Front Suspension problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala

There is a "popping" noise from the front end when turning steering wheel to the left. The dealer "lubed" the part, however it did not cure the problem.

Took the car in at 7k miles regarding the thump noise in the front end. Shims were added which corrected the problem. At 28k miles I took it in again for the same problem and was told the rack and pinion needed replacement. Gm is aware of the problem since several Impala's are having this problem at 30k miles. The mnaufacturer is not in business and I was told their "technichans at gm are working on the problem". I filed a complaint with gm and was told they did not have a date when the new parts would be in to fix my car. Was told to continue driving, there is no danger in driving with a broken rack and pinion. After filing the complaint I was told by the dealer the part will be in in approx 3 weeks. Not a happy customer with gm as I feel driving the car broken is endangering my life as well as my childs. They are correcting the problem in the 2001 model but seem to not be concerned on getting repeat customers.

Since shortly after car was purchased there is a noticeable clunking/popping noise coming from the right front of the car. This is especially heard when going over a bump. Original thought was that it was either an arm or a joint. Dealer said it was not a problem and subsequent complaints have resulted in my being told it was either "in my steering column" (which I find odd since that is on the left), or a "noise that doesn't mean anything", or "something typical to aluminum rockers", or even that it was something they heard many complaints about but it wasn't hurting anything. I have had the car since it was new in November 2000 so apparently the noise is not a safety hazard, or at least not to me, and not yet. I remain concerned and complain about it almost each time I take it in to the mechanic for any other work. Today the local Chevrolet rep offered to pay 50% of the repair cost to do something to the steering which they think is the cause, but why should I pay for something their car does that it should not? besides, I don't think a right front tire area noise is much related to the steering. Incident date is since shortly after I purchased the car.

Clicking/snapping noise in the front end, when the steering wheel is turned at a stop. Dealer installed a shim kit in the engine craddle, problem still exist. Now states the craddle will require replacement.

A vibration in car at highway speeds,a slight noise or roar sound. The car drifts right to left from center while at highway speeds(55-75). The next thing I found is how the Impala easily hydroplanes even at reduced speeds and people passing me thinging new car wrong,well if they where driving my Impala they wound get the fear of hydroplaning vaery quickly. ( dot number: tire size: p228/60r16 ).

While driving at speeds over 55 mph and making a sharp turn, vehicle experienced strong vibration/ wobbling in the front end. Vehicle has been been to the dealer 7 times, and each time dealer has replaced a different part, but defect still occurs.