2015 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 15%of 300 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, 15% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power steering on my vehicle went out while driving on the epxressway with no advance warning. I received an alert on my dash to service power sterring and that was all. Per the dealership this was caused by a catastrophic internal failure of the steering system when a gear became bound up by a broken suspension line and could have caused a serious accident”
NHTSA complaint #11405735, filed 2021-03, 72,000 miles“I have replaced my hub bearings on my both front tires twice . I continue to get a grinding noise and jerking while I'm trying to accelerate. While reversing, turning left or right this happens. Also doesn't matter the speed. This is very dangerous as it almost caused me to get into several accidents. I put my money and trust into chevy. This should be absolutely be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11407807, filed 2021-04, 89,866 miles“This is the 2nd compliant I am filing and it is the 3rd time this has happened. On march 12, 2016 I was leaving my friends house and got about 2 blocks from their house when my steering wheel locked and a message on the dash board read power steering service caution! And at the bottom dismiss, I almost hit a parked car that was parked on the street. …”
NHTSA complaint #10846308, filed 2016-03, 22,198 miles“While I was driving, power steering was lost. It was extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel. I could have easily crashed. The dash display showed a message, confirming the problem. My obd scan tool showed the two following DTC codes listed under power steering: c00800-12 and c056d-3b.”
NHTSA complaint #11207372, filed 2019-05, 69,717 miles“Going down the road I had a steering with care light pop up. And I had trouble controlling the vehicle. After turning the vehicle off for a couple minutes there is not problem. Currently I am terrified of driving the vehicle in the sense of loosing control or even my life.”
NHTSA complaint #11315462, filed 2020-03, 5 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 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.
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 2015 Chevrolet Impala
96 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsLane departure
42 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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