Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Chevrolet Impala has 59 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
59
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
09E005000
STEERING
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/N...
08E063000
STEERING
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BR...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2018 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL, F... |
| May 8, 2015 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED TO TURN TO... |
| Aug 14, 2014 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL... |
| Jun 27, 2014 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR MAF MALFUNCTION IF CORRODED OR DIRTY WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. ENGINE ST... |
| Jun 2, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | THIS CAR WAS ONE-OWNER AND VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND SERVICED ROUTINELY. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM ... |
| Oct 1, 2013 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH... |
| Jun 10, 2013 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | PROBLEM WITH STARTING HAS PROGRESS TO A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR SHUTTING OFF DURING OPERATION. SEVERAL ... |
| Sep 30, 2011 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | PURCHASED VEHICLE THAT WAS FRAUDULENTLY MISREPRESENTED AS A SAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS... |
| Mar 14, 2011 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING | I GOT MY CAR ON 03/09/2011. I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE ISSUES I AM HAVING W... |
| Feb 25, 2011 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL ... |
| Aug 17, 2010 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | MY ABS AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAYS ON. WHEN I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL, THERE'S A FUNNY N... |
| Apr 14, 2010 | STEERING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT | BROUGHT CAR AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT TIMED CORRECTLY AND I NEEDED A PART CALLED PLAW - THE COM... |
| Apr 1, 2010 | STEERING | AS I BRAKE MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES ON MY 2002 CHEVY IMPALA. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME FOR THIS VEHICL... |
| Nov 15, 2009 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED... |
| Apr 2, 2009 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | 2002 CHEVY IMPALA 3.8L PURCHASED USED IN DEC. 2004 W/ 65,000 MILES. WHERE TO BEGIN... FLOODING IN FL... |
| Sep 19, 2008 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT HIS VEHICLE, BUT WAS LOC... |
| Apr 10, 2008 | STEERING | CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES. THE STEERING SHAFT WAS SERVICED UNDER WARRANTY. THE STEERING BEG... |
| Mar 3, 2008 | STEERING | 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA WITH A STEERING PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ... |
| Mar 1, 2008 | STEERING | THE POWER STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT MANY TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. IT CONTINUES TO GO OUT ALL T... |
| Feb 6, 2008 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THREE DAYS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONTAC... |