My 2005 Chevy Impala engine suddenly stopped while driving & the steering jammed. Is this my transmission?

Asked by Sonny Jul 16, 2014 at 11:50 PM about the 2005 Chevrolet Impala LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2005 Chevy Impala started after cranking the ignition twice, then it made a funny noise
and within a 100 yards the engine suddenly stopped &the steering jammed. Cranked but
didn't start again. Is this a transmission problem?

1 Answer

50,715

If you have power steering, and your engine stops, the power steering pump on the engine is not working. This will make it extremely hard to turn the steering wheel. It has nothing to do with the transmission.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    6,120
  • #2
    james sparrow
    Reputation
    4,630
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    4,080
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Malibu
59 Great Deals out of 1,067 listings starting at $1,995
Used Dodge Charger
26 Great Deals out of 904 listings starting at $5,995
Used Honda Accord
57 Great Deals out of 961 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
44 Great Deals out of 1,134 listings starting at $4,795
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
200 Great Deals out of 8,052 listings starting at $1,500
Used Chrysler 300
29 Great Deals out of 538 listings starting at $6,995
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
11 Great Deals out of 832 listings starting at $9,980
Used Nissan Maxima
12 Great Deals out of 186 listings starting at $4,995
Used Buick LaCrosse
4 Great Deals out of 29 listings starting at $6,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
114 Great Deals out of 3,641 listings starting at $5,555
Used Nissan Altima
25 Great Deals out of 676 listings starting at $3,795
Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo
5 listings starting at $9,800

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.