6.0
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$250.00
Average Mileage:
60,227 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- replace intermediate steering sector (2 reports)
steering problem
Helpful Websites About 2002 Chevrolet Impala clunking noise coming from steering column
2007Jun 06
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 17,000 miles
Steering started clunking at 17,000 miles. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft twice and lubed it twice- all within 3 years! A year later, it's back. Now I've noticed my engine shifts whenever the steering wheel is turned!!!!!!!! Mechanic has never seen that happed before.
2007Sep 16
Impala Sedan 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
Okay, I started getting this clunking noise in the steering so I asked my shop foreman what it could be...answer: the intermediate steering sector (???). It either needed to be replaced or it could be greased, but not by me. I don't know if this was something that Chevrolet "experimented" with or if it was intentional, but I do know that I'll never be guilty of buying another GM product. By the way, the entire suspension system on this model is a piece of ****. Mushy, even after changing out the struts, is a nice way to put it.
2006Nov 02
(reported on)Impala LS 3.8
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
Not knowing the exact problem and what could happen is vary annoying and frightening.
2008Jan 01
Impala V6
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
My regular mechanic said it was a broken "drag link". He did that and I still have the same complaint...which he calls "steering box chatter". It still "clunk-clunks" when I turn the wheel all the way left or right. It does not feel "solid" like it did when I got the car. I know the dealer will only see dollar signs if I bring it there...sooner or later it will cost me. I don't feel safe driving it...buy who can you trust these days to just fix the problem....
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2009Mar 26
Impala 3.4L
I ignored the clunking in the steering for a while - but finally decided to get it fixed as I'm planning on keeping the car for a while longer.
It seems to be because of a poor design - the steering shaft has a bend in it. It's kind of a Mickey Mouse problem for such a high volume car.
Craig H.
London, ON, Canada
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