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Re: Car suddenly started swerving/jerking, car seemed to have taken over [impalanovice]
by charts2
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Jul 21, 2006 (7:49 am)
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Replying to: impalanovice (Jul 20, 2006 9:08 pm)
Does this happen when applying the brakes? If so then your front brakes need servicing. If it doesn't happen when braking (the swerving etc) it could be a tie rod, bad wheel bearing, or strut problem. These have been issues with the 2000-05 Impalas. Get a certified mechanic to check it out. Test drive.
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Re: Car suddenly started swerving/jerking, car seemed to have taken over [impalanovice]
by pbaranello
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Jul 24, 2006 (6:35 am)
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Replying to: impalanovice (Jul 20, 2006 9:08 pm)
You have not said whether it has happened again? If it has not happened again then it was not the car but possibly some road condition you ran into. The problem I had was that my tires were not balanced properly and it was making me feel as if there was something wrong with the steering. Once they re-blanced the wheels & tires the vibration went away. A wheel balance problem won't cause the problem you had.
The 2006 still does not handle as good as my 2002 Impala but the 2006 has a much softer ride, that I had to get use to.
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Slip in steering wheel when turning
by darmstead
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Jun 07, 2006 (5:26 pm)
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I have a 2003 Impala. Great car. Two issues.
1) When turning at about 10 mile an hr or so left or right or when going around curves I feel a quick slip in the steering.
2) It seems that the Impala is not a smooth ride. I feel the bumps in the rode. Anyone else having these's issues.
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Re: Slip in steering wheel when turning [darmstead]
by nosirrahg
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Jun 07, 2006 (6:31 pm)
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Replying to: darmstead (Jun 07, 2006 5:26 pm)
Which engine/trim level do you have (3.4 base, 3.8 LS)? The 3.8 came with a somewhat more sport-tuned suspension (relative to the base model, anyway)...it might ride a little firmer and transmit road imperfections more than a base model.
Also, how many miles do you have on your tires (and what brand/model are they)? If the tires are worn or a cheaper brand, they could account for both of your problems. My 2000 came with Goodyear Eagle GAs (I think), when they wore out I put on a set of sportier Bridgestones which handled much better, but they lowered my gas mileage. This last round I went with a more pedestrian Firestone tire, which do NOT promote spirited driving. The lose traction under modest acceleration from a standstill, and they tend to slide/give more than the sportier Bridgestones. In addition to trying to eke a little more gas mileage out of the car, the tires were also rated at tirerack.com as being very good for wet stopping...since most of my driving is in town commuting back and forth to work, I find it more critical for me to stop quickly in all conditions than to be able to accelerate. I'm not disappointed in the tires, because they're delivering what I bought them to do...but I do miss the handling of the Bridgestones.
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Re: Slip in steering wheel when turning [nosirrahg]
by darmstead
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Jun 11, 2006 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jun 07, 2006 6:31 pm)
I have a 3.4 base with HP259 size 16" tires. This was all that show's on tires. Tires are in very good shape. I have 35240 miles on car. 32152 when first bought.
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Re: Slip in steering wheel when turning [darmstead]
by nosirrahg
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Jun 11, 2006 (9:04 pm)
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Replying to: darmstead (Jun 11, 2006 10:02 am)
The only other thing I can think of the intermediate steering shaft (ISS), which is an oft-mentioned problem with the 2000-2005 Impala. If you're feeling/hearing a "clunking" when turning at fairly low speeds, especially when applying the brakes, that might be the "slipping" you're feeling. There are many other posts here about the ISS problem, but the basic fix is for the dealer to lube the ISS - sometimes this takes care of the problem, and sometimes it returns eventually.
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Re: Slip in steering wheel when turning [nosirrahg]
by mrwayne
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Jun 12, 2006 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jun 11, 2006 9:04 pm)
Also check message 1641.
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Re: Slip in steering wheel when turning [darmstead]
by neals1820
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Sep 13, 2006 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: darmstead (Jun 11, 2006 10:02 am)
It's the ISS causing the problem. The shaft needs to be greased every 10,000 but GM doesn't mention in their manuals.
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Re: Slip in steering wheel when turning [neals1820]
by lomax
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Sep 17, 2006 (2:51 pm)
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Replying to: neals1820 (Sep 13, 2006 9:57 am)
Is this something that a car owner can take care of? Will the dealer sell us a lube kit? Lomax
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Re: Slip in steering wheel when turning [lomax]
by nosirrahg
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Sep 17, 2006 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: lomax (Sep 17, 2006 2:51 pm)
I've wondered the same thing...if the dealer fix really does consist of drilling into the ISS and installing a grease fitting, I'd add a little grease every now and then if I knew where to find the fitting. Does anyone know if the fix involves a standard grease fitting, and if so, is it found under the dash, or the hood?
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