NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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22 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jul 1, 2023
Electrical SystemStructureUnknown Or OtherFire
When my car is exposed to water (rain, a car wash) the trunk completely floods and does not drain. It has flooded so much now that my amplifier does not work. I took my vehicle to Chevy to have the known recall on this vehicle repaired but Chevy claims that they will not do anything for me. I am afraid that the car can potential…
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When my car is exposed to water (rain, a car wash) the trunk completely floods and does not drain. It has flooded so much now that my amplifier does not work. I took my vehicle to Chevy to have the known recall on this vehicle repaired but Chevy claims that they will not do anything for me. I am afraid that the car can potentially catch fire and burn my home down as I park this car in my driveway. With this being a known recall for this vehicle, can I please have this fixed immediately!!!! I have already replaced my tools that have been damaged, please just have this fixed or id likely take further steps after this. I have been going back and forth with GMC and Chevy for over 7 days now! Just recently, my car was producing sparks from the trunk area, THIS IS NOT GOOD!!!
NHTSA ODI #11529940
Mileage unknown · Jun 14, 2022
Exterior LightingUnknown Or Other
while driving a chevy impala at night you can barley see and i drove even new models it’s still the same
NHTSA ODI #11469267
Mileage unknown · May 5, 2022
Unknown Or Other
2016 Chevy Impala with 3.6L V6 has a design fault that causes failure of the evaporator core including leak of freon and inoperative Air Conditioning. Leak of freon and lack of air conditioning in 100 degree plus outside temps endangers the driver and passengers. Local auto service and local dealership both confirm failure of e…
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2016 Chevy Impala with 3.6L V6 has a design fault that causes failure of the evaporator core including leak of freon and inoperative Air Conditioning. Leak of freon and lack of air conditioning in 100 degree plus outside temps endangers the driver and passengers. Local auto service and local dealership both confirm failure of evaporator core. Issue has been identified by Chevy manufacturer and TSB issued N182186881 to cover repair/replacement at no cost to the vehicle owner. However, database is intentionally exclusive of VINs without cause or rationale. There is documented history of Chevy/GM declining to authorize service to affected vehicles on online forums and even at my local dealership. No warning. issue is Air Conditioning failure. upon first warm day in the spring, the AC blew hot air. This suggests legal dodging of addressing the issue by manufacturer. Manufacturer should honor their bulletin and verify all applicable 2016-2018 Impala with V6 are added to the database. Owners and potential owners must be informed of this issue that manufacturer has admitted to already.
NHTSA ODI #11463524
87,000 miles · Feb 2, 2021
EngineUnknown Or Other
THE LEFT SIDE (RADIATOR SIDE) CATALYTIC CONVERTER DEVELOPS HAIRLINE CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BREAKS FROM THE FLANGE ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE. IF IT BREAKS, IT FALLS FORWARD AND GETS CAUGHT IN THE FAN, POSSIBLY CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE. APPEARS THAT CRACKS DEVELOP DUE TO LACK OF STRENGTH FROM THIN METAL AND POSSIBLE STRESS OF WEIGHT AT …
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THE LEFT SIDE (RADIATOR SIDE) CATALYTIC CONVERTER DEVELOPS HAIRLINE CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BREAKS FROM THE FLANGE ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE. IF IT BREAKS, IT FALLS FORWARD AND GETS CAUGHT IN THE FAN, POSSIBLY CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE. APPEARS THAT CRACKS DEVELOP DUE TO LACK OF STRENGTH FROM THIN METAL AND POSSIBLE STRESS OF WEIGHT AT GIVEN POINT, WHICH IF UNNOTICED, THE CONVERTER WILL BREAK.
NHTSA ODI #11394258
84,000 miles · Nov 15, 2020
Electrical SystemEngineUnknown Or Other
MY VEHICLE TURNED OFF SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ONCE AS I WAS DRIVING FREEWAY SPEED APPROXIMATELY 60-65MPH ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF I ATTEMPTED TO PUT IN NATURAL AND RE START THE IGNITION AS THE VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING WITH NO POWER VEHICLE DID NOT START I MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY BREAKED TO STOP AND PLACED THE GE…
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MY VEHICLE TURNED OFF SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ONCE AS I WAS DRIVING FREEWAY SPEED APPROXIMATELY 60-65MPH ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF I ATTEMPTED TO PUT IN NATURAL AND RE START THE IGNITION AS THE VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING WITH NO POWER VEHICLE DID NOT START I MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY BREAKED TO STOP AND PLACED THE GEAR SHIFT ON PARK AND TRIED TURNING THE IGNITION ON AND STILL DID NOT TURN ON A FEW ATTEMPTS LATER CAR STARTED. ANOTHER INCIDENT I WAS DRIVING CAME TO A RED LIGHT AS I WAS WAITING FOR MY GREEN LIGHT MY CAR SHUT OFF WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK I PUT THE SHIFT GEAR I TO PARK TURNED THE IGNITION ON AND CAR STARTED
NHTSA ODI #11374780
Mileage unknown · Oct 13, 2020
StructureSuspensionUnknown Or Other
WATER LEAK FROM TRUNK. MOLD. DAMAGE CLOTHING CAR SEAT. THE LINE ISN'T SEALING
NHTSA ODI #11364163
87,000 miles · Jul 9, 2020
Unknown Or Other
MY AIR CONDITION BLOWING HOT AIR COST 1700.00 TO REPAIR MY CAR IS A 2016 CHEVROLET IMPALA THEY SAY THE DASH HAS TO COME OUT TO REPLACE PART THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS
NHTSA ODI #11338513
Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 2020
Unknown Or Other
THE AIR WENT OUT IN MY CAR. I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST TIME FOR A RECHARGE, BUT WHEN I WENT TO GET IT REPAIRED I WAS TOLD I HAD A LEAK. SADLY AND VERY EXPENSIVE, I GOT THE A/C KIT(ALL COMPONENTS) REPLACED AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN! I WAS TOLD THAT THE IMPALA, AND CAMARO HAD A RECALL ON THE EVAP CORE. I HAVE A 2004 BLAZER AND THE AIR…
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THE AIR WENT OUT IN MY CAR. I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST TIME FOR A RECHARGE, BUT WHEN I WENT TO GET IT REPAIRED I WAS TOLD I HAD A LEAK. SADLY AND VERY EXPENSIVE, I GOT THE A/C KIT(ALL COMPONENTS) REPLACED AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN! I WAS TOLD THAT THE IMPALA, AND CAMARO HAD A RECALL ON THE EVAP CORE. I HAVE A 2004 BLAZER AND THE AIR STILL WORKS IN IT! I AM HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED RIGHT NOW AS I'VE ALREADY GOTTEN ONE RECALL FIXED AND THIS ONE ISN'T LISTED. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COSTLY REPAIR FOR A 4 YEAR OLD CAR!!! I ALSO OWN A 1980 IMPALA. I LOVE CHEVROLET BUT I THINK I GOT A BAD ONE😭 *TR
NHTSA ODI #11332006
70,000 miles · Jun 17, 2020
EnginePower TrainUnknown Or Other
THESE IMPALAS ARE DOWNSHIFTING ON GEARS 2/3 AND WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE IT IS NOT SHIFTING AS THEY SHOULD THIS IS FROM MULTIPLE AUTO SHOPS AND CHEVROLET DEALERSHIPS IN DEARBORN AND DETOUR MICHIGAN ARE AWARE AND BOTH ARE STAYING THEY ARE GETTING ALOR IF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE I AM. NOT ONE OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE…
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THESE IMPALAS ARE DOWNSHIFTING ON GEARS 2/3 AND WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE IT IS NOT SHIFTING AS THEY SHOULD THIS IS FROM MULTIPLE AUTO SHOPS AND CHEVROLET DEALERSHIPS IN DEARBORN AND DETOUR MICHIGAN ARE AWARE AND BOTH ARE STAYING THEY ARE GETTING ALOR IF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE I AM. NOT ONE OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE 4000 JUST SITTING AROUND I AM ALSO NOT WORKING DUE TO COVID I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR 15 MONTHS WHEN THIS ISSUES STARTED GM AND CHEVROLET NEED TO DO A RECALL TO CHECK AND REPLACE AND PROVIDE LOANER VEHICLES AT THEIR EXPENSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11329355
46,000 miles · Mar 7, 2020
Unknown Or OtherInjury
I REACHED FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND SOMETHING PUNCTURED MY FINGER FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HANDLE WHICH STARTLED ME. I TRIED TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK, BUT I COULDN'T SEE ANY EXPLANATION FOR THE PUNCTURE, SO I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN AND RECEIVED ANOTHER PUNCTURE WOUND. BY THIS TIME, MY FINGER HAD …
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I REACHED FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND SOMETHING PUNCTURED MY FINGER FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HANDLE WHICH STARTLED ME. I TRIED TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK, BUT I COULDN'T SEE ANY EXPLANATION FOR THE PUNCTURE, SO I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN AND RECEIVED ANOTHER PUNCTURE WOUND. BY THIS TIME, MY FINGER HAD BEGUN TO BLEED QUITE A BIT BECAUSE THE PUNCTURES WERE PRETTY DEEP. AT THE TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY BECAUSE I HAD JUST PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, AND I WAS TRYING TO EXIT MY VEHICLE
NHTSA ODI #11316721