2000 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,773 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering shaft” (20% of reports).
- 124steering complaints
- 59,773median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $410typical repair cost reported by owners
- 12%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering shaft: mentioned in 25 of 124 complaints (20%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 17 of 124 complaints (14%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala at $410, and half of them between $360 and $500.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2006), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 124 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 12 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 3 | 20% | 54,000 |
| 2019 Impala | 3 | 11% | 36,338 |
| 2018 Impala | 7 | 12% | 50,237 |
| 2017 Impala | 10 | 9% | 34,445 |
| 2016 Impala | 16 | 14% | 75,000 |
| 2015 Impala | 44 | 15% | 60,700 |
| 2014 Impala | 140 | 22% | 69,000 |
| 2013 Impala | 34 | 13% | 54,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 49 | 19% | 57,500 |
| 2011 Impala | 35 | 7% | 60,450 |
| 2010 Impala | 42 | 10% | 66,500 |
| 2009 Impala | 57 | 7% | 55,200 |
| 2008 Impala | 94 | 12% | 64,469 |
| 2007 Impala | 101 | 16% | 53,000 |
| 2006 Impala | 135 | 26% | 58,152 |
| 2005 Impala | 60 | 10% | 77,500 |
| 2004 Impala | 63 | 6% | 59,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 30 | 4% | 52,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 57 | 7% | 45,210 |
| 2001 Impala | 76 | 10% | 40,242 |
| 2000 Impala | 124 | 15% | 59,773 |
| 1999 Impala | 1 | 25% | — |
| 1998 Impala | 2 | 100% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Impala | 12 | 14% | 40,000 |
| 1995 Impala | 2 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact did not receive a recall notification and stated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall campaign. While driving…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and an unknown flashing warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,795.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign numbers: 09e005000…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Chevrolet Impalas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 124 owner complaints about steering for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala (15% of the 818 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,773 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners report a typical cost of $410 (half paid between $360 and $500), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “steering shaft”, in 25 of 124 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (17).
Other 2000 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2000 Chevrolet Impala problems or steering problems across all Impala years.