TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN A HILL THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE BRAKES OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSTALLED NEW ROTORS UNDER THE WARRANTY BUT WITHIN TWO MONTHS THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AGA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN A HILL THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE BRAKES OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSTALLED NEW ROTORS UNDER THE WARRANTY BUT WITHIN TWO MONTHS THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AGAIN TO A MECHANIC WHO INSTALLED NEW BRAKE PADS AND HEAT SHIELDS BEHIND THE ROTORS SO THEY WOULD NOT OVERHEAT BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN A MONTH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA ODI #10423875
54,400 miles · Jul 18, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, A VERY LOUD SOUND WOULD COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION SEALS WERE LEAKING; AS A RESULT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, A VERY LOUD SOUND WOULD COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION SEALS WERE LEAKING; AS A RESULT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 54,400.
NHTSA ODI #10413442
42,300 miles · Dec 9, 2010
Steering
HEARD A 'WHINING' NOISE FROM UNDER HOOD, THAT CHANGED PITCH WITH ENGINE SPEED. DEALER REPORTED THAT THE STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING, & HAD TO BE REPLACED & TIRES REALIGNED, AT A COST OF $1070. OWNER WAS CONCERNED THAT POWER STEERING LOSS COULD BE A POTENTIAL SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10369800
43,493 miles · Oct 20, 2010
Steering
I AM HEARING NOISES COMING FROM MY STEERING GEAR AS I MAKE TURNS. THE DEALER TOLD ME MY RACK AND PINION SYSTEM IS GOING OUT. THIS FAILURE CAN LEAD TO THE LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO STEER OR THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP. RESEARCH INDICATES THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET MODELS SINCE 2000. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS TAKEN PLACE…
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I AM HEARING NOISES COMING FROM MY STEERING GEAR AS I MAKE TURNS. THE DEALER TOLD ME MY RACK AND PINION SYSTEM IS GOING OUT. THIS FAILURE CAN LEAD TO THE LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO STEER OR THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP. RESEARCH INDICATES THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET MODELS SINCE 2000. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS TAKEN PLACE YET. I AM SURE THERE ARE INJURIES AND DEATHS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10361432
40,125 miles · Sep 15, 2010
Steering
ROUTINE OIL CHANGE 9/9/10. "ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR, BOTH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS ARE BAD". 9/10/10 PER DEALER INSPECTION: POWER STEERING RACK & PINION AND THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY, REPLACED POWER STEERING RACK & PINION AND RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END, 2-WHEEL ALIGNMENT. CUSTOMER PAID LABOR ONLY, $300.11. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10355869
Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 2010
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER STATES EXTREME VIBRATION, SEVERE STEERING DIFFICULTIES AND BRAKE UNRESPONSIVENESS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE FROZEN IN ONE POSITION . THE DEALER MACHINED THE FRONT ROTORS AND SANDED THE PADS. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE IN 3RD GEAR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10350909
21,981 miles · Jul 1, 2010
SteeringSuspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE DEALER PERFORMED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE WHEELS REALIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE WHEELS ALIGNED…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE DEALER PERFORMED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE WHEELS REALIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE WHEELS ALIGNED AGAIN, ADJUST THE TOW AND CENTER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER LATER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED ANOTHER WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,981. UPDATED 08/27/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS UNEVEN TREAD WEAR. UPDATED 08/3010*JB UPDATED 08/31/10*JB
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 36110.
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Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Consequence: If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 36110.
Electrical System:wiring
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Consequence: If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 36110.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET IMPALAS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FRONT SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SECURED TO THE LAP BELT ANCHOR PRETENSIONER MOUNTED TO THE SIDE OF THE SEAT NEAREST THE DOOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELTS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ANCHORS TO THE PRETENSIONERS AND, IF NECESSARY, REINSTALL THE ANCHORS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
GM IS RECALLING 79 MY 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR THAT COULD FRACTURE AT AN INFLATOR TUBE DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DURING A PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR TUBE COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE PASSENGER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
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