Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Chevrolet Impala - part 1

Takata recall I was getting so work done to my car,oil change the mechanic noticed my tires were shaking he told me it was my ball joints,and rack and pinion ,power steering leaking all of this came from my control arms ,it's all connected to the ball joints.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact experienced recurring issues with the steering in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

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On 11/20/17 my wife was driving our car, taking one of our daughters to school when the car sounded an alarm and message of "power steering failure - drive with caution" appeared on the dash. She was on a city street and moving, but needed all her strength and body weight to turn the wheel. She had the car towed tot he dealer, who advised that their was a total failure of the electronic steering rack and pinion system, making the car unsafe to drive. Further, the parts needed to repair the condition are apparently on national back order, and as of this writing gm/chevy is not responding to my dealership's request for an eta on the needed parts. I am being told my car will very likely be kept through the new year. I am very concerned as this is a major safety issue for my family. Further, if these parts are on back order, and gm is not responding to the dealer with an eta, that tells me that this is likely a wide spread problem. I do not want my car 'repaired' with a faulty design or part that may fail again, creating a dangerous situation.

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Steering gear mount broke and caused sudden complete steering lose due to catastrophic failure of rack and pinion steering system. When the mount broke the steering housing containing the power steering fluid and power steering fluid hoses broke resulting in loss of steering. Pictures show missing mount, broken housing and hoses. Wow! no one was hurt because failure happened in church parking. Pays to go to church.

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle was taken in for an inspection and the contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,900.

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The rack and pinion is out of the car. I bought the car in March of 2016 and the steering has locked up on me. I was driving the car.

I have seen a lot of people say that their rack and pinion has broken and they have fix it and it has broken again. The rack and pinion on my car has broken. I dont feel very comfortable with driving this car at all. They told me that the tire is about to fall off. Can you please get this fix. The car has been driving very well on the streets and highway. It has started to shake while I was on the highway. I made it home safe to be told that my rack and pinion had broke. I fear for my life if something would have happen as I was driving on the highway.

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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,900.

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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that an abnormal noise emitted from the rack and pinion. The rack and pinion had to be replaced twice on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 72,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when making a left or right turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Vehicle was leaking oil for the past several months and upon inspection by local repair shop on January 15, 2015, two different visible leaks were found as a result of normal wear and tear after only approx. 73,000 miles. The repair shop indicated that inferior gaskets/seals in the 1) engines intake manifold gasket and 2) the rack and pinion system caused premature leaks to occur in the models. Repair costs are estimated at approx. $2,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while reversing at 3 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,900.

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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the technician stated that the rack and pinion, both front wheel bearings, and the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,164.

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The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed. The steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who replaced the steering rack and pinion. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.

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I was driving and came to a stop at a stop sign. I was going to make a left turn, when my steering wheel locked up on me. The only warning light I got was traction control, and the abs maintenance lights. It turned out that I had no power steering fluid in my car. I ended up having to get a new power steering pump. Then the mechanic that was working on my car called me to tell me that my rack pinion is bad. He warned me that it could go out at any time, and it's unsafe to drive. I would like this incident documented, just in case there are others that encounter the same with their cars. I do feel that the manufacturer should pay for this issue, because it not from usual wear and tear, this is a manufacturing issue.

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Car was checked out for electrical noise coming from the dashboard from Chevrolet dealer and said that the vehicle had a electrical problem within the dashboard area (part- air inlet recirculation valve, actuator) which is why we heard loud clicking noises, noises would at time continue even when the car was in off position. But three days later took the car to my trusted mechanic to have issue fixed (non-dealer) and mechanic noticed that the steering column was broken (part: rack-and-pinion), and said that it has been this way for awhile. Mechanic showed me exactly what they saw and indeed the column was broken. Mechanic said that he is surprised we have not had an accident due to this issue and that we could have been killed or killed someone else and that it needs to be fixed ASAP.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Js.

When I was driving my vehicle a couple months back my car only steer one way and I had to stop on side of the road so I went to the shop and they told me ot was my rack and pinion so he repair that after a few weeks of driving ot my rack started leaking again now im stuck with that not to mention I replace my 02 shift sensor and I suppose to stop my car for stall in firest and second gear but it still do d the same and now it go n to gear and won't move.

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I was pulling up to the hospital to pickup my husband who had had surgery. And had no steering. Had it towed in and they said the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Cost $800 then had to take it back for more work. The steering is acting up again. Has there been a recall on this problem. All the cars we have owned and have never had a problrem with rack and pinion.

First, I had to replace the rack and pinion steering. Could have been the steering knuckle, don't know. Then, I was driving about dusk and the low beams went dark. The car has an automatic switch that moves the headlights from daytime mode to nighttime. Local mechanic called the gm dealer and spoke with a gm mechanic. The gm mechanic told him the turnstalk assembly was defective and that they frequently replaced them on Impalas. I paid for both repairs out of pocket. Then, the heater would only work on the passenger side; heater blend door on driver's side was defective. Recently, I had the heater blend door repaired at my expense. Then, I had the transmission rebuilt at my expense. Gm would not assist with any of these repairs even though service bulletins existed on all of these issues. Looking at online discussion boards for this car I found all of these issues with numerous owners. The transmission would slip when going from first to second gear and then began bumping in other owners. What a lemon this car has become.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while making a left turn at 20 mph. The vehicle was driven to a local mechanic who inspected the failure and advised the contact that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 5 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the rack and pinion was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 05/16/lj the consumer stated she was unable to turn the steering wheel. It began locking up, as she was attempting to park. Updated 05/22/12.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate the transmission slip. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact mentioned that he believed that the rack and pinion, and the front struts were faulty as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving, a very loud sound would come from under the hood and the vehicle was difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the rack and pinion seals were leaking; as a result the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 54,400.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the steering column. In addition, all of the warning indicators illuminated and flickered. The dealer stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

2000 Impala . Less than 50,000 miles. Rack and pinion needs replacing. Checking with other owners appears this is a common problem. No help from dealership. Appears GMC continued to use a known defective unit for years. Will not fix under warranty.

First the wheel had a shimmy in it. The rotors were replaced and new brakes. That wasn't it . It was the front ball joint. 2. Car wouldn't heat up. Radiator cap replaced at dealer for 45 dollars. Rear defogger quit working. 4. Power steering out now and it feels like the rack and pinion going to fail. Car no longer under warranty now with 64k. I am tired of this lemon.

1) tried to slow car down. Car would not turn nor halt. Ended up hitting the vehicle in front of me. Restored it 100%. 2) a year later, had 3 brand new rack and pinion's replaced in one month. Had the vehicle checked out. The a-frame is in excellent shape and so is the area surrounding the rack and pinon. Have pictures and mechanics as proof. 3) called the chevy company & was told that the car was manufactured in wisconsin. They claim they saw no reason to help with the rack & pinion as those cars were recall-free. 4) car leans towards oncoming traffic at times (this started after each rack and pinion was replaced). There is also a 2 o'clock and 10 o'clock dead zone in the steering column. Steering used to feel a bit normal. It was not like this until I had a new rack and pinion put on. Twice (in between) the boot would excessively leak (as did the original from chevy). 5) when I turn the wheel out of the driveway, the car makes kick drumming grinding sounds. Was told this was normal. It is irritating though. 6) the car didn't even hit it's 5th year (being new) before it started to rust paint off the top of its roof. I live where there is no snow or coast, and extremely little ice. 7) the check engine light never goes off. Had it checked. Was told it was fine. 8) was driving right next to a cop going down a steep hill when the speedometer stuck at 10 mph. I crossed my fingers that I wasn't speeding since I kept my speed next to the officer. Replaced. 9) combo turning signal & cruise broke off the steering for no reason during a turn. Replaced. 10) locks me out off & on for no reason. 11) this car is my baby as it was one of the last thing I got that was my mother's before she died. It is also my first car that has seen me through (and still) my college years. It is very sentimental to me for those reasons. My dream is to keep this car even when it's a classic.

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The power steering went completely out many times in the past 2 years. It continues to go out all the time. The rack & pinion gear, the pump and the hoses were replaced with original delco parts but this did not correct the problem. The Chevrolet dealer mechanic told me it was caused by low tires but my tires were not low. I bought new tires but the problem continues. It is hard to steer on the straight road and it goes out on a turn and I can't steer it. I have to hit my brakes. A local mechanic has tried to repair it about 5 times and he finally gave me my money back and said to take it to the Chevrolet dealer which I did as noted above.

On Thursday 01 Nov 07 and Monday 05 Nov 07 my wife was making a left turn off a busy highway where we live. When she tried to turn the steering wheel left it locked or wouldn't move placing her in a dangerous situation of possibly being hit by on-coming traffic. I confirmed the steering wheeling locking when turning left only when I got home by driving the car and having it lock on me one time in a parking lot. . Read more...

The 2006 Chevrolet Impala had a technical bulletin on a power steering hose I was never notifed off. The hose exploded, and the car could not move. It was towed to the 1st dealership. They said it was fixed, but it would not steer out of the bay. They flushed the power steering unit, and with days it would not steer properly. I took it to another dealership, which after two visits, determined it needed a new power steering pump. Then the accelerator stuck to the floor while turning. The car was taken to the dealership and a new accelrator was installed. The vehicle was returned to me again and athe steering went out, this time, I nearly hit a telephone pole while turning. The dealership took the car in and replaced the rack and pinion. The car again did not steer properly, and I nearly hit a phone pole on the way home. At one point the second dealership put over 200 miles on the vehicle. Gm said the carwas. In operating order . T had less than 17,000 miles on it, and demanded I pick up the vehi or be charged storage fees. I have nearly wrecked the car due to mechanical defects on three seperate occasions.

While driving and without warning the steering rod broke. Weather was not a factor. Dealer told caller they did not have a mechanic. Later, the dealer told caller what was wrong with it, and caller's father said it looked like it had been welded before. Manufacturer stated they could not do anything to help him. Caller has not got the problem fixed yet.

A popping can be heard and felt in the steering wheel when turning to the left or right, applying and releasing brakes, and when accelerating and decelerating the engine. Condition started at approximately 38,000 miles, vehicle now has 51,500 miles and condition has continued to worsen.

The steering was hard when making a left turn, as if the van didn't have any power steering. Making right turns didn't require any effort at all, it turned too easy. City Chevrolet fixed the problem. I have the same problem as the other ventures that were listed in the recall. For the safety of my family I had to get the problem fixed and couldn't wait for a manufacture recall on my van's VIN# because at that time there wasn't a recall.

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