Steering Column Problems of Chevrolet Impala - part 2

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?.

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When turning the steering wheel during a slow maneuver, you can hear and feel clunking coming from the steering column. It feels that the steering wheel is becoming loose. I haven't gone to the dealer yet because my warranty expired and seeing soo many complains about it it should be recalled.

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Intermediate steering shaft knocking on applying the brakes, accelerating and making a turn.

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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.

While driving at any speed there was a clicking sound coming from the steering column. Also, consumer was slowing for a stop sign when another vehicle collided into the right front side of consumer's vehicle. Consumer attempted to avoid the collision, but was unable to so due to the steering column locking up.

There is a clunking sound in the steering system when turning. I can feel some vibration in the steering wheel.

Loud clanking noise in steering column. Dealership stated this was a problem that has been in the steering shaft. However, gm has not recalled it. Sister-in-law purchased an Impala shortly after I did. She has since had to pay $350. + to have the problem corrected.

While driving on the highway, there was a loud knocking noise, which was coming from underneath the steering column due to lack of lubrication of the steering bushing shaft. The dealer was aware of the problem. The first time this occurred the vehicle was under warranty at 31k miles. The consumer was told that it was due to an undersized shaft. (the clunking noise had gone away) the problem returned when the vehicle was out of warranty so the consumer had to pay out of pocket. The problem returned 28k miles later.

Clunk noise from front of vehicle during driving, also can feel it in steering wheel. Dealer fixed it in sept 2003, said there was a service bulletin,but would just grease the steering wheel first to see if it will fix it. It did but now it is back, and of course not in warranty.

I have a 2000 Impala VIN# 2g1wf52e7y9204139. I have been hearing a noise from the steering column and everytime I push the gas the steering wheel turns to the left. It is not my alignment because I had gotten it realigned and I can feel it when I brake as well. It is hard to turn the steering wheel because of this problem. Also my low tire pressure light will not go off even when it is programmed to go off manually it still stays on. I was told I need a new ebcsm. I just bought this car and am still paying on it. I heard others with the same model and yr have the same troubles with the steering.

The contact heard a cracking sound coming from steering column. He has not taken the vehicle to a service dealer to be checked. The sound would be more evident if the wheel was turning. He has not contacted the manufacturer. The noise has been heard for the past couple of years.

Steering column shaft rattles. Problems with this since shortly after purchasing. Now after 100,000+ miles, they have said this is the problem. I have found that other problems like this have been reported. I can not believe this has not been recalled.

The vehicles steering column was very loose and produced a loud squeaking noise.

Loose/damaged steering column part causes " clunking sound" while turning or braking. Started around 2000 miles-feels like something is loose and I am afraid some day something is going to come off the car! very insecure feeling. Reported to the dealer several times, but no diagnosis according to the dealer. .

The consumer states that the steering column squeals and klunks. When the consumer turns the steering wheel it klunks. It did not happen all the time,-per the consumer. Ttok the car back to the dealership 11 times because it klunked. The consumer has been trying to have this fixed 2 years. The dealership has heard the noise. When the consumer takes the car to the dealer and it is not making the noise, the dealer won't fix it. They have put in a new column twice. The consumer was a month late on filing on the lemon law. The owner just does not want the car. The car is a 2003 chevy Impala. *akthe owner has talked to gm and they were very rude to the consumer.

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Consumer states each time she drives her auto she hears a knocking noise. Consumer took auto to the dealer three times, twice she was told that they could not duplicate the noise, and could find nothing wrong with the auto. The third time they heard the knocking and was told that it was her steering shaft. She states that this noise starts while she is turning her auto right or left, or even parking.

Clunks, thunks and pops felt through steering column while accelerating or decelerating. Most noticeable at low speeds. I'm in germany (army) with the car. We use aafes. They could not diagnose problem, though they did confirm its existence in Mar '03. German mechanic diagnosed lower ball joint on right side. Aafes replace lower ball joints on both sides. That fixed the ball joints which had gone bad at 37,000 miles (out of warranty). Still feel clunks, thunks, and pops through steering column. Suspect intermediate steering shaft lubrication problem. Will take to opel for inspection.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, a popping noise emitted inside of the vehicle whenever the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an inspection. The technician stated that the steering column functioned as designed and that there was not a safety issue. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 500. The VIN was unavailable.

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.