2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA Steeringcolumn Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA

9 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Injuries

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All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#10211275 | December 9, 2007 Crash

CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL AFTER DRIVER PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR TO MOVE IT FROM A PARKED, IDLING POSITION, AFTER NOTICING A BURNING LIKE ODOR. IT WAS NOTED BY THE DRIVER AT THAT TIME THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS IN THE RED ZONE. WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE CAR TO A SAFER PARKING AREA ONLY A FEW FEET IN DISTANCE, SHE HEARD A SHARP SNAPPING SOUND AND ALSO FELT A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN AREA. THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD, THE HEAD LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTING WENT COMPLETELY OUT AS THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS NO STEERING OR BRAKE CONTROL. NO WORK HAS BEEN DONE YET TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS BECAUSE AN INSURANCE COMPANY IS INVOLVED. *TR

#10151743 | March 3, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THEY DETERMINED THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED OR REPLACED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.

#10142030 | November 8, 2005

DT: 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.*AK

#10134703 | August 30, 2005

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. *NM

#10125002 | June 11, 2005

INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT KNOCKING ON APPLYING THE BRAKES, ACCELERATING AND MAKING A TURN.

#10051524 | January 2, 2004

THERE IS A CLUNKING SOUND IN THE STEERING SYSTEM WHEN TURNING. I CAN FEEL SOME VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK

#10041508 | October 9, 2003

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. *LA

#10039309 | September 22, 2003

I HAVE A 2000 IMPALA VIN# [XXX]. 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. *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

#10002574 | January 10, 2003

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.*JB

Other 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA Problem Areas

Electrical System 133 complaints Engine 71 complaints Steering 60 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 54 complaints Air Bags 47 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 40 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 31 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 29 complaints Exterior Lighting 23 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 23 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 20 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 17 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 16 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 15 complaints Structure 15 complaints Suspensionfront 15 complaints Suspension 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 13 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 12 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 11 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 11 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 11 complaints Electrical Systemignition 10 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 10 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 9 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 9 complaints Power Train 9 complaints Service Brakes 9 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 9 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 8 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 8 complaints Structureframe And Members 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 5 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 4 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Traction Control System 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupply 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axletorque Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint

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