Vehicle has been to shop for repair of tire monitor system. dealership did not fix a broken tie-rod. chevrolet is refusing to return calls. customer care rep. paul fleming 1-866-790-5700 ext. 22113. case number71-598223331. originally filed with shawn carter over a week ago. car is still not fixed. i believe there is a problem with the front drive train of this vehicle. 2006 chevy impala lt. *tr

2006 chevrolet impala with defective power steering. consumer states that the vehicle lost all power steering. he states that the vehicle was repaired and then in -10 degree weather the power steering went. dealer repaired the vehicle. *kb the dealer replaced the power steering return hose.

I have experienced two complete failures of a power steering hose while driving. per gm tsb #1870206. no product update or recall has been enacted. major safety issue, vehicle is extremely difficult to steer with hose blown, could cause an accident. *tr

1/24/2008 and 2/27/2008 my power steering system failed. once entering a highway and once entering a bridge; both times i narrowly escaped accident and injury. t he first time i was towed to bast chevrolet in seaford ny (my dealer). bast said the problem was the return hose of the power steering pump, and that there was a bulletin on problems with this pump. i was told the hose was replaced and everything was fine. the second time after being towed to 2 dealers(the first said he had no time to look at it.) i was told that it was the return hose on the power steering pump. when i told him it had just been replaced last month, he told me the first dealer never replaced it; he only added a clamp. the first dealer when contacted repeated that the hose was replaced but when i told him about the second dealer he changed his story saying the second dealer was right, and that only the clamp was changed. my copy of the repair invoice says they changed the hose. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while making a turn at an unknown speed, the steering wheel barely moved. the vehicle was taken to a dealer twice and, on both occasions, they stated that the clamps were not holding the power steering line. the hose was clamped on both visits. the vehicle will be towed to the dealer on february 11, 2008 for the same failure. the current mileage was 27,500 and failure mileage was 27,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel locked up and was unable to be turned. the vehicle swerved off the road and crashed into several trees, and then overturned. a police report was filed. there were three people in the vehicle at the time. the driver sustained a concussion and heavy bruising. the rear seat passengers were children and they received major cuts, which needed stitching. the vehicle was towed to a repair facility, but has not yet been diagnosed. the vehicle was considered to be destroyed. the current and failure mileages were 52,000. updated 3/16/09 */cn updated 03/20/09.*jb

Lost the power steering. lose of all power steering fluid on home driveway. had the car towed to the dealer. dealer said a hose came off and replaced the hose and clamp. tow truck driver knew what the problem was when he viewed the fluid on the driveway. he said he has towed seven impalas in the last month for the same problem. *tr

Noise in steering column when backing up. *tr

I noticed the front right tire was wearing extensively on the outside. first i checked the tire pressure and it was at the proper amount. then i went to have the tires rotated and was told to have the alignment check by the tire serviceman. then i went to have the tires aligned and the technician said the tie rod ends had to be replaced because they were worn out and loose. i personally observed the front wheels and they both were extreme loose. the car has been regularly serviced by the chevrolet local dealer and only had 37,500 miles on it. i had it serviced at approximately 35,500 miles by the chevrolet dealer. i took the car to the chevrolet dealer, who agreed that both the tie rods ends needed replacing and that he thought they could be replaced with chevrolet paying for them. both the alignment technician and the chevrolet dealer service person told me that the reason the tie rod ends were worn out was that they contained no grease fittings and further that the ones chevrolet finally replaced the worn out ones they do not have grease fittings. this car is a 2006 chevrolet impla. i still am going to have to replace what was the front tire(s) before this discover due to this manufacturing defect. further,i am expecting to have to replace the current new ones which have no grease fittings within 30,000 or again risk my safety and excessive and unnecessary tire wear. i am told by service people and technicians that i can purchase aftermarket (non-general motors tie rod ends) that would have grease fittings. this lack of grease fittings is obviously a very serious manufacturing defect, that endangers the lives of hundreds of thousands of chevrolet impala owners and their passengers and others on the roads. i am concerned about this what appears to me to be a manufacturing defect. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the outer tie rod end was defective on both the driver and passenger side tires. while driving 55-60 mph, the entire vehicle fluttered and shook when the steering wheel was turned. the dealer replaced the tie rods and there had been no further occurrences. the current and failure mileages were 15,000. updated 11/07/07. *jb

Loss of power steering assist due to blown hose and complete loss of fluid. approximately 65,000 miles. paid for repair myself. *tr

Currently i have 29103 miles on it.i had took it in shop 2 times complaining about problem w/steering ,and was told this was normal.i knew different.now the warranty ran out the passenger side tie rod end was completely worn out,and the drivers side is bad also.i've contacted cheverolet and they said to take it to dealer and pay of course for them to tell me a third time probably that this is normal.i am scared of this car,but have no choice except to drive it .i beleive this car slip thru factury inspections . as also rotors was turn at about 4000 miles and again at 26000 miles.

Leased 2006 impala lt 3/06. 2/07-first thing that happened was power steering line blew while driving on highway at 70 mph. had towed vehicle to dealership and it was fixed. they left all the fluid all over engine and brakes. shortly after, experienced clanking noise from front of vehicle. took to dealer first time, they said they couldn't find the cause of the problem, could be left over power steering fluid from the blowout, causing noise on moving parts. also noticed tires were wearing. got oil change and 3rd tire rotation for vehicle. tires still wearing in front and noise becoming more prominent in front. took back to dealer, said it was a trans axle problem, and was also causing an alignment problem. they corrected the trans axle problem under warranty, but said the alignment and excessive wear on tires was my problem. this didn't seem right, a problem on the vehicle caused another problem, but it was my responsibility. they said they alignment was ok now. i asked if they checked and they said no, it would be okay since the trans axle problem was corrected. they said i could complain, they just follow the rules from up above. *ak

The 2006 chevrolet impala had a technical bulletin on a power steering hose i was never notifed off. the hose exploded, and the car could not move. it was towed to the 1st dealership. they said it was fixed, but it would not steer out of the bay. they flushed the power steering unit, and with days it would not steer properly. i took it to another dealership, which after two visits, determined it needed a new power steering pump. then the accelerator stuck to the floor while turning. the car was taken to the dealership and a new accelrator was installed. the vehicle was returned to me again and athe steering went out, this time, i nearly hit a telephone pole while turning. the dealership took the car in and replaced the rack and pinion. the car again did not steer properly, and i nearly hit a phone pole on the way home. at one point the second dealership put over 200 miles on the vehicle. gm said the carwas. in operating order . t had less than 17,000 miles on it, and demanded i pick up the vehi or be charged storage fees. i have nearly wrecked the car due to mechanical defects on three seperate occasions. *ak

The power steering went out 2 times, could not control car. the water pump went out. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 50 mph downhill, the vehicle began to vibrate when the brake pedal was depressed. the brakes failed. there was no damage or crash. the brakes were replaced by an authorized dealer. the contact then heard a knocking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. a repair was made, but the noise still persists. she noticed that the steering wheel was loose and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the rack and pinion were replaced in the steering column. recently, the water pump began overheating and has not yet been repaired. the failure mileage was 31,174.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer or independent repair shop on three occasions to have the tires replaced due to excessive tread wear. the contact stated that the tires were wearing excessively due to defective tie rods. the vehicle was not taken to have the tie rods repaired. the failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 31,000.

Tl*- the contact stated that every once in a while when she drove the 2006 chevrolet impala with(11718 failure mileage she heard a pinging noise, but the vehicle drove without a problem. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who needed to duplicate the pinging, but could not. the vehicle was taken to a dealer on another occasion and they replaced the rack and pinion, and since then the contact had not heard the pinging noise since. the current mileage was 12000.*ak

At 9000 mi. a loud whinnying noise in the engine occurred. dealer discovered the steering fluid was low due to a lower hose leaking at a clamp. the clamp was replaced and after a short while (about 25 mi.) the pump noise subsided. maybe this will require a recall due to a nhsta report of a blown hose. *jb

Grinding when the steering column was turned. i contacted the dealer the car is still under warranty. they said gmc was aware of a steering column problem that caused the owner of the vehicle to have the steering column greased at about 30,000 mile intervals. i contacted gmc and they confirmed that yes there was a problem in some of the impalas but it was covered in the 30,000 mile warranty. i asked what about after that they said since it was not all cars it would then be a maintenance item. dealers are charging about $100.00 to grease the steering column. i am concerned because this car is just now 1 year old and if there are problems with the steering i would like them permanently fixed. gmc said since no deaths have been caused and it was only some cars, that is was not really worth their time to have them permanently fixed. no on top of regular maintenance we must pay to have a default in the steering column fixed on a regular basis as long as we own the vehicle. what about individuals that cannot afford to have the vehicle fixed on a regular basis and it causes accidents? please look into this problem thank you for your time and effort. *nm

Brought car to dealer said iss needed to be replaced....i was told per gm this is not a recall product just a noise issue. i beg to differ. the iss is hindering the steering to my vehicle as well as making clunking noises. it is hindering my breaking ability...car pulls to side. it is hindering my ability to take off from complete stop tires are stuttering. dealership said iss needed to be replaced. nothing else wrong with car. this is a serious safety issue and should be recalled. *tr

At about 5000 miles on my 2006 chevrolet impala the power steering line blew out. had the vehicle towed into the chevrolet dealer where i purchased it, and the problem was fixed, slowly i might add. the car now has about 12,000 miles on it and i am noticing some noises in the steering. when the wheel is turned all the way to the right and gas is applied, it makes a weird clicking sound. this noise only happens when the wheel is turned to the right. i am trying to delay bringing the car to the shop, because of the inconvenience of not having my car. i understand that cars do have defects and just thought i would report this in case it is something serious. i would hate to have mine or someone else's steering go out during driving and someone get hurt. i really hope this is no big deal, but i think it's worth looking into. thank you so much for your time and may everyone have a safe and prosperous life. *jb

We have a 2006 chevy impala and the steering locks up. it locks up at varying speeds and varying lengths of time. yesterday we were forced off the road because the steering would not work. the mechanics say they don't know what it is. fortunately there was no one along side us when we crossed the other lanes of traffic. *tr