One problem related to steering gear box has been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2000 Impala.
The steering wheel locks up when the vehicle is making turns which increases the risk of a crash. Taken to dealer for check up, and results showed that a gear in the steering box needed to be replaced. . The power steering stops working during turns. Sometimes it didn't work at all, other times, it worked when starting a turn the stopped part way through the turn. A small person would have a problem turning the vehicle. Took vehicle to used car dealer, and mechanic advised him that a gear in the steering box went bad, and put a new steering box in.