211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
5000 mi US $2 |
Power steering noise, dealership replaced p/s hose under warranty, 1 day later, same hose burst upon startup, spilling p/s fluid all over the driveway and engine compartment. towed back to dealership for same repair again. |
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
106000 mi | "Customer Satisfaction" repair. Replaced power steering hose. No problem had been observed, so was preventative. |
28000 mi | Power steering failed - noticed loud noise when turning wheel, and fluid was leaking under car. Had to keep filling ps reservoir to drive it to dealership. Under warranty, dealer replaced a ps hose and "intermediate steering column." |
31000 mi | intermediate steering shaft replaced |
14880 mi | Had the tie rod ends prematurely wear (in my opinion) at about 24,000 kms. I treated the car gently, so I thought it was a bit early. GM said it's normal however and that they were getting newer cars with fewer kms in the shop for the same thing. |
34000 mi | Intermediate steering shaft clunk |
242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
118000 mi US $524 |
Power steering hose had a leak which led to the power steering pump failure. |
34100 mi C $400 |
Clunking steering. Replaced internediate steering shaft with modified GM replacement. |
48050 mi C $340 |
Sway bar (factory hollow) broke at crimped end. Replaced with solid larger diameter sway bar to prevent recurance. |
35000 mi | Power steering pump was failing and was replaced. Tie rods were replaced and the car was realigned. |
39000 mi US $365 |
The intermediate shaft was replaced. The grease had "evaporated" out I was told. |
39000 mi | Steering pump excessive noise. Replaced steering pump |
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
199575 mi US $600 |
replace front struts |
200800 mi US $250 |
replace power steering pump |
7500 mi | Loud engine whine...whine increased/decreased with engine RPM's. Dealer diagnosed as a failure of the power steering pressure hose. Common Impala problem in cold climates. Replaced and repaired per TSB under warranty. |
32000 mi US $500 |
Vibration and surging while braking-dealer resurfaced all four rotors. Steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled right-dealer performed four-wheel alignment Knock/clunk in steering column-dealer replaced Intermediate Steering Shaft under warranty. |
158000 mi US $502 |
The hub containing the ball bearings broke and the bearings were all over the ground. The front passenger's side axle had to be replaced as well. |
57000 mi | replace power steering hose |
64000 mi US $400 |
steering shaft |
124000 mi US $60 |
the right outer tie rod end was found to be worn, ordered a new one and installed it. |
45260 mi C $800 |
steering shaft was replaced |
87200 mi US $450 |
Replace both front control arms w/ ball joints and sway bars with links. |