Why can't my car steer?

the power steering is messed up.

Depending on what type of car you have, but some cars came out with rack & opinion steering. If that's the case with yours, it's possible you bent the shaft inside of it. That's the only thing I can think of that would keep you from steering the car. Other than some debris of some kind stuck in between some of the moving rods not allowing any of the steering Components from moving properly.

My car won t steer, it s a 2004 chevy impala, has fluid, it starts just hard to steer, very hard to steer

Yea I wouldnt drive it! it can be number of things and yea the frame probably has something to do with it take it in Pronto and close by if possible. you probably have A arm and Tie rod issues maybe some frame issues too. the frame may be ok too it just depends upon how hard it hit.

One of your tie rods is probably bent. They control where the tires go. Get them fixed ASAP, if you had a high-mileage car (ie over 100k) then they probably needed new ones, anyway. Get both inner and outer tie rod ends replaced.

Regardless if you DIY or send to a mechanic, either way make sure to obtain a computerized wheel alignment after installing them.

There's an awesome youtube video about testing tie rod ends, link follows:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MkaagWF8ws

terrific wager is that the belt, as you reported, being crooked. it rather is probable the comparable (or between the comparable) that is going around the playstation pump and is inflicting a jam. additionally make advantageous while tightening the belt that it has some play or slack in it - some million/4 of an inch while downward rigidity is utilized in the midst of the belt - too tight isn't stunning :)

Sure. If the frame is bent, then the rest will be out of alignment. My guess is that you bent tie rods or damaged a lower control arm or bent a strut. (or all of the above)

You're power steering pump or the drive belt broke. Just have it taken to a shop. If you're asking that question, you're not the one to fix it.

It could be a bunch of varying things. I'll put them in list form:

Axel

wheel bearing

power steering

my suggestions: take it to a garage, they usually have computers they can hook it up to.

Check the suspension, something is probably messed up. Cant really tell you what without looking.