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824 reports65,000 miles · May 28, 2015
Air BagsEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE LOWER ENGINE POWER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN PART RELATED TO THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE LOWER ENGINE POWER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN PART RELATED TO THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN PART NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA ODI #10721876
78,000 miles · May 28, 2015
EngineUnknown Or Other
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AFTER DRIVING A FEW MILES WITH THESE INDICATORS ON THE DISABLING THROTTLE WARNING CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. I MANAGED TO COAST OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1…
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WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AFTER DRIVING A FEW MILES WITH THESE INDICATORS ON THE DISABLING THROTTLE WARNING CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. I MANAGED TO COAST OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. THIS HAD OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE IT SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED.
NHTSA ODI #10721841
4,700 miles · May 19, 2015
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
GOING DOWN HIGHWAY GO TO ADJUST AC TEMP. AND THIS LOUD TAP TAP TAP TAP STARTS SOUNDING OFF IN DASH. SCARED ME CAUSED ME TO JUMP AND ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF CAR. TOOK TO CHEVROLET DEALER THEY REPLACED BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR. I HAVE HAD THIS REPLACED FIVE DIFFER. TIMES UNDER WARRANTY. 2015 81000 MILES AND IT GOES OUT AGAIN. I AM N…
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GOING DOWN HIGHWAY GO TO ADJUST AC TEMP. AND THIS LOUD TAP TAP TAP TAP STARTS SOUNDING OFF IN DASH. SCARED ME CAUSED ME TO JUMP AND ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF CAR. TOOK TO CHEVROLET DEALER THEY REPLACED BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR. I HAVE HAD THIS REPLACED FIVE DIFFER. TIMES UNDER WARRANTY. 2015 81000 MILES AND IT GOES OUT AGAIN. I AM NOW USE TO THE SOUND AND IT DOES NOT SCARE ME LIKE BEFORE. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER IMPALA OWNERS AND THYE HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THEY SAID IT SCARED THEM TOO WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED.
NHTSA ODI #10717314
120,000 miles · May 18, 2015
EngineTraction Control System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, A CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, A CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA ODI #10717154
115,000 miles · May 18, 2015
Electrical SystemEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE WENT DOWN TO ZERO. ALSO, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE WENT DOWN TO ZERO. ALSO, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000.
NHTSA ODI #10717092
74,000 miles · May 13, 2015
Power Train
ON 18 APR 2015, MY 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA EXPERIENCED COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. SINCE THE WARRANTY IS 5 YEARS/100,000 MILES, I WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIR DUE TO BEING 8 MONTHS BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THIS DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 74,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME.
NHTSA ODI #10716346
185,000 miles · May 11, 2015
EngineService Brakes
WE RECEIVED A LETTER SAYING THIS YEAR AND MODEL HAVE A POOR SOLDER CONNECTION THAT CAUSES REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER AND TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. OUR CAR HAS THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, CHEVROLET WILL ONLY PAY FOR THE FIX IF IT IS UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS LESS THAN 120,000 MILES. WE BELIEVE THAT MOST SIX YEAR OLD CARS HAVE MORE THAN…
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WE RECEIVED A LETTER SAYING THIS YEAR AND MODEL HAVE A POOR SOLDER CONNECTION THAT CAUSES REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER AND TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. OUR CAR HAS THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, CHEVROLET WILL ONLY PAY FOR THE FIX IF IT IS UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS LESS THAN 120,000 MILES. WE BELIEVE THAT MOST SIX YEAR OLD CARS HAVE MORE THAN 120,000 MILES AND CHEVROLET IS JUST COVERING THEMSELVES FROM LAWSUITS WITH THIS LETTER. IF THEY SOLDERED SOMETHING IMPROPERLY THEY SHOULD FIX IT REGARDLESS OF THE MILEGE ON A VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10715802
43,000 miles · May 5, 2015
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000. UPDATED 6/30/15*CN UPDATED 07/02/15*JB
NHTSA ODI #10714637
117,000 miles · May 5, 2015
Vehicle Speed Control
CAR STRUGGLES THEN KICKS INTO GEAR. GOT WARNING ABOUT TRACTION CONTROL FAILING THEN THE CAR SAYS 'ENGINE POWER REDUCED' AND SPEED CUTS IN HALF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10714630
64,000 miles · May 4, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control
THE TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY TRACK AND ABS LIGHTS ALL CAME ON. THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE POWER WAS LOWER. I HAD THE LEFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACED AND THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR REPLACE ON AUGUST 8TH AFTER THE DEALERSHIP HAD FIXED THIS PROBLEM IN APRIL AND AGAIN IN JUNE. I WAS TOLD THEY CHANGED SENSORS THEN …
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THE TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY TRACK AND ABS LIGHTS ALL CAME ON. THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE POWER WAS LOWER. I HAD THE LEFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACED AND THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR REPLACE ON AUGUST 8TH AFTER THE DEALERSHIP HAD FIXED THIS PROBLEM IN APRIL AND AGAIN IN JUNE. I WAS TOLD THEY CHANGED SENSORS THEN ALSO, BUT I AM NOT SURE OF WHICH ONES AT THAT TIME. I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM FOR THE FORTH TIME. REPLACING THE SENSORS EVERY FEW MONTHS IS GETTING EXPENSIVE. ALSO NOT VERY SAFE. I CONTACTED GM AND THE WOMAN TOLD ME TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED AGAIN. I HAVE FIXED THE SAME ISSUE THREE TIMES ALREADY. THEY WERE OF NO HELP AT ALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10714425
Official recalls
5Jul 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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> .
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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