Eight problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2006 Impala.
Has been an ongoing problem for 4 years happening occasionally, now daily, and keeps getting worse. Power steering fails at low idle and sometimes gets stuck until I give it a little acceleration to get it turning. Happens while trying to park or turn at a low rate of speed, but now happening at a faster speed, while turning onto another street.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in a recall for which the steering wheel's steering lines were to be re-routed from the catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired. While driving approximately 30 mph, smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle and the power steering failed without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the steering lines ruptured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 114,900.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician made the contact aware of recall NHTSA campaign number: 09e005000 (steering). However, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 104,889.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle power steering failed intermittently and made abnormal noises. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
I had a near accident when the power steering line failed.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) im having this problem with my 2006 Chevrolet Impala!! it has just 30,000 miles on it and it started at 28,000 miles. At start up it wines bad and you can feel it tug and stick in the steering as you drive at slow speeds. It does get harder at times at cold temps but as it warms it frees up. At times it does not want to turn im a big guy but my wife does not want to drive it. We have a 2010 Chevrolet hhr she drives must of the time. I hope it does not have the same pump. . . Ref:(general motors CO. Is recalling 1. 3 million cars to fix power steering motors that can fail. The recall affects 2005 to 2010 Chevrolet cobalts, 2007 to 2010 pontiac g5s, 2005 and 2006 pontiac pursuits sold in canada and 2005 and 2006 pontiac g4s sold in mexico. The automaker said Monday the vehicles are still safe to drive and never lose their steering, but it may be harder to steer them when traveling under 15 mph. ) its sound and feels like its more cars then what is being recalled at this time. [xxx] gm spokesman alan adler need to check into all late model cars with this pump. . .
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. Whenever the contact is parking or turning the vehicle, the power steering fails. He took the vehicle to the dealer at least three times, but they could not correct the failure. The contact was advised to call the manufacturer for assistance. The failure mileage was 41,214.
I was driving vehicle and went to turn onto my street and power steering failed causing loss of steering and came close to hitting a utility pole. Upon inspection I noticed hydraulic piping for the power steering had sprung a leak. In searching for a bulletin I discovered #060232014. Nhtsa campaign#10020769. I have set an appointment at a dealership to repair. However,this incident could have had fatal outcome. I believe that this goes beyond a service bulletin and should be further invesigated. Loss of life should not be the determining factor.