Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Chevrolet Impala has 32 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
32
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2021 | STEERING | ON 3/21/2021 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY FOR ABOUT 25 MILES, WHEN MY 2003 CHEVY IMPALA STARTED MAKI... |
| Jan 25, 2020 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE RUBS AGAINST SOME PART OF THE MOTOR AND RUB A HOLE IN POWER STEERING ... |
| Nov 25, 2017 | STEERING,ENGINE | I BOUGHT MY CAR USED 2/24/17 SINCE THEN I HAVE OUT 3 ENGINES AND 2 RADIATORS AND MY CAR IS BACK DOWN... |
| Jan 19, 2017 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. IT SEEMS TO BE PRIMARILY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. SOMETIM... |
| Jan 12, 2015 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND AL... |
| Oct 14, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEED... |
| Sep 12, 2014 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | DRIVER OBSERVED TRAFFIC COMING TO A STOP, HIS BRAKES GAVE OUT, HE COULD NOT STEER LEFT OR RIGHT TO A... |
| Jun 4, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO BECOMING LOOSE, AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING , HA... |
| Oct 4, 2013 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ACTED AS IF IT DOSEN'T HAVE POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT, VERY STIFF,AND JERKY. TOTAL CUT... |
| Jun 1, 2013 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | MY 2003 IMPALA HAS A SECURITY PASSLOCK FEATURE WHICH EITHER DOES NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO START OR SHUT ... |
| Mar 13, 2013 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING ... |
| Apr 2, 2012 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON THE DASH PANEL AND MY CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND PULL TO ONE ... |
| Feb 1, 2011 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE A 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA W/ DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS ON CAR FROM FACTORY. WHILE DRIVING EARLY ... |
| Feb 1, 2011 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2003 CHEVY IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS FOR VEHICLE AND REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER ... |
| Oct 12, 2010 | STEERING | CHEVROLET IMPALA 2003 AFTER RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE FEB. 2009, A CLICKING SOUND WAS IMMEDIATELY OBSER... |
| Oct 5, 2008 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | IT WAS RAINING, CAR STARTED TO SKID TO THE RIGHT, STEERED LEFT TO CORRECT, LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK A... |
| Dec 27, 2007 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IN MY 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 25,000 MILES. NOW... |
| Jun 15, 2006 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT END ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE IN A TURN. ALSO COULD FEEL A "THUMP" THROUGH TH... |
| Oct 13, 2005 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A... |
| Jul 26, 2005 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS... |