Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Impala owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while stopped, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed however, the body damage was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact also mentioned that the front and rear driver side, and the rear passenger windows failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and the steering seized. As a result, the contact collided with a curb. The air bags did not deploy. The driver had memory loss and pain in the hands, back, and legs. The rear seat passenger sustained injuries to the neck, back, and hearing loss in both ears. Medical attention was received. The injuries to the occupants in the other vehicle were unknown. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. When the brakes were applied, they failed to respond and the vehicle crashed into trees. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
I was turning left onto a street and as I proceeded to turn my steering wheel locked up and which caused me to crash and hit a curve with my friend in the front seat and my son in the back and as I hit the curve my car shut off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that there was no failure with the electronic power steering until the contact received a manufacturer recall for the power steering. While traveling approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel veered to the left without warning. The contact had to apply extreme force to the vehicle to get the steering wheel to turn. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer. A mechanic test drove the vehicle and indicated that the failure was recurring even though the dealer replaced the part for the recall. The dealer did not indicate if the component was defective. It failed a second time, which indicated that the power steering sensor lost control to the body control module causing a failure. The dealer indicated that after replacing the power steering angle sensor more than twice, the body control module needed to be replaced. …
Traveling down fm 247 south in huntsville, tx. @ posted speed of 60 MPH around the time of about 1:10 pm, when my rear tires involuntarily swerved causing my vehicle to steer cross lanes and crash off road onto grassy and wooded shoulder. Crashed into debris including trees limbs, stumps. Crash caused personal injury and damage to vehicle. The consumer stated GM was well aware that the Chevrolet Impala's were within the recalled VIN breakpoint. They were equipped with an identical frame, chassis, suspension, spindle rods as the police package listed for the recall. Updated 08/09/12 updated 08/14/12 the consumer is requesting NHTSA policy when an auto manufacturer is to file a recall with the public. Updated 05/08/14
I was traveling on the interstate at about 60 MPH going uphill. I did not have it in cruise control. Iwas passing a semi. Suddenly the steering became very difficult, and the brakes seemed hard to push. I finally managed to get the car off the road and stopped. I put in park and got out to check and see if one of the tires had blown out, I left it running. The tires were fine. I got back in and put it in gear and eased down on the gas to see how it was going to go. It did fine, I drove it the rest of the day and it seemed to be normal. I am concerned this could be connected to the ignition recall back in 2014 and worry that it might happen again. My husband is attempting to get it looked at by mechanic.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated the right front knuckle joint broke while driving approximately 20 MPH. The vehicle nudged against the curb causing the whole front wheel and other components to disengage. There were thirty-three parts replaced due to the severe damages. The dealer repaired the vehicle and the manufacturer was notified of the failures. However, the representative stated that the collision caused the damage, not the part. The manufacturer was unable to provide assistance in which there were no resolutions. The current mileage was 38,325. The failure mileage was 37,422. Updated 03/19/2010. *ljupdated 09/14/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a knocking sound and failed to align. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion was leaking steering fluid and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the mechanic who made the same diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact began to hear the knocking noise again. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,678. Updated 11/7/17
I hit a 6 inch curb at approximately 30 MPH. When the car hit the curb the steering knuckle broke causing the left front tire assembly to come off the car rendering me in no control of the vehicle. I personally feel this broke too easy and should have been able to withstand the impact of a 6 inch curb. If the knuckle would not have broke I would have been able to stay in control of the car and not have caused as much damage that did occur from the tire coming off the vehicle. This situation could put people's lives in danger as such a small impact causes the wheel to come off taking control away from the driver.
Steering complaints in other Impala years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
NHTSA has 101 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 16% of the model year's 627 complaints. The component named most often is column (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Impala steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Impala steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 56,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 9 crashes, 0 fires and 9 injuries to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.