2007 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering shaft” (17% of reports).
- 101steering complaints
- 53,000median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $940typical repair cost reported by owners
- 21%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 17 of 101 complaints (17%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 7 of 101 complaints (7%)
- Wheel locked: mentioned in 6 of 101 complaints (6%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 6 of 101 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala at $940, and half of them between $540 and $1,150.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2015), 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 92 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 101 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 6 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 2007 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 owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving, the instrument panel indicated the service traction control, engine reduce, and starting disable service throttle messages illuminated. The steering wheel ceased. The contact was able to coast to the side of the…
Steering wheel does not lock in park alarm does not engage while parked
Steering wheel does not lock and alarm does not engageall the time
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Chevrolet Impalas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about steering for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala (16% of the 627 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 2007 Chevrolet Impala steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 53,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners report a typical cost of $940 (half paid between $540 and $1,150), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “steering shaft”, in 17 of 101 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (7).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems
- Electrical System problems (128)
- Suspension problems (85)
- Power Train problems (80)
- Engine problems (77)
- Tires problems (55)
See all 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems or steering problems across all Impala years.