2005 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

52Steering complaints

8.5%Of all 609 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM218 · 35.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL91 · 14.9%

STEERING52 · 8.5%

POWER TRAIN39 · 6.4%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING34 · 5.6%

Share of the 609 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chevrolet Impala overview page.

What owners report

“PREMATURE FAILURE OF LEFT TIE ROD END. FAILED AT 28,000 MILES.”NHTSA complaint 10227762 — filed 05/14/2008

“POWER STEERING TOTAL QUIT WORKING ON TWO OCCASIONS IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS AND WE WERE STRANDED ON THE ROAD AND HAD TO HAVE AUTO…”NHTSA complaint 10224171 — filed 04/11/2008

“THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ON STEERING WEARS OUT CAUSING VIBRATION IN STEERING, WAS REPLACED FREE, BUT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO CHEVROLET YEAR 2005. ALSO REAR…”NHTSA complaint 10219375 — filed 02/28/2008

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Impala have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chevrolet Impala: 52 of 609 complaints on file (8.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Impala have in total?

609 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 39 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.