Probably because the Power Steering pump is trying to push
against an immovable object. The pump is trying to work too
hard and slows the engine.
It's always a good practice to not turn the steering wheel
all the way to lock, or at least when you do reach lock, back
off just a hair.
FriPilot
The size of the steering wheel on 2002 Impala is AXX. You can visit a local repair shop to learn more about sizing of steering wheels.
try and put your key and shack the steering wheel
Steering wheels are hard to remove. A tool called a steering wheel puller needs to be used to remove the steering wheel. It removes the steering wheel by applying pressure to the middle and pulling the rest of the wheel up.
The steering column is the part the steering wheel is mounted on.
soounds like steering wheel fluid needs to up
take it to the dealer........
Just below the steering wheel.
steering wheel
Could be worn ball joints, worn steering linkages, worn/out of adjustment steering box and or worn/out of adjustment wheel bearings.
It sounds like the steering wheel is locked, try to wiggle the wheel at the same time you turn the key.
look under the steering wheel or in the engine compartment
right in the middle of the steering wheel.