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Power Steering Failure When Wet
2008 Chevrolet Impala
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Chevrolet dealer.
9.8
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $150
- Average Mileage:
- 58,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 9 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (8 reports)
- replaced harmonic balancer (1 reports)
steering problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
We got this car from elderly parents who never drove it much--very low mileage. Shortly after starting to drive it we noticed that under wet road conditions the power steering would stop working- most often when turning a corner. In order to get the power steering back on, you have to put it in neutral and then gun the engine slightly and then it comes back on. Quite a maneuver when you are trying to turn a corner. I wonder if there have been wrecks or injuries resulting from this. I have had several people look at the problem including the dealer. I am astounded there has been no recall on this problem.
In short, the problem must be caused by the serpentine belt slipping on the pulley that powers the transmission pump. The only two factors that could be in play would be the belts is too loose or worn. But, we had the belt changed and the tension was set correctly. The only scenario that makes sense it that it is a design flaw. Either the pulley does not make proper contact with belt or the design allows for far to much water to be thrown on the belt--or both. Neither my mechanic or the dealer successfully dealt with the problem. We want to get rid of the car, but we don't want to pass on a dangerous vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer. I don't think we will be buying any more Chevy's in the future. What a sad situation for such a great car company. I have seen all of the similar complaints from people on this forum and others. Is it going to take some class action suit to get them to do the right thing? Wow.
- Edwin S., Lake Charles, LA, US