2017 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,445miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,445 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering wheel column rubbing when turning. When turning to the right something broke heard loud noise now when you turn wheel back and fourth hear a load noise sounds like a rod hitting something had to be towed to chevy dealer in murfreesboro tn.”
NHTSA complaint #11110694, filed 2018-07, 28,000 miles“Whenever you move the steering wheel to the left or right at a low speed or moving the just back and forth a rubbing/weird sound is made! Wondering if this is a major concern or just an inconvenience”
NHTSA complaint #11316482, filed 2020-03, 28,890 miles“The hmi module has gone out.this affects the rear view camera and the entire display. Secondly, since then the power steering has also gone out on the car while in motion!! It went out suddenly. Brand new battery still not resolved. These problems are both electrical and seem to be now common problems. Gm should issue recall as this can cause major accident and loss of life. The absence of rear camera makes vehicle out of compliance with the laws stating that all later models should have camera. There is nothing that can cause these problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309834, filed 2020-02, 60,000 miles“Lose a steering no steering assistance mileage 400km using a GM gds DTC-c056d-electronic control unit internal malfunction/ dlc pin 6-14,symptom byte 39”
NHTSA complaint #10991338, filed 2017-05, 400 miles“As I was driving in a curved lane all of a sudden a warning light and popped on the dash about a power steering issue and I lost all power steering and was heading out of control. I could not control the car at all in the curve. Then I finally was able to slow the vehicle down and pull off the road. Who should I talk to about this major issue?”
NHTSA complaint #11277942, filed 2019-11Related 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 2017 Chevrolet Impala
31 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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