I was driving my 2015 Chevy Impala on the highway and my steering gave out into a curve. I got deeply afraid when the steering froze up on me, specially at 50 into a 40 mile rated speed. I say this because I wasn't aware that GM vehicles stop putting power steering pumps in their cars nice the late 2000's. I called onstar and inform them to the problem I was having with the car. I was able to get it to a safe spot. And the vehicle towed a dealership for servicing. I was told it was software malfunction that needed to be updated. Costing me $775, which my insurance company under CarCare wouldn't cover. I canceled them quickly. The car steered fine after getting it back. Then the same issue happened again a day later I call the dealership again close to my home, they told me the motor on the steering rack and pinion gave out. And was going to cost, 4100 dollars. I had another insurance company Endurance. They said they'll cover the rack but not the motor to the service department and denied the claim. Out of anger of payments to both insurance companies. The vehicle was traded in for a newer car. Value at 2000 dollars for trade. I'm bringing this to attention because GM is aware of this issue and don't want yo acknowledge this safety issue. Thank God I'm able to stronghold the car and bring it to safe spot. But for others with the Chevy Impala's not so lucky! These vehicles are scary and a dangerous for highway running, after the warning light appears on the dash!
VIN Pattern | 2G1165S3*F9****** |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Make | CHEVROLET |
Model | Impala |
Model Year | 2015 |
Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Engine Model | LFX |
Engine Displacement (L) | 3.6 |
Engine Displacement (CC) | 3600 |
Engine Displacement (CI) | 219.685 |
Other Engine Info | Book Codes: 0G, BE, A. VVT, E85 Max, Aluminum. |
Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Knee Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Side Air Bag | 1st and 2nd Rows |
Curtain Air Bags | All Rows |
Seat Belts | Manual |
Plant Company Name | GMNA |
Plant City | OSHAWA #1 (OSH) |
Plant State | ONTARIO |
Plant Country | CANADA |