Steering Column problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Impala

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mpph, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. On other occasions, the the security and air bag warning lights was continuously illuminated. The contact also noticed that the steering column was loose which caused the vehicle to shake while driving at high speeds. The vehicle was taken the dealer for a diagnosis of the security light and the engine stalling. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number :14v400000(electrical system) which the dealer was to install two key rings and an insert in the key slot. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis of the steering column and the mechanic and they stated that the steering column was loose and needed to be repaired or tightened. The VIN had not been included in NHTSA campaign numbers:08e063000(steering) or 09e005000(steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 152,000. Gb.

2001 chevy Impala steering column has "klunk" sound.

Steering column has had clunking noise that can be heard and felt while driving. Has been brought up on different service visits.

I own a 2001 Impala and it has a clunking noise in the steering column, I had this fixed less than a year ago and the mechanic told me not to drive it that way because it was dangerous. Now it is back and I can't afford to keep having this fixed. I would really like to know how dangerous is this?.

Reference # 10086513 the dealer today offered to replace the steering column at no cost to me. I guess I should have given him more of a chance. I must have misunderstood his intentions. I am satisfied and am extremely happy with the dealer's attitude.

I have a 2001 Chevrolet Impala LS sedan with only 18k miles on it. It is now experiencing a 'clunking' in the steering. When I called the dealer yesterday, he said (1) it is a known problem, and (2) since I am 6 months out of warranty, repair would be at my cost! he said the problem was a minor one, some $200. 00 to fix (with grease?) , not to worry about any danger, etc. Since I want the problem fixed, I made an appointment for same. Since yesterday, I have learned that this problem indeed is very serious, but that gm is ignoring it, and has not issued any recall(s) for the problem. I feel very strongly (1) that this is a dangerous situation since there are many cases of 'locked' steering resulting in crashes, (2) and that gm should fix this known problem under an 'implied warranty' scenarion. Otherwise, my Impala might indeed crash hurting or kiilling us. I intend to demand that an gm area representative contact me soonest to tell me what to do and what gm will do for me. I have documented my situation and am going to turn it over to my lawyer for legal actions in case somethings bad develop from this documented defect. I don't know what else to do, since my dealer is treating this problem so lightly. Thank you john williams.

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

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.