2005 Chevrolet Impala steering problems
60 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle veered off the highway and rolled over several times. The contact sustained scrapes, bruises, and other minor injuries. Medical attention was not received. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system).the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked while turning. The contact then lost control of the steering and could not control the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a median. No one was injured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Impala
- Electrical system 337 complaints
- Engine 57 complaints
- Brakes 54 complaints
- Lighting 52 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 39 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints