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2009 Chevrolet Impala steering problems

57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala7% of all complaints for this model year.

57
Steering complaints
7%
share of all complaints
55,200 mi
median reported incident mileage
14 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that upon open or closing the front driver’s side door, he heard an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a howling sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…

    filed Feb 27, 2023

  • When I make a left or right turn the my car stops and struggles to accelerate. Meanwhile making a loud sound from underneath the front of the car. It sounds like something is getting ready to snap.

    filed Jun 3, 2021

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Steering problems in other Impala years

YearReportsShare
2019 Impala311%
2018 Impala712%
2017 Impala109%
2016 Impala1615%
2015 Impala4415%
2014 Impala13822%
2013 Impala3413%
2012 Impala4919%
2011 Impala357%
2010 Impala4210%
2008 Impala9412%
2007 Impala10116%
Impala steering problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.