Steering Wheel

[ebburtner]

I have an '03 Impala LS and I have been noticing that when I turn the steering wheel all the way until I can't turn it anymore, while going maybe 5 mph, it will make a really loud "clunk". Also, while going down the road and making a turn my steering wheel jerks, I think that is what I want to say...anyway it does it both directions. Any ideas on what the problem would be? I would kinda like to know something to tell the dealership when I call to have it worked on.

I also have noticed that my steering shakes while going down the road but it doesn't seem to do it all of the time. I just though maybe it could just be the road but wasn't sure. Any ideas?

Also, when my change oil light comes on and I take the car to have the oil changed it is usually low on oil. I wouldn't think it should be. Any ideas on that?

Thanks for everyones help!!!

[2octops]

The clunk is in the front end....something's loose or a bushing has moved. Just tell them what you told us.

Engines normally use a little oil between changes, depending on driving conditions and engine wear. Up to 1.5 quarts is normal consumption is what the service manuals used to say 10 years ago. Besides....it'll run a couple quarts low dor a LOOOONG time with out damage, unless you're in an Indy car.

[richtazz]

HAve them check the front hub bearings, they are a common problem on these cars. As far as your oil consumption, unless you have under 6,000 miles and your engine isn't broke in yet, you shouldn't be consuming any noticeable amount of oil. Make sure you tell your dealer about the oil consumption, and have them check it oout.

[ebburtner]

I took my car in to the shop and they had to replace the steering shaft....i guess that is a big problem going on right now they were on national back order but I got the part in in less than a week but now my steering wheel isn't set straight so now I am gonna have to take it back in!!!! errrrrr!!!!!!

[bermis519]

When they replaced mine...they left so much play in the steering.. I took it back they said it was normal!!!! There was a good inch in either direction. I took it back the next day told them they need to fix it because it has never done that. It took them 15MIN to tighten it!!!!!!

Mike

[DAVENEWJERSEY]

Originally Posted by bermis519

When they replaced mine...they left so much play in the steering.. I took it back they said it was normal!!!! There was a good inch in either direction. I took it back the next day told them they need to fix it because it has never done that. It took them 15MIN to tighten it!!!!!!

Mike

There is a problem with 2000, 2001 , 2002 Impala's and Monte Carlo's with the SUB FRAME WELDS.
This causes flexing in the frame when the steering wheel is turned while stopped or at low speed.
It's a loud knock or banging type noise.

A commonly misdiagnosed problem, many costly unneeded repairs have been completed for a GM profit, such as steering rack replacement, steering shaft replacement, mount replacement, steering shaft lube, etc..etc..
After replacing many frames due to defective welds or missing verticle welds, GM now performs a super-glue type repair over the welds, if you can believe it, it's true.
This should be a massive recall.

[3.4imp]

SUPER GLUE! are you sure? I thought they used bubble gum. super glue costs too much