2018 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,236miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Chevrolet Impala, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,236 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.
“I was driving and parked the car at the store. After checking out I went to the car got ready to leave and started backing out and the car would not turn to the left at all. I took it to the shop and was told they do not see anything wrong with my car but a steering message is coming up.”
NHTSA complaint #11716610, filed 2026-02“As I was driving home from my place of employment which is exactly 30 miles from where I live my Steering Assist went out and it was very hard to steer and to even stay in the lane which I was driving I managed to get the car home and did an under carriage inspection and there was no damage still kind of shaken from the power steering going out I checked for the power steering pump and the power steering fluid reserve but found out through my owner's manual that I have electronic power steering I took the car by my local Chevrolet dealer and was told it was nothing they could do because they…”
NHTSA complaint #11518465, filed 2023-04“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while attempting to straighten the wheels while in the driveway, the contact discovered that the steering wheel was inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the power steering electrical motor and steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,473.”
NHTSA complaint #11639349, filed 2025-01, 26,473 miles“Power steering suddenly went out when driving without any indication as to why. Took to dealership and very expensive to fix. Only had the car for 6 months”
NHTSA complaint #11599577, filed 2024-07Related 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 2018 Chevrolet Impala
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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