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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

43 crash reports9 fire reports34 injury reports

What owners actually said

824 reports

Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2016

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

LOUD CLICKING NOISE. I THINK IT'S SOMETHINGS TO DEAL WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER WHEN THE BUTTON IS ON THE BLUE AREA. ACTUATOR? THE CLICKING SOUND WOULD COME AND GO. WHEN I PRESS THE KEY BUTTON ON MY KEYCHAIN. POP THE TRANK AND SOMETIMES IT JUST GOES OFF THROUGH THE THE DAY WHEN THE CAR IS OFF AND PARK.

NHTSA ODI #10860751

33,500 miles · Apr 20, 2016

Unknown Or Other

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ONLY DRIVER DOOR UNLOCKS WITH A KEY. THREE OTHER DOORS (DRIVER AND TWO REAR DOORS) DO NOT UNLOCK ELECTRICALLY HALF OF THE TIME. IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF USING CONTROLS ON DOOR OR REMOTE. THIS OF COURSE REFERS TO BEING STATIONARY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A CONCERN BECAUSE IT REQUIRES HOPPING OVER THE FRONT SEATS TO UNLOCK THE REAR DOORS, (WHICH HAVE THE MANUAL BUTTON AT THE REAR OF THE DOOR) MAKING IT EVEN MORE DIFFICULT TO REACH. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNSAFE WHEN THERE ARE CHILD SEATS INVOLVED, OR WHEN A PERSON MUST BE QUICKLY REMOVED FOR ANY REASON SUCH AS HEALTH ISSUE, ACCIDENT OR DANGER. CLIMBING OVER THE SEAT MAY NOT BE AN OPTION IF SICK OR INJURED PEOPLE ARE IN THE FRONT, BUT NOT NECESSARILY REMOVABLE. WHAT IF CHILD LOCKS PREVENT UNLOCKING FROM THE INSIDE, AND REMOTE OR DOOR CONTROLS ARE THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK THE REAR DOORS? I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A PREVALENT AND EXPENSIVE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. MY CAR (EVEN THOUGH IT IS 9 YEARS OLD) HAS LESS THAN 35,000 MILES ON IT, AND IS IN VERY FINE SHAPE OTHERWISE, BUT HAS THREE DOORS WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A FAULTY PRODUCT! THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS IN THE ON-LINE COMMUNITY TELL ME THIS PROBLEM DESERVES BEING FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME AT LEAST 30 TIMES, INCLUDING TODAY, AND I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR.

NHTSA ODI #10860589

142,000 miles · Apr 20, 2016

Electronic Stability Control (esc)Vehicle Speed Control

INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR REDUCED POWER, SERVICE ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AT ANYTIME AND GO OFF. EXPERIENCE A LITTLE LACK OF POWER. I WILL DO IT ANY TIME AND ANY CONDITION. IT IS RANDOM. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ I AM WORRIED IF THE CAR WILL LEAVE US STRANDED.

NHTSA ODI #10860449

11,800 miles · Apr 5, 2016

Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)

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WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WOULD DISPLAY ENGINE REDUCE POWER MESSAGE THEN THE ENGINE WOULD REDUCE POWER AND STOP. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER ON 12-21-15 WITH 118755 MILES THEY SAID NO CODES. I STATED THE BATTERY DIED THEY SAID BRING IT BACK K IF IT DOES IT AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR BACK ON 3-17-16 123236 MILES THE CODE WAS IN THE SYSTEM BUT THEY SAID IT IS NOT COVERED NOW OVER THE MILES. I CALLED GM ON 3-17-16 THEY SAID THEY WOULD LOOK INTO IT AND CALL ME BACK. GM CALLED BACK AND SAID THEY CAN'T HELP ME( CASE # 8-1882923571). I ASKED WHEN THE NOTICE WENT OUT AND HE SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW. I THINK THIS KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE SHOULD BE COVERED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CHUCK NICHOLSON GMC DOVER OHIO 330-343-7781.

NHTSA ODI #10853508

9,800 miles · Mar 31, 2016

Air Bags

KEEPS TELLING ME TO CHECK AIR BAG, BUT NOT ON RECALL LIST. WHAT CAN I DO. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, BUT NO HELP

NHTSA ODI #10852783

151,000 miles · Mar 28, 2016

Vehicle Speed Control

DRIVING DOWN ROAD, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, DISPLAYING "REDUCED POWER AND TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEM. TO IT TO CHEVY DEALER IN TOPEKA KS. THEN FOUND OUT THAT THIS HAPPENS A LOT, SOMETIMES CAR SHUTS OFF ALL TOGETHER. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL BY GM. LAW SUIT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CAN I FALL BACK ON GM FOR THE EXPENSE?.

NHTSA ODI #10851877

Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2016

Air Bags

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THERE HAS BEEN AN CONSENT ISSUE OCCURRING WITH MY VEHICLE'S AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON. EVERY TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I PAY $100 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR THEM TO TELL ME THEY ARE UNSURE OF THE ISSUE, BUT THEY RESET THE SYSTEM FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN OFF. 4 TO 6 MONTHS GOES BY AND THE LIGHT COMES ON "AGAIN". AS OF RIGHT NOW I DO NOT FEEL SAFE THAT MY VEHICLE WILL PROTECT ME DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND I WOULD LIKE AND INVESTIGATION TO BE OPENED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONCERN. HAVE A GREAT DAY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10851562

190,700 miles · Mar 25, 2016

Seat Belts

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE BASE CONNECTED TO THE SEAT. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,700.

NHTSA ODI #10851544

118,509 miles · Mar 24, 2016

Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT RANDOMLY COMING ON, NOW MORE FREQUENTLY. SCAN OF SYSTEM SHOWS AIR BAG PRETENSIONER ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #10851469

150,000 miles · Mar 23, 2016

EngineVehicle Speed Control

RECEIVING A MESSAGE FOR SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON AND OFF FOR WEEKS. THE CAR SLOWS DOWN. NOW THERE IS A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI #10851222

Official recalls

16V507000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification; Electrical System:wiring

Jul 5, 2016

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

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

14V355000 · Electrical System:ignition

Jun 23, 2014

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.

12V377000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

Aug 3, 2012

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.

10V480000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage

Oct 13, 2010

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.

08V517000 · Air Bags:frontal

Oct 6, 2008

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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NHTSA investigations

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