1998 Chevrolet Impala — Known Issues & Recalls

Your car locks up when you try to make right turns and makes a loud noise that may be coming from the AC system. Your ignition switch gets stuck and won't turn sometimes. Your wheel hubs need repairs every six months. These issues have been ongoing since you owned the car, with the ignition switch problem being more recent. Repairs will likely involve replacing the ignition switch, inspecting the steering and suspension components, and servicing or replacing the wheel hubs.

Your steering becomes very stiff when turning left, as if the power steering isn't working, while right turns require almost no effort at all. This imbalance makes the car unpredictable and difficult to control safely. The dealer was able to fix this issue, which is related to a known problem affecting other similar vehicles. Repair likely involves inspecting and servicing the power steering system to restore balanced steering effort on both sides.