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1996 Chevrolet Impala steering problems

16 complaints about steering have been filed for the 1996 Chevrolet Impala, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 13% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

When driving the power steering has gone out three times, causing the consumer to lose control. Had to replace the power steering pump twice due to a leakage. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and almost hit a tree.

December 1998

Inability to control the steering on rough roads. Steering is very loose while driving at all speeds. Also, vehicle darts in both directions while braking.

Reported at 40,000 miles

Steering problems in other years

Steering problems across all Chevrolet models