The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, the "Power Steering - Drive with Care" message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact then attempted to reverse out of the driveway and excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact restarted that vehicle two hours later and the vehicle resumed normal operation. Neither the dealer nor …
2020 chevrolet Impala steering problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
2020 Chevrolet Impala Premier purchased July, 2015, mileage: + or - 12 miles I started having hard steering and made several trips to the dealer while under warranty and the dealer could not gen an OBD reading and no on dash reading. Right after the warranty was up and at 5,322 miles they were able to get an OBD reading. Information from the dealer invoice: A multi-point inspection …
I purchased this vehicle in a CHEVY DEALERSHIP in palatine, IL. [XXX]. 50k miles a chevy impala around 38k total with taxes and all. A month later I had to pay 200 for a diagnostic at the dealership to check an issue with the steering. They said nothing was wrong with it and it was just the floor mat making contact in the floor. When I returned home, I had the same issue occur AGAIN. I retook it a…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2020 chevrolet Impala?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
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.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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