Steering Noise problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Impala

Car started making clunking noise when turning steering wheel to the left. Noise was subtle and infrequent at first. It has gradually increased in noise level and frequency. I can also feel the clunking in the steering wheel.

Symptoms were noise when steering at low speed, play in steering wheel and vehicle "wandering" when driving in a straight line. Problem was defective intermediate steering shaft. Gm redesigned the intermediate steering shaft in 2008 in response to these very problems. Gm has not issued a recall for this part, but there have been multiple technical services bulletins, including TSB # 01-02-32-0010. The TSB indicates the need for replacing, not lubricating, the part. The TSB states "engineering changes have been made to the service parts available through spo. The service parts for the vehicles listed in this bulletin will no longer require lubrication of the intermediate steering shaft" gm re-engineering the part indicates to me as an owner that they know the original product was defective, but are choosing to replace a defective, potentially dangerous part at the owners expense. This problem is widely documented on gm owner and dealership forums across the internet. This problem is shared by Chevrolet Impalas, Chevrolet monte carlos, Buick regals, Buick lacrosses, Oldsmobile intrigue and pontiac grand prix. All of these vehicles are built on the gm "w body" platform. Due to the popularity of these vehicles, the problem likely affects many millions of owners. I had the part replaced at my own expense. I had a certified pre-owned warranty that, according to my invoice, only saved me $30 on the repair. I was charged a $200 deductible for the replacement of the part.

I own a 2008 chevy Impala and I have been hearing clicking noises in the steering shaft. I have took my car in to be serviced and they put 2 new front tires on replaced the assist steering shaft and put a 4 wheel alignment on the car because my tires were worn on the outer edge I still hear the same noise when I turn coming out of a parked position and the new tires they put on one was defected and I almost had a major accident on interstate 38 in camden n. J because one of the tires radial belts popped and caused a blow-out which sent me and my husband and 2 kids in a fight for our lives trying to get out of on- coming traffic we had to ride around on a donut in a 2008 for 12 hours until we could find a used tire to come back to richmond virginia 256 miles away from home. I also owned a 2004 chevy Impala and upgraded to the 2008 after having my car serviced 5 times for the same thing and low and behold I'm experiencing the same problem click click click. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .