2009 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,200 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine power” (21% of reports).
- 57steering complaints
- 55,200median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 43%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.
- Engine power: mentioned in 12 of 57 complaints (21%)
- Service traction: mentioned in 5 of 57 complaints (9%)
- Steering wheel seized: mentioned in 5 of 57 complaints (9%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 5 of 57 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 57 complaints, 14 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 2009 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.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that upon open or closing the front driverâs side door, he heard an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a howling sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
When I make a left or right turn the my car stops and struggles to accelerate. Meanwhile making a loud sound from underneath the front of the car. It sounds like something is getting ready to snap.
I crashed heading down a hill .i crashed into a telephone pole after my car suddenly revved up,gained speed as i headed towards a telephone pole ,with loss of power steering ,brakes because my car quit after gaining speed due to the rpms amping up on their own and going down a hill. When i hit the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Chevrolet Impalas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about steering for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala (7% of the 824 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 2009 Chevrolet Impala steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,200 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “engine power”, in 12 of 57 complaints, followed by “service traction” (5).
Other 2009 Chevrolet Impala problems
See all 2009 Chevrolet Impala problems or steering problems across all Impala years.