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Power Train complaints
67 reportsClear category filter150,000 miles · Dec 31, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED FORWARD AS THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DES…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND JERKED FORWARD AS THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA ODI #10669357
Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2014
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. ADDITIONALLY, THE GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND EXCESSIVE FORCED WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AFTER A COMPLETE STOP. ADDITIONALLY, THE GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND EXCESSIVE FORCED WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE SPILLED AROUND THE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10668290
40,000 miles · Dec 10, 2014
Air BagsElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 3/12/15*CN UPDATED 03/26/15.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10663336
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 2014
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED. WHEN THE ENGINE WARMED, THE FAILURE WAS NOT EXPERIENCED. ALSO, THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION AT TIMES. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED. WHEN THE ENGINE WARMED, THE FAILURE WAS NOT EXPERIENCED. ALSO, THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION AT TIMES. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10659301
50,000 miles · Nov 18, 2014
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF. SOMETIMES ME VEHICLE WILL HAVE TROUBLE STARTING. TURNING THE KEY WILL NOT ENGAGE THE STARTER, THERE WILL BE NO ATTEMPT OF THE MOTOR TO TURN OVER. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN EVEN AFTER THE REMOVAL OF ALL KEY RINGS FROM THE IGNITION KEY. TODAY (11/18/14…
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THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF. SOMETIMES ME VEHICLE WILL HAVE TROUBLE STARTING. TURNING THE KEY WILL NOT ENGAGE THE STARTER, THERE WILL BE NO ATTEMPT OF THE MOTOR TO TURN OVER. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN EVEN AFTER THE REMOVAL OF ALL KEY RINGS FROM THE IGNITION KEY. TODAY (11/18/14), MY IMPALA DIED WHILE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. THE CODE STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10659107
92,158 miles · Nov 5, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ALTERNATING "SERVICE STABILITRAK" "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGES. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SHIFT HARD FROM FIRST TO SECOND. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE (APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES FROM START OF…
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DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ALTERNATING "SERVICE STABILITRAK" "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGES. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SHIFT HARD FROM FIRST TO SECOND. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME AND PARKED IN THE GARAGE (APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES FROM START OF INCIDENT), THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LOUD CLANGING NOISE. VEHICLE DELIVERED TO KOOL CHEVROLET IN GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN ON 11/4/14. THEY HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE SINCE. THE ONLY THING THEY HAVE FOUND IS THAT THE COMPUTER INDICATES THE CODES WENT OFF WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. OTHERWISE, THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. I AM WORRIED ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THIS INCIDENT HAPPENING AGAIN. I DO A LOT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING AND THE SUDDEN REDUCTION IN SPEED IS A HAZARD AND COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10652695
65,000 miles · Oct 16, 2014
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION AND AN UNKNOWN BUTTON LOCATED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE KEY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION AND AN UNKNOWN BUTTON LOCATED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE KEY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING FROM THE SHIFT GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA ODI #10648250
45,000 miles · Sep 18, 2014
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE AT THE HUB BEARING WIRE AND THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT TWICE AND THE POWER STEERING RAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE AT THE HUB BEARING WIRE AND THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT TWICE AND THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS ALSO REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE RACK AND PINION FAILURE RECURRED AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
NHTSA ODI #10637195
21,000 miles · Sep 15, 2014
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN IT WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN IT WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
NHTSA ODI #10633203
4,000 miles · Sep 12, 2014
Power TrainSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MADE A RATTLING NOISE. AS TIME PROGRESSED, THE RATTLING NOISE CHANGED TO A BANGING NOISE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WRONG COIL SPRINGS WERE INSTAL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MADE A RATTLING NOISE. AS TIME PROGRESSED, THE RATTLING NOISE CHANGED TO A BANGING NOISE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WRONG COIL SPRINGS WERE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE AND A VALVE MUST BE REPLACED ON THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 10/30/14*CN UPDATED 08/28/2017*CT
NHTSA ODI #10632681
Official recalls
4Jul 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗