2015 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 44 steering complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala, 15% of its 300 total complaints for the year, tied to 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Owners typically reported failure at a median 60,700 miles. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this model year.
- Steering complaints
- 44
- 15% of 300
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 60,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden electric power steering failure while driving, with the wheel becoming stiff or fully locking up.
- A "power steering service" or "drive with caution" warning appears on the dash right before or during the loss of steering assist.
- Some drivers report the steering wheel seizing at highway speeds, making the car very hard to control.
- Several owners state the electric power steering rack or system was replaced, sometimes more than once on the same vehicle.
- One owner noted the power steering failure combined with brake pedal issues led to a crash with air bag deployment.
- Some complaints mention that dealers found the vehicle was not covered by recalls issued for the 2012 and 2014 Impala model years.
When 2015 Chevrolet Impala steering complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 15, 2015, latest Oct 19, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Impala model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is steering a common problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 44 steering complaints for the 2015 Impala, accounting for 15% of the 300 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?
- NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for steering on the 2015 Impala, even though some owners noted recalls existed for the 2012 and 2014 model years.
- At what mileage does the power steering usually fail on the 2015 Impala?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,700 miles, though some owners reported failures well before and after that point.
- How serious are the steering complaints for the 2015 Impala?
- NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint group includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 44 complaints filed.
- How does the 2015 Impala compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2015 Impala's steering complaints are 15% of its total complaints, lower than the 2014 model year's 22% share and the 2020 model year's 20% share, but higher than several other years like 2011 at 7%.