chevrolet impala 2010 Complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. when occupying the passenger front seat, the air bag warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel. the technicians at the dealer were not able to identify the cause of the failure. the manufacturer took a report. the manufacturer will send a district supervisor to the dealer to further investigate the failure. the failure mileage was 500. the current mileage was 2,500.

Reported in: MERIDIAN ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK6A1

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the vehicle was parked on a slight incline without the paring brake engaged. the gear shifter was not placed in the "park" position and unexpectedly, the vehicle rolled into a retaining pond. there were no occupants in the vehicle. there was also a malfunction with the ignition switch releasing the key whenever the gear shifter was not in the "park" position. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunctions. the cause of failure has not been determined at this time. the failure mileage was 120. updated 05/06/10. *lj updated 09/20/10

Reported in: CHELTENHAM MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK4A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while traveling with the cruise control activated at speeds of 75 mph, the contact noticed that the instrument panel was extremely difficult to read on a very sunny day, even with his sunglasses on. the vehicle was not diagnosed and the contact had noticed the failure since the day of purchase. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 3,000. updated 08/18/10

Reported in: WASHINGTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN7A1

SEATS

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact fell asleep behind the wheel and then suddenly encountered rumble strips in the roadway. the contact was awakened and he stated the failure was contributed to the front driver side seat headrest which was designed in a curve position and caused him to become extremely relaxed that resulted in drowsiness. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the headrest was a manufacturer design. the failure mileage was 2,000. updated 02/02/11 *cn

Reported in: FAIRPORT HARBOR OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK5A1

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that she believed that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were too close together and she depressed them both at the same time. the contact felt that the parking brake release was too high up. the contact sent a letter to the manufacturer who advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was 37,500. updated 01/24/11 *bf the consumer stated on three occasions she accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. updated evoq 01/27/11 updated 03/22/11 the consumer stated the head rest obstructs the driver's view when backing out of a parking space. also, when driving down a small incline to enter a small street, the front under carriage of the vehicle scrapped the street. the platform for the foot rest on the driver; side for the left foot caused the consumer to experience foot cramps as her ankle was in a flex position as there was not enough space. updated 05/17/11 *jb the consumer stated vehicle pulled to the right. the dealer informed the consumer there were two different typed of tires on the vehicle, which was causing the vehicle to pull to the right. the consumer. the consumer took the vehicle to another establishment where they informed her, the odometer had been rolled back 2500 miles. updated 09/20/11

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EKXA1

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that she believed that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were too close together and she depressed them both at the same time. the contact felt that the parking brake release was too high up. the contact sent a letter to the manufacturer who advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was 37,500. updated 01/24/11 *bf the consumer stated on three occasions she accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. updated evoq 01/27/11 updated 03/22/11 the consumer stated the head rest obstructs the driver's view when backing out of a parking space. also, when driving down a small incline to enter a small street, the front under carriage of the vehicle scrapped the street. the platform for the foot rest on the driver; side for the left foot caused the consumer to experience foot cramps as her ankle was in a flex position as there was not enough space. updated 05/17/11 *jb the consumer stated vehicle pulled to the right. the dealer informed the consumer there were two different typed of tires on the vehicle, which was causing the vehicle to pull to the right. the consumer. the consumer took the vehicle to another establishment where they informed her, the odometer had been rolled back 2500 miles. updated 09/20/11

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EKXA1

SUSPENSION

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that she believed that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were too close together and she depressed them both at the same time. the contact felt that the parking brake release was too high up. the contact sent a letter to the manufacturer who advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was 37,500. updated 01/24/11 *bf the consumer stated on three occasions she accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. updated evoq 01/27/11 updated 03/22/11 the consumer stated the head rest obstructs the driver's view when backing out of a parking space. also, when driving down a small incline to enter a small street, the front under carriage of the vehicle scrapped the street. the platform for the foot rest on the driver; side for the left foot caused the consumer to experience foot cramps as her ankle was in a flex position as there was not enough space. updated 05/17/11 *jb the consumer stated vehicle pulled to the right. the dealer informed the consumer there were two different typed of tires on the vehicle, which was causing the vehicle to pull to the right. the consumer. the consumer took the vehicle to another establishment where they informed her, the odometer had been rolled back 2500 miles. updated 09/20/11

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EKXA1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that she believed that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were too close together and she depressed them both at the same time. the contact felt that the parking brake release was too high up. the contact sent a letter to the manufacturer who advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was 37,500. updated 01/24/11 *bf the consumer stated on three occasions she accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. updated evoq 01/27/11 updated 03/22/11 the consumer stated the head rest obstructs the driver's view when backing out of a parking space. also, when driving down a small incline to enter a small street, the front under carriage of the vehicle scrapped the street. the platform for the foot rest on the driver; side for the left foot caused the consumer to experience foot cramps as her ankle was in a flex position as there was not enough space. updated 05/17/11 *jb the consumer stated vehicle pulled to the right. the dealer informed the consumer there were two different typed of tires on the vehicle, which was causing the vehicle to pull to the right. the consumer. the consumer took the vehicle to another establishment where they informed her, the odometer had been rolled back 2500 miles. updated 09/20/11

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EKXA1

STRUCTURE

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that she believed that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were too close together and she depressed them both at the same time. the contact felt that the parking brake release was too high up. the contact sent a letter to the manufacturer who advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was 37,500. updated 01/24/11 *bf the consumer stated on three occasions she accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. updated evoq 01/27/11 updated 03/22/11 the consumer stated the head rest obstructs the driver's view when backing out of a parking space. also, when driving down a small incline to enter a small street, the front under carriage of the vehicle scrapped the street. the platform for the foot rest on the driver; side for the left foot caused the consumer to experience foot cramps as her ankle was in a flex position as there was not enough space. updated 05/17/11 *jb the consumer stated vehicle pulled to the right. the dealer informed the consumer there were two different typed of tires on the vehicle, which was causing the vehicle to pull to the right. the consumer. the consumer took the vehicle to another establishment where they informed her, the odometer had been rolled back 2500 miles. updated 09/20/11

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EKXA1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

the 2010 impala was at hwy speeds and in cruise control at approx 65mph. the car got a front twitch that turned into a vibration. the cruise started to surge approx one hour into the trip. the traction control light came on, the check engine light a couple seconds later and the message display was flashing traction control failure, drive at reduced speeds and ignition failure. the traction control failed at hwy speeds leaving the driver coasting to reduced speeds and then the car shut off at 20 mph with no power steering or braking. this is the second time this has happened. both times cars approached at hwy speeds while i was slowing down without brake lights.

Reported in: PULASKI WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB57K091

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala equipped with good year radial tire p225-55r17 95t, department of transportation number m643hhdr061, serial number 0266496130292535. the contact noticed the passenger front tire failed. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who stated that the failure was located at the tire sidewall which had a leak. the dealer was contacted they advised the failure was not due to a defected side wall. the dealer stated the contact drove over an object on the road causing the tire to fail and they will not be responsible for the cost for the tire replacement. the tire was replaced. the failure mileage was 3,500 and the current mileage was 39,050.

Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN9A1

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle began to slowly and abnormally drift to the right. the contact had to abruptly hold the steering wheel and pull to the left in order to control the steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a front alignment was performed yet the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time and the tires were rotated. the contact continued to experience the failure and took the vehicle back to the dealer where the tires were replaced but to no avail. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that because they were unable to diagnose the failure, they could not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200.

Reported in: WEBSTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN5A1

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

may 9th, i parked my car in a school parking lot . upon trying to move the car to go home i could not get it to go in to gear. i called for a tow truck, while waiting for a tow a friend of mine helped me remove the center console to see if we could locate the issue. we ended up having to manually depress a button on the side of the shifting system to get the car to go into gear. once out of park the shifter moved freely between r/n/d. on 5-22-2010, while traveling approximately 15-20mph on my home street in my neighborhood the left front (driver) tie rod snapped in half sending my car up over the sidewalk curb and into the grass/trees. the car jerked hard left and was surging forward and hard to control and kept jerking pulling and surging for approx 75 feet until i was able to gain some control and get mycar back onto my street and into my driveway. it is undrivable and am waiting on a tow to the local chevy dealership to address these issues.

Reported in: LITHIA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK4A1

STEERING

power steering pump failed on brand new car. this makes the fourth time. car purchased 4dec10 1st failure 25mar11 2nd failure 19april11 3rd failure 18may11.

Reported in: GEORGIA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

TIRES

took 2010 impala ltz to have oil changed and tires rotated. they found the front tires to be worn badly on the inside of each tire. the driver's side had much worse wear with the steel cords visible. we bought the car from a dealership with over 10,000 miles on it. it now has 19,000. in an online search, we found that the car had work done on the steering before we purchased it. it still has a problem with a growling sound in the steering at times. could that effect tire wear?

Reported in: MT. HOLLY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WC5EM5A1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2010 impala lt. braking very dangerous, have original brake rotors and are warped. severe front end shaking very poor rotor quality on new/used car. needed to replace rotor due to warped condition. occurs going down mountain hills extremely difficult to control. *kb

Reported in: PAYSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN7A1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

2010 impala lt. braking very dangerous, have original brake rotors and are warped. severe front end shaking very poor rotor quality on new/used car. needed to replace rotor due to warped condition. occurs going down mountain hills extremely difficult to control. *kb

Reported in: PAYSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN7A1

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

i am the owner of 3 quick lube centers and service thousands of vehicles per month. there is a problem with the valve stems on the newer tires with the tpms. the metal used is substandard, they break very easily. i have seen them break by taking off the metal cap covering the valve stem. i have had to repair close to one hundred of these because of the substandard metal being used. this is a safty issue, i hope you can look into this. you asked to identify a spcific make and model and i chose a 2010 chevy impala, but many manufactures use these valve stems *tt

Reported in: ILLINOIS IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the vehicle began to shake vigorously while driving down hill while attempting to stop the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice and they turned and replaced the rotors. the contact was concerned since the shaking and the long stopping distance continued to occur. the failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 12,000.

Reported in: ELLICOTT CITY MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK4A1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brake rotors warping after every 10,000 miles. happens after driving on mountain roads.(desending) dealer service department stated it is a design flaw. thin rotors. *tt

Reported in: YUCCA VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN1A1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated when driving 50 mph down hill, he noticed that the brakes were pulsating. the dealer was contacted and advised him that this vehicle was a free rolling vehicle and he had to gear down when driving down a hill. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 8,300. updated 11/18/11*lj updated 11/30/11

Reported in: ABINGDON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

STEERING

my 2010 chevrolet impala has only 43, 279 miles and began making a loud high pitched screeching noise while accelerating. after two visits to two separate mechanics it was determined both times that a new power steering pump was needed. both mechanics were in shock due to the failure as the amount of miles on the car. i contacted gm customer care as i was sure this was still under warranty. much to my surprise this is not under warranty. i have had this car 1 year and 3 months and for this to fail i am not a happy chevrolet owner. gm told me i could have it repaired and then wait for them to make a decision on whether i 'qualified' for assistance. in this economy and at this time of the year who has time to pay up front and wait for them to make a decision.

Reported in: WARREN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EKXA1

STEERING

i was making a right hand turn on a surface road when vehicle suddenly lost power steering assist. dealer service department diagnosed as no pressure from power steering pump. it was determined that shaft had broken on the pump. installed power steering pump kit (06605-c) and new shaft. replaced power steering fluid.

Reported in: SUMMERFIELD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WC5EM5A1

STEERING

i was driving and the car shut off. no brakes, no power steering, nothing.....i coasted to the side of the road, put it in park, took the key out of the ignition, put it back in and the car started. now i am scared to put my 5 month old in the car because it is not safe.

Reported in: CAMP SPRINGS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

ENGINE

i was driving and the car shut off. no brakes, no power steering, nothing.....i coasted to the side of the road, put it in park, took the key out of the ignition, put it back in and the car started. now i am scared to put my 5 month old in the car because it is not safe.

Reported in: CAMP SPRINGS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 80 mph, the trac stability and engine warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle immediately stalled. the vehicle was restarted after twenty minutes and resumed normally. the failure recurred three times when driving extended distances. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Reported in: LITHONIA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK2A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 80 mph, the trac stability and engine warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle immediately stalled. the vehicle was restarted after twenty minutes and resumed normally. the failure recurred three times when driving extended distances. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Reported in: LITHONIA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK2A1

SERVICE BRAKES

i own a 2010 chevy impala on a short trip to shankville, pa. as i tried to slow down by tapping the brakes and the vehicle began to shake and pulsate violently. this happened again as i was taking my wife to the airport. the vehicle will begin to shake violantly when i apply the brakes at around 60 to 65 mph. i took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that the rotors are warped, and i should get new brakes with new rotors. i informed the individual that the vehicle had just had its yearly state inspection done by them in march of 2012 this was early august 2012 and the vehicle had only been driven less then 2000 miles. a check on the internet shows that the impla is prone to warped brake rotors. this is a serious saftey issue.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK0A1

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 35 mph the front end of the vehicle began to vibrate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that a front end alignment was needed. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v377000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm) in which the contact believed was related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Reported in: EAST BRIDGEWATER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN8A1

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate the transmission slip. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. in addition, the contact mentioned that he believed that the rack and pinion, and the front struts were faulty as well. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

Reported in: BRUNSWICK ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK0A1

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate the transmission slip. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. in addition, the contact mentioned that he believed that the rack and pinion, and the front struts were faulty as well. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

Reported in: BRUNSWICK ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK0A1

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate the transmission slip. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. in addition, the contact mentioned that he believed that the rack and pinion, and the front struts were faulty as well. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

Reported in: BRUNSWICK ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK0A1

AIR BAGS

service air bag displayed in information display along with red illuminated symbol of air bag would come and go on and off every time its driven .took vehicle to dealer 9/10/2012 with light and warning on when parked in service lane and they informed me no problem found,no codes stored.

Reported in: RAINBOW CITY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WC5EM8A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

the vehicle service stability track light comes on without reason all the time. the car reduces speed and stall when i stop. the vehicle also loses speed and shut down. i just purchased the car and cannot afford to have it repaired.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

SERVICE BRAKES

while on a medium downgrade on hwy 101 in marin county, ca at approx 65 mph i slowly applied brakes to reduce speed. the brakes immediately started to "chatter" and i thought the abs system was activating. i continued to just "tap" on the brakes to keep my speed reducing to the legal limit (55 mph) and the chattering stopped when speed was reduced and i was back on level grade. the condition has not repeated itself when driving on a level grade and with normal braking when slowing down from 65 mph. in august 2012 i took the car to a dealer for a minor warranty repair and asked them to also check the brakes for any problem with the abs system - still thinking that is what caused the initial problem. i was told that the brake rotors were warped and was caused "by the way i drive". i have been driving for over 60 yrs and have never had this type of brake problem. this car was purchased new in nov 2009 and it has been driven less than 10k miles per year - it is still under warranty until 11/2012. gm refuses to accept any responsibility for premature rotor warping or that their brake design maybe faulty, i.e. inadequate cooling for brakes, etc. they were of absolutely no help in addressing this problem seeking to put any blame solely on the driver. how can one respond to that kind of attitude. the nhtsa should make gm certify that their brake system, materials, brake cooling design, etc. could not possible cause any form of brake rotor warping in a vehicle driven less that 25k miles. thank you for looking into this matter.

Reported in: SAN RAFAEL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN8A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i have a low mileage vehicle. i have remained current on all of my routine maintenance. the car recently had the warnings: service traction control and engine power is reduced. i have looked on multiple outlets and saw that this is a common problem with this vehicle. the solution that the dealer gives is varied and coincidentally not covered under warranty.

Reported in: FARMINGTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK1A1

ENGINE

i have a low mileage vehicle. i have remained current on all of my routine maintenance. the car recently had the warnings: service traction control and engine power is reduced. i have looked on multiple outlets and saw that this is a common problem with this vehicle. the solution that the dealer gives is varied and coincidentally not covered under warranty.

Reported in: FARMINGTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK1A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

i have a low mileage vehicle. i have remained current on all of my routine maintenance. the car recently had the warnings: service traction control and engine power is reduced. i have looked on multiple outlets and saw that this is a common problem with this vehicle. the solution that the dealer gives is varied and coincidentally not covered under warranty.

Reported in: FARMINGTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK1A1

STEERING

i had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle.

Reported in: HERRIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle.

Reported in: HERRIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

TIRES

i had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle.

Reported in: HERRIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

SUSPENSION

i had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle.

Reported in: HERRIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle.

Reported in: HERRIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle.

Reported in: HERRIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

VISIBILITY

i had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle.

Reported in: HERRIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

i had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle.

Reported in: HERRIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle.

Reported in: HERRIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

SEATS

i had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle.

Reported in: HERRIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:JACK

i had a blow out on a front passenger tire. went to raise car on flat level surface. i used the car jack for the first time since buying the car two years ago. the jack failed to stay under the frame rail ridge. its was half way up and the car bent the frame of the jack and the threaded rod. luckily no one was near the car it just roll forward and crushed the jack. i was unable to straighten and fix the jack. bad metal or frame was not qa correctly. i had a police officer use the same jack on his squad car different year impala and it worked fine. i need to find a way to report the jack failure and get a replacement jack from the chevorlet company. do not want to go to a dealer or service center. the act of this failing is a safety concern to many impala owners and i would like the jack mail to me or replaced as soon as possible.

Reported in: CHESAPEAKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

i had a blow out on a front passenger tire. went to raise car on flat level surface. i used the car jack for the first time since buying the car two years ago. the jack failed to stay under the frame rail ridge. its was half way up and the car bent the frame of the jack and the threaded rod. luckily no one was near the car it just roll forward and crushed the jack. i was unable to straighten and fix the jack. bad metal or frame was not qa correctly. i had a police officer use the same jack on his squad car different year impala and it worked fine. i need to find a way to report the jack failure and get a replacement jack from the chevorlet company. do not want to go to a dealer or service center. the act of this failing is a safety concern to many impala owners and i would like the jack mail to me or replaced as soon as possible.

Reported in: CHESAPEAKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while parked the contact attempted to move the gear shifter to drive but was unable to because it was stuck in park. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated a wire in the gear shifter console needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Reported in: FORT MADISON IA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

the 2010 impala was at hwy speeds at approx 65mph. the traction control light came on and the check engine light and the message display was flashing traction control failure. the lights stayed on. it also said engine at reduced speeds . the traction control failed at hwy speeds which left me coasting to reduced speeds and then the car shut off at 20 mph with no power steering or braking. i was able to coast off the highway into a parking lot off the service road.

Reported in: FRISCO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

the 2010 impala was at hwy speeds at approx 65mph. the traction control light came on and the check engine light and the message display was flashing traction control failure. the lights stayed on. it also said engine at reduced speeds . the traction control failed at hwy speeds which left me coasting to reduced speeds and then the car shut off at 20 mph with no power steering or braking. i was able to coast off the highway into a parking lot off the service road.

Reported in: FRISCO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

SERVICE BRAKES

the 2010 impala was at hwy speeds at approx 65mph. the traction control light came on and the check engine light and the message display was flashing traction control failure. the lights stayed on. it also said engine at reduced speeds . the traction control failed at hwy speeds which left me coasting to reduced speeds and then the car shut off at 20 mph with no power steering or braking. i was able to coast off the highway into a parking lot off the service road.

Reported in: FRISCO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

ENGINE

the 2010 impala was at hwy speeds at approx 65mph. the traction control light came on and the check engine light and the message display was flashing traction control failure. the lights stayed on. it also said engine at reduced speeds . the traction control failed at hwy speeds which left me coasting to reduced speeds and then the car shut off at 20 mph with no power steering or braking. i was able to coast off the highway into a parking lot off the service road.

Reported in: FRISCO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

POWER TRAIN

i was driving to work, nearly at the end of a 50 mile trip, the car was functioning normally with no abnormal noises or indications of problems. i drove the car into the parking lot and was making a slight right turn, traveling at about 15 mph, when suddenly the car screeched to an immediate halt and stalled the engine. the sudden stop was violent and threw me against my seatbelt. i moved the gear selector lever from drive to park and restarted the engine without any trouble. the engine ran smooth and without any unusual noise. i put the car into drive, but it would not move and it made loud grinding and clunking sounds. i put the car in reverse, but still it would not move and again made loud noises. i put the car in neutral and a friend came over to help me push the car to a more safe area, but still the car would not move. apparently the drivetrain was locked up and would not move, no matter what gear position the transmission was in. the car was later dragged on to a flatbed truck and taken to my local auto service center, where they determined the transmission was bad. the vehicle was then towed to my local chevrolet dealer to be fixed under the gm 100,000mi/5 year powertrain warranty. i am very shaken up by this incident and fear what would have happen if the vehicles front wheels would have violently locked up like this at highway speeds. i fear the result would have been a total loss of control of the vehicle and possibly severe injury or even death to myself and others. i hope gm and the nhtsa investigate this incident and find the cause of the transmission failure with the goal of preventing this from happening again before someone gets hurt or killed.

Reported in: CREAM RIDGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN9A1

ENGINE

i was driving to work, nearly at the end of a 50 mile trip, the car was functioning normally with no abnormal noises or indications of problems. i drove the car into the parking lot and was making a slight right turn, traveling at about 15 mph, when suddenly the car screeched to an immediate halt and stalled the engine. the sudden stop was violent and threw me against my seatbelt. i moved the gear selector lever from drive to park and restarted the engine without any trouble. the engine ran smooth and without any unusual noise. i put the car into drive, but it would not move and it made loud grinding and clunking sounds. i put the car in reverse, but still it would not move and again made loud noises. i put the car in neutral and a friend came over to help me push the car to a more safe area, but still the car would not move. apparently the drivetrain was locked up and would not move, no matter what gear position the transmission was in. the car was later dragged on to a flatbed truck and taken to my local auto service center, where they determined the transmission was bad. the vehicle was then towed to my local chevrolet dealer to be fixed under the gm 100,000mi/5 year powertrain warranty. i am very shaken up by this incident and fear what would have happen if the vehicles front wheels would have violently locked up like this at highway speeds. i fear the result would have been a total loss of control of the vehicle and possibly severe injury or even death to myself and others. i hope gm and the nhtsa investigate this incident and find the cause of the transmission failure with the goal of preventing this from happening again before someone gets hurt or killed.

Reported in: CREAM RIDGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN9A1

STEERING

i was driving to work, nearly at the end of a 50 mile trip, the car was functioning normally with no abnormal noises or indications of problems. i drove the car into the parking lot and was making a slight right turn, traveling at about 15 mph, when suddenly the car screeched to an immediate halt and stalled the engine. the sudden stop was violent and threw me against my seatbelt. i moved the gear selector lever from drive to park and restarted the engine without any trouble. the engine ran smooth and without any unusual noise. i put the car into drive, but it would not move and it made loud grinding and clunking sounds. i put the car in reverse, but still it would not move and again made loud noises. i put the car in neutral and a friend came over to help me push the car to a more safe area, but still the car would not move. apparently the drivetrain was locked up and would not move, no matter what gear position the transmission was in. the car was later dragged on to a flatbed truck and taken to my local auto service center, where they determined the transmission was bad. the vehicle was then towed to my local chevrolet dealer to be fixed under the gm 100,000mi/5 year powertrain warranty. i am very shaken up by this incident and fear what would have happen if the vehicles front wheels would have violently locked up like this at highway speeds. i fear the result would have been a total loss of control of the vehicle and possibly severe injury or even death to myself and others. i hope gm and the nhtsa investigate this incident and find the cause of the transmission failure with the goal of preventing this from happening again before someone gets hurt or killed.

Reported in: CREAM RIDGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN9A1

POWER TRAIN

driving home friday night 12/26/12 on cruise set at 65, bang, car dropped power drastically, kicked off cruise, and the three rotating messages appeared on dash, 1)service stabilitrak, 2)service traction control, & 3)engine power reduced. both orange placards lit up on dash, service engine and traction. pulled out of traffic and re started the car. was able to drive at normal speeds but codes still rotating and placards still lit. couldn't get it into the shop until monday 12/31/12. when i started it up to take it in, codes were all cleared and car ran just fine. dealership told me it was the pedal sensor and would cost me $275 to repair. how can we get gm to do a recall on this on going issue? this is a 2010 chevy impala lt with 45000 on it. this repair should be covered under warranty and i was told it is not. there have been numerous individuals with this same sensor failing at about 45000 miles. a sudden drop in power to a speed of 25 while driving at highway speeds is very dangerous. it is amazing with as many failures as have been reported to gm on just the edmunds car form site alone that there have not been any serious crashes. please take a good look at this issue and see if you can't get gm to recall these sensors and get them replaced with better ones.

Reported in: REED CITY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN9A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driving home friday night 12/26/12 on cruise set at 65, bang, car dropped power drastically, kicked off cruise, and the three rotating messages appeared on dash, 1)service stabilitrak, 2)service traction control, & 3)engine power reduced. both orange placards lit up on dash, service engine and traction. pulled out of traffic and re started the car. was able to drive at normal speeds but codes still rotating and placards still lit. couldn't get it into the shop until monday 12/31/12. when i started it up to take it in, codes were all cleared and car ran just fine. dealership told me it was the pedal sensor and would cost me $275 to repair. how can we get gm to do a recall on this on going issue? this is a 2010 chevy impala lt with 45000 on it. this repair should be covered under warranty and i was told it is not. there have been numerous individuals with this same sensor failing at about 45000 miles. a sudden drop in power to a speed of 25 while driving at highway speeds is very dangerous. it is amazing with as many failures as have been reported to gm on just the edmunds car form site alone that there have not been any serious crashes. please take a good look at this issue and see if you can't get gm to recall these sensors and get them replaced with better ones.

Reported in: REED CITY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN9A1

ENGINE

driving home friday night 12/26/12 on cruise set at 65, bang, car dropped power drastically, kicked off cruise, and the three rotating messages appeared on dash, 1)service stabilitrak, 2)service traction control, & 3)engine power reduced. both orange placards lit up on dash, service engine and traction. pulled out of traffic and re started the car. was able to drive at normal speeds but codes still rotating and placards still lit. couldn't get it into the shop until monday 12/31/12. when i started it up to take it in, codes were all cleared and car ran just fine. dealership told me it was the pedal sensor and would cost me $275 to repair. how can we get gm to do a recall on this on going issue? this is a 2010 chevy impala lt with 45000 on it. this repair should be covered under warranty and i was told it is not. there have been numerous individuals with this same sensor failing at about 45000 miles. a sudden drop in power to a speed of 25 while driving at highway speeds is very dangerous. it is amazing with as many failures as have been reported to gm on just the edmunds car form site alone that there have not been any serious crashes. please take a good look at this issue and see if you can't get gm to recall these sensors and get them replaced with better ones.

Reported in: REED CITY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN9A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while traveling away from home i parked my car and the key is stuck in the ignition. this is a safety hazard due to i had to leave the keys in the car. the next morning the car would not start due to the battery being drained because the key was not in the off position. therefore i had to be troubled with finding jumper cables while away from home or be towed to the nearest chevrolet dealer (whom i might add did not have a technician that could fix it on a saturday morning). i called another chevrolet dealer in another county close by and their service department is closed on saturday. so therefore i have had to either leave my vehicle running, loosen the battery cables or be close by to another vehicle that can give me a jump. (more inconvenience and safety hazards for a female) i notice while researching the problem online that this problem has occurred on the impala since the year 2000. it is now 2013 and the problem has not been recalled or improved over the years. i feel this not only is an inconvenience to me (your customer) but also is a safety feature that has failed to exceed my expectations of driving a chevrolet vehicle. i expect and hope that my inconvenience can have an impact on chevrolet to not only take care of my problem but correct the situation and recall the problem so other individuals will not experience this turmoil. research also reflected that the cost to me, the owner would be about $600 or more to fix the problem. right now i am still with the key stuck in the ignition. (more inconvenience of being a chevy customer) i suppose i will expect a check in the mail to cover the expenses this has caused to me (your customer). also a ford dealer has stated they can fix the problem. i see something wrong with that picture. bumper to bumper warranty has expired..... thank you for your attention to this inconvenience.

Reported in: WAVERLY TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN7A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving at approximately 30mph when i approached a curved and took my foot of the gas pedal and the car sped up to 40 when i hit the brake .i am the brake worked.now it happens more often .i believe this should be investigated before someone get hurt.

Reported in: SOUTHBRIDGE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN6A1

ENGINE

i own a 2010 impala with what seems to be a wiring problem which causes a huge safety concern. when i google the problem to try and find out what is wrong it seems other people have had this same issue with the impala. the problem causes the car to completely shut down while you are driving down the highway. if you are unable to make it to the side of the road before it shuts off, it just dies right there in the middle of the road with oncoming traffic. first the traction light will come on a couple of times and then your car will say something like shutting down, then it will just turn off. this is very scary. if other people have this problem, isn't it a matter that chevy should have to recall? i can't imagine this is something that happens to most cars, especially when it is only 3 years old. they seem to have a feature that shuts down the power if the car things it is losing control of the tires, but the problem is, the tires are fine but the sensor is messed up. i have read many posts complaining of this same issue. it can't be safe to have cars just shut down right in the middle of the highway. i was almost hit! my daughter was in the car. i was barley in the shoulder as it shut down right as i was pulling onto it.

Reported in: LEE'S SUMMIT MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

driving at approximately 65 mph ad then all of a sudden the warning lights come on : check stability tracker, reduce power, and the vehicle shuts down.

Reported in: STONE MOUNTAIN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK7A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my key is stuck in the ignition and will not turn back to the off position so i can get the key out. i have to disconnect my battery to keep the battery from draining completely when not in use and reconnect my battery when i need to drive my car, and i cannot lock my car because of this. i feel this is a safety issue because i could get injured while connecting or disconnecting my battery and i cannot secure my car. the passenger air bag indicator is on. it was not on when i purchased this used car but it came on at approximately 70,000 miles. my rear defroster barely works. the speedometer sticks at zero then starts working for a few tenths of a mile then goes back to zero again. i have to guess what speed i am going. the speedometer started malfunctioning at about 68,000 miles. chevrolet refuses to repair any of the above at their expense. stating there is no recall on this vehicle. i have seen numerous complaints about the key getting stuck in the ignition on many models of chevrolet vehicles on the internet. why isn't there a recall on these issues?

Reported in: LAPEER MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK4A1

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

my key is stuck in the ignition and will not turn back to the off position so i can get the key out. i have to disconnect my battery to keep the battery from draining completely when not in use and reconnect my battery when i need to drive my car, and i cannot lock my car because of this. i feel this is a safety issue because i could get injured while connecting or disconnecting my battery and i cannot secure my car. the passenger air bag indicator is on. it was not on when i purchased this used car but it came on at approximately 70,000 miles. my rear defroster barely works. the speedometer sticks at zero then starts working for a few tenths of a mile then goes back to zero again. i have to guess what speed i am going. the speedometer started malfunctioning at about 68,000 miles. chevrolet refuses to repair any of the above at their expense. stating there is no recall on this vehicle. i have seen numerous complaints about the key getting stuck in the ignition on many models of chevrolet vehicles on the internet. why isn't there a recall on these issues?

Reported in: LAPEER MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK4A1

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred also when using cruise control function at various speeds. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 63,000.

Reported in: CLEVELAND MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK0A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated that the electronic stability control warning light illuminated as the vehicle lost power and then stalled. in addition, the power steering assist failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the traction control system was replaced. the contact stated that the problem recurred after three weeks. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 38,000.

Reported in: CRESCENT CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WC5EM3A1

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while attempting a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact heard a popping sound in the steering column. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Reported in: TRAVELERS REST SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK6A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driving on the highway when the reduced power warning come on and car states engine disabled... was able to pull off to the should and use the emergency brake to stop... chevy says its the throttle body and pedal i had this replaced once before... looking it up on the web i found many others have had this issue repaired with it only to come back... i believe this is a software defect and will kill some one... please check out this site edmunds.com and other links on the internet... gm is turning a blind eye..

Reported in: BARTONSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN3A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

purchased by chevy 2010 impala on january 25th of this year and just last night (march 18th around 715pm) on my way home from work just as i was speeding up after getting on the 405 in wa. my check engine light came on, the service stabilitytrac came on, check engine light and there was this other light what looked like to be a picture of the car swerving on ice also came on. my car slowed down, but never cut off. my get up on my car wasn't what it normally it. i was able to make it home from work, but i thought it was weird that my car started to do that. i purchased this car with only a little over 40k miles on it. i checked the owners manual and there is nothing in there about a "service stabilitytrac". i immediately send 2 emails to the gentleman that i work with at the local dealership that i got my car from. it was after hours when i sent the emails, so i have yet to get a response. this morning though, my check engine light was the only thing that came one this morning. i went ahead and drove into work which is about 25miles away from my home and the check engine light stayed on, but yet the other 2 didn't ever come on and there was no problem with accelerating. this is my first ever newer car and i love love love impala's, but i have been reading all the other posts and it concerns me because i'm not rich nor do i have the money or time to fix a problem that wasn't created by me. it's very disappointing to know that with all these postings that gm hasn't stepped in and fixed this problem nor come up with a proactive solution for their customers.

Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK3A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

stabilitrac light on with reduced engine power - tested and found code b 2138 replaced shorted gas pedal assembly. on april 9, 2010 the same problem occurred. the dealership charged me $463 for the first repair and now they are saying i must pay another $500 for a sensor. this is a major safety issue and a faulty system that should be under warranty and/or under gmac recall.

Reported in: SMYRNA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK5A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle, he was unable to remove the key or turn the vehicle off. he eventually disconnected the battery. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that wiring in the shifter had become worn and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was 47,000.

Reported in: STRONG HEIGHTS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WC5EM9A1

VISIBILITY/WIPER

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear window defrosting system failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the rear defrost wiring harness. the manufacturer advised that the failure was caused by ordinary wear and tear. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: FAIRMONT WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5ENXA1

POWER TRAIN

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@@.f215e7e/381 i have attached this link as a reference so that you can see that i am not the only one going through this. i have been experiencing the same problems as alot of these people as far as the car jerking and with the car reducing its speed (service stabilitrak warning). i have been to the dealer 3 times already, which i had to replace transmission lines and an accelerator sensor (which they replaced the whole accelerator). please note my complaint is no reflection to the service dept at that dealer for they were extremely courteous and as helpful as they could possibly be. i was very happy with the dealer, but i am not at all happy with the way gm is not handling this. as you read through the comments on that link, this is a very dangerous problem and it needs to be recalled asap. i travel on major expressways 4 days a week with my mom and don't want to end up in a bad accident because of this. i have photos of the dashboard messages if needed. as of today, they are not on but the car is jerking again. please consider action on this. -- thank you.

Reported in: CROWN POINT IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK7A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

key wont turn car off completely, wont come out of ignition, i see where many people have had this same problem with chevy, why no recall? obviously its a problem coming from gm.

Reported in: ALPINE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

riding along at 70 mph traction control light and check engine light comes on. computer says engine speed is reduced. drove two more miles to pull over safely but car cut off and computer says engine start is disabled and car would not restart until i unhooked battery. not real fun with rush hour in st. lewis.glad i was not [xxx]ended.

Reported in: MEHERRIN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN7A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

riding along at 70 mph traction control light and check engine light comes on. computer says engine speed is reduced. drove two more miles to pull over safely but car cut off and computer says engine start is disabled and car would not restart until i unhooked battery. not real fun with rush hour in st. lewis.glad i was not [xxx]ended.

Reported in: MEHERRIN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN7A1

ENGINE

riding along at 70 mph traction control light and check engine light comes on. computer says engine speed is reduced. drove two more miles to pull over safely but car cut off and computer says engine start is disabled and car would not restart until i unhooked battery. not real fun with rush hour in st. lewis.glad i was not [xxx]ended.

Reported in: MEHERRIN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN7A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

i have a 2010 chevrolet impala lt with 65,000 miles. i was almost in an accident. a deer ran onto the highway on may 12,2013. i was going 60 mph and then made a sudden stop. the next day my check engine light plus the traction control system light came on.... now, i only had this car not even 2months and making payments and i am having problems with it (already). any other car that i had have in the past i made sudden stops and check engine lights never comes on. whats going on with the chevrolet impalas? they look nice but they are sssoooo not worth the cost to purchase or to get repaired. this is the only bad investment i have ever made in my life. i should have stuck with my mazda. i will let it be known to anyone who ask me about chevrolet to dont even bothered. there are better cars than the chevrolet. this car is also a gas guzzler. i put $50 in the tank every 5 days when driving locally. i only work 10 minutes from my house. everytime you stop you loose gas mileage on your dic the gas is great on the highway though. like i said the worst investment i have ever made. chevrolet....im so upset and disappointed.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i have a 2010 chevrolet impala lt with 65,000 miles. i was almost in an accident. a deer ran onto the highway on may 12,2013. i was going 60 mph and then made a sudden stop. the next day my check engine light plus the traction control system light came on.... now, i only had this car not even 2months and making payments and i am having problems with it (already). any other car that i had have in the past i made sudden stops and check engine lights never comes on. whats going on with the chevrolet impalas? they look nice but they are sssoooo not worth the cost to purchase or to get repaired. this is the only bad investment i have ever made in my life. i should have stuck with my mazda. i will let it be known to anyone who ask me about chevrolet to dont even bothered. there are better cars than the chevrolet. this car is also a gas guzzler. i put $50 in the tank every 5 days when driving locally. i only work 10 minutes from my house. everytime you stop you loose gas mileage on your dic the gas is great on the highway though. like i said the worst investment i have ever made. chevrolet....im so upset and disappointed.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the check engine, stability and traction control, and engine power reduced warning lights illuminated then the vehicle stalled. the contact also mentioned that the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 82,000.

Reported in: SAINT JOSEPH MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

AIR BAGS

i have a 2010 chevy impala that has a service air bags message on the dic message console. from what i have read online this is a definite safety hazard because the air bags may not work in an accident. the car is now out of warranty so i think this should have a recall since it is a major safety issue.

Reported in: DOUGLAS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

ENGINE

my car is having issues with the service traction control, engine power reduced and will shut down. this has happened to me over 5 times now. i can't even pick up speed after this happens. i was on the highway one time doing about 65 and the car just shut down, i was on an incline/ramp and an 18 wheeler was behind me and i could have been killed. i have taken the car into to get the codes ran but can not seem to get to the root cause. i am thinking about just giving the car back and having it go on my credit.

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

my car is having issues with the service traction control, engine power reduced and will shut down. this has happened to me over 5 times now. i can't even pick up speed after this happens. i was on the highway one time doing about 65 and the car just shut down, i was on an incline/ramp and an 18 wheeler was behind me and i could have been killed. i have taken the car into to get the codes ran but can not seem to get to the root cause. i am thinking about just giving the car back and having it go on my credit.

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my car is having issues with the service traction control, engine power reduced and will shut down. this has happened to me over 5 times now. i can't even pick up speed after this happens. i was on the highway one time doing about 65 and the car just shut down, i was on an incline/ramp and an 18 wheeler was behind me and i could have been killed. i have taken the car into to get the codes ran but can not seem to get to the root cause. i am thinking about just giving the car back and having it go on my credit.

Reported in: CARROLLTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that power steering fluid had to be continuously added to the vehicle. in addition, the contact was driving at an unknown speed when the traction control and engine warning lights illuminated. the vehicle independently decelerated to 20 mph and stalled. the vehicle was restarted within fifteen minutes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that power steering fluid was leaking internally and the rack and pinion would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not inspected for the stalling failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 32, 000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: MARTINSVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that power steering fluid had to be continuously added to the vehicle. in addition, the contact was driving at an unknown speed when the traction control and engine warning lights illuminated. the vehicle independently decelerated to 20 mph and stalled. the vehicle was restarted within fifteen minutes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that power steering fluid was leaking internally and the rack and pinion would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not inspected for the stalling failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 32, 000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Reported in: MARTINSVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

i was driving on a rural road at 55 miles per hour in my 2010 impala and it was just a normal activity no excessive turning or driving . my light came on and said to service traction control. then my light said engine power has been reduced. i was trying to get to a safe place to pull off the road an my light came on again and it said it was disengaging the throttle and my car just quit. no power steering no warning just quit and i barely got it off the road in time to keep me from crashing! the car wouldn't start for about ten minutes but finally i got it started and made it home. if i had been on the interstate this could have been tragic !

Reported in: GLASGOW WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i was driving on a rural road at 55 miles per hour in my 2010 impala and it was just a normal activity no excessive turning or driving . my light came on and said to service traction control. then my light said engine power has been reduced. i was trying to get to a safe place to pull off the road an my light came on again and it said it was disengaging the throttle and my car just quit. no power steering no warning just quit and i barely got it off the road in time to keep me from crashing! the car wouldn't start for about ten minutes but finally i got it started and made it home. if i had been on the interstate this could have been tragic !

Reported in: GLASGOW WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i was driving on a rural road at 55 miles per hour in my 2010 impala and it was just a normal activity no excessive turning or driving . my light came on and said to service traction control. then my light said engine power has been reduced. i was trying to get to a safe place to pull off the road an my light came on again and it said it was disengaging the throttle and my car just quit. no power steering no warning just quit and i barely got it off the road in time to keep me from crashing! the car wouldn't start for about ten minutes but finally i got it started and made it home. if i had been on the interstate this could have been tragic !

Reported in: GLASGOW WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

while driving on the highway and accelerating to merge, the car felt as if it dropped a gear or two and the power was noticeably reduced. the service light on the dash came on and the error message "service stabilitytrac- service traction control" came across the dash. now the car when it accelerates "jerks" as if it's having trouble making it to the next gear when moving between 20-30mph on the speedometer. the power in accelerating after 30mph is dramatically reduced the faster you wish to go.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK3A1

POWER TRAIN

while driving on the highway and accelerating to merge, the car felt as if it dropped a gear or two and the power was noticeably reduced. the service light on the dash came on and the error message "service stabilitytrac- service traction control" came across the dash. now the car when it accelerates "jerks" as if it's having trouble making it to the next gear when moving between 20-30mph on the speedometer. the power in accelerating after 30mph is dramatically reduced the faster you wish to go.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK3A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

while driving on the highway and accelerating to merge, the car felt as if it dropped a gear or two and the power was noticeably reduced. the service light on the dash came on and the error message "service stabilitytrac- service traction control" came across the dash. now the car when it accelerates "jerks" as if it's having trouble making it to the next gear when moving between 20-30mph on the speedometer. the power in accelerating after 30mph is dramatically reduced the faster you wish to go.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK3A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

in april 2011, i was driving on expressway and the check engine light came on and warning read reduce engine power, service traction control, service stabilitrac and then engine cut off and i coasted to shoulder of hwy. the car finally started back up after a few minutes. i had to buy $100 accelerator pedal position sensor. now on june 28, 2013, only 2 years later, it is doing the same thing again so i have to buy another one. the warranty on it only lasted 12 months. i bought this car in october 2010 and this problem started in april 2011.this car is just 3 years old and from reading on the web, there are alot of chevrolets having this problem. i'm reading about model years from 2007 with this same issue. gm should have addressed this problem by now. i need help with this issue!!!!

Reported in: BYHALIA MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

in april 2011, i was driving on expressway and the check engine light came on and warning read reduce engine power, service traction control, service stabilitrac and then engine cut off and i coasted to shoulder of hwy. the car finally started back up after a few minutes. i had to buy $100 accelerator pedal position sensor. now on june 28, 2013, only 2 years later, it is doing the same thing again so i have to buy another one. the warranty on it only lasted 12 months. i bought this car in october 2010 and this problem started in april 2011.this car is just 3 years old and from reading on the web, there are alot of chevrolets having this problem. i'm reading about model years from 2007 with this same issue. gm should have addressed this problem by now. i need help with this issue!!!!

Reported in: BYHALIA MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

AIR BAGS

i have not been in any accidents but the service airbag lights started staying on. when i am operating the vehicle, sometimes the light will turn off and sometimes it does not. in addition, i have had instances where multiple lights will come on and the engine's power is reduced by 50% according to the indicator. i have taken the car to the dealership and had the lights "reset". but this latest problem with the airbags has me rattled. i really do not feel that i should have to pay $1500 or more to get new airbags when the car has not been in an accident and i cannot afford a new car.

Reported in: MARTIN TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK5A1

ENGINE

my car suddenly lost power while driving, no warning. engine light came on that says "service stabilitrak". i was able to pull over safely and after a few moments i could drive again. i previously owned a 2009 impala and this same thing happened! it would have cost $1900 to fix which is why i just decided to upgrade and by another. this appears to be a common problem with this type of vehicle.

Reported in: MORENO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK2A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

my car suddenly lost power while driving, no warning. engine light came on that says "service stabilitrak". i was able to pull over safely and after a few moments i could drive again. i previously owned a 2009 impala and this same thing happened! it would have cost $1900 to fix which is why i just decided to upgrade and by another. this appears to be a common problem with this type of vehicle.

Reported in: MORENO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK2A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, all of the instrument panel functions failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Reported in: TWO HARBORS MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

chevy 2010 showed a code of service safety link, traction control engine power reduced and the engine light is on.

Reported in: LILLINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle made loud abnormal noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated to the contact that the pinion nut needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

Reported in: TRAVELS REST SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK6A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

when turning on the air, there is a knocking noise on the passenger side by the glove box. sounds like the air door actuator. it was the same thing with my 2003 chevy impala. check on youtube. there more and more problems with this part. just purchase this vehicle on july 24, 2013 at a dealership.

Reported in: VICKSBURG MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK5A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when turning on the air, there is a knocking noise on the passenger side by the glove box. sounds like the air door actuator. it was the same thing with my 2003 chevy impala. check on youtube. there more and more problems with this part. just purchase this vehicle on july 24, 2013 at a dealership.

Reported in: VICKSBURG MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK5A1

POWER TRAIN

trying to pull into heavy traffic the transmission slipped and had to let off accelerator to get transmission to shift. this left me half way out into traffic for just a second. *tt

Reported in: SAINT MARYS OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

my wife was driving on interstate and all of a sudden lights start flashing on dash board saying traction control, engine performance reduced and check engine light comes on. car completely shuts down on major highway. gm needs to do something!!!! before someone seriously gets hurt or worse. went to auto shop and they said it is the accelerator pedal sensor gone bad already at 56,103 ? i just bought the car, and only had it for 1 year. i will never buy anything gm makes or recommended there vehicles to family or friends this is ridiculous. someone needs to care about public safety because obviously they do not. please do a recall and save a life !!!!! *jb

Reported in: NORTHPORT AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK3A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my wife was driving on interstate and all of a sudden lights start flashing on dash board saying traction control, engine performance reduced and check engine light comes on. car completely shuts down on major highway. gm needs to do something!!!! before someone seriously gets hurt or worse. went to auto shop and they said it is the accelerator pedal sensor gone bad already at 56,103 ? i just bought the car, and only had it for 1 year. i will never buy anything gm makes or recommended there vehicles to family or friends this is ridiculous. someone needs to care about public safety because obviously they do not. please do a recall and save a life !!!!! *jb

Reported in: NORTHPORT AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK3A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my wife was driving on interstate and all of a sudden lights start flashing on dash board saying traction control, engine performance reduced and check engine light comes on. car completely shuts down on major highway. gm needs to do something!!!! before someone seriously gets hurt or worse. went to auto shop and they said it is the accelerator pedal sensor gone bad already at 56,103 ? i just bought the car, and only had it for 1 year. i will never buy anything gm makes or recommended there vehicles to family or friends this is ridiculous. someone needs to care about public safety because obviously they do not. please do a recall and save a life !!!!! *jb

Reported in: NORTHPORT AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK3A1

STEERING

2010, chevrolet impala. on a routine trip to the bank, my steering wheel locked and my gear shift would not move into a drive position. the vehicle started fine, but would not go into gear. i took the console and gear shift lever apart and found a snapped wire in the wiring harness. after an exhaustive search, i found that the impala has been experiencing this issue at least since 2006. the issue is allegedly caused by the constant movement of the gear shift lever, causing one or more of the wires in the harness to break. an investigation of the costly repair and on-going issue from chevrolet is in order.

Reported in: TOPTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

i own a 2010 chevrolet impala. i have had my housing gear replaced and other suspension items in the last year. since my last major job (housing gear), the car has been making a click when turning the wheel and when going up hill. when the car is going uphill and shifting gears it make a click/pop sound. i have taken my car to the chevy dealer and they constantly act as though they can not hear the sound, which makes it so easy for them to not repair. i have taken my car in for this over 5 times and leave with the problem still being. on two of those occasions they found other issues which resulted in the warranty paying for the problems. my warranty includes a $100 deductible. so i have paid a deductible to get one problem fixed and it has not been repaired to date. i am truly frustartaed, as i am not a mechanic and need my car fixed. i drive a toddler around daily. i feel insecure with my cars driveability. my car needs to be fixed.

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN3A1

SUSPENSION

i own a 2010 chevrolet impala. i have had my housing gear replaced and other suspension items in the last year. since my last major job (housing gear), the car has been making a click when turning the wheel and when going up hill. when the car is going uphill and shifting gears it make a click/pop sound. i have taken my car to the chevy dealer and they constantly act as though they can not hear the sound, which makes it so easy for them to not repair. i have taken my car in for this over 5 times and leave with the problem still being. on two of those occasions they found other issues which resulted in the warranty paying for the problems. my warranty includes a $100 deductible. so i have paid a deductible to get one problem fixed and it has not been repaired to date. i am truly frustartaed, as i am not a mechanic and need my car fixed. i drive a toddler around daily. i feel insecure with my cars driveability. my car needs to be fixed.

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN3A1

POWER TRAIN

i own a 2010 chevrolet impala. i have had my housing gear replaced and other suspension items in the last year. since my last major job (housing gear), the car has been making a click when turning the wheel and when going up hill. when the car is going uphill and shifting gears it make a click/pop sound. i have taken my car to the chevy dealer and they constantly act as though they can not hear the sound, which makes it so easy for them to not repair. i have taken my car in for this over 5 times and leave with the problem still being. on two of those occasions they found other issues which resulted in the warranty paying for the problems. my warranty includes a $100 deductible. so i have paid a deductible to get one problem fixed and it has not been repaired to date. i am truly frustartaed, as i am not a mechanic and need my car fixed. i drive a toddler around daily. i feel insecure with my cars driveability. my car needs to be fixed.

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN3A1

SERVICE BRAKES

during a road trip, stopped for lunch. upon continuing the drive to home, the brake pedal suddenly faded away and smoke began to come from under the hood - we found a parking lot and pulled in and shut the car off. after opening the hood, we discover the top of the motor was covered with brake fluid. we had the car towed to our home town - 100 miles away - at a cost of $650.00 - then delivered to the dealer on monday - today they have informed me that we have no warranty left and the brake line had rubbed on a part next to it causing the leak. further more - the required part for repair is on a minimum 2 week back order - indicating that this is not an uncommon problem. if this had happened just a few miles up the road, we would have been in the narrows of highway 101 in the curves with no where to pull off!! the brakes went off line with no warning - where is the recall on this vehicle????? less than 10,000 miles - only choice left will be to dump this car as soon as it is repaired - if!?!

Reported in: BROOKINGS OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving, reduce power in engine. check stability trac, and lost acceleration. the car shut off in the middle of the freeway. restared after a 10 minute wait. check engine light was on, but now off. happen from time to time.

Reported in: LITTLE ROCK AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

while driving, reduce power in engine. check stability trac, and lost acceleration. the car shut off in the middle of the freeway. restared after a 10 minute wait. check engine light was on, but now off. happen from time to time.

Reported in: LITTLE ROCK AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

POWER TRAIN

while driving, reduce power in engine. check stability trac, and lost acceleration. the car shut off in the middle of the freeway. restared after a 10 minute wait. check engine light was on, but now off. happen from time to time.

Reported in: LITTLE ROCK AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

AIR BAGS

the air bag indicator light comes on sporadically. recently it has come on and stayed on for about 2 months then turned off for a couple of days, then came back on.

Reported in: CARTERSVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

2010 chevy impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *smd the consumer stated while driving home, the traction control and check engine light illuminated. the engine cut off, and the consumer lost power steering. he was able to coast off the road, and after a few minutes, he re-started the engine.

Reported in: BEAVERTON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN3A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

2010 chevy impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *smd the consumer stated while driving home, the traction control and check engine light illuminated. the engine cut off, and the consumer lost power steering. he was able to coast off the road, and after a few minutes, he re-started the engine.

Reported in: BEAVERTON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN3A1

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the front passenger seat belt failed to restrain the passenger and allowed them to move forward and hit his forehead on the eye glass holder located on the sun visor. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 10v480000 (seat belts). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 95,000....updated 03/07/14 *bf the consumer stated the seat belts had to be pulled, in order for them to lock in. updated 03/13/14

Reported in: ATHOL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN6A1

SUSPENSION

i have not had an accident yet, but i continue to have an issue with the control arm. i have received numerous letters from my insurance company regarding this issue but none from gm. the only correspondence i have received is the recall regarding the seat belt. it is my understanding that a broken control arm can result in a collision/fatality. i am a mother of four and this is my only vehicle. i have called gm customer service twice and i am told that my car is not under this recall. i am not understanding why. i would like this issue to be repaired free of charge.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: G1WA5EN4A11

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

the rear defroster stopped working. after investigating the issue i discover the electrical harness connectors holding the wiring for the rear defroster(and all other wires) is burnt., the electrical connectors are harnesses for wiring leading form the engine area, to the rear of the vehicle for all electrical components, including the rear defroster. visibly you can see the area that is burnt for the rear defroster. the wiring for the rear defroster is not fused, and in my opinion is a fire hazard. while doing research on this issue i discover that other owners have had these issues, and is very prominent in impala's between 2006 and up. with out a fuse for the rear defroster there is no safety mechanism preventing a short, or burn out of the components, thus creating the potential for a fire inside the compartment of the vehicle, and the rear defrost not to work.

Reported in: NORTH CANTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the rear defroster stopped working. after investigating the issue i discover the electrical harness connectors holding the wiring for the rear defroster(and all other wires) is burnt., the electrical connectors are harnesses for wiring leading form the engine area, to the rear of the vehicle for all electrical components, including the rear defroster. visibly you can see the area that is burnt for the rear defroster. the wiring for the rear defroster is not fused, and in my opinion is a fire hazard. while doing research on this issue i discover that other owners have had these issues, and is very prominent in impala's between 2006 and up. with out a fuse for the rear defroster there is no safety mechanism preventing a short, or burn out of the components, thus creating the potential for a fire inside the compartment of the vehicle, and the rear defrost not to work.

Reported in: NORTH CANTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

while going onto the highway the light on dash board lit up stating traction control appear then 2 seconds later the reduce engine power appeared causing the car speed to cease while on the highway luckily it was not rush hour if so there would have been an a fatal accident and luckily i was able to coast to the sided of the road.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

ENGINE

while going onto the highway the light on dash board lit up stating traction control appear then 2 seconds later the reduce engine power appeared causing the car speed to cease while on the highway luckily it was not rush hour if so there would have been an a fatal accident and luckily i was able to coast to the sided of the road.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the engine reduced power and the traction control warning lights remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the acceleration sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 38,200 and the current mileage was 39,000.

Reported in: LEXINGTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK1A1

ENGINE

every other week or so i get the "engine power reduced/ service stabiltrack/ service traction control" and the car will loose power. after an hour or so of sitting with the car off, it resets and the check engine light stays on until that eventually also resets. today i was driving the same trouble codes came on and the car completely lost power i had no ability to accelerate, the power steering was disengaged it also mentioned something about the throttle body this time. luckily i pulled into a nearby parking lot and the car reset after sitting for about an hour. this warning light and the reduced engine power has been an ongoing issue but i never lost complete power to the engine and steering light until today. this is an unacceptable issue that is ongoing with many gm owners. there needs to be a recall immediately!

Reported in: WAREHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN6A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

every other week or so i get the "engine power reduced/ service stabiltrack/ service traction control" and the car will loose power. after an hour or so of sitting with the car off, it resets and the check engine light stays on until that eventually also resets. today i was driving the same trouble codes came on and the car completely lost power i had no ability to accelerate, the power steering was disengaged it also mentioned something about the throttle body this time. luckily i pulled into a nearby parking lot and the car reset after sitting for about an hour. this warning light and the reduced engine power has been an ongoing issue but i never lost complete power to the engine and steering light until today. this is an unacceptable issue that is ongoing with many gm owners. there needs to be a recall immediately!

Reported in: WAREHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN6A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

every other week or so i get the "engine power reduced/ service stabiltrack/ service traction control" and the car will loose power. after an hour or so of sitting with the car off, it resets and the check engine light stays on until that eventually also resets. today i was driving the same trouble codes came on and the car completely lost power i had no ability to accelerate, the power steering was disengaged it also mentioned something about the throttle body this time. luckily i pulled into a nearby parking lot and the car reset after sitting for about an hour. this warning light and the reduced engine power has been an ongoing issue but i never lost complete power to the engine and steering light until today. this is an unacceptable issue that is ongoing with many gm owners. there needs to be a recall immediately!

Reported in: WAREHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN6A1

ENGINE

the check engine light came in, then the stabilitrak light came on, then engine power reduced car stopped in the middle of traffic, could have been fatal. waited car powered back on. a known issue in this model.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK3A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

the check engine light came in, then the stabilitrak light came on, then engine power reduced car stopped in the middle of traffic, could have been fatal. waited car powered back on. a known issue in this model.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK3A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

my wife and i were traveling north on pa route 15. we were on speed control at 55 mph. an error signal appeared on the dash board saying service trakcontrol a few seconds later a signal said--- losing engine power. i was able to get to a somewhat narrow shoulder in a few seconds before the engine died. i could not start the car. a called aaa and after 45 minutes was towed to a garage in dillsburg. just before the tow truck arrived i was able to start the car. the mechanic tried to determine the cause and could not. i decided to drive on to my destination in. nj the error signals appeared once more but i was able to pull into a service station and sit. i restarted car and drove to my destination. the next day i went to "rt 46 chevrolet"in nj three days later a new accelerator pedal was installed and i was able to drive to my home in ny state.. it was very scary to lose power on a hwy at 55 mph and i wonder about trusting the car!!!!!

Reported in: GLOVERSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN9A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

my wife and i were traveling north on pa route 15. we were on speed control at 55 mph. an error signal appeared on the dash board saying service trakcontrol a few seconds later a signal said--- losing engine power. i was able to get to a somewhat narrow shoulder in a few seconds before the engine died. i could not start the car. a called aaa and after 45 minutes was towed to a garage in dillsburg. just before the tow truck arrived i was able to start the car. the mechanic tried to determine the cause and could not. i decided to drive on to my destination in. nj the error signals appeared once more but i was able to pull into a service station and sit. i restarted car and drove to my destination. the next day i went to "rt 46 chevrolet"in nj three days later a new accelerator pedal was installed and i was able to drive to my home in ny state.. it was very scary to lose power on a hwy at 55 mph and i wonder about trusting the car!!!!!

Reported in: GLOVERSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN9A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my wife and i were traveling north on pa route 15. we were on speed control at 55 mph. an error signal appeared on the dash board saying service trakcontrol a few seconds later a signal said--- losing engine power. i was able to get to a somewhat narrow shoulder in a few seconds before the engine died. i could not start the car. a called aaa and after 45 minutes was towed to a garage in dillsburg. just before the tow truck arrived i was able to start the car. the mechanic tried to determine the cause and could not. i decided to drive on to my destination in. nj the error signals appeared once more but i was able to pull into a service station and sit. i restarted car and drove to my destination. the next day i went to "rt 46 chevrolet"in nj three days later a new accelerator pedal was installed and i was able to drive to my home in ny state.. it was very scary to lose power on a hwy at 55 mph and i wonder about trusting the car!!!!!

Reported in: GLOVERSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN9A1

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and applying the brakes, the brakes vibrated abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the rotors and front brake pads needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 76,632. updated 3/21/14*cn

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN3A1

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle became hesitant upon acceleration. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the second clutch plate was replaced. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. updated 3/19/14*cn

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN3A1

ENGINE

i don't remember the exact date, but approximately 2 yrs ago, i began seeing the sequence of messages, "service traction control, service stabilitrak, engine power reduced," and the engine light comes on along with the traction control system light. the car speed was obviously reduced and i couldn't really accelerate. i took the car back to carmax and they said they couldn't find anything and did not know what i was talking about. it happens sporadically, but seemingly always on the interstate while i'm traveling around 65--70 mph. this is very dangerous, and i've been trying to research what needs to be fixed. i do not understand why this is not a recall item. i think this will be the last chevy i purchase!

Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i don't remember the exact date, but approximately 2 yrs ago, i began seeing the sequence of messages, "service traction control, service stabilitrak, engine power reduced," and the engine light comes on along with the traction control system light. the car speed was obviously reduced and i couldn't really accelerate. i took the car back to carmax and they said they couldn't find anything and did not know what i was talking about. it happens sporadically, but seemingly always on the interstate while i'm traveling around 65--70 mph. this is very dangerous, and i've been trying to research what needs to be fixed. i do not understand why this is not a recall item. i think this will be the last chevy i purchase!

Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i don't remember the exact date, but approximately 2 yrs ago, i began seeing the sequence of messages, "service traction control, service stabilitrak, engine power reduced," and the engine light comes on along with the traction control system light. the car speed was obviously reduced and i couldn't really accelerate. i took the car back to carmax and they said they couldn't find anything and did not know what i was talking about. it happens sporadically, but seemingly always on the interstate while i'm traveling around 65--70 mph. this is very dangerous, and i've been trying to research what needs to be fixed. i do not understand why this is not a recall item. i think this will be the last chevy i purchase!

Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

had to put a new battery in and then the message light came on to service the air bag....they said a module went out under the drivers seat and under the left front bumper.......it will cost $ 1030 + tax...only 43,000 miles on the car. i cant afford to have it fixed and i'm told that the airbag wont work if i get in an accident till i get it fixed.........would that keep my insurance from paying if i do get in an accident and they see the air bag should have been serviced??

Reported in: MOLINE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WASEN5A1

AIR BAGS

had to put a new battery in and then the message light came on to service the air bag....they said a module went out under the drivers seat and under the left front bumper.......it will cost $ 1030 + tax...only 43,000 miles on the car. i cant afford to have it fixed and i'm told that the airbag wont work if i get in an accident till i get it fixed.........would that keep my insurance from paying if i do get in an accident and they see the air bag should have been serviced??

Reported in: MOLINE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WASEN5A1

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the gear shifter became stuck in park. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. ... updated 03/24/14 *bf updated 03/31/14

Reported in: MARKHAM IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN7A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

driving about half mile from home, suddenly service engine light, service traction control and reduce engine power message turn on. car start to lose power. after driving another 2 miles, went to a parking lot. engine began rough. park the car and went shopping. about 1 hr. later the car start fine and running normal, except the check engine light still on . park car in garage. next day, start the car, check engine light, service traction control & reduce engine power message turn on. back in/out garage and turn engine on/off 3 times. engine is very rough. back to garage. next day. start the car, engine ran normal with check engine light turn on. drove the car around a circle and back to garage. runs fine. got into internet an found about a lot of complains(100s) on this car (2010 & earlier chevy impala) for the same problem, with report of dangerous incidence on the highway. i am afraid to use it again until it is fixed. i hope a recall should be made for the defect. this car is in garage, and is seldom use because i have 3 cars, and i am retired.

Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my impala keeps giving me a warning light that say service stabilitrak, service traction control and engine power reduced. it stay on for a little while and then goes off. cannot seem to find out why it is doing this but very concerned that my cars speed will reduce while i am in traffic.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK0A1

ENGINE

my impala keeps giving me a warning light that say service stabilitrak, service traction control and engine power reduced. it stay on for a little while and then goes off. cannot seem to find out why it is doing this but very concerned that my cars speed will reduce while i am in traffic.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK0A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

my impala keeps giving me a warning light that say service stabilitrak, service traction control and engine power reduced. it stay on for a little while and then goes off. cannot seem to find out why it is doing this but very concerned that my cars speed will reduce while i am in traffic.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK0A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

at the time of the first incident traction control light came on the low engine power light came on .speed dropped down to 15 mph. had to pull over turn car off . then restarted it again it was fine for a month . it repeated same problem. now check engine light stays on .hdhad code read saying throttle cable and traction control.to me that is a serious issue. this is something that needs to be addressed. highway driving this problem could cause an accident .i can see this has been a issue with general motors with impalas and other models since 2008.how many of the same complaints would it take until its fixed .complaints keep coming up after throttle bodies replaced still having same problems. general motors needs to get with the program.

Reported in: ANSONIA CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

at the time of the first incident traction control light came on the low engine power light came on .speed dropped down to 15 mph. had to pull over turn car off . then restarted it again it was fine for a month . it repeated same problem. now check engine light stays on .hdhad code read saying throttle cable and traction control.to me that is a serious issue. this is something that needs to be addressed. highway driving this problem could cause an accident .i can see this has been a issue with general motors with impalas and other models since 2008.how many of the same complaints would it take until its fixed .complaints keep coming up after throttle bodies replaced still having same problems. general motors needs to get with the program.

Reported in: ANSONIA CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

ENGINE

at the time of the first incident traction control light came on the low engine power light came on .speed dropped down to 15 mph. had to pull over turn car off . then restarted it again it was fine for a month . it repeated same problem. now check engine light stays on .hdhad code read saying throttle cable and traction control.to me that is a serious issue. this is something that needs to be addressed. highway driving this problem could cause an accident .i can see this has been a issue with general motors with impalas and other models since 2008.how many of the same complaints would it take until its fixed .complaints keep coming up after throttle bodies replaced still having same problems. general motors needs to get with the program.

Reported in: ANSONIA CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN0A1

ENGINE

this has been happening at least once a week for the last 2 months. i go to start my car in the morning and it has the check engine light on and traction control light and is giving me messages of engine power is reduced, service traction control, service stabilitrak. the car still drives when this is on, but its really doggie, and shifts hard.

Reported in: SPARTA WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

this has been happening at least once a week for the last 2 months. i go to start my car in the morning and it has the check engine light on and traction control light and is giving me messages of engine power is reduced, service traction control, service stabilitrak. the car still drives when this is on, but its really doggie, and shifts hard.

Reported in: SPARTA WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my wife was driving on a four lane in mn when the car just quit,as luck would have it there was a off ramp and we coasted up to the top. we didn't know what happened so we never reported it,and it started right back up. wasn't till today my wife saw where gm had a problem sounding like happened to us. so i went on line with gm the girl said take it to a dealer ,its out of warranty so i ll have to pay grrrrrrrrr i said its not my trouble why should i have to pay for something that is your fault. she didn't care,no big surprise ! i told her that i printed out what she aid so if something happens to my wife or me i have proof i told them of my trouble. thought you would just like to know so if anyone else should report the problem they are not alone.

Reported in: OSHKOSH WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EKXA1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

it had snowed overnight and i was driving 60 miles per hour going downhill when the traction control light and the engine light came on and then where the odometer reading is it said engine power reduced and then check traction control and check stabilizer. i did make it to work as the car shock as the car felt like it was going to die. i did let it sit all day while i was at work and then when i started it the engine light was still on and it ran ok. i took it across the street and parked it at the chevrolet dealership and since it is sunday they are not open and i will stop by in the morning to let them know what is wrong to have them check it out. we have had this car for a year and considering not owning another chevy.

Reported in: GRAND JUNCTION IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK9A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

it had snowed overnight and i was driving 60 miles per hour going downhill when the traction control light and the engine light came on and then where the odometer reading is it said engine power reduced and then check traction control and check stabilizer. i did make it to work as the car shock as the car felt like it was going to die. i did let it sit all day while i was at work and then when i started it the engine light was still on and it ran ok. i took it across the street and parked it at the chevrolet dealership and since it is sunday they are not open and i will stop by in the morning to let them know what is wrong to have them check it out. we have had this car for a year and considering not owning another chevy.

Reported in: GRAND JUNCTION IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK9A1

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

it had snowed overnight and i was driving 60 miles per hour going downhill when the traction control light and the engine light came on and then where the odometer reading is it said engine power reduced and then check traction control and check stabilizer. i did make it to work as the car shock as the car felt like it was going to die. i did let it sit all day while i was at work and then when i started it the engine light was still on and it ran ok. i took it across the street and parked it at the chevrolet dealership and since it is sunday they are not open and i will stop by in the morning to let them know what is wrong to have them check it out. we have had this car for a year and considering not owning another chevy.

Reported in: GRAND JUNCTION IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK9A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

after wet wear her stability light message, traction control comes on while driving as does engine power reduced message power is reduced and vehicle dies if you do not pull over and turn it off and bck on. this is a very dangerous and expensive problem which gm is aware of and could cause serious injuries if not dealt with.

Reported in: PITTSFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

after wet wear her stability light message, traction control comes on while driving as does engine power reduced message power is reduced and vehicle dies if you do not pull over and turn it off and bck on. this is a very dangerous and expensive problem which gm is aware of and could cause serious injuries if not dealt with.

Reported in: PITTSFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

after wet wear her stability light message, traction control comes on while driving as does engine power reduced message power is reduced and vehicle dies if you do not pull over and turn it off and bck on. this is a very dangerous and expensive problem which gm is aware of and could cause serious injuries if not dealt with.

Reported in: PITTSFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while driving down i 80 west of princeton ill the check engine light came on followed by the check traction control light .the dash then light up like a christmas tree with lights i had never seen and can not duplicate with turning the key to on .the car immediately died and i lost power steering and brakes .i got the car stopped safely .i called a mechanic in the town i live in and he asked if it would start again. earlier when i tried to start it acted as though the battery was dead. this time it started and i drove it home .a local repair shop replaced the gas pedal .i had bought this car new and it has never been in a crash or had any repairs done besides routine service. no one was hurt but this car should not have shut off at 70 mph because of a defective sensor on a gas pedal.i am a retired state trooper and i am sure my training saved me from being in an accident yesterday because i happened to have other cars and semi s driving near me.

Reported in: NEWARK ILL IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EKOA1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving down i 80 west of princeton ill the check engine light came on followed by the check traction control light .the dash then light up like a christmas tree with lights i had never seen and can not duplicate with turning the key to on .the car immediately died and i lost power steering and brakes .i got the car stopped safely .i called a mechanic in the town i live in and he asked if it would start again. earlier when i tried to start it acted as though the battery was dead. this time it started and i drove it home .a local repair shop replaced the gas pedal .i had bought this car new and it has never been in a crash or had any repairs done besides routine service. no one was hurt but this car should not have shut off at 70 mph because of a defective sensor on a gas pedal.i am a retired state trooper and i am sure my training saved me from being in an accident yesterday because i happened to have other cars and semi s driving near me.

Reported in: NEWARK ILL IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EKOA1

ENGINE

when the incident first occurred, the engine light came on and the dash read "service stabilitrak", "service traction control" and "engine power reduced". it seemed fine when i turned off the car and turned it back on. the next incident didn't happen until a while later, and then it wasn't that bad. a few months later, i was driving back on the highway and the same thing happened, except it said "starting disabled, service throttle" and the car shut off. i pulled over to the side and i was able to restart the car after waiting a few minutes. it was a scary experience. eventually, leading up to today, my car got worse and worse, and eventually it just started turning off at stoplights with the message "starting disabled, service throttle". it starts with the other messages almost as soon as i turn on the car. the engine revs and the car sounds awful.

Reported in: AMES IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

when the incident first occurred, the engine light came on and the dash read "service stabilitrak", "service traction control" and "engine power reduced". it seemed fine when i turned off the car and turned it back on. the next incident didn't happen until a while later, and then it wasn't that bad. a few months later, i was driving back on the highway and the same thing happened, except it said "starting disabled, service throttle" and the car shut off. i pulled over to the side and i was able to restart the car after waiting a few minutes. it was a scary experience. eventually, leading up to today, my car got worse and worse, and eventually it just started turning off at stoplights with the message "starting disabled, service throttle". it starts with the other messages almost as soon as i turn on the car. the engine revs and the car sounds awful.

Reported in: AMES IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when the incident first occurred, the engine light came on and the dash read "service stabilitrak", "service traction control" and "engine power reduced". it seemed fine when i turned off the car and turned it back on. the next incident didn't happen until a while later, and then it wasn't that bad. a few months later, i was driving back on the highway and the same thing happened, except it said "starting disabled, service throttle" and the car shut off. i pulled over to the side and i was able to restart the car after waiting a few minutes. it was a scary experience. eventually, leading up to today, my car got worse and worse, and eventually it just started turning off at stoplights with the message "starting disabled, service throttle". it starts with the other messages almost as soon as i turn on the car. the engine revs and the car sounds awful.

Reported in: AMES IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

traction control, stabiltrak system engine light comes on reduced engine power, this has happen a lot over the couple months.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN1A1

ENGINE

traction control, stabiltrak system engine light comes on reduced engine power, this has happen a lot over the couple months.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN1A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

traction control, stabiltrak system engine light comes on reduced engine power, this has happen a lot over the couple months.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN1A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving northbound on i-75 in southern ky, the car suddenly lurched a little and "traction control" and "stabilization" errors displayed followed by "reducing power." and, the check engine light came on. i called my chevy dealer and asked if it was safe to continue driving - they said yes, as long as the check engine light wasn't flashing. we went about 5 - 10 more miles and the display flashed something about throttle problem and then "shutting down engine", which it did immediately with no warning while we were doing about 70 - 75mph in the middle of the 3 northbound lanes of i-75. i had to try to steer to the shoulder with no power steering or brakes. once there, i tried to restart the car and nothing happened - it displayed "starter disabled." we called our road service and they took our info, found the nearest chevy dealer who said they could work on it asap if we got it in there. while they were working on setting up a tow i tried starting it again. it started but the check engine was still on. i tried driving a little along the shoulder and it seemed ok so i said we'd try driving to the dealer rather than wait for a tow truck. we made it. they got on it fairly quickly and found the problem was the gas pedal position sensor. we were fortunate that the traffic was light and i could safely pull off. i hate to think what the results would have been if this had happened earlier as we were travelling thru atlanta with its 6 lanes of heavy traffic. suddenly losing power and control in that traffic would probably have caused one of those multi-vehicle accidents that make the national news. what kind of incompetent programming of the car's computer would trigger a full, instant shutdown because of a faulty accelerator pedal position sensor? i would suggest an immediate recall to re-flash the computer to eliminate the no-warning shut down.

Reported in: PARMA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK5A1

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was rear ended while at a complete stop and pushed the contact into a barrier. the air bags did not deploy upon impact. the contact suffered whiplash and back pains. there was a police report taken. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

Reported in: LUMBERTON NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK7A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

while driving at 30 mph the trak stabilization light came on with a warning that engine power was reduced. i stopped the car and shut off for about 5 minutes. when i restarted the car, the warnings came back on again. i was able to make it to my destination safely. when i got back in the car approximately 6 hours later, the car started fine with the only warning being the check engine light. i drove home and called my local repair to look at it. the next day when i started it there were no warning lights at all and my local dealer check the sensors and could not find anything wrong. this happened again about 30 days later and has continued to happen 4 times since then. each time after 2-5 hours the car seems fine except for check engine light which goes out the next day.

Reported in: BELLWOOD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WC5EM4A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the check engine, engine power reduced, service stabilitrak, traction control, and the engine overheated warning lights illuminated . the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the secondary air injection valve, the secondary air pump, and the app sensor fault needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure was not rectified. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 80,000....updated 07/15/14 *bf

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN2A1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the check engine, engine power reduced, service stabilitrak, traction control, and the engine overheated warning lights illuminated . the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the secondary air injection valve, the secondary air pump, and the app sensor fault needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure was not rectified. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 80,000....updated 07/15/14 *bf

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN2A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2010 chevy impala. consumer writes in regards to throttle body assembly and sensor issues. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the traction control and engine light illuminated, and then the instrument panel read engine reduced power, check stabilitrak and traction control. as she approached the stop sign, the vehicle started to shake. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a diagnosis revealed the throttle body assembly and sensor had malfunctioned. *jb

Reported in: GRAND JUNCTION IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK9A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

when there is any movement to the car before starting there is a knocking that sounds like it is coming from the air vent on the passenger side; possible actuator door ?? also, when switching between fresh and recirculated air the knocking starts and lasts 1 - 2 minutes. the noise is getting louder and i have noticed that when the temperature drops below 36 degrees the windows fog completely and running the defroster at it's maximum speed will not clear the windows. i have to wipe the excess condensation with a towel to maintain visibilty. may have to do with the actuator door being stuck and interferes with the defroster?? i have tried using rain-x anti-fog wipes to no avail. need some help gm.

Reported in: ZEBULON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

VISIBILITY/WIPER

when there is any movement to the car before starting there is a knocking that sounds like it is coming from the air vent on the passenger side; possible actuator door ?? also, when switching between fresh and recirculated air the knocking starts and lasts 1 - 2 minutes. the noise is getting louder and i have noticed that when the temperature drops below 36 degrees the windows fog completely and running the defroster at it's maximum speed will not clear the windows. i have to wipe the excess condensation with a towel to maintain visibilty. may have to do with the actuator door being stuck and interferes with the defroster?? i have tried using rain-x anti-fog wipes to no avail. need some help gm.

Reported in: ZEBULON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK1A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i had to have an actuator replaced on my 2010 chevrolet impala. when i called other mechanic shop (including gm), was ininformed that this is a common issue with impalas. i also had several coworkers with impalas have the same issue. considering this issue is so common in these vehicles, there should be a recall.

Reported in: HATTIESBURG MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

driving to work and i got a display message that said some thing similar to "stabilitrack repair, engine power reduced" and then the car shut down. no power steering, nothing. i was finally able to stop, but i wasn't able to get off the road and it caused a potentially dangerous situation. i've read online this is a common issue with impala's and something that is a design flaw, as the shutting down of the car is not needed. had i been in traffic, a large car pile up would have resulted.

Reported in: MERRIMACK NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK4A1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the evaporator vent needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,964 and the current mileage was 78,968.

Reported in: DALY CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the evaporator vent needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,964 and the current mileage was 78,968.

Reported in: DALY CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

on this day came out of work, started my car and started hearing a knocking, ticking noise coming from what appeared as the passenger side dash. i have yet to get it checked out but looking on the internet others describe it as the actuator. there were so many other impala owners that experience the same, so i came on this site just knowing it would be some sort of recall but didn't find one. it amazes me that so many impala owners have the same complaint and gm isn't fixing/ looking into the issue.

Reported in: FLORISSANT MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 51,500. updated 08/19/14*lj

Reported in: STEVENS POINT WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK7A1

SEAT BELTS

potential defective seat belt assemblies causing airbag lights to come on and off intermittently when the seats are moved forward and backwards. local repair shop performed diagnostic test and the code displayed led them to the passenger side air bag. within a day of the repair the light came back on but went off and has not illuminated since. i have contacted gm (case # sr # 71-13111-46047) and they have refused to assist stating there are no recalls for this issue for the impala and will not reimburse me since i used a local repair shop and not a gm dealership. i believe this is a defective seat belt assembly that gm has installed in chevy impala’s and they refuse to take ownership. their track record with faulty parts and failure to recall unsafe vehicles has been proven. i feel this is a serious safety concern and i am asking the ntsb look into this matter.

Reported in: ABILENE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK8A1

AIR BAGS

potential defective seat belt assemblies causing airbag lights to come on and off intermittently when the seats are moved forward and backwards. local repair shop performed diagnostic test and the code displayed led them to the passenger side air bag. within a day of the repair the light came back on but went off and has not illuminated since. i have contacted gm (case # sr # 71-13111-46047) and they have refused to assist stating there are no recalls for this issue for the impala and will not reimburse me since i used a local repair shop and not a gm dealership. i believe this is a defective seat belt assembly that gm has installed in chevy impala’s and they refuse to take ownership. their track record with faulty parts and failure to recall unsafe vehicles has been proven. i feel this is a serious safety concern and i am asking the ntsb look into this matter.

Reported in: ABILENE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK8A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i was taking a right turn with my car and my leg bumped my key chain, which in turn caused the ignition to shut off. thankfully i was able to pull over and re-start the car!

Reported in: BEVERLY MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

the traction control light comes on, then you get a message saying the engine power is reduced. then you get a message saying the car is shutting down. this has been happening every once in a while, but now it's a lot more frequent. this saturday i was driving about 60 on a three lane highway with no shoulder/break down lane. the car shut off while i was going up a hill. cars were flying up behind me and swerving to miss me. normally it takes about 5 minutes and you can restart the car. this time it was almost 10 minutes. i had a panic attack sitting there. once the car finally started i drove about 50 feet and it happened again. luckily there was a dunkin donuts there and i coasted into the parking lot. i sat there about 20 minutes so i could catch my breath, stop crying and composed myself. when i went to the dealer about 6 months ago they said it was my gas pedal, and it was going to cost $164. however when you research this on the web, you will see most people who have the gas pedal fixed it happens again. there should really be a recall on this because someone will get into an accident and perhaps get killed.

Reported in: MOUNT BETHEL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK2A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

tl* the contact owns 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the service stability track light iluminated intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN2A1

AIR BAGS

1) airbag light intermittently has gone on and off for months. i asked dealer about it, they said it would be expensive to diagnose because they would have to trace the wiring harness, removing seat and dashboard. labor would be expensive. i complained to gm on a couple of occasions and was given a case#. i was told car is out of warranty, therefore, it would be my expense to have this diagnosed and fixed. dealer said airbag would not deploy if light is illuminated. this a major safety defect. fall 2013. 2) the rear window defroster stopped working last fall 2013. i had to pay for total repair as it was not covered under warranty. they said it was a wiring issue. impala's have been known to have issue. oct 2013. 3) the gas pedal fell off while i was driving. dealer said they never experienced anything like that before, but would have to replace the entire assembly. not covered under warranty, therefore, entire cost was mine. saftey issue. sept 2013 4) the evap vent valve and solenoid had to be replaced. system leak pressurized evap would not hold. apr 2012 other issues have been reported/repaired, however, do not have paperwork at time of this complaint.

Reported in: LAPEER MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK1A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1) airbag light intermittently has gone on and off for months. i asked dealer about it, they said it would be expensive to diagnose because they would have to trace the wiring harness, removing seat and dashboard. labor would be expensive. i complained to gm on a couple of occasions and was given a case#. i was told car is out of warranty, therefore, it would be my expense to have this diagnosed and fixed. dealer said airbag would not deploy if light is illuminated. this a major safety defect. fall 2013. 2) the rear window defroster stopped working last fall 2013. i had to pay for total repair as it was not covered under warranty. they said it was a wiring issue. impala's have been known to have issue. oct 2013. 3) the gas pedal fell off while i was driving. dealer said they never experienced anything like that before, but would have to replace the entire assembly. not covered under warranty, therefore, entire cost was mine. saftey issue. sept 2013 4) the evap vent valve and solenoid had to be replaced. system leak pressurized evap would not hold. apr 2012 other issues have been reported/repaired, however, do not have paperwork at time of this complaint.

Reported in: LAPEER MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK1A1

POWER TRAIN

1) airbag light intermittently has gone on and off for months. i asked dealer about it, they said it would be expensive to diagnose because they would have to trace the wiring harness, removing seat and dashboard. labor would be expensive. i complained to gm on a couple of occasions and was given a case#. i was told car is out of warranty, therefore, it would be my expense to have this diagnosed and fixed. dealer said airbag would not deploy if light is illuminated. this a major safety defect. fall 2013. 2) the rear window defroster stopped working last fall 2013. i had to pay for total repair as it was not covered under warranty. they said it was a wiring issue. impala's have been known to have issue. oct 2013. 3) the gas pedal fell off while i was driving. dealer said they never experienced anything like that before, but would have to replace the entire assembly. not covered under warranty, therefore, entire cost was mine. saftey issue. sept 2013 4) the evap vent valve and solenoid had to be replaced. system leak pressurized evap would not hold. apr 2012 other issues have been reported/repaired, however, do not have paperwork at time of this complaint.

Reported in: LAPEER MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK1A1

ENGINE

goodmorning i just would like to say this is my second vehicle from chevy but this vehical has really placed me in a bad bind. first the airbag light comes on and off for the passed month, next the key becomes stuck in the ignition then it went out had to replace that. traction control light comeson comes over board with message saying," engine power is reduced then message states car shuting down " in the middle of driving . this last time i had my new born grandbaby in the car driving on expressway going 60speed limit car just shut offcars flying pass me i was really terrified for my safty and my grand child. this has occured off and on since last year. last yeat i had taken it back to all star chevy in miss.they stated they couldn't find anything cost me a good penny when they stated that the warrenty was out. now the car will not start. i have been replacing alot of electrical issues with this car for the last year but this time is the last time my grand baby and myself could have lost our life" now no car to get back and forth to work i have been really patient with chevy with this car i still have all my reciepts from aaa fixing this car i refused to spend any more money on this car. i need toknow if this compay will help me because a 2010 should not have this much problem.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK9A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

goodmorning i just would like to say this is my second vehicle from chevy but this vehical has really placed me in a bad bind. first the airbag light comes on and off for the passed month, next the key becomes stuck in the ignition then it went out had to replace that. traction control light comeson comes over board with message saying," engine power is reduced then message states car shuting down " in the middle of driving . this last time i had my new born grandbaby in the car driving on expressway going 60speed limit car just shut offcars flying pass me i was really terrified for my safty and my grand child. this has occured off and on since last year. last yeat i had taken it back to all star chevy in miss.they stated they couldn't find anything cost me a good penny when they stated that the warrenty was out. now the car will not start. i have been replacing alot of electrical issues with this car for the last year but this time is the last time my grand baby and myself could have lost our life" now no car to get back and forth to work i have been really patient with chevy with this car i still have all my reciepts from aaa fixing this car i refused to spend any more money on this car. i need toknow if this compay will help me because a 2010 should not have this much problem.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK9A1

AIR BAGS

goodmorning i just would like to say this is my second vehicle from chevy but this vehical has really placed me in a bad bind. first the airbag light comes on and off for the passed month, next the key becomes stuck in the ignition then it went out had to replace that. traction control light comeson comes over board with message saying," engine power is reduced then message states car shuting down " in the middle of driving . this last time i had my new born grandbaby in the car driving on expressway going 60speed limit car just shut offcars flying pass me i was really terrified for my safty and my grand child. this has occured off and on since last year. last yeat i had taken it back to all star chevy in miss.they stated they couldn't find anything cost me a good penny when they stated that the warrenty was out. now the car will not start. i have been replacing alot of electrical issues with this car for the last year but this time is the last time my grand baby and myself could have lost our life" now no car to get back and forth to work i have been really patient with chevy with this car i still have all my reciepts from aaa fixing this car i refused to spend any more money on this car. i need toknow if this compay will help me because a 2010 should not have this much problem.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK9A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, the steering wheel and brakes were unresponsive. the contact mentioned that the driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to roll over into a river. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the driver sustained lacerations and bruising. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 40,445.

Reported in: SHEFFIELD MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN6A1

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, the steering wheel and brakes were unresponsive. the contact mentioned that the driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to roll over into a river. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the driver sustained lacerations and bruising. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 40,445.

Reported in: SHEFFIELD MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN6A1

SUSPENSION

while driving on an sharp incline i needed to apply my breaks to successfully decrease speed (65 to 45). after completing this action a service message appeared on my dash board, "service air bag". this message has been displayed several times since then, generally after applying my breaks suddenly or any time i decrease from a speed over 60. i contacted my dealership asking if there was a issue. i was told to have my computer reset but that seems to temporarily fix my issues.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1

AIR BAGS

while driving on an sharp incline i needed to apply my breaks to successfully decrease speed (65 to 45). after completing this action a service message appeared on my dash board, "service air bag". this message has been displayed several times since then, generally after applying my breaks suddenly or any time i decrease from a speed over 60. i contacted my dealership asking if there was a issue. i was told to have my computer reset but that seems to temporarily fix my issues.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when attempting to turn off the vehicle, the key became lodged into the ignition and would not move pass the acc position causing the battery to drain. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 105,000.

Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

loose ignition key.

Reported in: HARTSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

car was checked out for electrical noise coming from the dashboard from chevrolet dealer and said that the vehicle had a electrical problem within the dashboard area (part- air inlet recirculation valve, actuator) which is why we heard loud clicking noises, noises would at time continue even when the car was in off position. but three days later took the car to my trusted mechanic to have issue fixed (non-dealer) and mechanic noticed that the steering column was broken (part: rack-and-pinion), and said that it has been this way for awhile. mechanic showed me exactly what they saw and indeed the column was broken. mechanic said that he is surprised we have not had an accident due to this issue and that we could have been killed or killed someone else and that it needs to be fixed asap.

Reported in: SNELLVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK1A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

loss of power, service stabilitrac, service traction control started flashing...the car lost all power, shifted extremely hard and would only go about 5 to 10 miles per hour. i was on a main road with a lot of traffic when this happened, extremely dangerous situation. i took the vehicle to the gm dealer the first day, they could not find the code and the car ran fine on my way home from work. the next morning it did it again, took it back to the dealer and they had to replace the throttle body which costs almost $700. that was in february, i am now 400 miles from home and it is doing the exact same thing again....going to call a dealer today and hopefully it will be taken care of at no cost. i called gm about this issue and their response was that there is no recall on this vin# at this time, yet i know there are recalls out due to the throttle body.

Reported in: NORTH SALEM IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

after parking the vehicle, i am unable to remove the key or turn the vehicle off so i cannot remove the key from the ignition. i found out that the wiring harness in the shifter had become worn and needed to be replaced. i replaced the harness and again not 1 year later i am having the same problem. i sent chevy an email and i am waiting for a reply

Reported in: ELK GROVE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK1A1

SUSPENSION

excessive inside rear tire tread ware and hydraplaneing in rain at 65 miles an hour. had car alignment repaired by moving and redrilling holes for rear struts. also had to replace my second set of tires. this was all at my expense because gm would not acknowledge manufacturing defect. i had serious hydraplaneing just prior to this. in fact it was the hydraplaning that caused me to visit the dealer. now some 7 months later the same problem continues and i have worn out the inside tread of 2 new rear tires.

Reported in: CENTERVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driving down busy hwy going 75 speed, engine power reduce message came on also traction control message, i been getting this message over a year in a half took it to a mechanic they couldn't seem to find anything wrong with it, since the message would go away after ten minutes or so i never taught was anything major till my car showed the message starter disabled service throttle came on basically letting me know my car was going to lock on me or something and with a few seconds my speed reduced more and i could not push d gas anymore i had to pull over to the side of the road in disbelief of what just happened and scared so i parked and turned off my car then i tried to turn it on and it wouldn't even start or make a starting noise the steering wheel was locked and i couldn't do anything, i waited at least ten minutes and i tried again and it turned on the message was gone but the check engine was still on. trough the day this incident didn't happen anymore but i went on line and i see a lot of people with the same model car as me are having the same problem!.

Reported in: TYLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK0A1

ENGINE

driving down busy hwy going 75 speed, engine power reduce message came on also traction control message, i been getting this message over a year in a half took it to a mechanic they couldn't seem to find anything wrong with it, since the message would go away after ten minutes or so i never taught was anything major till my car showed the message starter disabled service throttle came on basically letting me know my car was going to lock on me or something and with a few seconds my speed reduced more and i could not push d gas anymore i had to pull over to the side of the road in disbelief of what just happened and scared so i parked and turned off my car then i tried to turn it on and it wouldn't even start or make a starting noise the steering wheel was locked and i couldn't do anything, i waited at least ten minutes and i tried again and it turned on the message was gone but the check engine was still on. trough the day this incident didn't happen anymore but i went on line and i see a lot of people with the same model car as me are having the same problem!.

Reported in: TYLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK0A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

driving down busy hwy going 75 speed, engine power reduce message came on also traction control message, i been getting this message over a year in a half took it to a mechanic they couldn't seem to find anything wrong with it, since the message would go away after ten minutes or so i never taught was anything major till my car showed the message starter disabled service throttle came on basically letting me know my car was going to lock on me or something and with a few seconds my speed reduced more and i could not push d gas anymore i had to pull over to the side of the road in disbelief of what just happened and scared so i parked and turned off my car then i tried to turn it on and it wouldn't even start or make a starting noise the steering wheel was locked and i couldn't do anything, i waited at least ten minutes and i tried again and it turned on the message was gone but the check engine was still on. trough the day this incident didn't happen anymore but i went on line and i see a lot of people with the same model car as me are having the same problem!.

Reported in: TYLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK0A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise and when the engine was off. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 58,000.

Reported in: MONTGOMERY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WC5EM7A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving my car on the hwy going about 70-75 mph when it happened to me. the road condition was nice with no signs of water on the highway during the hours of 2 pm, great sunny day. the car jerked on me like the throttle was going down. afterwards the car jerked again and the traction light notification started to beep and the car idled down and i couldn't increase my speed. i continued on the hwy assuming it would rectify itself but my girl (who mainly drives the car), informed me it's been doing this for over the past year off and on probably once every other month. that the weather condition didn't matter it would pop up and slow down and she'd have to pull over and wait about 10 minutes after turning off the car to turn it back on to be able to continue about her day normally. i continued to drive but it never did fix itself. i had to finally take an exit and stopped at a gas station. might as well take a break while. after about 10-15 minutes, i cranked the car and the issue seemed to resolve itself and i had no further problems throughout the rest of the day.

Reported in: PINE BLUFF AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK3A1

ENGINE

i was driving my car on the hwy going about 70-75 mph when it happened to me. the road condition was nice with no signs of water on the highway during the hours of 2 pm, great sunny day. the car jerked on me like the throttle was going down. afterwards the car jerked again and the traction light notification started to beep and the car idled down and i couldn't increase my speed. i continued on the hwy assuming it would rectify itself but my girl (who mainly drives the car), informed me it's been doing this for over the past year off and on probably once every other month. that the weather condition didn't matter it would pop up and slow down and she'd have to pull over and wait about 10 minutes after turning off the car to turn it back on to be able to continue about her day normally. i continued to drive but it never did fix itself. i had to finally take an exit and stopped at a gas station. might as well take a break while. after about 10-15 minutes, i cranked the car and the issue seemed to resolve itself and i had no further problems throughout the rest of the day.

Reported in: PINE BLUFF AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK3A1

AIR BAGS

tl * the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact crashed the vehicle into a guard rail and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries and required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the speed and vin were unavailable. the failure mileage was 11,000.

Reported in: XENIA OH || Crash: Y || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while driving 10 mph, the air conditioner failed to activate. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. after a few minutes, the air conditioning operated normally. the failure occurred twice. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 26,000.

Reported in: TEKONSHA MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK2A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

car just stopped running we were able to coast to a stop on a 6 lane hwy going around st paul. i have written on here before telling of what happened.and how chevrolet said its not a problem with your car. so i called back today and said i see its your problem now,so what do i do they say we have no fix yet, but take it in and let them see whats wrong. first its out of warrt. so i ll be paying for something i am sure ! second why recall if you cant fix it ???? scare you into buying a new one . someone must have put some heat on them i was thinking it was you good job now get them to fix it'

Reported in: OSHKOSH WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EKXA1

ENGINE

while i was tryna to started my car it stay before started & the servicemaster tracey on light. this happen on see on occasion

Reported in: LUTCHER LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

on 8/15/14 we came out to the vehicle and it would not start. no power at all and the key would not come out of it. left the vehicle sit overnight and same thing in the morning on 8/16/14. we called and got a jump from a tow truck and drove the vehicle home. while traveling home on the interstate (70 mph), my husband noticed that when he turned the driving lights on the vehicle shut off. (luckily he knew what to do and managed to not kill all of us in the vehicle and anyone around the vehicle; (2 adults and 2 children in vehicle;) he also noticed that when he signaled a lane switch the cruise control would turn itself off. we got the vehicle back to our house, waited 15 minutes and tried restarting and the battery was completely dead again. (no dome light, bells or anything when opening the door). since then, he has tried putting a different battery in it and we get the same results. when we got home we did a google search and found several others that this same thing has happened too. luckily no one has been killed from it but it is extremely scary when your vehicle turns off doing 70 mph. i would also like to inform you that there was no warning whatsoever that the battery was low or there were any electrical complications going on with the vehicle. there is no voltage meter anywhere on the vehicle. no warning lights came on either.

Reported in: ROCKFORD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK4A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

on 8/15/14 we came out to the vehicle and it would not start. no power at all and the key would not come out of it. left the vehicle sit overnight and same thing in the morning on 8/16/14. we called and got a jump from a tow truck and drove the vehicle home. while traveling home on the interstate (70 mph), my husband noticed that when he turned the driving lights on the vehicle shut off. (luckily he knew what to do and managed to not kill all of us in the vehicle and anyone around the vehicle; (2 adults and 2 children in vehicle;) he also noticed that when he signaled a lane switch the cruise control would turn itself off. we got the vehicle back to our house, waited 15 minutes and tried restarting and the battery was completely dead again. (no dome light, bells or anything when opening the door). since then, he has tried putting a different battery in it and we get the same results. when we got home we did a google search and found several others that this same thing has happened too. luckily no one has been killed from it but it is extremely scary when your vehicle turns off doing 70 mph. i would also like to inform you that there was no warning whatsoever that the battery was low or there were any electrical complications going on with the vehicle. there is no voltage meter anywhere on the vehicle. no warning lights came on either.

Reported in: ROCKFORD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK4A1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

it doesn't matter if the car is running or not the accuators to the air conditioner and heating unit start clicking and making a loud noise. after a few minutes it will stop. i went and had it checked by the dealership and was told it would cost between 500 and 600 dollars to fix. in any event i have talked to several people who own impalas and they have had the same problem. my sister was one of those people. she had to take her car back twice before it was repaired correctly. apparently the computer chip in these cars are defective. the clicking noise happens even when the car is sitting in the garage and it is storming outside. i feel this is a manufacturing problem and general motors should take care of the problem without any out of pocket money from the consumer. after all the taxpayers did bail you out.

Reported in: DENISON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact's vehicle was rear ended, causing it to crash into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: INGLEWOOD CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN6A1

ENGINE

my family was driving down the interstate at 70 mph, all of the sudden these messages started to appear on the message center. engine power has been redused, something about traction control and another message that i can not remember. the car then lost all power, it shut off completely. we did make it over to the "slow" lane, but there we sat on the interstate with traffice all around us. the car would not start!!! need less to my girls and my self were terrified that we would be hit. after about 10 minutes the car did start again and we made it to our destination. the messages are not displaying now, but the engine light is still. i am taking it to the shop today. what will it take before gm does something about this??????

Reported in: ROCKY GAP VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK8A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to replicate or diagnose the failure for months. the contact had to restart the vehicle in order to reset the computer on a consistent basis to start the vehicle. the contact later received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. the dealer did not give a specific date as to when the parts would be available. the manufacturer was also unable to provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Reported in: HAYWARD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN3A1

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact lost control of the steering wheel and the power steering failed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 14,801.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WAE5K0A1

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver causing the contact to lose control and the brakes failed. the contact mentioned that the engine stalled immediately after. the vehicle was able to be restart but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician was unable to locate a failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Reported in: ARARAT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK7A1

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver causing the contact to lose control and the brakes failed. the contact mentioned that the engine stalled immediately after. the vehicle was able to be restart but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician was unable to locate a failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Reported in: ARARAT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK7A1

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the service air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was not able to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 58,316.

Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK0A1

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. the contact also stated that when making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. in addition, the service traction control and the reduced engine power warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Reported in: LAKE ORION MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK0A1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. the contact also stated that when making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. in addition, the service traction control and the reduced engine power warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Reported in: LAKE ORION MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK0A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while the passenger¿s seat was occupied, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the modules on the low speed bus circuit failed. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Reported in: ANNAPOLIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK5A1

ENGINE

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the key was difficult to turn and the engine stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified about the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Reported in: KYLES FORD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK7A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the key was difficult to turn and the engine stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified about the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Reported in: KYLES FORD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK7A1

AIR BAGS

concern for my safety and the safety of my family. attn: jim moloney

Reported in: WINSTON-SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK7A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the speedometer failed, the engine stalled, and all the indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. the failure occurred multiple times. the dealer stated that the ignition needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 93,542.

Reported in: WHITESVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK8A1

STEERING

i was driving down a street and started to turn and the power steering went out. i had to replace the power steering pump. my car is included in the recall and it mentioned the steering could go . this is a 2010 car. the power steering should not have gone out. i would like to know if this is connected to the recall and if so can i get your company to reimburse me.

Reported in: DULUTH MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN7A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the dealer advised that the part was not available for repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: LITTLE ROCK AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK9A1

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer stated that the air bags might not deploy if the vehicle was involved in a crash and was uncertain when the part would become available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Reported in: GUMSPRING VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK2A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer stated that the air bags might not deploy if the vehicle was involved in a crash and was uncertain when the part would become available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Reported in: GUMSPRING VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK2A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the vehicle would not start properly when the key was inserted into the ignition. the vehicle was able to start after multiple attempts. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted through the air conditioning vents and the key would not eject from the ignition. the failure occurred multiple times. the dealer stated that the ignition switch might be faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was uncertain as to when the parts would be available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Reported in: EAST STROUDSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN0A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

after an attempt to start the vehicle, the ignition would not turn over. several attempts to start the vehicle were made to no avail.

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK8A1

ENGINE

after an attempt to start the vehicle, the ignition would not turn over. several attempts to start the vehicle were made to no avail.

Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK8A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when i auto start my car i go into my car and turn it on right when i turn it on it starts making a louad clicking sound that wont stop. there was nothing wrong with the car when i bought it and over time it starts making the nosie.

Reported in: LONG BRANCH NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the gauges on the dashboard fail during driving. the passenger airbags turn on and off during driving. the tire pressure monitoring and fuel gauge warning comes on during driving even though fuel and air are fine. sometimes at 0mph the gauge will be stuck at prior speed. gauges fail when passenger airbag turns off. incidents occur seemingly only when a passenger is present, when passenger airbag is turned on.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the gauges on the dashboard fail during driving. the passenger airbags turn on and off during driving. the tire pressure monitoring and fuel gauge warning comes on during driving even though fuel and air are fine. sometimes at 0mph the gauge will be stuck at prior speed. gauges fail when passenger airbag turns off. incidents occur seemingly only when a passenger is present, when passenger airbag is turned on.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1

AIR BAGS

the gauges on the dashboard fail during driving. the passenger airbags turn on and off during driving. the tire pressure monitoring and fuel gauge warning comes on during driving even though fuel and air are fine. sometimes at 0mph the gauge will be stuck at prior speed. gauges fail when passenger airbag turns off. incidents occur seemingly only when a passenger is present, when passenger airbag is turned on.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air condition unit caught fire and the flames emitted through the vent. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the actuator was defective and needed to be replaced. the air conditioning failure was repaired. the contact suffered injuries to the arms and knees. the contact recently received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 39,000.

Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EN8A1

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

1. 2011 was driving in waco, tx, as i made a left turn the electronic stability control indicator light came on, within sec the car stopped. coasted to side of the road, after 5 min was able to restart car. drove approx 2 mi, made 2 left turns,1 right turn. when i made the right turn, the car engine came to a stop. in 10 or 15 min was able to restart car and drove approx 2 mi to allen samuels chev dealer in waco. they kept the car a few days, they drove it numerous times trying to replicate the engine stoppage. they could not replicate the stoppage, but during trouble shooting, found a cable connector loose on the transmission and replaced that. they felt this was the problem. 2. sep 5, 2014. was on entrance ramp to interstate, was accelerating to enter traffic, the car engine began to stutter/stall, was able to turn into an exit ramp lane, the esc indicator light came on briefly, then the warning message came on that the engine was reducing power, within seconds the car engine stopped. was able to coast to a stop. i waited approx 5 min, was able to restart engine. the engine light came on, but i was able to drive home on secondary roads. (approx 25 mi). i was afraid to drive the car to waco, called a wrecker and had it towed to allen samuels chev in waco, tx. 3. request and recommend: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2010/chevrolet/impala/electrical+system this web site shows multiple safety problems with chevys of different years and shows that life and death injuries will occur when the car completely stops without adequate warning. 4. when the car is returned to me, i plan on keeping the esc off until issue is resolved. i feel strongly this is a defect in the car, had this incident on sep 5th happened a couple of min later after i had entered interstate traffic, there could have been serious injury to me and to others.

Reported in: EDDY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EK6A1

SEAT BELTS

driver and passenger seat belts have cuts in the out side edges. seems to be caused by the re-tractor mechanism as the cuts are inside the door pillars when they are retracted. has this happened on any other impalas and what should we do?

Reported in: TOLEDO IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WC5EM2A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl-the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when coming to a stop or slowing down the vehicle would stall without warning. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14355000 (electrical system). however, the remedy failed fix the failure. the manufacturer was not aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 81,800. ne

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WB5EN9A1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact indicated that while traveling at any speed the vehicle stalled. the contact was not able to get the key to turn into the run position to start the vehicle on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer who did not replicate nor diagnose the failure and was notified of the safety concern several times. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system ) and stated that the parts were not available. the dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available nor did they inform the contact of the seatbelt recall. the contact was not notified and was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v480000 (seat belts). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. dyd

Reported in: BELLEVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5ENXA1

AIR BAGS

i was driving down the street and suddenly i heard a popping sound and i noticed the car wasn't accelerating normally so i made it to my destination and i started the car up went to put it in drive and it wouldn't accelerate is was though the car was in neutral so i put it in reverse and it went into reverse put it 3rd gear wouldn't accelerate the i tried 2cd gear and it drove kind of ruff so i then tried 1st gear and and i was able to make it home at 15 mph so i took the car to the chevy dealer i bought it from and to my surprise they say there were some defective parts in the transmission and they could rebuild the transmission for 2100 dollars and i would have to pay 850 to have it fixed because my car is out of warranty as 7/23/14 the car has the airbag service light and tire sensor light that appears on the dashboard .

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1

POWER TRAIN

i was driving down the street and suddenly i heard a popping sound and i noticed the car wasn't accelerating normally so i made it to my destination and i started the car up went to put it in drive and it wouldn't accelerate is was though the car was in neutral so i put it in reverse and it went into reverse put it 3rd gear wouldn't accelerate the i tried 2cd gear and it drove kind of ruff so i then tried 1st gear and and i was able to make it home at 15 mph so i took the car to the chevy dealer i bought it from and to my surprise they say there were some defective parts in the transmission and they could rebuild the transmission for 2100 dollars and i would have to pay 850 to have it fixed because my car is out of warranty as 7/23/14 the car has the airbag service light and tire sensor light that appears on the dashboard .

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1

WHEELS

i was driving down the street and suddenly i heard a popping sound and i noticed the car wasn't accelerating normally so i made it to my destination and i started the car up went to put it in drive and it wouldn't accelerate is was though the car was in neutral so i put it in reverse and it went into reverse put it 3rd gear wouldn't accelerate the i tried 2cd gear and it drove kind of ruff so i then tried 1st gear and and i was able to make it home at 15 mph so i took the car to the chevy dealer i bought it from and to my surprise they say there were some defective parts in the transmission and they could rebuild the transmission for 2100 dollars and i would have to pay 850 to have it fixed because my car is out of warranty as 7/23/14 the car has the airbag service light and tire sensor light that appears on the dashboard .

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2G1WA5EK6A1