Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft Problems of Chevrolet Impala

Grinding when the steering column was turned. I contacted the dealer the car is still under warranty. They said GMC was aware of a steering column problem that caused the owner of the vehicle to have the steering column greased at about 30,000 mile intervals. I contacted GMC and they confirmed that yes there was a problem in some of the Impalas but it was covered in the 30,000 mile warranty. I asked what about after that they said since it was not all cars it would then be a maintenance item. Dealers are charging about $100. 00 to grease the steering column. I am concerned because this car is just now 1 year old and if there are problems with the steering I would like them permanently fixed. GMC said since no deaths have been caused and it was only some cars, that is was not really worth their time to have them permanently fixed. No on top of regular maintenance we must pay to have a default in the steering column fixed on a regular basis as long as we own the vehicle. What about individuals that cannot afford to have the vehicle fixed on a regular basis and it causes accidents? please look into this problem thank you for your time and effort.

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Cluncking noise in the steering column when making a left turn.

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Steering shaft was replaced in August 2004 because of technical service bulletin (TSB) about binding. In March 2005 the steering shaft broke in half, causing a loss of control with steering of the vehicle. The defective part was replaced along with a new steering coil. The part was still binding and slipping as it was the first time when fixed in 2004. A diagnostic test was done in April 2005, and Chevrolet told me it was my brakes. I took it to another dealer, and they said my brakes were fine. Problem needed to be fixed before someone got hurt the next time it breaks.

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When turning the steering wheel in either direction a knocking noise was heard. The dealer stated that the intermediate steering shaft had to be replaced.

I bought the car new and within 32000 miles you could feel a clunk in the steering column. The Impala was driven under normal day to day usage and was properly maintained. Took the car in for warranty work and was told they had to lube and replace a piece on the intermediate shaft of the steering. Now at 81000 miles the same characteristics show up again! intermediate shaft on steering column starts with a clicking noise and through usage and time gets worse. You start feeling the click through the steering column and wheel at low speeds and when the brake is depressed while driving! I feel as an aircraft mechanic and in my professional opinion gm needs to be made to have a recall on all Impala's produced from 2000 thru 2004. This clicking is a failure of the intermediate shaft and other steering components associated it and will lead to subsequent failure and accident in this vehicle.

A 'clunk' with associate 'looseness' in the steering of our 2000 Impala is noted. Our research indicates that many owners of similar models who experienced this occurrence and, by some dealers, was corrected by replacement of the intermediate steering shaft. We are concerned that we have a problematic steering assembly and do not know if this can lead to failure or not.

While turning at any speed, consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front end. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. . . . . . Also, replaced intermediate steering shaft.

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Car was purchased used in 2002 with 33000 on it. One month later, a popping/clicking sound began in the steering wheel column, and the steering wheel did not move smoothly when in turning motions. Taken to dealership, told the intermediate steering shaft needed lubrication. Replacement not recommended. Warranty covered. Two years later, problem came back, albeit far more severe this time. Immediately took to dealership and was told the intermediate steering shaft was coming apart and needed immediate replacement. Warranty had expired and Chevrolet would not cover. Went ahead with repair anyway because was extremely scared by the problem! have submitted formal complaint to Chevrolet of this problem and found many other complaints of the same problem. Am hoping Chevrolet will correct this design flaw.

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1) there's a known problem with the intermediate steering shaft on most w,j, and g platform general motors vehicles. In as little as 15-20k miles, the steering will get sloppy and will "klunk" on low speed steering maneuvers, and will also "klunk" on acceleration and braking. ) in some cases, the steering shaft will bind up or break, resulting in steering failure. There are documented cases of this happening in police equipped Impala vehicles. 3) in my case, the dealership "lubed" the steering shaft. Rather than replace the faulty part, gm advices to inject a syringe of grease into the yoke of the shaft, and place the part back into the vehicle. 10-15k miles later, the problem returns. I've twice had my steering shaft lubed for this problem. Gm has just recently developed a redesigned part, but availability is severely limited, and the cost of replacement is placed on the vehicle owner if outside the warranty period (3year/36000 miles.

I'm getting a "pop" and "klunk" in the front end. I was told by an independent service person that the rack and pinion was going bad. I have talked to my local gm dealer, and they have told me that they don't have a recall or service bulletin on it. My car has only 45k on it, hard to believe that something important as steering is going bad in less than 50,000 miles. I don't feel like I have to replace it at my expense, when it seems to be a factory defect.

While driving at any speed and turning either to the right or left the vehicle made a loud clanking noise, the dealer inspected the v several times the steering shaft. However, the problem recurred.

Clunking noise from the steering mechanism when turning left or right.

: the contact stated when turning the steering wheel there was a clanking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealership in March 2004, where the rear stabilizer link and front lower control arm bushings were replaced and lubricant was applied to the steering shaft. After the repairs the noise did not completely cease, and the vehicle is currently at the dealership. The dealership has determined the steering shaft needs to be replaced. Updated 2/13/2006 -.

The dash was caving in, the windshield was off level and there was knocking in the steering, the underneath frame was hanging down on the driver's side; there was a gap in the connection of the rear passenger's side door, and other problems. The consumer had the rotors replaced, and the wheels aligned. Then, the consumer took vehicle to a dealership and they told her that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. She contacted the manufacturer, who told her that there was nothing they could do because it was out of warranty. The consumer stated that at first there was a problem with the steering and they replaced gear shaft.

We own a 2001 Chevrolet Impala , VIN # 2g1wh55k819170374, that was purchased new. We have been experiencing this clunk noise. The vehicle was taken in for repair, we were then advised it was the tires so we replaced the tires . This did not correct the issue. We took the vehicle back for repair and the left tie rod was replaced, this did not correct the issue. I have found that many other owners with this problem have been told it was their tires and also have had tie rods replaced. I searched the internet and found the subject TSB. I took the vehicle in for the repair called for in the TSB, lubrication of the steering intermediate shaft using lubrication kit # 26098237. This repair lasted about 30 days. I have been advised that this is normal and since I have 38000 miles on my vehicle no coverage from Chevrolet is available. This defect has been known to Chevrolet since before July of 2002 when the TSB was issued. I feel that it is a safety issue involving the steering and Chevrolet should be responsible for correcting the issue at no cost to me.

While driving a knocking noise was coming from the steering wheel. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed that the steering shaft needed greasing.

Intermediate steering shaft required replacement twice within the first 2 years of owning vehicle. Steering wheel rattle detected, feels like vibration in the front end while driving over bumps. Handling is not affected immediately, but potential loss of steering control if this breaks. Technician stated the grease dried out and would recur. This sounds like a potential recall, but Chevrolet has not responded with one as of this date.

After several months of operation a clunking or rattle sound began to be heard in the front end of the car. You could feel it as a vibration in the steering wheel. I took the car to munday Chevrolet 17800 I-45 north houston, texas, 77090. They said there was a Chevrolet/impala bulletin for this problem and it would be fixed. Several months later on 04/14/03 I returned to the same location to complain that the problem had not been resolved. They packed it with 8. 8 pounds of lubricant and said that would fix the problem for a couple years. Three months later the problem is again happening. I can't conceive that an obvious defect in which the "intermediate shaft" rattles and is felt in the steering wheel is acceptible. There is an obvious unresollved problem that I feel could be dangerous in possibly lock up the steering.

While driving vehicle steering shaft makes noise when turning vehicle. Dealer notified. Ts.

Intermediate shaft is popping at all speeds. I don't want them to just grease it, I want them to replace it. I also want it to be under warranty. They won't cover it because it is just a lube job. It is not just a normal lube. It has to be remove then disassembled then greased and reassembled.

The intermediate steering shaft assembly appears to be defective on a number of 2000 model year Impalas. No TSB or recall from gm as of yet. Aluminum engine cradle still a big safety concern in these vehicles.

The steering column was clunking at low speeds whenever a turn was initiated. At highway speeds the vehicle had a tendency to wander. Bill heard Chevrolet in buford georgia diagnosed the problem as an intermediate steering shaft. At the time they indicated that there they were seeing a significant number of failures of this component. On January 8 the vehicle was brought in to be repaired. Upon picking up the vehicle the service advisor indicated that the part was not replaced, it was lubricated. I questioned that and was informed that this was in accordace with a chevy service bulletin. I feel that the part should be replaced and that failure to do so represents a safety hazard.