# 2013 Chevrolet Impala squealing steering column **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet, impala\ **Created:** [March 24, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357 "2018-03-24T16:55:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Andre\_Chenier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@Andre\_Chenier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andre_Chenier)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/1 "2018-03-24T16:55:31Z")
Ever have an occasional slight squealing noise from the steering column when turning the steering wheel ? ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/2 "2018-03-24T21:30:39Z")
If the sound is from under the hood, you might need to add fluid to the power steering system. ---
**Author:** ![Andre\_Chenier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@Andre\_Chenier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andre_Chenier)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/3 "2018-03-24T23:27:54Z")
Thanks for the reply The sound is from the column itself inside the car. It is only occasional. It’s a “swish-swish” as if two pieces of plastic were lightly rubbing ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/4 "2018-03-24T23:37:01Z")
Between the steering shaft and the steering column are plastic bushings. These bushings get dirty/dry out and start squealing. Temperature usually has an effect. If you want to get rid of the squealing, the steering wheel is removed so a lubricant can be applied so it runs down the steering shaft to the plastic bushings. Tester ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/5 "2018-03-25T00:03:56Z")
I experience something similar on my Corolla in the summer, but only when the interior temperature is pretty hot, over 95 degrees probably. I think it is just some plastic parts interfering a little when they expand with temperature. Goes away after it cools down later in the day. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/6 "2018-03-25T00:08:50Z")
Cars are so quiet now that I often get complaints about the light squeak from the steering column. It is usually from the boot where the steering shaft passes through the firewall. A dab of silicone grease will quiet the noise. ---
**Author:** ![Andre\_Chenier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@Andre\_Chenier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andre_Chenier)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/7 "2018-03-25T00:16:24Z")
Thank you I will note the temperature next time and see if there is a corelation I suppose the bushings would get damaged by this. I will enquire about the cost of repair. I love this car and am willing to inccur repair costs within limits. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/8 "2018-03-25T00:24:49Z")
I doubt it is damaging anything. Unless you can’t tolerate the sound, best bet is to just ignore. ---
**Author:** ![Andre\_Chenier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@Andre\_Chenier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andre_Chenier)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2018, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/9 "2018-03-25T01:32:03Z")
It is barely audible so it is not a bother. Thank you for the information. Good point about the quietness of today’s cars BTW, I’m new to this forum. Would like to know if every respondent sees replies to other respondents… i.e can one “thank you” cover everyone ? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/10 "2018-03-25T01:34:11Z")
Yes, we can all see all replies. ---
**Author:** ![Andre\_Chenier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@Andre\_Chenier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andre_Chenier)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-impala-squealing-steering-column/114357/11 "2018-03-26T17:41:06Z")
So thank you all for all the quick responses !