Steering Is Tight Problems of Chevrolet Impala

When braking the power steering fails and is very hard to steer when turning.

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While driving on a city street I noticed the power steering was much harder to turn.

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Steering is hard to turn and makes a whining noise when driving.

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I was deriving down a steep grade on the gatlinburg bypass toward pigeon forge, TN in second gear for engine breaking. I first noticed the car getting warmer and I checked the dual climate control by feel to make sure my rider had not increased the temperature. Then I noticed the steering was harder on slight curves; then I noticed the tachometer going to zero and sone other gauges decreasing; then I had to slow for a charper curve where I had no power brake assist and no powering steering assist. I managed to bring the vehicle to a safe stop where I tried to restart the engine. The vehicle restarted after a short cranking but acted if it was starving for fuel. Once restarted the vehicle ran satisfactory, if I had been a weak person or had panicked this incident would probably have resulted in a crash. The ignition switch recall had recently been accomplished. The fuel level was 1/2 tank. As an electrical engineer this appeared to be an electrical problem where the engine power was cut off shutting down the fuel pump, instrument cluster, ignition, and electric steering assist.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the ignition was not responding several times upon turning the key over to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle also stalled several times with no warning. The steering wheel was tight with no warning and the contact had to apply force numerous times to turn the steering wheel. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and was unable to receive the recall repair. The contact indicated that the vehicle was not able to be driven and was towed to a yard. The contact was unable to gain access to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

While going to work approx. 6 months ago a deer crossed the road in front of me. I attempted to steer away from the deer only to notice that the steering wheel felt as if it had no power steering. I was lucky that the deer changed its course or I would of ran into it head on due to the steering being so hard. The 2012 Impala has the same issue? gm is not addressing this issue. I have a pi document from gm which is not available to the general public. It confirms this steering issue with the 2011 chevy Impala (all models). This pi states to the mechanics to take consumers for a ride in a parking lot and perform parking lot maneuvers at slow speeds. Then tell the consumer it is a normal condition if the steering issue is duplicated. My attorney still has possession of my independent technical expert report which states that the steering is extremely hard at low speeds. My case was lost in arbitration and the decision was made in a few hours. I do have the document no. [xxx]. Document id [xxx]. I want all consumers to know what to expect if they purchase a 2011 Impala and have this problem. I did note that the NHTSA has this steering issue documented. However gm states that this is not their bulletin and none exist for this issue. I was given this pi by mistake. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Reference# 678792. As I approached the intersection, another vehicle was turning onto the street I was on. I moved over to make room, as I moved over I had to cross over a clump of snow and ice that had re froze making a rough and bumpy transition. I was about 20 feet from the stop sign. I placed my foot on the brake which was hard and unresponsive. The steering was hard and unresponsive as well. I was driving about 3-5 mph at the time. When I placed my foot on the brake it was unresponsive and it took me into the intersection where I was hit by another vehicle on the drivers side front. My airbag did not deploy. The total damage for my vehicle was $ 5,615. 93. We were confused and did not understand why the brakes and the steering did not function and why with this violent of a crash that the airbag did not deploy. After reading the recall notice explaining the ignition recall it made sense that why the failure occurred.

While driving, the power steering was hard to turn due to a design flaw. Consumer stated that the steering system appears to have a major crippling effect on drivers hands.

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