2007 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 101about this part
- Share
- 16%of 627 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 101 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 16% of the 627 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. I pulled out of my driveway and realized I had forgotten my purse and when I tried to back up to get my purse, the car would not move. I was in the middle of the road and almost got struck by another vehicle. A few men came to help push the car out of the road. After checking a few rhings, they told me that my transmission had gone out.”
NHTSA complaint #11173032, filed 2019-01, 80,000 miles“I was pulling up to the hospital to pickup my husband who 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 problem with rack and pinion.”
NHTSA complaint #10701257, filed 2015-03, 85,000 miles“Takata recall. I was driving the car when at a moments notice the car shut off power steering was lost the car veered to the right and another car slammed into my passenger side swiping me.”
NHTSA complaint #11120459, filed 2018-08, 175,000 miles“I was turning left onto a street and as I proceeded to turn my steering wheel locked up and which caused me to crash and hit a curve with my friend in the front seat and my son in the back and as I hit the curve my car shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10721856, filed 2015-05, 118,000 miles“When turning there's a clicking noise . Steering not so smooth, kind of rough I brought it to the dealership where I purchased the car. Dealer said that it wasn't a safety issue. An that not to worry, but the clicking still occurs. Just wanting know what action I need to take in order to resolve this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10262867, filed 2009-03, 35,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 20% |
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 | 16 | 14% |
| 2015 | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 | 140 | 22% |
| 2013 | 34 | 13% |
| 2012 | 49 | 19% |
| 2011 | 35 | 7% |
| 2010 | 42 | 10% |
| 2009 | 57 | 7% |
| 2008 | 94 | 12% |
| 2007 | 101 | 16% |
| 2006 | 135 | 26% |
| 2005 | 60 | 10% |
| 2004 | 63 | 6% |
| 2003 | 30 | 4% |
| 2002 | 57 | 7% |
| 2001 | 76 | 10% |
| 2000 | 124 | 15% |
| 1996 | 12 | 14% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala
128 complaintsSuspension
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsEngine
77 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsTires
55 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsWheels
35 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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