LEAVING HOME GOING TO THE FUEL STATION TO GET GAS FOR MY CAR. I PULLED OUT OF THE GAS STATION AND STARTING DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 1 MIN IN TO DRIVE MY SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO SERVICE MY POWER STEERING, I COULD NOT HANDLE THE CAR, THE STEERING WAS STIFF TO TURN, I HAD TO PULL OVER SHUT DOWN THE CAR WAITED A FEW MINUTES STARTED THE CAR BACK UP AND THE POWER STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL…
2015 chevrolet Impala steering problems
severe 44 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
44
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
ON AUGUST 19, 2015 I STARTED MY CAR PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AND IT DISPLAYED SERVICE POWER STEERING I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN BUT IT STILL WOULD NOT TURN,I CALLED GM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY SENT OUT A TOW TRUCK TO HAVE THEM TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALER FOR SERVICE WHEN THE DRIVER GOT HERE HE STARTED THE CAR AND THE WH…
I was driving my 2015 Chevy Impala on the highway and my steering gave out into a curve. I got deeply afraid when the steering froze up on me, specially at 50 into a 40 mile rated speed. I say this because I wasn't aware that GM vehicles stop putting power steering pumps in their cars nice the late 2000's. I called onstar and inform them to the problem I was having with the car. I was able to get …
ON 11/20/17 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR CAR, TAKING ONE OF OUR DAUGHTERS TO SCHOOL WHEN THE CAR SOUNDED AN ALARM AND MESSAGE OF "POWER STEERING FAILURE - DRIVE WITH CAUTION" APPEARED ON THE DASH. SHE WAS ON A CITY STREET AND MOVING, BUT NEEDED ALL HER STRENGTH AND BODY WEIGHT TO TURN THE WHEEL. SHE HAD THE CAR TOWED TOT HE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THEIR WAS A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC STEERING…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOYD CHEVROLET CADILLAC BUICK (1875 SPARTANSBURG HWY, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792, 828-693-3461), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000. *TT*JB
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BACK IN FEBRUARY A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 90,000 MILES ON IT ONE OWNER THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED IN POSITION AND ON THE DASH IT SAID 'SERVICE POWER STEERING DRIVE WITH CARE' I REALLY DIDNT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AND AND TOLD MY SON I SHOULD GET IT CHECKED OUT BEFORE I GIVE IT TO HIM BUT HE WANTED IT NOW AND IT NEVER HAPPENED AGAIN UNTIL 11/22/19 WHEN HE CAME OUT O…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2015 chevrolet Impala?
It's a meaningful issue. 44 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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