2007 CHEVROLET Impala

Hesitant to take off and when I turn right turn signal on high beam comes off sensor light is on won’t go off with no reading what tire are on

car shuts off. I sometimes hit a bump or hole on the highway and the car shuts off. I then put it in neutral and it starts up again. More than one time that steering has gotten tight.

Transmission slipping.

I own a 2007 Impala LT 3.9 L. (VIN # 2G1WC58R579102954) In February of 2010 I noticed some slight slippage/jumping of the transmission. In March of 2010, during a routine oil change at Firestone, we were told that the Transmission was leaking. In April of 2010 my wife took the vehicle to the GM dealership (Burien Chevrolet) because the transmission was still under warranty (only had approx. 38000 miles on it) and if there was a problem we assumed they would fix it. After they did a diagnostic on the car, my wife was told that the transmission was leaking fluid from a gasket and that the gasket was NOT covered under the warranty. They also told her that there was an oil leak coming from the front crank case gasket in the engine. She was told that this was not covered by the warranty either. (although through recently speaking with SEVERAL GM reps we found out it was, at the time she went to the dealership) But they could not find a reason as to why the transmission was jumping/slipping. So we paid them $112.00 for them to tell us that what was wrong with the car was not covered by the warranty and any work done on the car would have to be paid for out-of-pocket.

We have continued to the slippage/jumping and it was getting progressively worse. In January 2011 we took the vehicle in to an independent auto shop have the transmission drained and filled and the pan cleaned hoping that would help, they also fixed the leaking gasket.

This did nothing to remedy the problem and the jumping has started to get dangerous. We never know when/if it will do it and hope I never smashed in to the back of someone’s car because it would all of a sudden jump into gear and lurch the vehicle forward.

My wife, then contacted GM in August of 2011 because the transmission keep is getting worse. She got a hold of a rep who forwarded our complaint to the “district manager” the service request number we were given for the case was 71-979619145. When she FINALLY got to speak with someone (I think her name was Cheryl??) My wife told her everything and she called back a day or 2 later to tell us that GM is not going to help us with our problem and the the warranty expired 2 months ago on 6-24-2011.
We complained about this issue well over a year before our warranty expired. We have taken the vehicle to two different independent transmission shops and they both say I need a $2600.00 overhaul. My car only has 80,000 miles NOW and needs a transmission overhaul?? Needed it at 38,000 miles???

I am not sure how to proceed with this. I am currently scheduled to speak with another customer rep on Thursday 11/3 at approximately 1pm Pacific Time.

For my brakes, the rotors seem to warp very easily. The dealership fixed them when we first bought it, now I have replaced all four rotors and brake pads myself. Everything was running smoothly till the other day where I felt a slight vibration. I torqued the wheels properly and everything. This car eats rotors for some reason.

For the engine, the car consumes oil. It uses about 2 to 3 quarts in between oil changes. We are currently monitoring the oil consumption through the dealership hoping GM will take care of it. We have a 10 year/100,000 mile warranty. I am worried that GM will do nothing to fix it.

Rubbing noise and knocking while turning. Steering felt very "loose". Dealer heard knocking noise and confirmed that the problem was caused by the intermediate steering shaft. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft. Not covered since warranty expired at 36 months. Dealer rep stated that this is a common occurrence in Impalas and Silverados. While in showroom, spoke with salesman who also stated that this happens all of the time.

The garage where my vehicle is at do not know what the problem is other than something in the braking system, maybe…that’s what they say…my Impala has been there a month on 11/30/06 and this is the fourth time for repair of the same problem….

Consumer's 2007 chevy impala has many issues with battery, motor mount, air conditioning and heating. electronic component. *nj the cd changer and driver side seat motor failed as well. *jb

2007 chevrolet impala customer states that the side view mirrors are to small on the 2007 that makes this car a safety issue gm has offer no help**cc *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 65 mph and coming to a complete stop at the traffic light the air bag warning light read "service air bags soon." the air bag warning light appears on a consistent basis. the vehicle was taken to a local authorized dealer for repair and the light continued to illuminate on two occasions after the service was performed. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 17,700 and the current mileage was 28,544. updated 06/10/08. *lj updated 06/10/08

On chevrolet 2007 impala ltz passenger automatic airbag sensor does not turn air bag control on when my wife who was 5'4" tall and weighed 92 lbs occupied the seat. i had the car evaluated by chevrolet service department, and i was informed that all sensors were working according to design. this meant that there was no way of turning the air bag to function as intended since this was a weight sensitive control. i have been informed by chevrolet customer service that there was no fix for this unsafe condition. *ak

Tl* - the contact has a 2007 chevrolet impala with an odometer reading of 3800 miles and has had computer failures. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitor dose not work, and the air bag light continually stays on. the contact took the car to the dealer (graff chevrolet ) they told him that the tire pressure monitor on over half of their new impalas don't work properly; and that they did not know why the air bag system lost its coding, but they did reinstall a new code.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving at 55 mph, a vehicle veered into her lane as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it spun around into a cement road block. the contact stated that when she turned the steering wheel an abnormal grinding noise was heard. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact was relating the air bags not deploying to nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). a police report was filed. the contact sustained neck and back soreness. the vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 129,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. the fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. a fire report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking noise in the steering column. the contact stated that the control arms, inner and outer tie rods, sway bar links, ball joints, front shocks, and axle were replaced on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09e005000 (steering). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Transmission failed, engine leaking, vehicle has unexpected shut off, smells somewhat like it's burning.

Steering gear mount broke and caused sudden complete steering lose due to catastrophic failure of rack and pinion steering system. when the mount broke the steering housing containing the power steering fluid and power steering fluid hoses broke resulting in loss of steering. pictures show missing mount, broken housing and hoses. wow! no one was hurt because failure happened in church parking. pays to go to church.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. when the brakes were applied, they failed to respond and the vehicle crashed into trees. the air bags did not deploy. the contact was injured and received medical attention. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact had not experienced a failure prior to the vehicle being repaired per a recall concerning the ignition switch in mid september of 2014. a year later, when the key was in the off position, it would not release. the contact made numerous attempts and was unable to remove the key from the ignition several times. the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. the recall details were not provided. the failure mileage was not available.

Service traction control engine power reduced driving down the interstate and it dropped the speed from 75 to 40 in matter of minutes my family almost got ran over by a semi this is a serious safety issue and someone is going to get seriously hurt

"service traction control" and then "engine power reduced" alternating on dash often, while driving. my mechanic could only diagnose the throttle pedal sensor was going out. he replaced the pedal. twice, it continues to be a problem. all mechanics say i have to take it to dealership, i have a feeling this is a rip-off.

Dash says "service traction control" then "engine power reduced" when this first started about 4 months ago, i took the car to my mechanic. he ran a diagnostic and what came up was i needed a "throttle sensor", which meant replacing the gas pedal. he did this. that didn't work so he re-did the pedal. still getting the service traction control message, with reduced engine power, this happens at random, no one seems to know what the problem is. now the big problem is- i have to go to the chevy dealership service and pay 150 bucks just for a diagnostic. which doesn't even go toward solving the problem.

When my car is in motion in the street, turning, braking and driving slow my traction control comes on and says reduce engine speed and the light for my engine comes on. i don't know what is causing this problem and i dont have any invoices, any police reports nor any insurance claims

My issue started with my car turning over. it would not want to start first try but would turn over on the second. some times it would start fine and others it hesitated. after dealing with this for a while my battery died after spending a little while idling. took it to check the accelerator and the battery but both were fine. continuing to intermittently act up when starting, it also started to show other problems. i was getting in my car to leave and it started up fine but before i could pull out of my drive way my car started shaking and showing an "engine power is reduced" message. i turned it off ran inside and when i came back out to show others the issue it started without a problem and did not have the message any more. still have the turnover hesitation, i continue to drive it however it started to shake and show the same engine power reduced message as i pulled into my apartment complex. also has done this when leaving and turning into a main road, causing us to pull over and wait to start it again. took it to get codes tested again and it pulled up a didn't match code. after doing research tons of others had the same problem and worse. many showed the solution to be replacing the throttle body and throttle position sensor which we did. slight hesitation on the start up but took it around the block no issues. went to test it on the highway and before we even made it the engine power reduced came on and car shook again. there and so many others that have had this problem and many have not found the fix. extremely disappointing since we cannot return the part after it's been installed. i am worried to take my car out and drive it on the highway because i do not want this to happen while i'm at increased speeds.

My car started having the traction control come on about 2-3 years ago. i was told i needed a new transmission. the transmission was cracked-chevrolet said not their fault, so, i replaced the transmission. then, it started doing it again. i replaced the brake pads. it stopped. then, started up again. took to the chevrolet garage who put it on their total diagnostic machine. told i need both bearings on the front. at a $972.00 price tag for this, i bought the bearings and had another garage put them on at a great reduction in cost to me on labor. now, it is doing it again. at first it was only every once in awhile. the wheel sensors appear to be fine. now i notice it is doing it a lot more and starting to do it when i accelerate from a stop at certain times. i bought this car brand new, and, for its age, it does not even have 60,000 miles on it. (the date that that i am using in the next step here it began is the date when it really started doing its 'tricks' a lot more).

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. on several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the failure recurred several times. on numerous occasions, the vehicle failed to start. the dealer diagnosed that there was an electrical system failure and also the throttle body needed to be serviced. the vehicle was repaired on three separate occasions, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Vehicle was in motion in the middle of a very busy intersection, thank god it was at night. the car started violently shaking and the display put up the warning "low engine power" and "service traction control".has happened numerous times before when the car was parked but never while driving. check engine light comes on for a little bit but then usually goes away after a day or so.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle shifted and jerked. the contact turned the traction control button off, but the vehicle failed to move. the traction control and engine indicators illuminated off and on. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 40 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and the steering seized. as a result, the contact collided with a curb. the air bags did not deploy. the driver had memory loss and pain in the hands, back, and legs. the rear seat passenger sustained injuries to the neck, back, and hearing loss in both ears. medical attention was received. the injuries to the occupants in the other vehicle were unknown. the contact was unaware if a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Temp gauge moves to hot side, dic shows engine hot turn ac off, engine power reduced, traction stability and change engine oil soon

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, a skunk-like odor entered the cabin of the vehicle. the contact stated that general motors issued tsb number: 08-08-110-019, but the vehicle was out of warranty coverage. a dealer was not contacted about the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Transmission slips when you stop at light when you step on accelerator to go transmission slips and then suddenly catches and car jerks quickly forward causing car suddenly lunge forward.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Traction control light came on and cause my car to reduce power

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle shook and rattled. the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated and the "engine hot/ ac off" message appeared. the vehicle was taken to dealer, but the diagnosis was unknown. the contact stated that the transmission was malfunctioning. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 179,000.

Transmission failure, slipping in overdrive and during takeoff excessive enginge oil usage.

Last may i was driving my car from work going approximately 40 mph a message came on the information screen. something about going over 160mph. the car suddenly slowed, couldn't seem to find the proper gear. at the same time the speedometer was going up and down showing 60, 30, 80, 0. then it cut off. i put the rolling car into neutral and started it. it fired up immediately. i put in gear and continued until it was safe to stop. let engine cool off and drove home. the speedometer continued to fluctuate, it also cut off and flashed the message again. called dealership next morning and took in. they came back with diagnosis of transmission failure, need to replace. i shelled out $4000 for the transmission, now it is slipping. i drove home today and that message flashed across my screen along with the transmission struggling to find the proper gear. the speedometer was moving up and down. the speedometer was replaced when the transmission was replaced. i have contacted the dealership to schedule an appointment. i also made a formal complaint to gm. *tr

Reduce engine power. code p2138

Traction control, warning comes on then engine starts to shut down no power to maintain freeway speed have to exit. scary. this has happened several times. on a side street it is not quite so bad. this has happened several times. need help. most recent jan 5 2017. cold weather, car vibrates so bad afraid to drive it. been having trouble for about 3 to 5 years. *tr

Had issues with my 2007 impala 3.9l stalling and reducing power on my wife, and at times almost leaving her in or on the road. i have replaced the throttle body, throttle peddle ( twice ) and had the car flashed at the local gm dealer. now the car not only reads reduced engine power it read starting disabled service throttle and died while she was driving down a busy highway during rush hour.. causing her to almost be involved in a bad wreck. this seriously needs to have attention of whoever at gm is over safety, cause this issue will end up in a really bad situation if or when someone ends up seriously hurt or killed. i mean you really need to program them to slowly reduce power, not just tell you then shut off completely and have the driver fight and panic to get off the road through traffic, while not getting run over in the process. but if there is a fix we need to know.

The vehicle was traveling over 40mph. the driver swerved to miss a dog in the road the vehicle rolled and landed on the roof of the car. the airbags did not deployed and the driver was seen at the er for cervical and left sided pain.

The wiring under the gear shifter broke causing the ignition cylinder to not turn off so you can't remove the key witch in turn made the car go into theft mode now it won't start the windows won't roll up the dash lights work and the horn but nothin else works the trunk won't open it was parked at the hospital

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving, the instrument panel indicated the service traction control, engine reduce, and starting disable service throttle messages illuminated. the steering wheel ceased. the contact was able to coast to the side of the road and power off the engine. the contact waited for five minutes and was able to drive normal. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Coolant crossover pipe gaskets rotted away and heat quit working leaving my wife and kids to freeze in the winter.

I was driving my 2007 chevy impala in my neighborhood at 25 mph, and when i was getting ready to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle started to shake badly with the code "engine losing power." luckily, i was able to pull over and turn the car off. being 68 years old, i got extremely scared. i turned the car off and tried calling 2 of my children to help me. not being able to get either one of them. i turned the car back on, and proceeded back home which was only about a half mile from my house. i called the previous owner, and she stated that had happened to her about 6 months prior. now i am terrified to take it out on the main highway. the car only has 70,000 miles on it and had been garaged kept. someone please help me regarding why this might have happened. thank you very much.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 40 mph, the contact t-boned another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the chest, back, and neck and was taken to the hospital for medical assistance. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a junk yard and deemed destroyed. the manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. the cause of the failure was not determined. the failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost forward momentum, but did not stall. additionally, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the local auto zone checked the battery and alternator and determined that both were in proper working order. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 177,606.

While driving my car to work on tuesday 11-12-2019 at 6 am in the morning, my battery light came on then, message displayed battery saver active,ac hot shut off, traction on and reduce power, everything came on in dashboard and about 10 minutes later the whole system shut down, and car will not start back up. had to get someone to jump start in order to start car back up it will run a period of time and it happen again even after replacing a new battery, starter and alternator i also taken it to dealer ship to run diagnosing test as well and they charge me for service although they said they didn't find anything wrong with charging system at all .but this occur during the busy time off the day and a lot of traffic

Transmission tends to long shift at 1st and 2nd gears causing erratic shifting uphill and sometimes turns. unsafe! jasper engines and transmissions did update for clutch plates and pressure solenoid for this is known to be a problem. hesitated acceleration whim going uphill. first trans was installed in 2016 october

Car has had several problems even after being fixed. only had car for few months and barley can drive it.

Slipping from 1st gear to 2nd then stalled got bumped lucky not fast speed leaving from red light

Drivers side seat belt latch malfunctioning. buckle will not insert properly. this is the second impala my family had that had this problem. it appears a spring clip of metal comes out or breaks off inhibiting the insertion of the buckle.the first 2 images are of the defective buckle. the third image is of a working properly buckle( passenger side)

Steering wheel does not lock and alarm does not engageall the time

Brand new batteries die without even driving.new batteries will die instantly.

I have had this problem and i know a lot of others are having it too. when i'm driving the car's check engine light will come on will randomly and code saying engine power reduced. my car's engine power will reduce and i will no longer be able to accelerate and the car slows down. this happens at random times: on the freeway, in town, at stop lights, going up hills, on flat ground, when i first turn my car on, after driving for 5 hours. there is no pattern. after i turn my car off for a couple minutes, the light turn off and my car runs ok again. it happen at least once a week, but sometimes 4 or 5 times week.

Power steering box when checking fluid pop noise when taking off cap also changed serpentine belt still squealing stiff steering leak not detected at that time .#2 shifting from 1st to 2nd gear is very fast not normal

When driving it shifts hard from first gear to second gear mostly on a grade not to steep shifts so hard it chirps tires when it engages into second gear fluid is on correct level .it happens at a stop sign or light normal driving i do not drive fast or accelerate quickly. im in process of getting it checked im not driving car too much right now because of this issue now 132.222 miles on car.

I did not know who to report this to or i would have done this about 6 months ago. every day when it is the first time to drive the car for the day, i have trouble getting the drivers side seatbelt to latch. it does not latch for my first attempt. but it may take a few times before it finally does. i have been very concerned that at some point it will not latch at all or that i may not be able to unlatch it. i do not want to drive without the seatbelt. there are times when i have my grandchildren with me so this is a concern for me. my husband purchased a devise to cut the belt if necessary. please let me know if this situation can be resolved before something happens for the driver of the car.

Takata recall. ignition key stays stuck won't release key i've seen so many complaints on this issue and the gas cap makes engine light come on what's going on!!! i'm on 2nd gas cap

Steering wheel does not lock in park alarm does not engage while parked

My wheel started to cluck every time i drive, then my speed want go as it ahould

Takata recall. i pulled out of my driveway and realized i had forgotten my purse and when i tried to back up to get my purse, the car would not move. i was in the middle of the road and almost got struck by another vehicle. a few men came to help push the car out of the road. after checking a few rhings, they told me that my transmission had gone out.

Well my 2007 chevrolet impala want drive or move so i don’t if it’s the transmission bad or not i need answer please it’s leaking fluid and oil as well.

My car will start sometimes and some

Takata recall. i was driving the car when at a moments notice the car shut off power steering was lost the car veered to the right and another car slammed into my passenger side swiping me.

Car randomly displays reduced engine power. on interstate reduced down to 20mph could have gotten my family killed. researched online alot of imapala having same issue. this is very dangerous

I recently purchased a 2007 chevy impala, 3 weeks after purchase while on the highway, the car suddenly slowed down to a crawl, a reduced engine light came on the dash, being as we were on the highway to suddenly only being able to go 20mph was very frightening!! i was able to get the car to the side and had to have it towed home. after searching this issue online i found thousands of complaints from people with the same issue with this same car. i find it strange there was not a recall for this due to it being a serious safety issue. after calling a chevy dealer, they told me all they could do is hook it up for diagnostic tests but it would cost 175.00 just to do that. this vehicle is still parked and we are unable to drive it and still have no idea what’s wrong with it. i’m very concerned about driving it again for fear of this happening again and us maybe not being as lucky next time!!!! serious issue with thousands of complaints online. simply type in “reduced engine power” make model and year of car and many people have had this same issue!!!!

Vehicle in motion at 70 miles per hour, vehicle shut off and lost power steering, braking, and nearly causing a fatal collision on a highway overpass. errors on dash stated throttle disabled stop engine, oil pressure low engine power reduced. upon further investigation there was a recall (expired?) for pedal position sensor due to faulty soldering.

Intermittent traction light and abs light poor acceleration

My car has had the power steering rack replaced 3 times within a 6 months time frame. my transmission was replaced and it seems to be slipping again i have had it replaced under a year ago. i was driving when i noticed my car slipping from 11st fear into second. the defrost does not work properly and all windows are frozen making it unsafe to drive your vehicle.

Window motor went out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the power steering was faulty. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. a warning indicator with a question mark appeared on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and a new power steering system was installed; however, the steering failed again along with the electrical system. the electrical system was repaired later. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 23,000.

Traction control problem....warning light and message that the traction control is not working correctly and power to the engine is reduced...after car is off nd sits for a couple of hours, the waning signs are off and car is at full power for aaproximatly 3 to 10 miles, then i happens again....

Since i purchased this vehicle as a used auto on jan 24, 2012, i have had 10 incidents of tire problems, as low air, flat tire, etc caused by wheel rims corroding causing beads on rim and not hold air pressure; have replaced 30 lug nuts; and ground rims approx 12 times. am told that the rapid deterioration of the rims to corrosion is due to road salt mix used on local and interstate roads. appears the vehicle was not designed for this area; fear is when a tire goes, it could be at a high rate of speed. also have discovered the aluminum bodies of the cars are rusting much quicker. most recent incident was today

When turned car on wipers did not work, they would intermittently come on and work before they completely stopped working and do not turn on at all. changed the wiper motor and the wiper switch and they still do not work. i currently do not have working wipers on my car. pep boys was unable to diagnose a problem.

"takata recall" while on the highway traction alert came on the message states the engine is slowing down and took it to o'reily's and states the sensor codes alerts that will cause my car to fail by shutting down and locking up if its not corrected and to see if there is any recalls on this malfunction

Low beam head lights keeps blowing out sometimes all head lights go out. i replaced all lights and they keep going out. sometimes the bright lights come on when i turn on signal

When taking of from a complete stop the vehicle hesitates to accelerate and starts to jerks and jumps. and shifts hard.feels like somone just rearended you.happens all the time whether on a city street or merging onto a highway and also while turning .

Takata recall while driving i keep getting a “engine power reduced” message and my car immediately shuts off in the middle of traffic.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. the contact turned the vehicle off and allowed it to cool down. after, approximately 5 to 10 minutes, the vehicle was restarted and operated normally. the contact noticed that the engine warning indicator was illuminated and the vehicle was leaking coolant and oil. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold gaskets failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was 200,000.

Takata recall , it makes a vibration noise & won't go over 40mph

'engine power reduced', appearing at random times when the vehicle starts stuttering and becoming undrivable.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 20 mph, another vehicle collided with the front driver's side of the contacts vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained injuries to the back, left hand, and neck. the contact's three children who were seated in the rear of the vehicle all sustained injuries to their backs, necks, and heads. medical attention was received. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an unknown facility where it was deemed a total loss. the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for the air bag failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact experienced recurring issues with the steering in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the dealer and manufacturer were notified. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the lower back and shoulders. it was unknown if medical attention was required. the vehicle was destroyed. it was unknown if a dealer or manufacturer were contacted. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Engine power was reduced while i was traveling with the flow of traffic. i attempted to accelerate but car started slowing down. took the vehicle for repair and replaced the pedal position sensor was replaced. i contacted chevy dealership service dept and was told it's a common occurrence. impalas have a throttle sensor instead of cable. if the sensor goes out, the engine power is reduced to protect the engine integrity. in some cases, it's reduced significantly. the manufacture noted my concern but the rep would not escalate the matter. i went online to file a complaint and there is a chevy forum with similar concerns. general motor reps reply with common responses to take the vehicle to an authorized mechanic and their concern has been noted. i was informed by representative at 800# for manufacture to call back if it happens again. thankfully i wasn't going at a higher speed in dallas traffic. not sure if i would have had the luxury of pulling over.

Air bag inoperative light on instrument panel illuminated while driving. took to dealership and after investigation found the wiring harness associated with (pig-tail) was broken and chafed from interfacing with car frame during normal operation of the vehicle. car has never been in any type of incident . vehicle has 58,025 orig miles the car is operated on. city and highway paved roads.

While driving on a road my tie rod broke causing me to lose control of the car. it completely turned around and landed in some trees.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the front driver's door could not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle. the contact indicated that the locking mechanism would operate when pressing the door lock switch, but the door would remain locked and unable to open. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 124,000. *ln updated 7/26/18*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the gear did not shift to drive. the vehicle was towed to the dealer at: royal chevrolet, bridgewater nj, 732-356-2460, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness corroded. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer in new jersey, where it was diagnosed that the electrical wiring harness corroded. the vehicle was repaired again. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was about 5,000. *ln

I just recently had the engine power reduced notification come up on my car and power reduced a good amount. i got home as soon as i could and turned the vehicle off. didn't come on the next day but while driving in town, 25-45 mph, i could feel a little of a pull time to time, saw that the rpm needle would jump time to time. i have also driven it on the interstate and it is just the same thing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the steering wheel made a knocking sound and failed to align. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion was leaking steering fluid and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the contact returned the vehicle to the mechanic who made the same diagnosis. the vehicle was repaired, but the contact began to hear the knocking noise again. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 139,678. updated 11/7/17*lj *js

I was traveling on the interstate at about 60 mph going uphill. i did not have it in cruise control. iwas passing a semi. suddenly the steering became very difficult, and the brakes seemed hard to push. i finally managed to get the car off the road and stopped. i put in park and got out to check and see if one of the tires had blown out, i left it running. the tires were fine. i got back in and put it in gear and eased down on the gas to see how it was going to go. it did fine, i drove it the rest of the day and it seemed to be normal. i am concerned this could be connected to the ignition recall back in 2014 and worry that it might happen again. my husband is attempting to get it looked at by mechanic.

My dash is cracked

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the srs light illuminated without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mailure was 65,007.

Vehicle stationary. first of all, car key broke off in the lock. the bottom half is embedded in the lock so the spare key will not go in. therefore, cannot lock the car at all. second, left rear door will not open. the child safety lock is not on. door will not open from the inside or the outside. i transport four seniors to and from church every week, and they have a very hard time getting in and out of the car from the right door only in having to slide so far over. also, since the car cannot be locked, they cannot leave their things in it for fear of someone taking them. why oh why didn't chevy put a lock on both of the front doors??

The rack and pinion is out of the car. i bought the car in march of 2016 and the steering has locked up on me. i was driving the car.

In 2014 i bought this chevy impala from a local dealer. over time a strong odor skunk like smell radiates from the vehicles interior. after trying different things to solve this problem it still wouldn't go away. i recently did some online investigation and found out gm issued a tsb #08-08-110-019 for this problem, but they will not fix because car is out of warranty. this is a really strong odor afraid somebody is going to get sick. what can be done about this to get it fixed, i think gm should be totally responsible for this problem.

My 2007 impala recently shut off on me wouldn't move in drive as i sat in the middle of the highway with my kids it has been jerking since i hit 135000 miles it has a strong odor when i cut my ac on in as my car is running the engine has a strong odornow my car want drive at all an i see it has 3 recalls on it please let me what's going on with my car because that was so scary having break down on me in traffic.

Currently car has 140,000 miles. 1. car hesitates and stalls into gear. it accelerates slowly and jerk and jerks and jolts into traffic constantly. started around at 130,000 miles. 2. every time i turn on the heat from the air conditioner and vice versa, it makes a loud clicking and clacking sound that lasts for about a minute and it is loud enough to be heard outside the car. started around 10,000 miles. 3. was driving down the road when the dash starts chiming and displaying the oil pressure is low and to stop the engine. i stopped and checked the oil and it looked fine. this is ongoing and is frustrating. started around 125,000 miles. 4. i am beginning to notice that all of the above defects occur once my car reaches a certain mile.

In december my car while driving, i experienced reduced engine power the speed immediately dropped without warning and the car cut off. i was stuck in the middle of highway traffic praying that we would not be hit when everyone is doing 70 mph. when the reduced power light comes on the engine light comes on along with the traction light. i took the car to the dealership to only be told that they are not 100% sure what the problem is, but i can start by replacing the pcm module and that may or may not fix the problem. i have a problem with a chevy dealership not knowing what is wrong with they cars. especially a car that is having this problem with so many of its car across the nation. this is a huge safety issue. i have been inconvenience since december as i have not been able to drive my car after having this issue and not feeling confident in $1,000 repair that the dealership themselves are not sure is going to fix the issue. i went to the dealership to get to the root of the problem in hopes of getting a solution and solid plan. i think that gm need to be held accountable for this issue and found a good solid solution to the problem and not guessing fixes to make money. we are talking about people lives are being put in danger. like i felt mine was when you are in the middle line on a highway, where the speed limit is 70 mph and your car reduce power and then shut down.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that after the vehicle was placed into the park position and the ignition key was removed, the vehicle started independently and rolled away without warning. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred as she was exiting the vehicle. the vehicle stopped independently. as a result, the contact sustained unknown injuries to the right leg that required medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v092000 (power train). the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while attempting to start the engine, the button on the gear shifter malfunctioned and the shifter could not be moved from the park position.the vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the gear shift button had two fractured wires. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 109,000.

Complaint: rear wheels linkage was designed so that the "camber" cannot be adjusted. the rear tires wear agressfully on the inboard edges to a point that they are bald while the outside, which is visible, appears to be good. the rear tires become unsafe, with a wear rate that only last about 15,000 miles. i am on my 5th set of tires with the car mileage at 66,000. gm was aware of this condition in 2008, but they issued a tsb (08032a) to correct only "police cars" and did not repair or let other private customers know about this. my car serial number is listed under the ones on the tsb. this condition also creates a problem when operating the car in wet and slippery roads, since the rear tracking is not the same as the front tires. the car tends to whip from side to side, an operators can loose control. the parts used by gm are the same as on police vehicles as personal cars. they claimed a problem, but for some reason deny any issues on a personal car! gm dealers refuse to even split the cost, and gm will not correct my issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while stopped, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed however, the body damage was repaired. in addition, the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. the contact also mentioned that the front and rear driver side, and the rear passenger windows failed to operate. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 100,000.

While passing a car on highway,check air bag warning light came on, and has remained on. vehicle has 116000 miles, and was fleet maintained by a police department ,gwinnette county georgia.

The steering column squeaks when turning whether it's left or right turn. accelerating only 20 mph at 2,000 rpm at the start of a green light from a complete stop on red or it jerks when accelerating after a stop at a red light like it has difficulty shifting out of 1st gear.

My wife's 2007 chevy impala left her stranded on the side of a busy highway in a snowstorm. she was driving at highway speeds when all of a sudden, her overheat warning light began flashing, and what she described as "a huge cloud of fog or smoke" was trailing behind her. she immediately put on her hazards and pulled off to the side of the road. once stopped, the digital readout showed "engine overheat, idle engine" and then the engine shut off. the vehicle is at a dealer awaiting diagnosis.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving at a high speed, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a median. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained fractured ribs, which required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not provided. updated 03/11/16*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as the reduced engine power error message displayed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Car hesitates and stalls into gear when turning into intersection or after stoping. in accelerates slowly and jerks into traffic.

My headlights continually flicker almost constantly, along with the dash lights. sometimes they almost go out. they seem to be worse when i am accelerating. it always happens at highway speeds. drives me crazy, can't afford to have them fixed.

Tire pressure monitoring system sensor/light stays on. won't reset. had to take to dealer. this is a known common problem with chevy/gm vehicles. tire pressure was good, all tires were good (set to manufacturer's specs.)

Reduced engine power/ traction control warning/ gas line fuel leak. this car flashed a reduced engine power message while i was going 65 mph straight away on busy city (in houston) freeway and the traction control warning light came on. my car then immediately reduced speed and would not go beyond 40 mph. i was told that the gas line fuel leak has nothing to do with it but it seems very coincidental that this all happened in the same day. gm is putting out a lot of trashy vehicles right now and this should definitely be a recall; especially when there are numerous valid complaints of the same issue. i'll never by gm/chevy again. i am going back to an imported brand

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving at various speeds and accelerating, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel locked up, and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 118,000.

Fuel system, gasoline i check many times the mechanic always said there is a leak fuel system and the engine light is on

My son was driving on the highway and the light "reduced power to engine" goes on and the car stalls. after half hour it started but drove slowly so he was able to get of the highway and we had it towed where some work was done such as some sensors. it worked fine for a couple of weeks and last night it did the same thing. he is in college so he took it to local shop and they can't recreate it and don't know what is wrong. they will try some more sensors but this is a hit or miss which is costing real money. now we don't know when he will be stranded or if it will ever be fixed. not very reassuring.

I was driving down hwy 85 around 5;30am and just passing exit 20/new hope when i hit a huge pot hole in the road on the far right lane. after hearing a loud noise i pulled over and saw that my rim was cracked open on the front right side and slightly slit on the rear right tire.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the front passenger side and both rear driver and passenger side doors would not unlock from inside or outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while traveling at 40 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being depressed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

Reduced engine power message came, car stopped suddenly in the street.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving at 60 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle after being cut off by a motorcyclist. the contact crashed into a cement barrier. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact also stated that the anti-lock braking system failed. a police report was filed. the contact and passenger received injuries to the upper and lower back and neck, which required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while backing out of a parking space, the power steering seized. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the steering shaft loosened or fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 16,160.

While starting my car the vehicle began shaking and the engine light came on. there was also a message stating engine reduced power. this is not the first time i had this happen. previously i had this occur and i took my car to get serviced. the mechanic at the repair shop tested for codes and it stated the throttle body. i had that replaced on to turn around and have the same problem two days later. i recently searched this issue online and noticed i'm not the only person with this issue. i called gm and the representative informed me that unfortunately there wasn't a recall on this issue. this is very unsafe and i'm afraid to drive this car. i travel a lot on the freeway and i would hate for the car to stop while driving with myself and children inside. this vehicle complaint really needs to be addressed before someone gets killed.

While driving my vehicle, the traction control light and check engine light came on...then a message stating "engine power reduced" came on. my car dropped the speed from 60 to 20, on the highway. it happened again a month later and i was told that my accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. this happened again in march of this year, and i was told my fuel pump had gone out. now it has happened again this morning, and the mechanic doesn't know what's wrong with it because it happens intermittently so he can't diagnose it unless it does it while the car is in his possession.

In october 2014 i was driving down the highway going to work and the car went from 65 to 20, then it started shaking. i pulled over and the car was fine. i got back in the car and it did the same thing. i took it to the dealership and they said they would see what was wrong with it. i was already working with gm on the same issue and nothing was done. i took my vehicle to dave's mufflers in february 2015 and they fixed the throttle body. 6 months later i am having the same issue. dave's mufflers said they ordered the part from the dealership and i just got the car fixed in february 2015. this could have caused a serious accident and my family could have been killed. there is a site with numerous of the same complaints with this vehicle and a recall really needs to be issued before someone gets killed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle independently jerked to the left and right without warning. the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a curb. the vehicle rolled over three times and landed upright. the contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. minor injuries were sustained, but did not require medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000.

I was driving at 20 mph slowing to turn into my parking lot at work and suddenly the car jolted and the power decreased to maybe half. the car never completely shut off. i was able to coast into a parking spot at work when i tried to accelerate there was no power left at all. all i could do was coast, the car still never completely shut off. this was extremely scarey, i just thank god my 5 year old daughter was not with me at the time!!

The check engine light keeps coming on, the scope says vapor leak, i was told to replace the gas cap, so i did and had the engine light turned off. it came back on about 2 weeks later, so i went and bought another gas cap and still the engine light comes on. with the engine light on my start engine button wont turn the engine on for me. is there any recall for something like this?

While driving, my car gives a message of "reduced engine power" and completely shuts off...regardless of what speed i am driving. this has happened 3 times in the past 2 days. very unsafe! i have read online of hundreds of this same type vehicle having this problem. why isn't this a recall issue? i believe another car manufacturer had a similar issue with one of their accelerator parts and that company recalled and replaced these parts for no charge to the owner. i believe chevrolet needs to do the same thing.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled, began to smoke, and caught fire. the contact sustained smoke inhalation that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

This all started when the factory battery went dead so i went and purchased a new one about a week after i went out one morning to leave for work and it wouldn't start had to be jumped. so later on i checked for a drain on the battery and found out that the radio the interior lights and the display where causing a drain. so i had all three checked all tests fine so i purchased another battery and was good for about a week then all the sudden the radio died and all the auditable sounds stop working the next day went out to try to start the car and nothing happened only had headlights and interior lights wouldn't start. so i put it on a charger for a couple hours tried it again and it was completely dead like there was no battery in . come to find out that the bcm ( body control module ) was shorted. now i've got to find a new and figure out how to get it up to dealership to have it programmed

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala.while driving at 55 mph, the windshield wipers failed to function. the failure recurred once. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,870.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was unable to be restarted. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the crank bearing seized and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Driving home from work and all of a sudden he got the reduced engine power / service traction control alert..i have an 07 chevy impala that keeps giving me a "reduced engine power" message, then cuts your power and you can't drive more than about 30 mph. this is so dangerous to have ur power go from 70 mph to 30 this car has been doing this since i purchased 2 years ago this may this has happened 5 times and 2 times i was on the interstate someone is going to get kill i googles this issue and seen hundreds with the same issue

I was turning left onto a street and as i proceeded to turn my steering wheel locked up and which caused me to crash and hit a curve with my friend in the front seat and my son in the back and as i hit the curve my car shut off. *tr

The drivers side seatbelt fails to latch. on the morning of 5/22/2015 i was able to get the seatbelt to finally latch. when i went to lunch i could not get the seatbelt to latch no matter what i tried. the red button moves up and down freely just like the other seatbelt latches in the vehicle. is there a recall on this year impala?

While driving my "service traction control" message came on followed by "reduced engine power". it slows down my vehicle and sometimes i cannot even accelerate when these messages appear. they always come on together and every single time i drive. sometimes right away, sometimes after i've been driving for awhile. it use to not happen when i was using my cruise control but not even when that is on it happens.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was no failure with the electronic power steering until the contact received a manufacturer recall for the power steering. while traveling approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel veered to the left without warning. the contact had to apply extreme force to the vehicle to get the steering wheel to turn. the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer. a mechanic test drove the vehicle and indicated that the failure was recurring even though the dealer replaced the part for the recall. the dealer did not indicate if the component was defective. it failed a second time, which indicated that the power steering sensor lost control to the body control module causing a failure. the dealer indicated that after replacing the power steering angle sensor more than twice, the body control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 49,900. updated 02/05/16*lj updated 10/12/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 60 mph, the reduced engine power warning light illuminated and the vehicle drastically reduced speed from 60 mph to 30 mph. the contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and received the recall repair. within two weeks later, the vehicle stalled. the contact had to merge to the side of the road, where the vehicle was shut off and was able to restart the vehicle to reset the computer. the stalling occurred more than five times. the vehicle was not safe to drive and the contact needed to have the vehicle taken back to the authorized dealer for further inspections. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the key would eject from the ignition intermittently. on other occasions, the key was unable to be removed and would not turn over to start the vehicle. the contact was unable to drive the vehicle due to the failure. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) but the part was not available to repair the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

While driving the traction control light comes on as well at reduced engine power. it drops the speed of the car down to 40 mph or lower. it does not accelerate easily when coming to a complete stop. this can cause an accident as i have had several near misses. the light will go off if you turn the vehicle off for a few hours but does end up coming back on. *tr

At about 10 mph upon accelerating there is a growling noise and the abs/traction control light comes on. this lasts for only a few seconds, but the car feels like it may not keep going. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning and the contact heard an abnormal noise. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated the steering sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 31,000.

I was pulling up to the hospital to pickup my husband who had surgery. and had no steering. had it towed in and they said the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. cost $800 then had to take it back for more work. the steering is acting up again. has there been a recall on this problem. all the cars we have owned and have never had a problem with rack and pinion. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle veered off the road independently. the vehicle was diagnosed by both the dealer and an independent mechanic and they both confirmed that the rear axle would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000. the vin was unavailable.

The rear window defogger failed to operate and a burning smell was detected by passengers. it was discovered that an electrical connector that routes the power to the rear window defogger has a defective design and overheats and burns due to improperly sized connector pins in wiring harness connector located near the passenger kick panel. the problem is also documented in a number of sites on the internet including youtube where a video of the exact failure was found to be the identical failure as in our impala. this is the website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfwbdzjqaru i have photographs of the failed/burned connector in my car but i don't see where i can submit them. judging by the design problem, this same problem would be found in every impala using this connector since the electrical contacts are not sized properly to carry the high current to the defogger. this is a definite fire hazard and the cars should be recalled for the failure - i contacted chevrolet and they would not acknowledge the defect/problem. *tr

I have experienced many issues with my car. shuts off when stopped/brake. cranks right back up. reduced engine power car has shut down starter disabled. low oil pressure light comes on and stays on. traction control light comes on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the front passenger side seat belt failed to latch to the buckle and the front passenger side seat belt warning indicator was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, a ticking noise was heard from the vehicle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the no engine oil warning light illuminated. the contact checked the oil level and there was no oil in the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

At about 35 mph after driving the car at 70mph for half an hour, the passenger side fuse box burst into flames. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 60 mph, a burning odor was present near the driver's seat area. in addition, the trunk was not opening, the rear right turn signal was not working due to a blown fuse, and the front speakers were not working properly. the failures recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 03/30/15*lj the consumer stated as of 3/18/15, there was no contact made by the manufacturer in order to repair the vehicle. updated 6/23/2015 *js

Driving down road at 65mph when all of a sudden reduce engine power comes on and my car shuts off the cruise and i cant get the power up over 15mph on a major highway............ *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer stated that part was not available and on back order. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

My abs and traction control lights came on i was told it was my bearings. i replaced those and problems began again i was told it was my brakes and rotors and replaced those. problem began again i was told it was my sensors, again i replaced those. problem began again i was told it has to be the senor, another repair. all the while constantly needing tires (pressure lights also kept coming on) well abs and traction control problem began again. i backed up and car wouldn't go forward. it'll go forward in 1 n 2 i believe. help!.. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the body module needed to be replaced before the recall repair could be performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 50 mph on an overpass, a truck swiped the side of the contact's vehicle. the vehicle stalled and the contact lost control. the vehicle crashed into a guardrail and rolled over five times. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was not filed. the contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder, bruised ribs, head trauma and numbness in the lower back. in addition, the contact sustained torn ligaments in the neck, left shoulder, and the left arm that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 9,999.

2007 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to ignition key replacement. *smd the consumer stated she was only given one key, after the recall was performed. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vin was not available. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Turned on rear window defroster, smelt burning plastic near passenger side door, found wire harness on passenger side kick panel melted at the rear window defroster connection due to high heat in the connector and it had scorched the underside of the interior carpet. burnt both male and female ends of connector so it no longer works. contacted chevrolet and was told that it was a common problem that they had seen but there was no recall or advisory on it. *js

Attempted to latch seatbelt on driver's side. buckle would not latch. buckle slides in but latch does not lock buckle in place. contacted dealer and was told. "why would the warranty cover that?" with all the recent seat belt issues with manufacturers, i would have thought this would have been a concern to the dealer. *tr

On saturday, november 15, 2014, i took my 2007 chevrolet impala ls to hailey's chevrolet for the "electrical ignition / key recall." after my keys were fixed and the two 6mm rings were attached to them, i was driving 25 mph down the highway, slowed down for another vehicle that was turning; then the service airbag and service tire pressure monitoring system lights illuminated, flickered three times, and have remained on since then. i didn't have any problems with my vehicle; until the recall repairs listed above were performed. i am scared to drive my car even short distances now because of all the news headlines about, "airbags exploding" and fear of, what might happen with my tires. these matters should really be investigated. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the doors hesitated to unlock and lock. the contact also stated that the vehicle stalled and the traction control warning light illuminated. in addition, the vehicle accelerated and the cruise control activated independently. the contact stated that the failures occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the failures were not related to the recall. the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

Consumer received a recall notice, but due to unavailable parts the vehicle has not been able to be repaired. recall # 14v355000. *jb

Vehicle was being driven on a straight dry road when it started to drift and go out of control causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle veered off the road, down an embankment, and crashed into a tree. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic for repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the engine continued to run after the key was removed out of the ignition switch. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 84,350. updated 12/30/14*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

I was sent a recall for my vehicle. i think it is terrible that you have not found a way to fix this problem since it has been known about since 2003 and you kept on manufacturing this product. public safety is of no concern to you until someone gets hurt or killed and you are forced to respond and even then you do not fix the problem. all people who own this vehicle should be reimbursed as now there is no way now to sell the vehicle privately or as a trade because of this defect. (there was no accident or incident except for the fact that i bought this defective car, and you knew about the defect and let no one know). *tr

My in-laws were driving their car when suddenly the accelerator pedal was unresponsive. luckily, they were not injured but were able to coast to a stop. they were towed to a service center where the accelerator pedal position sensor was replaced. total cost was $317.41.part number 25830023 i retrieved this part and opened it up. i was startled to find that parts of the circuit board were never soldered. i am a licensed master electrician, have an aas degree in electronics technology and as a hobby have been doing automotive repair for 45 years. this part should never have left the factory. i contacted gm and they simply said the part is not on our recall list so we will not reimburse you or look into this any further. i have the part. i'm guessing there could be many more just like this. my in-laws are 80 and i'm pursuing this for them. they have sold this car. thanks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure. updated 12/22/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but was not able to determine when the vehicle would be repaired for months. the contact called the authorized dealer several times and the dealer did not indicate if the contact was placed on a waiting list nor did they schedule an appointment for a recall repair. the manufacturer was contacted and was not able to provide a reasonable timeframe nor a specific date to schedule the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was not experiencing a failure. dyd

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving up an incline at an unknown speed, the instrument panel and the headlights flickered intermittently. the failure occurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and crashed into a ditch. a police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician repaired the vehicle under recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. updated 12/09/14*lj updated 05/11/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 62 mph, the tire monitoring warning light illuminated and the engine began revving while the cruise control was activated. the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle accelerated causing the contact to crash into the mile marker signs and a ditch. a police report was filed. the contact sustained a broken rib on the right and neck burn from the seat, front seat passenger sustained a fractured vertebrae in the lower back. the rear driver's side passenger sustained three broken ribs and a bruise on the chest area. all required medical attention. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Every time i turn the heat from the air conditioning, and vice versa, it makes a loud click clacking sound that lasts for about a minute or two and is loud enough to be heard inside and outside of the car. very embarrassing. others that own a similar vehicle have had the same issues. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the tpms sensor illuminated intermittently. also, each time the vent controls were turned on, a loud noise was heard and the radio shorted out. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. the technician reset the code, but the failure recurred with the sensor randomly illuminating. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the head gasket had blown. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Gm has issued a letter to those effected in gm recall 14299 saying that parts are now available. call your dealership to schedule an appointment asap. i called and was told parts had to be ordered and would be between 30-60 days at which point an appointment could/would be made. why is it to take so long to get the part delivered to a dealership if the parts are "available"? consider that in the recent toyota airbag recall, we hear on the news this past week that parts can be available in 3 days. why is there such a large discrepancy between the 2 manufactures? when i spoke with the dealership, i advised them that i was leaving the area in 30-45 days and if the replacement was not completed by the time i leave, i would not be back until april. that's another 6 months on the road with this defect. i don't understand why a 30 day delay to get parts to the dealer, particularly when they said for this vehicle it was only an ignition key adjustment that was needed, not a switch replacement. is this true (i have a 2007 impala)? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. the contact had to make several attempts before the vehicle would start. the dealer diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa number campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the recall repairs performed. however, the technician stated that the key was not the original key and the contact must purchase original key before the remedy of the recall could be implemented. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000. pam

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of the contact's vehicle. the frontal air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained back and neck injuries that did not require medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000...updated 11-24/14 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the front driver's, front and back passenger's side seat belts failed to latch to the buckle. in addition, the passenger's side air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact stated that the traction control warning indicator illuminated intermittently when making turns. on another occasion, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and the passenger from the other vehicle sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the traction control failed. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the engine stalled. the contact was able to merge to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I have 2007 chevy impala....i have trouble with my electrical...examples: radio lighting dim or normal, alarm for ignitionkey left in place dings muffled or normal ..headlights work or one side or another goes out periodically, visibility...huge windshield post; excessive tire wear at low mileage...suspension problems with "weird tire wear on insides of rear tires; manufact. defect number tsb#08032. and other customer complaints there are ignition problems, fuel tank adhesive problem and a steering knuckle problem; this means ignition can turn off while driving, excessive rear tire wear resulting in tire blow outs(hard to see because it is inside of rear tires and uneven wear, also let us not forget that the fuel can escape from gas tank and cause a fire and windshield posts terrible for visibility etc....gm is well aware of these problems and has recalled police impalas and not civilian owned impalas,,,,could someone please tell me why gm is allowed to make such a vehicle...millions of people have them and are in danger, this was to be my last car..i am a senior, disabled and wanted to be a loyal made in the usa customer...i cannot afford all these repairs and it seems gm is not doing the majority ie out of my pocket. i cannot afford another car and do i pass this on to another person to be unsafe. also i have 63,000 miles on my car and all four doors on the inside need repair due to rust. kept in garage. also noticed another impala has rust spot same place i do on trunk near impala need cambur kit and wheel alignment...purchased new set of tires. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated when the air condition was turned off, an abnormal sound emitted from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 66,966.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. pam

2007 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to parts to complete recall notice issues. *smd according to the recall letter, the parts were not available. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to avoid a crash, the vehicle accelerated forward when the brakes were engaged. as a result, the contact's vehicle struck another vehicle. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I purchased my vehicle in late march 2010. shortly thereafter, my car began to lose power. i had at least 3 incidences that i can remember, 1 of which was going down the interstate and the car completely died. frightened, i was able to get the car to the shoulder and put the vehicle in park. my first reaction was to attempt to restart the vehicle. it started up right away and i was able to make it safely home. the other incidents were on main roads in town. the car did the same thing. after the interstate ordeal, i immediately took the car to beaty chevrolet in knoxville, tn. they stated that the ignition went out and needed to be replaced. now, i understand that other gm owners have had this same issue. a recall definitely needs to be issued so no more people are put in harm's way. this is a known issue according to an operator named [xxx] at gm when i called a few minutes ago to inquire about the current recall regarding the key/fob turning issue. she stated that the recall had not yet been issued regarding my issue and that i needed to file a complaint with your department. i believe that this known issue is being swept under the rug by the big corporation and needs to be dealt with immediately. i deserve a full refund for "faulty" manufactured parts. luckily, my family nor i were injured during the listed incidents listed above. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2007 chevy impala will have the engine shut down. the warning "engine power reduced" "service traction control" will come on, along with the check engine light. you cannot accelerate, the car shakes, and is difficult to drive. had the gas pedal and the equivalent part in the engine replaced (at different times) and had the codes come up in between the parts being replaced and still now. took it into a chevy dealer and it doesn't act up for them. and for whatever reason their computer doesn't show any problems. there are many complaints about this on different websites. i called gm and have a case opened to get help from them. it's extremely scary to have the engine power reduced while driving and it's very dangerous because you can't maneuver or accelerate. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The power window keeps breaking. we take it to get fixed and a month or two later it breaks. the last time it went out my window shattered. i have been driving without a driver side window and a passenger window being held up with pencils. i can't afford to keep paying for these windows to be fixed every month. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the steering column. in addition, all of the warning indicators illuminated and flickered. the dealer stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

2007 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle emergency brake failure. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly stopped operating. he tried to the stop the vehicle, by applying the brake, but to know avail. as a result, he collided with another vehicle. also, the air bags failed to deploy. the consumer attached a recall notice, regarding the ignition switch. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle vibrated and jerked. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the part was not available. the dealer informed the contact that the part may become available within three months, but there was no guarantee. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was unknown.

My complaint concerns my 2007 chevy impala transmission floor shifter is locking in park.. i could not depress the button on the floor shifter, to shift to reverse. i tried turning the steering wheel which of course is locked when the vehicle is in park. i am worried that next time it will not get unstuck. so i checked the internet and saw many comments about 2007 impala shifter's locking and realized i needed to file a complaint. *tr

Submission from constituent re nhtsa campaign id number for this recall no. is 14v355 2007 chevy impala. *smd according to the recall notice, the parts were not available. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 35 mph to exit the highway, the instrument panel sensors illuminated intermittently and the vehicle stalled. the contact merged to the side of the road and was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician replaced the motor, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part was not available. the dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 10/29/14*lj updated 4/23/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the ignition switch independently moved from on to acc mode. in addition, the ignition key fractured in half and the remaining part of the key remained in the ignition. the contact would have to unhook the terminal battery in order to shut off the vehicle. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 157,165.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure caused the contact to crash the vehicle into a ravine. the air bag in the steering wheel was the only air bag that deployed. a police report was filed. the contact sustained a broken neck, ribs, back, foot, and ankle. the passenger sustained a broken collar bone, ribs, and ankle. in addition, the passenger's liver and spleen were lacerated and both occupants required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle had not been diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact heard a loud abnormal clicking noise when the air conditioner was turned on or off. the noise lasted for approximately two minutes. there was no warning indicator illuminated. the failure occurred daily. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner motor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 11/12/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v355(electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer was uncertain when the part would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that they were uncertain when the part would become available. the approximate failure mileage was 33,000..updated 09/30/14 *bf the part was replaced and the problem was resolved. updated 10/07/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall intermittently. the contact stated that a jump start was required in order for the vehicle to restart. in addition, the contact stated that the ignition key would have to be turned aggressively to in order for the vehicle to start. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Had the car under three weeks and head lights are flickering the dashboard light flickers and the engine is making a ticking sound. the tire pressure light came on after three days of financing the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and service traction indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle also jerked while attempting to accelerate. the dealer stated that the cam shaft actuator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 138,000.

Car was running good but all of a sudden the ac went out then the traction control light came on then the check engine light ....after the light turned green it stalled nearly gettin hit by another car with my toddler in the car i use to be a chevrolet fan but now i hate the car i demand on behave on all the impala series owners with a full refund i currently have the car in the shop i hope gm plans to reimburse me. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering fluid was leaking. the contact mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. in addition, the contact stated that it was difficult to stop the vehicle due to faulty back brakes. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 99,325.

I was driving down the interstate about to get off on a exit and the service brakes and service traction control light came on. the car was unable to slow down, the car jerked and the brakes went out.

Chevy blend door actuator has failed twice. currently on my third actuator. causes a clicking noise in the passenger side glove compartment area. occurs when ever the ac mode is changed, the incar/outside car air is changed or when car is turned off. the clicking lasts for a few moments. seems to be a possibility of fire or flying parts from broken gears.

The shift gear has become stuck in park twice. the shifter will not move. i had to have it towed to the mechanic twice in order for the vehicle to become operable again. the shop replaced some wiring and mechanics inside the shift area. since they have replaced it twice, along with the original parts, i am on the third round.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact believed that the manufacturer had a exceed the reasonable amount of time. the contact did not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician advised the contact to remove the key fob and any other objects. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 79,000.

When the car is idle upon acceleration, the car jerks profusely, while the heat/cool system is in operation there is a grinding noise along the dash area and continues for 5 minutes after controls has been shut off, drive side door electrical refuses to work to lock/unlock position. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received safety recall notification nhtsa campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system). the part that is needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while making a left turn at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained back injuries and the passenger sustained back and neck injuries. both required medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled. the contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted. however, the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the brakes malfunctioned causing the contact to crash into a pine tree. the air bags did not deploy. the front passenger suffered head contusions and body bruises during the crash. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no remedy was provided. the failure mileage was 194,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. an independent mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the parts needed to service the vehicle under the recall were not available. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 70 mph over a bump in the road, the steering wheel seized. as a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a street sign and a gate. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

On tuesday, august 12th i had a rear tire blowout while driving my 2007 chevrolet impala. upon closer inspection, both of the rear tires, which were both purchased new approximately 18 months ago, were extremely paper thin on the insides of the tire. the cause of this unusual wear was due to faulty spindle rods.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while attempting to start the vehicle, the key became stuck in the ignition and failed to eject. the auto theft warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

The shift gear gets stuck in park. it won't move. i had to remove body where the gear shift is and saw it was a wire that was loose. it happen last year also. *tr

I was driving down the road suddenly check engine light came on speed reduced get a reduced power/traction control message and speed drop to 40 in matter of seconds engine running very rough. almost caused a accident due to this happening at the morning rush hour on commute to work. i looked online this seems to be a common complaint that there needs to be something done about it. i have had other issues (eg: steering mid-shaft failure front end shimmy, brake issues, connector to rear defrost melting, wires in shifting console breaking to where couldn't remove keys or get out of park) with this vehicle and called gm about them and they assign a case number and tell you sorry you will need to pay and keep receipt if there is ever a recall issued. *tr

After driving it for many years and having no problems, i drove it a short distance and parked and could not remove the key, i tried taking it out of park and putting it back in park and after trying that several times and it not working i tried (jiggling the shifter when it was in park) and it released. it happened again for the 2nd day in a row. i will bring it to a local repair shop after the weekend is over and see if it is a bad wire or something. *tr

My car has been having numerous electrical problems. i have changed my headlights and tail lights ect probably twice since i've had it, bought november 2013. my transmission shifts really hard it had just started this. i am scared something is going to happen while me and my 2 year old daughter are on the road. *tr

Wife was driving home and the engine power was reduced and service traction control came up on the dash display. power was cut, left her driving at around 40mph i drove it today, july 1,2014, it did fine for about the first mile then service traction control, reduced engine power display came on again. i drove it 4 times today, seems that if the car sit for a few hours, it ran fine, full power, no issues for about the first mile to mile and a half then it would come up with the service tcs and reduced engine power which leaves you at very reduced speeds. luckily i live in the country so traffic wasn't a huge issue. i researched online and this seems to be a common occurance with many yr model impalas so i wanted to report mine so it would be on record as well. 2007 impala lt2 with 3.9l engine. thanks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle seized. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was able to turn on the hazard lights and attempted to make a left turn. the vehicle lost all power steering and coasted onto the right side of the road. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operations. the failure occurred on three occasions. there were no diagnostic test performed nor was the vehicle repaired. the failure mileage was 95,000. the current mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the airbag and the engine warning lights illuminated. the contact mentioned that while at a stop light and attempting to drive, the vehicle jerked. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the failure was unable to be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 139,000.

The traction control and abs keep coming on at random times. when you turn left or right it grinds and the car acts like it don't want to move. and the time that it grinds the traction control and abs light comes on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was a visible fuel leak and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. the cause of the failure was unknown. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 93,000. updated 08/11/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was leaking oil. updated 09/18/14

Driving with 4 in the car at around 65 mph went to stop and the wheel started to shake from the rotors warping. went to the dealer and told them and they told me to shift too 2nd gear. nowhere in the book have i seen this and is a bad answer if this is the case. this happened a few years ago and still happens on a 4 wheel disk brake vehicle. *tr

While driving car started to jerk and hesitate the check engine light came on along with a message of reduced engine power. could not drive the drive over 5 mph. was able to get to the side of the road. had to push the car into a parking lot as the engine will no longer start but cranks over fine. had to buy a scanner to read the code because the car was not able to drive to a auto repair shop or auto parts store to read the codes. the po641 code was set. checked and tested the sensor wires for the 5volts every one that i tested showed ok. replaced the gas pedal assemble because of the code that could be a source of the problem no difference. cleaned the throttle body unit no change car will not start.checked and gave all the wires a good pull and or tug to wiggle the connectors and took apart all sensor connections no corrosion was found.all grounds appear to be good. no broken wires are found no blown fuses were found.after 2 days was able to start engine with the message reduced engine power and car died again and would restart but not idle. was able to rev engine and keep it running but once it idled it would die and sometimes not restart again.at this time car is unsafe to operate on any roadway because it might die and random times. *js

Bought 2007 impala new. have replaced rear tires 6 times due to camber issue. impala is designed with no adjustment for camber on the rear suspension. tires wear on the inside at a fast rate. nothing in the trunk to cause weight issues, standard highway driving on a daily basis. tire sound is horrible and increases with speed. first set of tires replaced at 9,000 miles. gm recalled police models of the impala to fix the issue, but not impalas that weren't police models. so gm knows there is an issue with the rear suspension causing excessive tire wear but won't perform a recall. my wife wouldn't even drive the car because she was afraid tires would blow out on the highway. 6 sets of tires on a vehicle with 90,000 miles is absurd. i finally had to have another shop install aftermarket camber adjusting bolts and get an alignment to fix the issue. shop i dealt with says they've been performing this repair on impala's since mid 2007. $20 for the bolt kit and $80 for the alignment. $100 to fix an issue (not including tire replacement costs) and gm won't own up to it. this is a basic design flaw that gm has been aware of, with no action being taken on there part. *tr

The vehicle failed to shift into park. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a broken wire in the btsi solenoid terminal which needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired by re wiring the ground wire to the shifter where the pin had broken. on may 3rd the key got stuck in the ignition and would not come out. let the car sit for 24 hours the battery died and the key released out of the ignition. took the car to the dealership on may 5, 2014 and the shifter wires were re constructed. car still acts as if the shifter is not going to shift. *tr

Once again the service traction control and engine power reduced lights are on. we have taken the car to don brown chevy dealership multiple times with no fix in sight. been told it's a clip that came loose and was fixed multiple times. it would be helpful to find some place that can actually fix the problem or for gm to come up with a fix. this is not a recall item and should be on the list due to the multiple incidents. this problem has been occurring intermittently on the car since 2009. *tr

The heat only blows warm air during acceleration. once idle, the warm air turns ice cold. my car went to the dealership multiple times to be repaired and every time, it would work properly for a few days then go back to not working. after the 3rd "fix" (the "fix" was something different every time), the dealership told me i just must know not how to work my heat because i "keep breaking it". this is a known issue on this vehicle and even the dealership does not know how to correctly repair the problem!! *tr

While driving my 07' chevy impala the temperature gauge arm often will drop to 'c' as if the engine temperature is cold, then the drivers information display panel will display a message "engine hot turn off a/c". i've had the thermostat replaced, radiator coolant drained and replaced, hoping to fix this problem, but i'm still dealing with it. after doing some research i'm finding that there has been other chevy vehicle owners dealing with this same issue, which is most likely a bad 'engine coolant temperature sensor (ect). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled and the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. the contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage and current mileage was 60,400.

I was driving down a 6 lane highway with a median in the middle. i was in the left hand lane/fast lane driving atleast 35-40mph. i hit a bump in the road and my ignition switched from run to off causing me to lose all power in the vehicle.. since i was in the left lane luckily a turn around was near and i was able to safely pull the vehicle over before my steering wheel locked up. *tr

My steering wheel became very hard to turn and i noticed i had puddles of something under my car where ever i parked. i was putting fluid in twice a day just so i would be able to turn my steering wheel to get back and forth to work. i finally had the money to take it to a mechanic and he said that i had a whole in my power steering line or cooler. probably both but he said it was spraying every where. i haven't even had this car for a year yet and i bought it from a reputable dealer. even though it was used they looked it over very well for me because my mom knows the owner. i can't afford to have this fixed nor can i afford to keep putting power steering fluid in daily. this is a big problem and i know if not taken care of soon it will turn into bigger problems. *tr

Shorting of the driver side headlight, tired system alert warning on. *tr

I was driving to work and a message popped-up "reduced engine power" my speed was quickly reduced from 45 mph to 20 mph. i immediately pulled over luckily i was not hit by another vehicle. the check engine light remains on in the vehicle. i had the vehicle diagnosed and was told the throttle sensor need to be replaced. this is a dangerous issue that gm need to address. numerous of impala owners have filed complaints, but have been ignored. i feel as though gm should recall the vehicles and fix the defects... this is putting me, my children, and many others at risk. please help with this issue. *tr

I was going over the vehicle for the season and found i had a leak in the power steering line. the line effected was covered with a ribbed plastic sheathing like what is used for a wire harnesses. the sheathing caused road salt to build up and corrode the line, causing a leak and loss of power steering. there were two lines held together, side by side, with a plastic bracket but only one of those had the sheathing and i cannot understand why it was there. i also found a wire that overheated and melted the insulation and left the wire bare. it's located behind the power steering pump as viewed from the passenger side of the engine compartment under the plastic that displays the engine size. the plastic is held down with a couple of pins that the plastic pushes down over when installed. the dealer couldn't tell me what the wire is for when i called to explain what i found. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while ascending an incline at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, she engaged the brakes and the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,860 and the current mileage was 96,860. updated 06/10/14*lj updated 8/17/17*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch and the vehicle failed to shift into park. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a broken wire in the btsi solenoid terminal which needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then replaced the shifter. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 71,535 and the current mileage was 166,000. updated 05/28/14 ma updated 7/29/17*cn

As i was pulling out of a parking lot the vehicle just shut off with no warning. thank god i wasn't going too fast as i had no steering, no brakes, etc... checked the gm website about the recall and it states to take everything off the key ring except the key. well i've only got the key on the ring so that excuse doesn't wash. i called the gm customer center and they told me that my car wasn't included in the recall with the faulty ignitions, then they hung up on me. well it should be. i think this ignition problem is a lot bigger than they are admitting. what am i supposed to do, i can't afford to fork over big bucks to a dealer. i'm a single working mom. *tr

Bought the car jan 2012. car has 31,000 mi. the inside of rear tires are wearing out. had car aligned mechanic says tires need replaced. it looks to me by all of the reports of the same problem. there is definitely a mechanical issue here. maybe nhtsa should check this out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle would not engage when placed in reverse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician repaired the transmission. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

"service traction control; engine power reduced" message on dash as engine & traction control light came on; prior to this incident, car has been acting slower with acceleration & required more pressure to be applied to accelerator to maintain speed. happened as i was driving on highway. could've had major accident!! closest dealership 30 miles away. *tr

Backing out of driveway, radio became non-operational, no display, no sound, no on-star, no phone. car shut off in driveway, car would not start. had it towed to dealer. they tested, radio came on for 5 mins. then shut off. they found a battery cell was bad and replaced the battery. at 22k mi.power passenger seat was making loud noise, lumbar support broken. at 39k mi. timing cover seal was leaking,replaced timing cover and front pass.seatbelt broke.at 44k mi.could not take out of park. faulty actuator was replaced.at 45k mi. at 50k compressor clutch came apart required replacment.transmission slipping while driving on fwy, no power.input sprague failure due to premature wear,they stated they fixed trans. but 1474 mi. later car went in for complete trans.overhaul at 46699 mi at 62k.mi could not get out of park. shift control solenoid broke. again at 75k.mi. could not get out of park. shift control solenoid wires broke..actuator x2 prob. replaced once. broken again, controls internal air cond. at 78k. steering gear needed replacement. *tr

Steering spills oil and hard to turn rear brake tire pressure sensor is on. *tr

Bought car (2007 impala ss) 2 years ago i drive it mostly on highway to work with since then has ranged down from 85 miles a day to about 40 an last year around this exact time my transmission went completely out i had it rebuilt fully for almost 2000 dollars an just last week i noticed slippage again i took it in to where i had it rebuilt an the scanner sowed the torque converter was failing so i replaced it again an a day later i'm noticing it again , i don't ,mind repairing wear an tear on vehicles but a transmission ever year is ridiculous an extreme fa the general public to deal with i am hoping that gm recalls this problem ,an i am seeing an hearing a lot of folks with this problem if anything can be done to help please contact me. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving 30-40 mph the contacts vehicle was crashed on the driver rear side pushing the vehicle into a ditch. the vehicle rolled twice and flipped two times before coming to a complete stop. the air bags did not deploy. the driver was knocked unconscious on impact. the driver sustained 10 broken ribs, left kidney and sustained a traumatic brain causing him to have short term memory lose and seizures. the vehicle was rendered un repairable. the dealer was not informed. the manufacture was alerted about this failure. the manufacture stated the vehicle was a smart car and know where or not to deploy or not and decline to provide the contact assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. the vin was not available. az

In november of 2013 i noticed weird tire wear on my 07 impala lt (rear).. thought it was due to low grade tires so i purchased a two better tire for the rear.. march 16 2014 i received a flat while parked... attempted to change and inside tire wear four months brand new tires destroyed. so i researched why this would happen and found out that gm had class action lawsuit against them for know about this and only recalling law enforcement issued impala's.i purchased the car 2010 and november 2013 is when i first seen problem. *tr

After stopping, i push on the accelerator, the engine revs but the transmission does not engage, after two seconds the car will slam into gear and violently lurch forward. powerful enough to strain my neck. very dangerous. *tr

How can a car go through the building process and the passenger air bag not be installed? chevrolet's fix for this was a $100 gift certificate to fly anywhere i wanted to go. i guess $100 is all a human life is worth? *tr

Recalls subject: steering knuckle breaking/loss of steering control report receipt date: 2/17/2009 nhtsa campaign number 09e005000 component(s) steering i did not know about this recall. i noticed this recall while checking website at pepboys.

Started having trouble with my transmission a while back. if i was at a stop and tried to accelerate it was slowly take of then all of sudden slam into the right gear then take off. it also happened even if i didnt come to a complete stop and tried to go again. my check engine light came on after about a month of this happening. i had it checked. it was a shift solenoid. since i was still under warranty i had it replaced. it was fine till about a two weeks ago 08/20/2013. now my transmission is doing the same thing again.

No heat in car, over heating, took to garage, it is head gasket. very expensive to fix,only 53,000 miles. *tr

Excessive wear on inside edges of rear tires i'm just fortunate i caught the wear early . so i brought it to my local chevy dealer for a 4 wheel alignment. i was told that both rear spindle rods needed replacing to the tune of $700.00. the service dept. told me they could not get enough adjustment in the current spindle rods to bring the alignment into spec. and there is an updated part to replace them. gm has known about this problem since 2009 and it effects both 2007 and 2008 chevy impalas. they did a recall on 07 and 08 police versions of the impala but not on the civilian version. the nhtsb needs to take a hard look at this design problem before someone is hurt or killed due to a blow out. *tr

The steering goes out when driving through rain or even a very small puddle. the power steering or steering wheel locks up and the car cannot be controlled for a few seconds and/or minutes. *tr

The vehicle has a reduce engine display and the acceleration starts to slow down the car to around 40mph. sometimes the car will shut off. *tr

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala the contact stated that when the weather is cold the vehicle antitheft system activates and caused the engine not to start up. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a diagnostic was performed which was unable to locate a failure code. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 122,000. li

The vehicle is blowing cold air out of the passenger side of the vehicle even though the dual temperature controls are both set to hot. the safety issue here is that the defrost is also blowing cold air and will eventually cause impaired visibility due to the defroster not working on the passenger side. doing research on the issue it seems to be the actuator on the passenger side. i just recently replaced the actuator on the drivers side. *tr

Driving approximately 50 mph due to icy/snowy conditions on highway, car had poor traction and rear end was swaying, fish tailing.. when on dry pavement if road conditions are rough, bumpy or has man holes the rear sways when these areas are driven over at multiple speeds. *tr

2007 impala ss. transmission hesitation occurs when going around 45-60 mph. car semi-engages shifting, but then backs out, giving a chugging sensation while driving in that speed range. higher speeds above 60 produces an incredible screech/whine noise. currently in shop for transmission diagnostics. at 74,000 miles clutch was replaced due to it being cracked in half. gm has either mad poor transmission engineering, using shotty parts, or this transmission is overly underrated for the power of the engine. *tr

My wife's daily driver is a 2007 impala . she was driving home with our three kids when the car started shaking and the reduced engine power display came on. after that she could only go about 25mph. this scared her and could have caused an accident. i looked online and found forums about a lot of people having the same problem and it pisses me off that gm hasn't recalled these vehicles . does someone have to die before this situation is taken care of? *tr

I bought this vehicle used 17 months ago and have had intermittent problem with seatbelt but yesterday the seat belt would not buckle into latch on driver's side at all, checked for debris, coins in the way, not there. the red release latch will not release and pop back open so that it can accept the buckle. i called the dealer and he said there are no recalls for this item and i can bring it in and pay $106.00 for them just to look at it. i am going to try and find the parts to fix it myself. *tr

The tires are wearing terribly. this seems to be a alignment or suspension problem because the tires wear on the inside . there has never been an accident in this car. the rear tires seem to be the issue. about a year and 1/2 ago, i bought very expensive 80,000 mile tires top of the line unknowingly that there was a defect. the tires were completely trashed- the wires were sticking out of the inside of the tire when i brought them into my tire dealership. the manager there told me to check on a possible recall because he sees this happening with all the 2007 chevy impalas that he works on. i am afraid that it could cause a accident or worse..... *tr

Modern vehicle design has increased occupant safety in event of an accident. the other side of this coin is a decreased ability to avoid accidents. blind spots caused by huge windshield posts and rear view mirrors (inside and out), headrests poking up and a seat belts that hold you in position to look straight ahead....all these contributed to our car hitting a guy-wire for a power pole. i took the car back to the "scene" and the guy-wire and windshield post are exactly the same angle, the guy-wire not being in the driver's field of vision. the car is being repaired right now (to the tune of $1250.00, just for a headlight and tupperware bumper cover). it could have been avoided if we'd had the services of a nascar spotter up on the roof of the vfw! there.....i vented. *tr

While driving down the street my car began to slow down and the steering wheel started to tighten up. i looked down and noticed that the completely shut off. the ignition key was turned on, the radio still playing, all lights on - but the car was not on. the car was shut down. i then attempted to start the car up and it would not start. giving me a clicking noise with no alerts on in the car. after a few tries, the car started back up and i parked it back at home. the second time, the car had been sitting for about 45 mins and would not start. after several attempts i got my car to start, but i was not able to go one minute without it cutting off while turning corner. this was the 2nd time the car stopped/shut down while in drive. the next time i was actually taking the car to the shop and i drove about 3 mins before it shut off and took several attempts to start the car. i have small children and for my car to continuously stop while driving is a huge problem!! i have been fortunate enough for it not to have stopped on a highway or anything, but this is very dangerous and no one, not even the chevrolet dealership service center has been able to find what the problem is. this is extremely dangerous and needs to be addressed!! my car has stopped while in drive 5 times in two weeks, while i have been driving, and 3 times while sitting idle. *tr

When i put my car in park i cannot get the key to disengage from the ignition so that i am able to take the key out. i have tried jiggling the gear shift etc and it will not come out regardless of what i try. *tr

I was approaching a red light where a flat bed truck was stopped and i went to stop behind him. at first the car started to slow when i pressed the brake and then as if i took my foot off the pedal the car stopped stopping and crashed into the back of the tow truck. this was not the first time nor the last time this happened but it was the worst time and i am afraid to drive the car now. i see the number of posts on the internet, hundreds of forums, complaining about the wobbling or vibration that occurs upon breaking. the breaks were changed when i purchased the car in february and it didn't take long for the symptoms to appear until finally i crashed the car. the abs nor brake light come on. it seems that while gm was going broke in 2004 through 2007 they decided cheaper parts were a viable solution to their obvious brink of bankruptcy. and yet when we the american tax payers paid $49.5 million dollars to bail gm out of debt in december of 2008 they never even considered recalling the vehicles with the unsafe braking systems on them. ironically the police cars made by gm have an entirely different system, a safer system was installed. sadly? as long as they still owe the federal government $49.5 million, the federal government will not force gm to recall these cars with the unsafe braking systems because it will force them into another bankruptcy. gm is now solidly profitable, its cars have improved, and it has created 23,000 new u.s. jobs since exiting bankruptcy in 2009 why aren't they correcting their wrongs and why aren't they paying back the $49.5 million they owe us? when you google 2007 (or any year between 2006 - 2008) impala lt brake problems it's alarming to see the hundreds of thousands of forums and complaints about the same exact issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the front end made a loud winning noise at various speeds. the contact's personal mechanic inspected the power steering fluid and found that the power steering fluid was foaming. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for further diagnostic testing, which located the failure at the steering rack and pinion. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also wanted to state that the steering wheel intermediated shaft was replaced at 43,798 miles. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 73,000. updated 9/10/13 *cn this consumer no longer awns this vehicle. the vehicle was traded in. updated 09/13/2013 *js

When purchased, the vehicle exhibited rear tire tread wear on the inside of the rear tires only. we bought new tires in 2011 and had the vehicle balanced and aligned. in july 2013, we find that we need to replace our 70,000 mile tires (driven 20,000 miles in that two years) because of rear wear to the inside of the rear tires. certified chevy dealer says nothing wrong with car...tire company blames mechanical problems...no help from chevy as they indicate they stand by the certified mechanics. in reading histories on this vehicle, it appears that some 2007 models have had replacement parts issued by chevy, but not any vehicle not used for personal usage. it seems to be a significant issue as the tire wear could cause an accident. *tr

This issue occurs when turning during low speeds which includes pulling out of the driveway, parking spots and intersections. when i turn the steering wheel to make a turn, the abs engages which causes a reduction of power and forced braking. this happens during any type of weather and on any type of surface pavement, the car is not experiencing any real loss of traction, the abs simply is engaging in error. this has the potential to become incredibly dangerous, if this were to occur at an inopportune time, my cars abs may engage while i am at an intersection, or making a left turn while traffic is oncoming. if the abs were to engage i would not be able to avoid collision. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced numerous failures with the steering wheel, the engine, the brakes, and sudden acceleration. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was advised that fluid was leaking at the engine, the power steering wheel and the brake lines. the contact was unsure of the exact repairs however, the failure was not corrected. the sudden acceleration failure was recently experienced and was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 17,000 and the approximate current 90,000.

I had been driving for about five hours at speeds of 70 mph. stopped at a fast food place and pulled in to the pay window and heard a clunk. when pulling away from the window making a slight left turn, the right front wheel locked 70 degrees right and i stopped. towed to a chevy dealer and he informed me the tie rod to the wheel stripped out of the connector rod bolt. the stripped portion was about 1 and a quarter inches. this had to take a while to strip out with no indications of a problem before hand and the alignment had appeared to still be fine. i have the two components and can send pictures or the components themselves. *tr

This is in addition to claim # [xxx]. when i turn the heat or air conditioner on and adjust the knobs there is a loud clapping sound on the passenger side dash board. it last for about five minutes then stops very annoying. when will these cars be recalled to fix these problems. thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

This is an addition to complaint #10515524 and 10519582. i went back to parks chevrolet to get a break down for customer service chevrolet about my impala. dealer stated that the boot at steering colum needs to be replaced and will lubricate at no charge when replacing power steering rack $830.00 plus tax and all wheel aligment $79.95, i had wheel aligment done april 23, 2013 for 79.95 at dealership. also the clapping noise from the air conditioner, the recir acuator door is faulty est price $271.00. this is from the manufactor when car was assembled. when will you have them to recall these 2007 impala's. *tr

I notice a funny sound when turning the steering wheel. i drove over to the dealership to have them look at it. i was told the power steering rack seals are starting to leak. i did some research and found out that a lot of 2007 impala's is having the same problem in different states. i see a lot of complaints to nhtsa but no one is requesting a recall to fix this problem i can not understanding why. gmc is aware of the problem. i was told by the dealership i have to pay $830.00 + tax to replace the power steering rack, should not gmc pay for this since they are aware of the problem or do someone have to lose their life when the steering freezes up. i had a problem with rear end suspension wearing out three set of tires three years ago at only 5000 miles. i had to go through a lot to get that fixed. i've contacted gmc about this problem and waiting for their response. please have these cars recalled. thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact started the ignition and the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for the same defect. the fuel cap was replaced and the computerized system was reprogrammed on the first visit. the vehicle was diagnosed with no failure the second time the failure recurred and on the third recurrence of the failure, the contact was advised that the epa canister would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise as it abnormally accelerated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was 78,000.

Service traction control message displayed followed by engine power will be reduced message. both traction control light and engine check light are both on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when turning the steering wheel, it would exhibit a squeaking noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they advised the contact that the steering column needed to be lubricated. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 40,000. updated 05/08/13*lj updated 06/10/2013 *js

Occasionally, when starting from a stopped position the engine will rev up and then the transmission will kick in to gear. occasionally it slips on hills also. we generally do not have to merge into high speed traffic but if the transmission slipped at that time there could be serious consequences. the dealer has been unable to fix the problem after five visits, and apparently will not do anything until they themselves experience the transmission slip. *tr

The fuel gauge does not reflect the amount of gas in the tank. it says full tank when it is but i ran out of gas on the interstate with it reading half tank. dangerous!!! when it runs out of gas there is absolutely no warning, oh except you stall and have zero power steering. from 70 to 0 in 2.5sec. called dealer and inquired about any issues with gas gauges becoming faulty and was told by service person that it could go bad but he knows no known issues with faulty gas gauges for chevy. looked on the internet and found pages and pages of documented fuel/gas gauge malfunctions stranding drivers. if they think ignorance is bliss then i have many other brands of vehicles to choose from. *tr

Started my vehicle as i went to pull off to drive my vehicle my car would not accelerate/pick up on speed. the car started putting. i pulled over because the car would no longer move, but was still running. my sister push me bumper to bumper to my mechanic only to find out it was my throttle body. *tr

Excessive tire wear, driver side rear tire inside wears abnormally. suspect rear wheel spindle rod, which was recalled for police model but not civilian model for rear wheel misalignment. danger of wear not being noticed since it is excessive on the inside of tire which could result in a tire blow out and crash. *tr

The first instance i was driving and the "service brake system" flashed on the display. i had all brake pads replaced at dealer on 1/3/2013. 2/7/2013 i was in traffic and the car suddenly slows to about 10 mph and would not accelerate the dash then displayed "reduced engine power" and the check engine light came on. on 2/14/2013, i had the throttle positioning sensor replaced and at the same time had the rear defrost wiring repaired because that had not been working for over a year. on 3/4/2013 the car would not start by the factory remote start, so went out and started the car with the key, when i returned to the car the vehicle would not start at all the chime would sound the lights on the dash flashed but no start. i waited a few minutes then tried again, the car started briefly (50 seconds) "reduced engine power" appeared on the dash then it shut down completely. i looked under the hood saw the battery attachment was loose, tightened that up and then the car started up. however, the car radio (factory radio never replaced), the chime, or the ticking of the turning signals no longer work. i have an appointment with dealer on 3/14/13, but the car seems to be failing all around. in reading chevy/gm forums, there are thousands of chevy owners experiencing these same issues, chevy/gm needs to take ownership and investigate these vehicles to determine the root cause of the problems. nearly 3000 dollars later in dealer repairs is not getting to the bottom of the issue. i was nearly in a crash due to the reduced engine power issue and that was scary enough to make me not want to drive this car or an at all. *tr

Chevrolet impala displays excessive wear on the inside of the rear tires. i am assuming it is the rear tires as online searches describe the same condition affect the rear tires. the tires were rotated every time the oil was changed, so the front tires show some wear but not nearly the same amount of damage. it is my guess this wearing started before the most recent tire rotation. the tires are worn to the point the cords are showing along the inside of the rear tires. the tire is very rounded on the inside edge of each tire while the outside edge of each tire looks like they did when new. the tires are michelin hydroedge tires with approximately 50,000 miles, they are rated for 90,000 miles. online information says this is a problem with the spindle rods. there is a pending class action lawsuit against "new gm" to honor design problems of "old gm." gm order a recall on all police impalas from 2007-2008 within a vin range to replace the spindle rods. bulletin no. 08032a. also search document pic5406a for more information. this is a severe safety problem which could lead to tire failure while operating the vehicle.!!! *tr

At a stop light. feels like transmission is not in gear,engine revs 2500/3000rpm, then trans goes in gear. told by dealer if using left foot on brake at a stop, this would cause the problem. they offered no help. was told without codes there is no problem with transmission! when i got car it was leaking trans fluid.took it back to dealer,to have leak fixed. at another shop i use, while car was on lift you could see trans pan on valve body had been off. trans has for sure been worked on! as you might guess it will not do this at the dealer.i let the car with them for 1 week,for them to drive.when i got car back they put all of 3miles on it. *tr

Car bucks when going from 0 mph. brought car into dealer several times they checked it out. they didn't find a problem but car still bucks. spoke to other owners, they have same problem. no response from general motors that the problem exists. problem started at @30000 miles. car has 68000 miles now.

As i was driving on the highway, suddenly reduced engine power came up on the dash board. followed by the steering wheel locking up and the car shutting off. after 20 minutes the car started again, but now i drive witha constant fear of this happening again, and what if my children are in the car next time! i have a constant issue with the power steering line leaking, although i have replaced the pump, and the fuel line. i feel like i am throwing my money into a bottom less pit. what do i do from here? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the transmission failed. the traction control warning light was illuminated at the time of the failure. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer was notified and advised the contact that they were not familiar with the type of failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, a loud whining noise was heard from the steering wheel as the power steering assist failed. the contact experienced extreme difficulty in maintaining control of the vehicle. the contact merged to the road shoulder, powered off and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering pressure line hose needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance because the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure and the current mileage was 175,284.

Reported that car would jerk (kick into gear late) when accelerating from stop to start. at 74,000 we made our first claim with local dealer. they couldn't duplicate the concern. brought car in two more time because it got worse. felt like someone was hitting me from the back. my car often kicks out of gear on a left turn. on two separate occasions, i was almost t-boned. they never found the issue until 121,000. that was when they declared that the transmission needed to be replaced. gm doesn't want to cover the repair now that the vehicle is out ofwarranty. i have researched and found way too many transmission issues with these model vehicles. gm really should investigate this concern. i advise anyone to pester gm about this concern. afterall, we are the consumers. unfortunately it's too late for me, i don't trust their products anymore. *tr

As i was driving the engine light came on and the display read reduced engine power. the car slowed down and resisted as i accelerated. i can only drive about 20 miles per hour. there is no warning and there is a decrease in acceleration. there was no warning and i have my child in the car. this is very dangerous. *tr

Excessive tire wear, driver side rear tire inside wears abnormally. suspect rear wheel spindle rod, which was recalled for police model but not civilian model for rear wheel misalignment. danger of wear not being noticed since it is excessive on the inside of tire which could result in a tire blow out and crash. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when she started the vehicle, she received an illuminated message stating that the engine power was low. later the check engine warning light also illuminated. the manufacturer was notified and advised her to take the vehicle to a dealer. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the failure and current mileage was 36,000.

Slip in torque conversion around 30 to 45. also, you'll be taking off from a stop and when you start to press the gas it delays, then slams into motion almost like being hit from behind. *tr

Slip in torque conversion around 30 to 45. also, you'll be taking off from a stop and when you start to press the gas it delays, then slams into motion almost like being hit from behind. * did not know about this site. had it to the dealer 3x, they said they found nothing wrong. it is sporatic and does not happen daily. *tr

My air bag light continues to come on for no reason, my tire sensor light comes on as well even when there's nothing wrong with my tires, my service engine light is on i got it serviced and its still on , my seat belts do not work properly , my heat and air doesn't work properly as well there's so much wrong with my car and i have spent so much money fixing it and the same problems still occur. *tr

Returning home from work on interstate noticed it took higher rpms to get up to the 65mph speed limit. after driving for a few minutes i stopped at a red light. the vehicle could then only get up to 40mph and lost power down to 10mph when i pulled over and called it a day. currently at the shop with 10 different codes showing. unfortunately i have had it jsut over 5 years and not in warranty any more. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 0 to 20 mph the vehicle would violently sheke forward when trying to reach first gear. the rpm's would also rev up to approximately 3,000. the contact stated that this failure had occurred on an intermittent basis for the last twelve months. the vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. after diagnosis they advised him that the transmission would need to be rebuilt. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a second opinion and was awaiting the diagnosis. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. the current mileage was approximately 53,000. updated 12/19/12 *cn updated 1/9/2013 *js

Exiting the dartmouth street parking garage (underground) on dartmouth st. boston, ma. exit ramp is a moderate incline. as i approached the garage attendant booth to pay parking fee, i let off the accelerator letting the car coast to a stop while i retrieved the parking time/date receipt. when i located the receipt (about 5 seconds) from the center console i looked up to find the car was rolling backwards down the ramp toward a concrete wall (by this time) approximately 15 mph. note: i am a 50 year old, (male) retired police office and was trained in radar speed enforcement including certified in speed estimation and i am also "evoc" (emergency vehicle operator course) trained. i was able to stop the car before hitting the wall, another vehicle, or any pedestrians. i feel a tragedy could have occurred had someone been walking in the garage. the car seems to have no ability to "hill hold" when in "drive" at idle. i was shocked at how fast the auto accelerated backward. i have personally driven approximately 750,000+ miles without an at fault collision. the car seems to do this whenever on an incline and on a few other occasions had occurred in parking lots rolling (forward as well as backward) as soon as shifted out of "park" in the fraction of a second time that it takes to move my driving foot (right) from brake (due to park interlock) to accelerator. note: this auto is a 2007 chevrolet impala ss with 5.3l v8 engine and four speed automatic transmission. my primary concern is that impalas are generally driven by elderly drivers with slower reflexes than myself. i have further found numerous online forum discussions of this issue by owners of all engine equipped chevrolet impalas. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, it was discovered that both the rear passenger and driver side tires were wearing unevenly. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. the failure mileage was 144,000 and the current mileage was 145,000.

Since i have had my impala i have had several problems with the ca. the first problem that i noticed was that my windshield wiper fluid stop coming out after on having the car a few months, i later found out that the motor had gone out. another problem that im having is that the check tire service light continues to come on even after, tires have been filled and replaced, i have also noticed that on occasions many of the other service lights come on like check airbags, and brakes even after car has been serviced. my biggest issue is that my transmission fluid has begun to leak out my car and no one not even the dealership can figure out where or why its leaking. this causes the car to hesitate and jerk upon acceleration. reading a lot of the forums out i'm not the only person having these problems and i think that an investigation should be done on the impala. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the engine reduce power warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that whenever the message illuminated, she would have to respond rapidly and merge off the roadway before the vehicle would stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 134,930.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the engine rpms suddenly increased as the vehicle failed to respond to acceleration attempts. in addition, the transmission hesitated to engage in gear but once it did, it would shift hard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the tcc valve was leaking, causing transmission fluid to leak out of the torque converter. as a result, the transmission had to be rebuilt. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 39,000.

The gas gauge needle and digital readout are off. going 55 mph and the car just died in traffic. gauge read 1/4 mile and digital readout showed 70 miles left. topped off gas in tank to try and monitor and ran out of fuel again going by needle and digital readout. 74 miles left, just shy of 1/4 tank on needle. now using trip mile feature to not be fooled by gauge and needle. "half tank" rule is now being used. *tr

I bought my car used with 40,000 mile on it. the tires were perfect when i bought it. 9,000 miles later, my front tires kept going flat. i looked at them and the entire inside of the tires were worn through. i took it to the local tire shop and they told me the tires wore like that due to a bad alignment. my steering seemed fine. the manager of the shop came out to tell me that many of his customers with impalas have similar issues. a extra long factory installed camber bolt causes the vehicles to become un aligned, and causes excessive wear on the tires. *tr

I bought this car used 9 months ago and put new tires on it, one of the rear tires blew out on the inside where it was worn down the to steel and the other is down to showing steel and needs to be replaced as well. it is only the inside of the rear tires and it not visible when approaching the vehicle. this is something that seems to have been a recall on "police" impala's but not the standard impala but from a short search on the internet this seems to be a wide spread problem. *tr

I purchased a 2007 chevy impala 3.5 lt in 2011. soon discovered the back end shifts when going over rough, uneven roads and highways. it also shifts when going over manhole covers. when driving in mn snow and ice, it is very unsettling to have the back-end fishtail. i've complained to the local dealership, attorney general, and gm motors hq. i soon learned of the problems and exact same complaints that other 2007 chevy impala owners are having with this car. the other day my son used my car to run an errand and even he noticed that the back-end is faulty. i've had this car aligned two times within six months. i am frustrated that the local dealer will not take the car back and also that gm motors hq will not fix this dangerous problem. i'm stuck with a car that's not safe, thus limiting any freeway driving, especially in winter. *tr

Coolant crossover gaskets keep leaking on 2nd set now. part 12623852 12577704 gasket. gm knows they have a issue per their bull. 07-06-02-006e . the way i notice it leaking is when the heater does not get hot, when sitting, very slow leak. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air conditioner emitted an abnormal clicking noise. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection but the cause of the failure was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated to bring the vehicle in to the dealer for inspection. the failure mileage was 39,000.

Nov 5, 2007. vehicle needed a wheel alignment at 14,566 miles. tires had abnormal wear because of alignment. feb 2008. 4 new tires and wheel alignment at 29,000 miles. dec 2010. 4 new tires and wheel alignment at 48,900 miles. aug 2011. 4 new tires and wheel alignment at 56,600 miles. aug 2012. wheel alignment at 65,400 miles. *tr

I will not drive this car down any steep grade. going down cuesta grade and applying brakes, the steering wheel shakes uncontrollably. we had the car checked out at a dealer and they said it was probably the rotors. we then had them turned front and back and got a front end alignment. that did not change anything. we then had a four wheel alignment done and replaced the brakes. no difference. that is when we were told we needed to replace our tires. the rear were wearing out at very fast. they lasted under 20k miles. we are now on our third set. it's too bad gm will not recall 2007/2008 impalas. only the police version.this is not right. our rear spindles and front upper/lower control arms should be replaced at no cost to us. if not who would bother buying this car when we sell it? *tr

On monday august 7,2012 i started experincing problems withmy car not starting so we replaced the battery. then sat. august 12, 2012 my car completely shut down. after i got jumped we drove it home only to realize the car wa going only 30 mph. having to climb hill was very fustrating. took it to o'rielly and the computer read p0606 which has to do something with the modules. also all the electrical inside the car is going haywire, key stuck in ignition, and has to lock doors automactially due to keypad not working. please do a recall on this before someone or family is seriously injured or killed. as a parent i travel alot with mine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition with the vehicle engaged in park. the contact notified the dealer who advised that the shifter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 63,000.

I have not had an incidence but very concerned about the malfunction that is going on with my vehicle at this time..i noticed a scrubbing/grumbling noise when i would turn the wheel either way left or right. after vehicle being put on machine for testing it was discovered that the upper strut mounts and bearing were worn and noisy on front struts......also my abs and traction control light both came on at the same time and would not go off, the information system in vehicle recommended brakes be service.....the results from car being tested showed both front hubs have slack and both front wheel speed sensor harness are coming apart inside wire installation. the codes for abs/traction control is...c0040 00.c0040. *tr

During a auto rearend accident i was injured, i feel the built in lumbar support failed to protect me form the lumbar displacement and other injury i received to my shoulder and cervical spine. during the auto accident the inner workings of the seat broke on my back upon impact, this was never fixed during the collision repair nor the bumper spring it also broke in the rear end crash, the collision repair company lied about the repairs made and the damage received to the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the gear shift failed. the vehicle was already at a repair shop for an unrelated failure and they stated that there was a failure within the gear shift cable. the mechanic had to manually shift the vehicle into gear. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 112,000.

Traveling down fm 247 south in huntsville, tx. @ posted speed of 60 mph around the time of about 1:10 pm, when my rear tires involuntarily swerved causing my vehicle to steer cross lanes and crash off road onto grassy and wooded shoulder. crashed into debris including trees limbs, stumps. crash caused personal injury and damage to vehicle. *tr the consumer stated gm was well aware that the chevrolet impala's were within the recalled vin breakpoint. they were equipped with an identical frame, chassis, suspension, spindle rods as the police package listed for the recall. updated 08/09/12 updated 08/14/12 the consumer is requesting nhtsa policy when an auto manufacturer is to file a recall with the public. updated 05/08/14

This car has less than 100k miles and chevy dealerships refuse to diagnose the issue with the transmissions and there are multiple complaints about this issue this car is unsafe. the issue is random jerking of the transmission upon taking off in traffic, at light, or from stand still has caused: (a) my wheels to spin, (b) the car to pull into the next lane, (c) almost rear-end collision with car in front, and (d) sudden rapid acceleration in traffic. the car i almost rear-ended was a 2007 chevy police impala the officer exited his car asked was there a problem i told him about the transmission issue and he stated "yea mine does that too this car isn't a safe one" this need to be addressed nationally. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the driver side seat belt would not secure into the latch. the contact had to try to connect it several times before the connection was successful. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 56,000.

E brake has never worked, in forward or reverse. on an oncline, the e brake does not work, either facing uphill, or downhill, it does not work at all, it never has.

My impala's service traction control and engine power reduced lights came on 05/07/12 and i loss power to my car. i took my car in to a chevy dealership to have it serviced, i was told after they diagnosed it that i needed a new throttle body so i had it replaced for the cost of $647.00 1 week later i was driving home and my car loss power and shutdown completely luckily i wasn't in heavy traffic and was able to pull over to the side of the road. i tried to restart it and white smoke came from the tailpipe so i had it towed back to the same dealership they told me after looking @ it that now i needed a new engine which would cost me $6200 i didn't get any lights on the dashboard or any other indication that i was having engine trouble and they cant tell me why it happened. i have my car serviced like clockwork @ the dealership spending good money for supposedly good quality service instead of some rinky dink garage but i guess that didn't matter. this happened just after warranty expired, i have 9100 miles and 3 car payments left. *tr

Intermittent problems with "service traction control" and "engine power reduced". my impala is starting to rumble and jostle when these warnings appear. however, i can't figure out the reason. *tr

2007 impala ss that i have owned since april 2011 and bought with 24,000 miles.the problem is with rear tires on the car wearing witihin one month after replacing, the instalation of tires is followed by a professional alignment and the tires still wear down to the wires. i have been through several sets of tires and alignments since i purchased the car and have not yet found a fix other than tires and alignment. documents have indicated that there are bad rear spindle rods on the rear of the car that gm has aknowledged are present and gm failed to repair them on all 2007-2008 impalas with the exception of police vehicles (approximately 23,000 police duty cars out of 450,000+ affected). gm will not replace these under warranty and i cannot find a repair for the issue. the car will slip out of alignment within a few days or weeks and cause very dangerous driving conditions if driven on rain, snow or any slippery surface, causing the car to sway in the rear, hydroplane and even lose control. this is an enourmous safety hazard for impala owners and also other drivers that may have an accident due to this issue. *js

My transmission is slipping and sounds like a bearing is going out when i release the accelerator. *js

While i was driving an error message appeared on the panel "engine power reduced". the car immediately slowed down as if the engine had cut-off completely. it did not and i was able to drive to the side of the road at about 10 mph. luckily it was late at night, the few cars that were driving near me were able to change lanes before a collision occurred. *tr

I am the owner of a 2007 chevy impala, which is no longer under warranty. (last 8 of vin #[xxx]) i have had several problems with my vehicle for the past several years starting with the "check engine light." when i was in school in virginia the light first came on and i took it to a gm dealer in virginia for a week, they said they fixed it and a week later it came back on. i brought the vehicle back and they said they fixed it again, however it once again came back on. this is extremely frustrating because it wouldn't let me accelerate over 25 mph and i needed to get home to new york. several months later i received the "check engine light" again and brought it to a gm dealer in new york, who supposedly fixed this problem. last week the "check engine" light came on again with the message "reduced engine power" once again and the car stopped on the highway and shut-off. this is extremely dangerous as i was stopped on a 60mph highway with cars just missing me. i have spent thousands of dollars as a college student trying to repair this issue which still has not been resolved and now has become an inconvenience, a toll on my bank account, as well as a very dangerous safety issue. i am scared to drive my car to work everyday now, which should not be the problem because the engine light and reduced power is still on. i have looked online at several message boards and everyone has said the same thing about this problem. clearly this is a manufacturing error and as a safety measure gm should really place a recall on this before someone dies or is seriously injured from this. i appreciate your immediate response to this inconvenience and safety issue. thank you, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering failed. the contact also stated that it became very difficult to steer to the point that he lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they offered no assistance because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 85,000.

Shifter cannot be moved from park position (repair/reroute brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) solenoid harness) models: 2007-2009 chevrolet impala supercede:this bulletin is being revised to end the need for information from the field and provide repair information. please discard corporate bulletin number 08-07-30-007a (section 07 - transmission/transaxle). condition some customers may comment on either of the following conditions: - the key cannot be removed from the ignition. - the transmission gear selector (shifter) cannot be moved out of the park position. cause this condition may be caused by an incorrectly routed brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) solenoid harness which can make it difficult to install. in some instances, the wiring looms are tangled, causing stress on the wires in the connector at the btsi. if the btsi harness is routed incorrectly, it may also result in a wire pinching issue. correction important do not use force to move the gear selector (shifter). using force may cause damage to the btsi. inspection/routing and repair of the btsi wiring harness/connector 1. check for wire damage at the btsi connector terminal ends. refer to si for repair procedures. 2. for very intermittent issues, check the btsi wire harness individual circuits for broken or crimped wires. refer to si for repair procedures. 3. inspect the routing of the wiring harness leading to the btsi connector. the illustrations above show the btsi harness routed incorrectly. 4. reroute the wiring to create available slack and avoid future occurrences. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began to veer out of lane that the contact was traveling in without intent. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic four times regarding the defect. the rear tires were replaced twice and the rear brakes were also replaced twice. there was a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer pertaining to the rear spin rod on the 2007-2008 model year vehicles and the 2008 chevrolet impala police cruisers. the contact did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. the vehicle was not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

During the course of owning this impala since it was new, it has had 12 replacement tires installed in order to correct a vibration problem, which is felt at or around 55 mph. it has taken approximately 10,000 miles for each of the tires to wear unevenly. each time a tire was replaced, i was given an explanation that the defective tire was no longer round (egg shaped) and would not properly balance. a majority of the defective tires were from the rear of the impala. the last replacement tires were installed on 06-28-10 when the vehicle had 26,264 miles on it. during the dozens of visits to multiple chevrolet service depts, no mechanical suspension parts were replaced. i've been in contact with the general motors executive customer service office (gmecso) for years and have dealt with multiple representatives. the impala again has a vibration, and i would like to get the vehicle serviced. gmecso informed me that they wanted me to take the impala to a different chevrolet service department if i needed to get the car looked at for issues regarding the tires. since 02-05-12, i have made 5 phone calls to the gmecso and have yet to receive a call back. *tr

The intermediate steering shaft is faulty on my 2007 chevrolet impala ltz. it currently has 85176 miles as it is in a shop. this is the 10th time me or one of my friends has had this problem. it has occurred multiple times on the following vehicles: 2009 pontiac g6 sport 2 (mine) 37,900 miles, and was bought new. 2008 pontiac g6 sport 2 (room-mates) car was purchased used and has 50,076 miles on it. 2009 chevrolet impala lt (room-mates moms) 60,000 miles the car has been driven, it was purchased new. this is only one of many issues we have had with these three cars. the other major one is that the head gaskets on these cars do not hold up, and gm is doing nothing about it. mine is in the shop now also for a head gasket (07 impala). why is there no help for gm car owners? gm is not helping! just screwing us out of money! *tr

Letter from congressman carter on behalf of constituent re issue of gm's liability for defective parts on cars they manufactured *tgw as a result of a design flaw and defective parts, the tri-coiled rear springs, trailing arms and spindle rods are causing premature wear of rear tires. gm recalled vehicles used in police work; but not the general public. gm says they are not liable, because its 2009 bankruptcy and subsequent reorganization shields them from liability over the alleged design flaws. *tr updated 04/010/12

I have a 2007 chevrolet impala for my wife to drive with my two children. the power steering fails intermittently in the rain. this is extremely dangerous because the power assist comes and goes quickly causing the driver to jerk the wheel when the pwer assist returns. i replaced the serpentine belt two months ago for the same issue and it was fine for a while. i have over 30 years of automotive experience and i have experienced this while driving this vehicle and it is dangerous. there is clearly a manufacture defect with the power assist belt, tensioner or a pulley. this is not the other concern with the clunking intermediate shaft. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the vehicle was involved in a rollover crash. none of the airbags deployed and the contact sustained a fractured neck, as well as other injuries. the vehicle was taken to an impound and declared as destroyed. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileages were 93,000.

Massive rear tire premature wear caused by defective design and defective tri-coiled rear springs, trailing arms, and spindle rods. *tr

11-23-07 remote start intermittently inoperable, 10-14-08 when braking vehicle has pulsation in front, 7-1-10 purchased new set of tires -46,388 miles on car (85,000 warranty on tires ), 7-10-10 replaced muffler-seam split, 11-18-10 heavy engine repair-head gasket leak(52284 miles on car), 3-11-08 rust specks on complete vehicle, 2-1-11 transmission repair-replaced piston & resealed input clutch housing (54756 mi on car), 2-10-12 purchased another set of tires 72,820 miles on car (85,000 mile warranty-tires wore bare on inside of 4 tires-outside had good tread there was 58,568 miles left of tire warranty) too many repairs for new car.-lemon- *tr

I noticed things about my car but ignored them because i thought, this is a brand new car and it shouldn't have any issues. from the very beginning i would notice that my car would slide a lot when there was snow/ice/rain on the ground. as if it wasn't sitting on the ground properly. i would look at it from the rear at a distance and it always seemed to slant/droop at an angle. about a year and half of ownership while getting my oil changed a service tech from an authorized chevrolet dealer informed me that i had excessive tire wear and stated that i needed all new tires. note he never stated that i needed a wheel alignment or that there was a possible recall notice that we could fix while your car is still under. he just wanted to sell me tires. from doing my research it looks like i am not alone with the issue of excessive tire wear. looks like gm is also aware of this issue. there is a gm bulletin 08032 but gm only states that government cars are affected. i know of several people that work on gm assembly lines and they will state that there is no difference, so why has there not been a recall on this issue. this is very dangerous for gm to knowing know that something is not correct on these cars and they are refusing to do anything about it. how many lives have been lost or have to be lost for gm to call a recall and fix the issue on these cars. update 2/22/2012: i have gotten the "needed" "special" wheel alignment but am still constantly replacing tires that have been on my car not even a year. will never buy a chevy again. not reputable and doing the right thing which is to correctly fix over 400,000 cars. *tr

Rear suspension is unstable, third set of good rear tires being put on, again. the car now has 69k miles. *tt

I was driving and to avoid a head on crash i had swerved and went to straighten out but noticed the other driver was still heading for me i had braked and lost control of the car. i had flew over a ditch and went up a hill and rolled back down. we had our seat belts on i was knocked out by my head banging on the steering wheel. none of the airbags were deployed. in a crash like that they should have deployed. we ended upside down. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that he could not remove the gear shift from park. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the gear shift control solenoid switch would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000. updated 02/28/12 *bf

Tires bald at 33,428 miles & replaced replaced another tire 7/2011 around 52,000 miles three others are within 1 or 2 /32 nd of being worn out again at 56,056. *tr

Recently bought 2007 chevy impala for son. this car cannot stay on the road in wet/snow conditions. it fishtails and is scary to drive. i've lived in wisconsin all my life and drove many different cars but never a car as dangerous as this. *tr

The electrical system on the above mentioned vehicle.is acting up. fault display on the dash indicates engine is running hot. and that the ac unit is off. waited for car to cool off sufficiently to allow visual inspection of cooling fluid levels. they checked ok. also checked to make sure fans operate,they both come on. took vehicle to place of purchase for second opinion. mechanic checked vehicle out. could not find any mechanical issues with car. could not explain why the dash is showing that fault code. also replaced thermostat thinking it might be bad. problem still persists,now temp. gauge will that engine is running hot when accelerated. and return to normal when engine is idling. *tr

I have had to replace the rear tires on my chevrolet impala twice in under 20,000 miles due the rear suspension spindles being worn. the discount tire representatives report that they see at least two impalas a week with the same. problem. only replaced in police impalas.. *tr

I had noticed a noise in steering recently, went to dealer and was told that there must be dust around the steering column. had been on vacation and not driving car for a month or more, then 11-14-11 it was something very noticeable and i drove directly to dealership to be checked. they charged $96.00 to diagnose the problem and replaced steering shaft #25937479 shaft (06524-c). my total bill was $312.86. is this any part of my warranty coverage????? *tr

My 2007 chevrolet impala was recently in chevrolet shop for 30,000 miles maintenance. i was shocked when told i needed tires. i am the original owner and drive to and from work and an occasional weekend trip. i have my tires rotated every 10,000 miles. what gives? *tr

I own a 2007 impala lt 3.9 l. purchased from sunset chevrolet in sumner, wa 1/03/10. not even 3 months after buying the car, the engine oil started leaking, the transmission started leaking, the power steering started making an abnormal noise, and the car needed a brake job. (front and back). took car to dealer (burien chevrolet in burien, wa). was told that the needed repairs were not covered by warranty. we declined repairs as we could not afford out of pocket cost. contacted general motors. was told that at the time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, that relevant components were indeed covered by the warranty. gm was unsure of why dealer had told us they were not covered by warranty. but that the warranty was presently expired, and even though it wasn't when we took car to dealer, there is nothing they can do now that the warranty is expired. also, the tech at burien chevrolet said that he could see no signs of the symptoms that we described were wrong with the transmission, even though there was a service bulletin issued by gm on 10/15/09 (06-07-30-023c) which describes the symptoms exactly as we told the dealer. it also contains information neede to repair the problem. now the transmission is on the verge of breaking down and the engine is leaking oil more than ever.

Sirs vehicle has just turned over 62,000 miles replaced 4 sets of tires tires wearing out from camber caster problems in rear end g.m. has not had a recall except for 20,000 police made cars mon. 11-28-11 a gm person finally said you have warranty for 100,000 miles take car back to dealer and tell them to fix the vehicle this car has no value anymore dealers don't advertise them for sale anymore in maine papers, they know of the problems. you folks have to demand that g.m. recall and repair every car 2007-2008 impalas with problem. one set of tires on this car wore a strip 2 inches wide from outside edges toward center in 4 months my mechanic who was changing the oil called me out to look at them, he had put them on the car. they were down to canvas and steel belt, my wife drives this vehicle and she never noticed anything this was shear chance in spotting problem i feel this is very dangerous problem. a high speed blowout on inter state, the only place she drives fast to visit kids would have been catastrophe. please take action on these cars 400,000 plus sold and over 20,000 to police which were re-called and fixed best regards [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *kb

Have 2007 impala lt3. (purchased from sunset chevrolet, sumner, wa) 1/13/2010. having serious transmission issues. took vehicle to firestone (6/10/10) for routine oil change and inspection. found leak in transmission. also needed fuel system service. repairs not done at this time due to financial shortage. took to firestone again for routine oil change 8/26/10. during routine inspection oil leak detected. transmission leaking. and power steering making abnormal noise. could not afford repairs. then took vehicle to dealership. was told that repairs not covered by warranty. could not afford out of pocket. transmission got worse as did oil leak and powersteering. 1/31/11 firestone serviced the transmission and replaced the leaking gasket. this did nothing to help transmission issues. contacted gm. was eventually told that even though burien chevrolet told us the parts were not covered by warranty, that in fact the parts were covered by warranty at the time we took it to the dealer. but because we took the vehicle to an independent auto shop, their was nothing gm could do to assist us with our issue. now i am unsure how to proceed. any advise? thank you for your time. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tires completely worn at 23,000 miles dealer said because not rotated properly ($500 for new tire)i rotated every 7000 miles they failed at 61,209 miles put on four new tires (3rd set another $470) and rotated every 5000 dealer said poor choice of tires installed goodyear premium tire next set went in 20000 miles wheel alignment done every year no adjustments needed, last set of tires now worn at mileage 83,300. i have had 15 new cars during my lifetime and never have i encountered the premature wear i have on this impala. driving all highway miles i do not speed or corner fast i rotate tires check air pressure in addition to tpms system why am i seeing tire failure on three different brands of premium tire? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear tires would wear prematurely. the contact believed that there was an issue with the rear axle that was affecting the tires. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the rear end of the vehicle was out of alignment twice each time the rear tires had to be replaced. the manufacturer stated it was not a known failure. the dealer stated the manufacturer was repairing police vehicles with the identical failure. the contact was concerned about the safety defect. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 72,000. ....updated 12/03/12 *bf

While driving on the interstate, a message was displayed saying "service traction control" and "reduced engine power". i was using cruise control and it shut off after the messages were displayed and i was unable to stay at the speed limit or accelerate quickly if needed. in another incident, i was driving and the two messages displayed and a few minutes later the engine shut off completely. the power steering was not working and the engine was not responding. the only way to get the car running again was to shut it off and wait several minutes until it would start again. *kb

Yesterday, 12/1/2011, my passenger headlight failed. over a year ago, i had went to replace the bulb, and it came on after jarring it, so i waited to replace the bulb until today. this morning, neither bulb worked. thinking this may be a problem with the headlight switch, i turned automatic lighting off, then back on. that failed, however the brights did work. i pulled over and rapped on the driver headlight housing a few times, and the light came on. then i did the same to the passenger side, which also came on. very unsafe to affect the visibility of a driver, especially since i suspect this can happen while driving, or leave somebody stranded at work when they go to leave and have no headlights. *tr

07 impala for excessive front tire wear not rear as has been the problem. car has now 52,000 miles on it . dealership has tested the car for problem with rear alignment bolts, checked it to gm specs. contacted gm who said there was no problem with the car. car goes through a set of front tires approx every 15000 miles. complaint started after replacing first set of tires @ 16,000 miles

My vehicle has the 3.9 l ltz package. it uses 2 to 3 quarts of oil per oil change. i am currently working with the dealership to monitor my oil consumption every 1,000 miles. so far we have used 1/2 quart in 2,000 miles. the dealership does not seemed concerned but frankly my car should not be using any oil. gm should do something. we have a 10 year/100,000 mile warranty. i hope gm doesn't try to squeak out of fixing this issue. *kb

Have had issues with warping rotors on a 2007 ltz with only 50,xxx miles on it. this is a safety issue as the inferior product (gm brake rotors) make the car shutter and shake, which causes the driver to almost lose control. this has been going on for too long gm. my 2003 silverado has the same issues with the brakes. gm - read your customers reviews and fix this problem! i for one like to buy american, but have since considered a different route since my family's safety is being compromised with the inferior brake components that gm has in their vehicles. *tr

I noticed that all of a sudden when i would try to stop my car would shake or hesitate to stop. i thought it was my brakes. after trying to park and the brakes not stopping at all. i took the car to repair shop to be fixed. first i was told it was the master cylinder after replacing that the car still would not stop. so i was told it was the hydraulic abs system and that all the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. the dealership doesn't have the part it is on backorder due to the high volume of the part. that says to me there is a problem that chevy needs to be responsible for and correct before a serious accident happens. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that attempting a right turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and she was unable to engage the brakes. the contact mentioned that the vehicle crashed into a brick wall. a police report was filed and the driver was badly bruised. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who was not able to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 21,000. updated 11/29/11 *bf updated 12/02/11

Vehicle's transmission slips when accelerating, and also jerks when idling. this is a common issue that has been reported in multiple places by a large number of people. issue has been increasing in frequency - making this car unsafe to drive, yet chevrolet has not bothered to address the now obvious problem. *tr

I was wondering i hear a clicking sound on my air conditioner what could it be and could that be a recall. i can't turn on my air conditioner because i am scared that my car can catch fire. *kb

I had numerous problems with this vehicle (almost through my third set of tires, oxygen sensor going at 46,000 miles, rust beginning at 38,000 miles {car was two years old}, and the battery going prematurely). last week, i attempted to put on my rear defogger. the light came on, but my rear windshield was still fogged up. the defroster also does not blow cold air if the car is in park. *tr

Traveling eastbound on i-90, low tire pressure warning came on, i pulled over to check my tires and noticed that just the inside of my rear tires were worn down to the belts, however very little wear on the out side of the tire. i visually checked the tire prior to getting on the highway and did not notice any wear. after doing some research, i found this is a common problem with this model. this is definitely a safety issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala lt. while driving approximately 40 mph, the rear passenger tire exploded. the contact drove to the side of the road and the roadside assistance replaced the tire with a spare tire. the vehicle was taken to a tire center where they informed the contact that the severe tire wear was contributed to misalignment. the technician replaced the defective tire and an alignment was performed. on a separate occasion the failure recurred with the identical tire. the defective tire was replaced with a new tire. a four wheel alignment was performed on the vehicle three different times and the failure continued to occur. the rear driver, front driver and passenger side tires had been replaced as a result to the premature tire wear. the manufacturer was notified of the consistent failure. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. the approximate failure mileage was 12,000. the vin was unavailable.

Rear tires wearing too prematurely due to bad engineering and design in the 2007 chevy impala. i'm at 50,000 miles and second set of tires is wearing too soon as well. there is a problem with the suspension & spindle rods angling the tires in the wrong position causing the car to be unsafe during any ice, snow and or slippery conditions. gm has recalled all police vehicles to fix the problem in the exact model car. however, they are leaving the individual owner to scramble and find a solution, knowing it's a dangerous situation. rear spindle rods part numbers 10329689 (2) and 10329691 (2) need to be replaced as noted on bulletin 08032 by gm and they sell a complete kit to correct their mistake. this is a $600 to $700 repair plus new tires g.m. will not replace anything stating this only applies to police vehicles. but all part numbers are the same on police and regular impala's. updated 09/27/11. *tr

I owe a chevy impala 2007 and i was having trouble with the car muffler, it was making a noise. on taking it to the service shop, i was told that it needed to be changed and the probable reason is the salt has caused the damage. the car has run 69 k miles. i ended up changing the muffler. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated when the road conditions were wet, the vehicle would slide and he was unable to control the vehicle. both the dealer and manufacturer were notified; however, did not offer any assistance. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 62,000. the failure mileage was 42,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that all four tires and rear struts needed to be replaced. upon returning from a trip, the front drivers side tire was flat. while inflating the tire, the contact noticed that wiring was coming out of the tire. the vehicle was taken to the location of the tire manufacturer, where the contact was informed that the rear struts were faulty and needed to be replaced. the contact was also informed that the vehicle was equipped with a heavier duty police issued suspension system which caused the failure. the manufacturer of the vehicle was then notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was actually not equipped with the police duty suspension system. the failure mileage was 32,366 and the current mileage was 32,591. updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 2/22/12 *cn

I had heard about a recall on the 20007- 2008 chevy impala. it involves the spindle rods on the rear suspension. i have a 2007 impala and the bad spindle rods are effecting my rear tires. i purchased 4 tires in 2009. as of today, my rear tires need replacing really soon due to this problem with the spindle rods. *tr

I had a company car, 2007 impala that was wearing the tires unevenly. i went through several sets of tires as a result of this problem. i thought that the tire dealership was not doing a good job however just noticed that there is lawsuit stating there was a problem with the spindles. my father, now owns the vehicle. and want to bring this to the nhtsa attention as well as to be notified of a recall as my father is now driving the vehicle.

2007 chevy impala - very dangerous to drive on slick roads - abnormal rear tire wear due to alignment issues - wears out tires in approximately 15000 miles due to excessive inner wear / camber out of alignment. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two occasions to be realigned. the vehicle was also taken to have the tires replaced on one occasion due to uneven tread wear. the vehicle was in the process of being taken back to have the tires replaced for a second time due to uneven tread wear. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that all four tires were consistently wearing from the inside and were constantly in need of replacement and an alignment. the dealer was contacted who offered no assistance for the repairs. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 71,209. updated 08/15/11 *bf updated 08/24/11. *jb

We purchased our 2007 impala ss on 11/17/09 with 33,003 miles on it. on july 20, 2011 while driving home from work with my wife and stepson on the i-94 freeway in clinton township, mi., the leftside rear tire blewout. we notice that it had broke the inner plastic piece and bent the muffler tip and there was clearly no rubber left on the inside of the tire all you saw was wires. had to put our spare tire on. took the car into the tire shop on july 22, 2011 to have that tire replaced, service guy said there was no rubber left on the inside of the left tire in the rear, and the wires were clearly visible and showed us them, which we had noticed when this occurred. he also stated that on the rear rightside the wires were showing too. we had him replace all 4 tires on the vehicle. he also stated that we had been the 4th impala they had replaced tires on in the past week. while on the lift we noticed that the back tires were slightly leaning out, like (/) left side and (\) right side, i told him that i want the tires back and he gave them to me. we took them home and took picks of them and the back of our car to show how the tires were still leaning out, and also took pictures of where the plastic had been broke in the wheel well. this has happened in less than 20,000 mile since we purchased the vehicle. i went to the dealership that we purchased the vehicle from and told the service guy what had happened, he stated that there was no recall as of yet on this problem but that other people had came in with the same complaints, that i should get ahold of gm and see what they say. he told me that he was aware of the police vehicle that had been recalled but as of yet knew nothing about all others. he stated that he wished he could do something for us but there was nothing he could do. when is gm gonna do something about this? *tr

On 9/08/09 i went to a local tire dealer to repair 2 slow leaks in my tires. i was advised the tires badly needed aligned. on 9/09/09 i got my alignment. the repairman advised me the tires were all worn badly, and i needed new ones before winter.at that time my mileage was about 16,900 miles. on 11/02/09 i bought 4 new tires for a cosdt of $425.79 out of necessity for upcoming winter driving. i thought it was very odd that i needed new tires on the impala that i had purchased two years ago, but i trust my tire man, so i did not question what he told me i needed to do. it has been almost two years again, so now i am concerned about whther i need new tires again already due to this gm problem of defective spindle rods, which connect the suspension to the rear wheels. i am concerned about this problem as a safety issue when i am driving my vehicle!!! *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear tires were replaced three times within the last year due to excessive tread wear and blowouts. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the rear suspension was realigned and the struts were replaced, but the repairs did not remedy the failure. the contact was also informed that there was an arm kit that could be installed on the vehicle to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the situation and the contact was informed that the arm kit would not remedy the failure. additional repairs were not performed. the failure mileage was 57,059 and the current mileage was unknown.

The car has alignment problem. while driving i never felt confident about the feel and felt like traction was not was not good. original set of tires prematurely failed around 30,000 miles. excessive wear on the inside. when complained the dealer said it needed alignment and performed on the front wheels. after that i replaced all 4 tires. upon examining the tires recently i realized that the rear tires are wearing unevenly, inside was wearing fast. the road nose from the rear wheels was increasing steadily. however the front tires seems to be fine. when i called the dealer with the problem, he suggested all wheel alignment for which i will have to pay. i strongly believe the problem was due to defective parts/inspection prior to delivery.

2007 impala has bad rear end alignment, new tires bought in january 2011, already showing uneven wear on rear tires only. the damage is on the inner part of the rear tires. i should not have to pay out of my pocket for the rear cam kit to be installed to fix the problem. *tr

Tires wear unevenly and prematurely with possibility of unexpected blow-out at highway speeds. *tr

Vehicle performed poorly over 35 mph on highway with the rear of the vehicle swaying excessively. the tires on the back of the vehicle wore prematurely. i had a dealership look at the vehicle and there was no damage to vehicle suspension. i had to have an alignment and new tires put on the vehicle. i complained to general motors but they were only reimbursing police vehicles for premature rear tire wear. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, in wet conditions, he would lose control of the steering wheel. in some cases, the steering wheel would suddenly lock, making it very difficult to maneuver the vehicle. the dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. the manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable.

This complaint is about my 2007 chevy impala. on 3/31/10 i was on the highway coming back from florida when my rear tire started loosing air. i immediately got off the highway and found a tire repair shop in barnesville ga. they looked at my back tires and both were worn on the inside as though my rear end was out of alignment. i had to get 2 new tires for the back. the original tires had 37,000 miles on them. cost of the new tires were $296.23. then when i got back home i took it to the chevy dealer where they said i needed a 4 wheel alignment at a cost of $89.95. i recently read in the paper that this problem may have been caused by a defective spindle rod that the dealer should have known about. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear passenger side tire continuously wore prematurely. the contact had several alignments performed on the vehicle within two years. in addition, when driving in snowy weather, the contact was unable to travel above 35 mph or the rear end of the vehicle would fish tail. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the current mileage was 109,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 35,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle drifted into the left lane without intent. the contact immediately turned the steering wheel towards the right direction in order for the vehicle to drive straight. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the four tires were rotated, and the failure continued to occur. the contact planned to take the vehicle back to the dealer for diagnoisis and repair. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the vehicle was taken for routine mechanic when the contact was informed that the rear tires were worn from the inside. the contact stated that the tired were recently replaced and only traveled approximately 7,000 miles on the tires. the contact believed the failure as caused by faulty suspension rods. the tires were replaced. the contact called the dealer regarding the rear suspension and they advised that there were no recalls related to the failure. the failure mileage was 52,000.

My 2007 impala tires wore out prematurely. i noticed the tires starting to wear out on the inside at about 6,000 miles and had the tires aligned and rotated. the tires continued to wear out on the inside. i brought this to the attention of luck chevrolet at about 32,000 miles and they said gm would not cover this repair under the warranty. however they did say there was a problem and a kit could be installed to correct. i replaced the tires and had goodyear install the camber kit to correct the problem. i spent $800 for new tires wheel alignment and the camber kit. *tr

Vehicle performed poorly over 35 mph on highway with the rear of the vehicle swaying excessively during snowy or wet conditions. the tires on the back of the vehicle wore prematurely on the inside . i purchased four sets of new back tires in a span of 4 months and had to have two alignments done at separate times because the first didn't initially fix the problem. it came to a point that i was frightened to drive my vehicle during snowy or wet conditions in fear of causing a major accident. i have spent roughly $700 on this issue and believe it could have been resolved if gm would have addressed the consumer's vehicle problem initially. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 30 mph, the contact stated that the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing him to crash into a fire hydrant. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, was not inspected at the contact's request. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 102,000. a police report was available.

Shift gear sticking would not move. stranded at 1 am in the morning.

2007 chevrolet impala. consumer states vehicle jerked while driving, the air conditioner was clucking, the engine light came on and the speedometer stopped working *tgw the dealer advised the consumer the air inlet actuator and speed sensor needed to be replaced. *jb

I have a 2007 chevy impala with brake and tire issues. i have owned this vehicle since it was 2yrs old with about 32,000 miles on it. in the first year of owning it i had to replace brakes rotors due to warping four times and tires due to pounding three times. after filing a complaint with chevy on their web site and getting no response and seeing other web based complaint site with similar complaints, i am sending this to you. chevy tells me that these problems are caused by hard braking which isn't the case, i have been driving the same way for over 25yrs and have never had this problem. after spending thousands of dollars to try and correct the problem i gave up and have been driving the vehicle the way that is for awhile now. recently because the tires were pounding so much and the brakes shaking so much at highway speed, it was hard to control the vehicle. i had to replace the rotors again which started pulsating again within a thousand miles or so. i have talked with other impala owner and have heard similar complaints and chevy doesn't seem to care. this can be a real safety issue at highway speeds and replacing tires and brake is only a temporary cure. chevy says that i should do a "road force balance", at $70 per, every 3,000 mile to correct the tire pounding issue. they have no solution for the brake issue other than to not use the brakes i guess. *tr

Severe vibration from the front brakes of my 2007 chevrolet impala. occurs at speeds above 50 mph, particularly sever when stopping ~70 mph. car did this at 40,000, replaced front rotors. again at 80,000 miles, again replaced front rotors, now again at 100k miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the vehicle would not start and the failure occurred intermittently after driving the vehicle. the contact stated the vehicle would often take up to one or two hours before it would start. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a clanking noise in the steering column similar to nhtsa campaign id number: 09e005000 (steering). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the steering shaft. the manufacturer covered half the cost. the current mileage was 35,000 and the failure mileage was 32,000. updated 06/16/11*lj

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was displaying the incorrect amount of fuel that was in the fuel tank. while the contact was traveling his vehicle lost power since the fuel tank was empty and the fuel gauge indicated that he could travel 50 miles before the fuel tank would be empty. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was advised to have the gasoline tank adjusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 35,000 and the failure mileage was 32,000. updated 06/17/11 *bf updated 07/08/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking gas from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who where they were unable to locate the origin of the fuel leak. in addition, the mechanic advised that the throttle body injector was defective. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 06v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 86, 000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact state that when driving 60 mph downhill or at any incline, the vehicle would hesitate to stop when the brakes were depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the brakes and rotors were replaced yet the failure persisted. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 2,000. updated 06/13/11 *bf updated 06/27/11

A/c failure to a 2007 impala lt chevrolet sedan. smoke coming from the engine compartment led to discovery of broken serpentine belt. a/c compressor had seized making vehicle impossible to drive. all control of vehicle happened as pulling into parking space. tow to repair station where complete a/c was replaced. mileage at 41,988. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine off, she noticed that the steering wheel would not lock. the dealer was contacted and the technician stated that the wheel would need to be turned inward in order for the steering wheel to lock. the contact followed the technician's instructions but to no avail. the contact stated that prior to the failure, the ignition switch was replaced twice and repairs were made to the steering column for a clunking noise in the steering wheel. the contact was not aware of the part that was replaced in the steering column and the present failure did not exist. the vehicle was not further repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the all four tires were worn down to the metal after a short period of time. the tires were replaced. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that they were unaware of the problem. a local mechanic stated that the wheels were the cause of the tire wear. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would look into the problem. additionally, there was corrosion on the emissions solenoid which she was alerted to when the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that either carbon was stuck in the valve or the solenoid was full of water. the vehicle was repaired. also, the cable to the battery was corroded. two mechanics inspected the vehicle and stated that the failure was not caused by normal wear and tear. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was approximately 73,000. the failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when switching the air conditioner from the fresh outside air circulation to regular air conditioning, the unit would exhibit an abnormally loud sound. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that the fresh air door actuator was faulty and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 31,000.

Car purchased used with new tires in march of 2009. in april of 2010 rear tires had severe wear on inside tread that caused belts to show. four new tires were installed and a four wheel alignment was done. 11 months later rear tires showed the same wear, inside of tire. was told there was a safety bulletin from gm but didn't cover my car since it was not a police version. was told by dealership that gm knows about this problem and has come out with a camber kit to fix problem but i had to purchase it and have it installed. when asked why if it was a manufacture defect with the vehicle causing premature tire wear i was having to pay for it was brushed off. called chevrolet and filed a formal complaint regarding the matter and was told that it was a maintenance issue and i would have to pay for the repair. chevy knows that there is a problem with this vehicle and refuses to take responsibility to repair/fix problem and is instead pushing this off on the consumer. excessive tire wear is a safety problem and i guess people have to die for action to be taken. *tr

2007 chevy impala exhibits severe wear on two inches of interior rear tires due to factory error.(difficult to see unless you do a visual inspection) both rear tires exposed steel belts with one blowing out at 62 mph. i would have died if on a two lane highway as car was out of control. chevy and g.m. are aware of this problem described in program bulletin 08032 and will only repair "police" vehicles. regular impalas use identical defective parts. my tires were professionally rotated and balanced at 3840,5724,7822,8087 miles driven and blew out at 33,062 michelin "x" tires rated 65,000 mile-my other car had same tires lasted 80,000mi.). rear spindle rods part numbers10329689 (2) and 10329691 (2) need to be replaced as noted on bulletin 08032 by g.m and they sell a complete kit to correct their mistake.this is a $600 to $700 repair plus new tires g.m. will not replace anything stating this only applies to police vehicles. but all part numbers are the same on police and regular impalas. please use all of your resources to complain about this deadly problem. write to your congressmen, state reps. and any one else that will get the message out and try to help save a life. if you see what these tires look like, you will be devastated and glad to be alive. there are hundreds of comments about this unsafe condition on the internet. dealers will not help in any way. this is gm's ultimate disregard for public safety. i have been in law enforcement for more than 30 years,millions of miles driven, no accidents, police cases at 140 miles per hour. never a blowout or have seen such a severe unsafe tire/alignment condition. also a note from the georgia assoc. of chiefs of police dated 23 june 2008 warning members of this deadly defect can be found online (google) please check your tires immediately as your family is at risk. many reports i've read say an alignment won't do, the parts upgrade kits must be installed or condition will persist, tires will wear quickly. *tr

No signs of failure until put car in park. tried to put back into drive and shift lever would not move. read owners manual and tried their recommendation, did not work. found the ground wire for the btsi had broke do to faulty wiring at factory, yet chevy will not cover the expense. repair cost $165.60. if this were to happen in cold temps, an emergency, at a train stop or anywhere like that it could be life threatening since their is no override other than tearing apart console to hit the manual reset. their is also a technical bulletin on this issue, telling me it happens quite frequently. *tr

Letter to the administrator from reporting transmission slips intermittently in his 2007 chevrolet impala ss *tgw the consumer stated the transmission problem usually happened when starting from a standstill or while moving at a slow speed. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection where they checked the shift points, checked the computer for faults and installed a software update in the computer. the transmission fluid was in satisfactory condition. the dealer stated they were unable to observe any problems with the vehicle. *jb

Car is almost undrivable in cold weather climates snow and ice,alignment is so far off due to suspension component problems described by gm in a tsb,rear of car wants to come around,all over the road,scary to drive,tires are worn out on inside edges after 19k of driving,we purchased with 8890k,gm says nothing wrong tsb only pertains to police versions,a crock of s--t,somebody will lose their life in these death traps,looking at over $1100.00 to repair replace tires and components with alignment on a car with 19k,should have gone out of business,unsafe car to drive.

Car does not shift out of park with brakes applied and ignition on. *tr

Left (drivers side) rear door will not close after opening. when shut, the door bounces back open. after several attempts to close the door, it will close. when you get in and put the car into drive, the door will open and warning lights will come on telling you the left rear door is open. this has happened for about the past month. to the point now where i won't even open the door because there is no guarantee it will close again. this is a major safety issue, i have an infant that rides in the back of the car and a faulty door is not something i want to be worrying about. *tr

I had my transmission repaired when the technician realized my brand new tires were worn to the cords on the inside. they said it was the shocks and struts . when they called to get the warranty to cover the problem the warranty inspector said it wasn't the problem. the problem was an alignment problem that required holes to be drilled and a bolt be put in. this is something that gm knows about because they have a kit but the warranty considers this an update not a problem. i have to repair this problem and replace new tires. i want to know why gm isn't recalling the car to put these bolts in. *ln

2007 chevrolet impala ltz wears rear tires on the inside of the tire and can cause tire failure. the car tends to skid side ways on wet pavement because of the lack of tire contact with pavement. *tr

First snow storm i drove this car in, the cars rear end slides all over the road. i have driven in snow all my life and this was the scariest vehicle i have ever drove in slick weather. i changed the tires believing this was the problem only to see that the rear tires are both wearing on the inside. after having this car for over a year the rear end feels like it slides back and forth and is at its worst in rain and especially snow. i see there are many complaints of this kind for this car. the rear end sliding around and the inner tires on the rear end wearing out quickly. i really like everything else about this car and i have a truck that i drive during bad weather. i would hope that chevrolet would do something to fix this problem. i will sell or trade the car before i will ever drive it in snow and i cannot afford to keep tires on the rear end. *ln

I purchased a used 2007 chevrolet impala 3.5l ls with approximately 25k miles in october 2009. between oil changes my car has been burning out oil 2-3 quarts between oil changes). i have taken it back to the dealership 3 times to have this issues corrected. they thought it was a clogged sensor and changed it because they could not find any leaks. they changed the sensor but the vehicle is still burning between 2 - 3 quarts. i have my oil changed every 3k miles. the oil light does come on to alert me when i am low. i am afraid that the engine is going to seize up. i want to bring it back to the dealer again but the last 3 time i have taken it there they have been unsuccessful in finding the problem. i have been a gm customer with this dealership for approximately 17 yrs and have never had a problem with any of my other gm products and the dealership has always been very helpful. *tr

During the recent snow storm, i discovered that my vehicle constantly skidded and the rear of the vehicle swayed back and forth when going over ice or snow at a speed as low as 15 mph. due to this problem, i was almost involved in more than one traffic accidents. i just purchased the vehicle 3 months ago and now feel very unsafe driving it. i did some research and discovered that there are many people out there that experienced the same problem. since this is so unsafe, this vehicle should be recalled and the problem corrected. how can i get this problem fixed? i hate to have to go through the trouble of selling the vehicle due to a manufacturer's defect. *ln

2007 chevy impala - rear suspension problem results in dangerous stability issues in ice, snow, and rain. the rear end of the car slides around making it difficult to stay on the road and in my lane. also results in uneven and fast tire wear. gm has admitted there is an issue (bulletin 08032), but will only apply to government cars. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala lt. the contact stated that when she inspected her vehicle she noticed that all four tires were worn excessively on the inside to the point where the tread was visible. the vehicle was not inspected nor had it been repaired. the dealer informed her that she should consider an alignment and four new tires. the failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

The 2007 chevrolet impala is an extremely unsafe automobile in wet or snow/ice conditions, even sand or salt; this car is the worst handling automobile possibly ever designed by gm. the impala's rear end slides left or right with only a minimal amount of debris,water, or snow on the road. this is not just a little slip now and again, it is uncontrollable and an extreme safety hazard. every person that has had any dealings with this type of car will tell you the same thing. ask any mechanic, dealership, tire sales rep, and most of all, a 2007 chevy impala owner and all will attest to the poor design of this car. my wife and i will not, or should say cannot, drive this car when there is any sign of rain or snow in the forecast. something must be done about this car. not only is there a handling problem, but tire wear is almost unbelievable. the alignment specifications are at such extremes that tires are ruined in 10,000 miles or less. when looking at the car from the rear, the impala's wheels tilt in to the point it looks as though they could collapse inward under the car. i have had the dealership and two different alignment shops check the alignment and all say the same; the car is within specs and to be extra careful as that the handling of these cars are unsafe. what gives? does it take a fatality to occur before gm will do anything about this design flaw? please look into this matter, lives depend on it. anyone, and i mean anyone, who drives this car cannot deny there is something seriously wrong the 2007 chevrolet impala. a final note, it was brought to my attention that all police cars of this type were recalled for this very problem, is that indeed the case? if so, what about my family's safety and every other family that owns one of these cars? do we not deserve the same protection? *tr

Gm 2007 chevrolet impala lt2 - goodyear integrity tires vehicle manufacturing detect causes tire cupping, uneven tire wear and premature tire wear out. possible tire failure while driving if not detected. tires rated for 50,000 miles failed at 28,000. 30 june 2007 - 205 miles: purchased new gm 2007 chevrolet impala lt2 - goodyear integrity tires 05 feb 2008 - 7,094 miles: dealer rotated tires - all tires tread greater than 8/32. 26 dec 2008 - 14,449 miles: dealer rotated tires - all tires tread greater than 8/32. 15 jun 2009- 18,106 miles: dealer rotated tires - all tires tread greater than 8/32. 25 may 2010 - 23,812 miles: dealer rotated tires - all tires tread greater than 6/32. 01 dec 2010 - 28,517 miles: lube shop rotated tires - all tires badly cupped on inside tread. tires worn out and unsafe, must be replaced asap.steel belts will start to show. all tires tread less than 2/32. 23 dec 2010 - 28,788 miles: dealer - after escalation to service manager. rear strut bolt hole requires elongation to allow proper wheel alignment. under warranty, elongated rear strut bolt hole, replaced with 4 new tires, complete 4 wheel alignment. *tr

Bought 2007 impala year ago lately getting a smell of antifreeze around pass side frt check for leaks nothing found not down on coolant and getting heat any suggestions on this. *tr

2007 chevy impala absolutely sucks on any amount of snow. rear end fishtails left and right as if it has a mind of it's own. absolutely ridiculous and unsafe!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph and changing lanes when the steering wheel and brake pedal exhibited an unusual clicking noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed the failure within the intermediate shaft, which would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 36,700.

2007 impala drivers door handle broke under normal usage and was repaired under extended warranty but car has only 70000 miles. also the rear tires are wearing out fast and unusual wear on the inside edges. this weekend had to replace tires again since steel belts were showing and local shop is stating they see this all the time on impalas. i have researched on line and see many complaints but no recall from gm. *tr

Parked car in driveway after coming home from work. went back out to go out and could not get car out of park. had to be towed to dealer, supplied with "rental vehicle" which i paid for. dealer stated broken wire in solenoid connection in center console. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact was driving approximately 3 mph when he felt a click in the steering wheel and heard an abnormal clicking noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician informed the contact that the steering valve would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

The rear defogger does not work. nothing happened, it just quit working. when you push the rear defogger button on the front panel, the light lights up showing it is working, but it isn't working on the rear window. it is hazardous because you can't see out of the rear window with frost and even snow built up on it while driving. i find this a big big problem when i cant go far snow builds up to fast. one other time the wipers stopped for no reason in the middle of my view. when i stopped at the gas station i shut it all down went got a pop came back out and started the car and then they started to work again not a good situation. *tr

The door handle to my 2007 chevorlet impala was pulled loose while opening an unlocked door. the door handle became detached at the end where the key goes into the driver side door. it is now in a state where if someone wants to pull it out to break into the car, it is very easy to do. *tr

I recently noticed that my 2007 chevy impala is very dangerous in inclement weather. tonight i almost died! while i was traveling on the interstate the car swerved out of control consistently for at least 10 miles. semis were surrounding me as my car was going out of control. after reading similar complaints i've realized that this may be a manufacturing issue and not the tires that i recently put on. i was literally scared to death. how can the us government allow this issue to go unchecked. hey why don't we just bail out some more us auto companies like gm so they can keep making pos cars. *tr

You can feel & hear the clunking/vibration in the steering. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact was driving 35 mph when the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering assist failed. in order to reset the steering, the vehicle was turned off and back on. the steering resumed normal operation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the electric power steering motor was replaced at the contacts expense. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 48,688.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala 3lt(na). the contact stated that while driving the vehicle from a stop light or stop sign, the tires spun out and the traction control light illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 6.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the brakes began grinding. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the rotors had hot spots and were warped. the contact was told that he would be responsible for repair costs. the current and failure mileages were approximately 15,921. upatded 3/9/11 *cn the rotors were replaced tiwce . updated 07/29/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for routine repairs when she was informed that the intermediate steering shaft was defective. the vehicle was repaired. due to the defect four tires had to be replaced with new tires and a wheel alignment performed. there was a technical service bulletin, number 01-02- 32-00101 (steering); associated with nhtsa item number 618086. the contact had significant concern of the potential safety hazard. the failure mileage was 38,717.

Had clunk noise coming from rear suspension when going over even the smallest bump or crack in the road. took back to dealer and they found the cross members of the chassis - bolts had worked loose. they tightened them. no more noise so far. *tr

I was a seated driver driving to work and i tried to pass a driver in front of me that was driving reckless. as i began to pass the car they swerved towards me and i hit the gravel and lost control of the car and began to spin and hit the pavement then gravel again and began to flip several times before slamming into the field. i hit my head on the stirring wheel twice and i the air bags never deployed. i was going 60 miles per hour. i had head and neck injuries. *tr

Front and rear abnormal tire wear brought on by improper wheel alignment from the manufacturer. at 22000 miles a vibration could be felt at speeds above 20 mph. i took the car in for a check ar a local tire dealer. the tech called me out to the car while it was on a lift. he showed me the tires, all four were worn beyond use. the inner two tread lines were completely worn off, i felt the tire in the worn area and it felt like a balloon. the tech commented i was fortunate to have made it to the shop. he was surprised the had not blown up while driving. later he told me that the car did not have eccentric bolts in the suspension and that he would have to replace the non adjustable bolts in the suspension along with 4 new tires. while i was waiting in the lobby i decided to check on the progress, when i noticed an 2008 impala on another rack, i looked at the tires and saw the same problem i had. over 600.00 dollars i was on my way home. i contacted the chevy dealer on to get a gaf from the service dept. okay so i suck kt up, dump the car and not buy chevys again. this was my 4th new chevy from the same dealer, never again. i'm buying german or japanese. *tr

We bought our 2007 chevrolet impala 3lt new in february 2007. the car just turned over 50,000 miles. at 38,000, we noticed the passenger seat heating element quit working. chevy dealer estimates the cost of repairs at about $200. at 48,000 the shifter release switch stopped working, so the shifter could not be moved from the park position. chevy dealer said a wire broke in the center console and repairs were $137. from about 45,000 miles to present, the transmission occasionally slips when accelerating from a stop at an intersection. the engine revs for about a second or two before the transmission engages. the chevy dealer has had the car in twice for this problem, the second time for more than a week, and we're told it doesn't happen in the shop. the slip happens about once every two days that we notice. now, at 50,100 miles, the exhaust has gotten louder and a repair shop said there's a crack on the top of the left muffler. the chevy dealer says it's not in warranty, and the job will cost $1,152. an independent repair shop says the muffler can be replaced for $160. *tr

I own a 2007 chevy impala that when brakes are applied the steering wheel shudders. this happens after moderate to heavy braking or during down-hill braking. the driver gets a sense of losing control of the vehicle and tends to reduce braking which may lead to an accident. *tr

Steering knuckle in 2007 impala...strange noise when turning wheel all the way to the right. *tr

I've had to replace rear tires every 23,000 miles. took car to chevy dealer and he told me that the holes for the struts would have to be elongated and modified with a camber kit at my expense or else the rear alignment would not be according to specs. i paid for front and rear alignment,chevy will not pay for this unless its a police car. it is a factory defect, there are a lot of the same model year chevrolets with the same problem. *tr

My chevy 2007 impala fails to start at certain times due to passlock defects. the internet lists complaints all over the web about this gm problem, but no recall. it has done this 14 times in the last 30 days. sometimes starting 10 minutes later, sometimes not starting until the next day. i need a car that starts when needed, especially if i am in a bad area or parked in an area that has become unsafe. have soldered connections to terminals that seemed to work for 3 days but problem came back. next will try after market byemass module as mentioned on complaint sites as a fix, as chevy appears to charge in excess of $500 for temporary fixes. just had my second tow job after a shop couldn't fix it, over 70 mile tow this time back home because shop couldn't determine problem. *tr

When a headlight fails on my 2007 chevrolet impala the manual makes it look like it is very easy for the owner to change the headlight. however, after purchasing the headlamp at an autoparts store i tried every driver i had on the so called screw that holds the headlight assembly in place. the fale normal looking screw they use is a safety trap. it's head is too shallow to reach into any normal drive. i had to drive around with my headlight out until i find a capable mechanic with the special tool. if their shop manual warned i needed a special tool i could have traded the car in on a new one or gone to a mechanic to begin with. it made me so angry that i took it out on my wife when she complained that it was taking too long to do what i thought was a "just wait a minute honey until i get done" job. any more angry i could have turned into a severe safety hazard storm! its almost as bad as when gm made me purchase a lease looking loan from gmac when i purchased the car. after i paid it off they still owned the car. for some reason they insisted that it was a loan and not a lease. and now the guy in the office next to me got a good deal on a new impala at tax payer expense. i hear that gm is conning the public into thinking they are paying back their loan when they are really playing tricks by not talking about the entire 30 billion and messing using tarp money to pay the government back. people at gm could get hung or at least tarred and feathered for this which is another safety problem. *tr

Many chevrolet vehicles have a long term problem with inadequate, defectively manufactured brake rotors causing the vehicle to violently shake, chatter, vibrate, etc., when the brakes are applied. the chevrolet brake chatter, shake, pulsating, roughness problem reported by many chevrolet owners is not only an annoying problem but also a safety problem!!!! the following is a personal experience nearly resulting in a serious accident primarily because of defective brakes on my 2007 chevrolet impala vehicle. recently while traveling along an interstate highway with my wife driving, we were suddenly faced with an panic stopping requirement because of backed up traffic on a curve. my wife applied the brakes heavily and the car went into such a violent front shaking fit that she panicked and release the brake to stop the shaking and had to swerve to avoid stopped cars in front of us. the nhtsa should force chevrolet to recall all chevrolet vehicles with this problem and correct it before major accidents happen with loss of property and life. this problem is common to many chevrolet vehicle as reported on many web sites but because it is often just an annoying concern most people don't consider the safety aspects of this problem until they are faced with a situation as describe above. note: please do not associate this chatter, shaking, vibrating brake problem due to defective brake rotor design/manufacture with the activation of the anti-brake system. this problem shows up with just normal brake activation. *tr

Abs & traction control service light kept coming on and i took it to dealership for service and they told me it was the hub assembly for the left side driver side that was covered under warranty and that i needed to replace my front rotors and brake pads (i wasn't having any problems with my brakes but because they said they needed replacing i went along with it). after repairs were completed and my vehicle "road-tested", i picked up my car and after leaving the dealership, both the abs and traction service light came on again and i called and they scheduled me in for an appt. 2 days later. they couldn't find the problem so they called and told me that they needed to dig deeper and keep my car overnight and that i would now be charged a diagnostic fee to diagnose the problem up to $100. my service 2 days prior cost $224.90 so i was a little skeptical but i needed to know what the problem was so i agreed. i receive a phone call today stating that it is a wire in the harness that's causing the problem and it would be another $250.00 to fix. i check the internet to find out more information and not only has this happened to me but to several others and obviously this is a manufacturer defect and should be covered and how do i know that the dealership didn't cause the problem/defect by digging deeper to find out why the service lights were coming on and damaged the wire. *tr

2007 chevrolet impala ls. consumer states problem with braking system *tgw according to the service invoice, the rotors were warped. *jb updated 08/12/10.*jb

This involves a continued rear tire issue with my 2007 chevy impala ltz that has not been resolved despite encounters with dealers & national tire alignment specialists 12/06: purchased car new, came with goodyear eagle ls2 radials. 3/08: one tire blew in charlotte, nc. at just tires, they pointed out that both rear tires including the one that blew had significant signs of wear, replaced both with ls2 radials. the problem was chalked it up to alignment issues that could've started from the factory. 11/08: after more incidents of low rear tire pressure, took car into local just tires. tired of continued issues, i decide to get top of the line tires from them (goodyear assurance tripletred) for just under $900. 9/09: tire kept losing pressure, took car into local just tires. told tires were not only once again out of alignment, but rear tires again needed replacement (in a manner not covered by road hazard plan) for $507 with treads severely worn down. the problem was again chalked up to alignment issues, though they aligned the tires in 11/08. 6/10: randomly check treads on my top-line tires. completely fine in front, but worn down considerably on both rear tires. i drive only city streets & had driven less than 12,000 miles since buying 4 new tires. research uncovers a plethora of rear-end alignment issues on 2007 chevy impalas, including a specific identified issue: http://fleetleader.phh.com/recalls/2008/recallsjuly2008.pdf customer satisfaction program #08032 - uneven police car rear tire wear obviously, this extended to commercial impalas & explains what¿s been happening. when calling pallone chevrolet, the service rep flatly dismisses the talk of the police recall, saying that the spindle rod parts involved are completely different. (later checking indicates the parts are exactly the same on both the police and commercial vehicles.) i¿m told that the only way they can help is to check alignment, as if nothing else could be causing the problem. *tr

2007 chevrolet impala braking system grabs and shakes car excessively when using the brakes to control descent down mountain roadways. this has also occurred during commuting to and from work when the brakes are used quite often. the braking system was tested by a chevrolet dealer, three days after the mountain driving problem. the rotors and pads were in excellent condition and no problem could be identified. a web search identifies other complaints of this same symptom. although no damage was caused, the car was operating in a very unsafe manner. even at 30 - 40 mph the car was shaking enough to degrade safe control. *tr

2007 impala. rotors replaced 3 times. police brakes were installed but the rotors warped. they did last longer. the dealer replaced the police rotors and they warped within 100 miles. the rotors were cut yesterday and i would bet they will be warped with in 2 weeks. *tr

I have a 2007 chevy impala lt i bought it used with 30,000 miles on it. in between oil changes the oil warning comes on telling me to add more oil. i've taken it to the dealership and to other mechanics and cannot figure out what is wrong. they have checked for leaks and there are none. they said maybe the engine is burning it off but they don't smell it. nobody can tell me what is wrong, so in between oil changes i have to put 1-2 quarts of oil in it. i change my oil every 6,000 miles. *tr

I purchased a 2007 chevy impala lt with 52,000 on 5.27.10. the car is unsafe, makes loud road noise, the tires are wearing out funny, even tho the car was perfect when i bought it. the brand new tires are wearing out funny, i took it to 2 shops, had rotors replaced that were warped, balanced, and rotated tires, tomorrow getting it aligned again, the dealer aligned it when i purchased it less than a month ago. the tires also need balanced again even tho i got it done a week ago. i don't feel safe driving this car it has a serious defect with the car not the tires, some kind of alignment problem a gm defect, and i'm seeing alot of others same the same thing as me on the forums about the 2007 impala. the transmission slips when taking off from a light in city at low speeds, i push the gas peddle just a little bit to speed up like a car is designed to do but the rpms go up but the car does not speed up to keep up with traffic, i push the gas peddle down half way and the overdrive kicks in without expecting it and it speeds up like a rocket in 30mph traffic. the car struggles and kicks its overdrive in to just speed up in the city, something isn't right with this. im afraid to drive on the highway with the tire wear issue, the tires are being ruined and no excuse for it. im saving and filing all repairs done to my impala... i really am afraid to drive this car over 50mph, i don't think my life should be at risk because gm slapped together a car without making it safe. i don't feel safe driving the car, it doesn't handle or stir that well either, not very responsive. i'm shocked that gm put out such a vehicle, it's a mess and i don't get it? it's a factory problem gm overlooked and not willing to recall. they should considering it's unsafe. the car has other issues as well.. a warning light came up saying driver side airbag not working, it corrected itself and went away, i hope the airbags are working properly? my girlfriend sits in that seat. i want her safe. *tr

Tread separated from tire, loss of air. third tire of this same make and model to do this. *tr

Going down hill brakes started chattering. *tr

2007 impala,noxious smell from interior,at times uninhabital,the warmer the temperature the worse the smell,culprit is a interior dash insulator pad and incorrect power brake booster boot,gm needs to fix all affected vehicles in or out of warranty,health issues. *tr

2007 chevrolet impala. premature tire wear*cw the consumer also has another complaint with a different vehicle. odi # 10334853. updated 06/04/10.*jb the consumer is requesting an inspection of the vehicle. he would like the struts and front end to be inspected. updated 08/12/10*jb

I have a 07 chevy impala ss. i replaced the tires sept 28, 2009, had them rotated at a gm dealer in jan 10 when i got an oil change. my husband was doing some brake work 2 weeks ago and noticed my tires were completely bald on the inside edges. after researching the issue, my car has a manufacturers defect (tsb # 08032) and gm engineers created a camber fix kit for the issue but gm will only pay for repairs if the car is coded as a "police vehicle". i was on hold for over an hour in an hour an a half conversation with chevy customer service this week. they told me they would document it but basically sorry for your luck. i asked for a manager and after a 3 minute conversation she hung up on me saying she would note my case as "dissatisfied" but there was nothing else they would do. she said all i could do was contact nhtsa and place a complaint. i don't believe gm is standing behind their product as their new tv ad eludes when they know there is a problem, fix it for their fleet customers, but refuse to help the average citizen. from reviewing the complaint site many others have had the same issue with their impala. gm won't help the average citizen fix this manufacturers defect unless a recall is issued; these were the words of the customer care rep i spoke with. please review all the complaints on this issue, request gm provide their company stats on the fleet vehicles they've fixed, and issue a recall for this issue. this should have been covered as my car is under full warranty at this time but they look at this issue as an alignment issue not a rear suspension issue (which is what it is) to get themselves out of paying for their mistakes. *tr

2007 chevrolet impala has strong odor (skunk-like smell) that radiates from the vehicle's interior when the outside climate begins to warm up. gm issued a tsb (#08-08-110-019) for the problem, but will not repair vehicles that are out of warranty. the problem pertains to incorrect parts (a rubber brake booster boot and instrument panel insulator pad) installed in vehicles between january 1 2007 and march 1 2007 that emit this odor. the smell is so severe at times that it causes severe headaches and nausea to the vehicles occupants. on several occasions, the car had to be stopped and all occupants exit while the car "aired-out". surely, strong chemicals are being disbursed in a small space that is making people sick and gm needs to address this issue. *tr

I purchised this car in april of '08 and it has been failing since i bought it. there is a vibration while riding in the car that makes your body bounce. the dealer states they don't feel it, but i have cronic back pain from it. i have had it at the dealer several times and no fix. i took it to an alinement shop they told me that the stuts were set out from the factory so the tires don't hit the grond flat like they should. the problem causes my tires to slip out of balance constantly making the vibration worse. my windshield and dash both make craking noises now from all the vibration in the car. it makes for a very uncomfortable ride. i am on my 3rd set of tires at 28.300. the brakes don't work properly, the dealer has turned the rotors twice for warping. now they are grooved and they tell me that "it's normal" and i don't have the normal stoping power i should. the power stering squiels, but they can't hear it. the front end has a banging noise when going over bumps,"they don't hear",but i can feel it in the floor board when it happens. the car is sluggish when excelerating,"no problem found". the fuel econemy has decreased as well. while on an incline the car roles backward like a standard,"it's normal" i have never had a car do that without the trany being bad. when stoped at a light the trany takes a couple of seconds to reengage for take off. tps repeated problems not working poperly. the cars handling is very poor in the rain,snow,or ice. the muffler system has a leak as well.

1. constant fishtaling when driving 2. since vehicle was purchased 3. repaired by qualified auto repair shop, since no gm dealer nearby.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact was driving approximately 70 mph and detected that both rear tires were completely deflated. a wheel alignment failure caused damage to the tires. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the rear passenger and driver side tires were replaced with a wheel alignment service performed on the vehicle. the cost of the service repair was $500. the failure mileage was 35,000.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). i was involved in a frontal impact accident yesterday going approx.. 35mph and my airbag did not deploy. i sustained injuries to my left side of my neck, shoulder, arm and back as i took the full impact of the crash with my body. i had my seatbelt on, thank god. i have a 2007 chevy impala that i bought from enterprise in 2007. i just saw an article from 8/2009 where suits are being raised against enterprise regarding 2006-2008 chevy impalas and airbags whose seventh vin number is a 5. can you tell me if i have cause for concern? [xxx] *tr

When i am coming from a stop and beginning to accelerate at moderate rate between 5-25 miles my car jerks very hard. the feeling is sometimes to the point it feels as if i have been hit from behind by another car. the feeling is very forceful and it feels as if it begins in under the rear seats and the rear tires. it happens sometimes maybe once or twice a day and other times everytime i press the gas upon coming out of a complete stop and sometimes it does this forceful jerk/thump/shrug consecutively as i come out of the complete stop and then as i accelerate a little more. have taken it to two certified gm service centers on 3 occasions and told them the problem. and after the last visit the problem has gotten worse. i am concerned as what to do. and the problem is progressively getting worse. it happens daily and on most occasions everytime i stop. *tr

Dear nhtsa, please investigate the following serious concerns that have affected my vehicle safety in addition to other chevy impala drivers: vehicle: 2007 chevy impala. 65,000 miles, 1 owner, impala ls 3.5 l v6 safety concern # 1- intermediate steering shaft - gm refuses to acknowledge the seriousness of this problem. my vehicle's steering wheel clicks during driving & temporarily jams causing a feeling of disconnection from the road. it has caused a momentary loss of steering control, and i feel this is a serious safety concern to be addressed. this is an ongoing design problem for many gm models(as per my google search), gm refuses to make corrections to the design nor issue a recall. --------------------------------- safety concern # 2- power steering pump- power steering pump loosing effectiveness & turning performance, meaning pump may be failing at any time. this too is another common problem with chevy models. please encourage gm to expand power steering pump recall to include chevy impala models. ---------------------------- safety concern # 3- rear back seat center seat belt looses tension when used in conjunction with infant car seat. when vehicle goes around 30 mile/hr turns or mild turns, seat belt locking mechanism(the one that holds the seat belt tense during braking) disengages & permits the seat belt to loosen causing child seat to move across the seat & or in one serious case with my son flip sideways(luckily my wife caught the seat as it tipped sideways). i have followed all safety instructions as per car seat manufacturer (evenflow aura travel system). this is a concern, since the tension only stays firm in abrupt stops, this leads me to question the safety in a roll over scenario. i have since used the seat level car seat hooks since the past few events( this greatly reduces the ease of sharing the car seat between vehicles). my other vehicle(nissan altima) has no such problem, the tension mechanism on the altima remains firm

Loss of power steering when vehicle travels through puddle. note: this is a police squad car and this is the 2nd vehicle of this make, model and year that has performed the same way. *tr

Loss of power steering when vehicle travels through puddle of water. *tr

There is a rear suspension alignment issue on this vehicle. the rear wheels are kicked-out causing inner wear on the tires after minimal mileage. i was forced to replace all four tires (because they had been rotated) after only 25k miles. *tr

Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, electrical system and on-board computer issues started occurring: tire monitor system (tpms) in-op. warnings randomly appearing in dash: check tire monitor system. check left/right rear tire pressure. tpms did not warn of a flat tire even though a significant amount of air was lost. increasing no. of issues with electrical system: keyless entry fails. check airbag warning appears. check a/c warning in dash. ambient temperature gauge erratic. compass showing n (or ne/nw but always incorrect heading). cruise control will not resume at times or set incorrect speed (a few m/h higher or lower). speed has increased on its own. once, i noticed the speed at over 80m/h when i had set the cruise control at 70. dash displaying warnings quickly and yellow warning lights flash briefly, which is extremely distracting and warnings cannot be read. tpms light comes on routinely after driving for 1-3 hours. warnings may flash at any time. took the vehicle in six times at the request of gm. some parts were replaced but electrical issues keep increasing and original issues cannot be fixed. keyless entry working for now, after components were replaced twice. e-brake did not work when the vehicle was purchased. though promised by delivery, car had to be taken in five times for e-brake to work modestly. i am not in possession of any old parts as repairs were performed under warranty. *tr

When pulling out of a parking lot, i felt a "clunk" and my car became very hard to steer. i contacted gm and they stated that there was no recall on my vehicle, but i could contact the dealer and he might be able to repair my vehicle. the vehicle had just passed the warranty mileage by 400 miles. i did contact the dealer's service manager and he stated that the steering column had broken at the weld. he repaired the vehicle at no charge.. *tr

I am having excessive wear on the inside of both rear tires. i have replaced my rear tires twice in less than 5 months. both of my rear tires blew out at the same time on 2/24/10 while i was driving on the highway. there has been a recall on the police vehicles for the same issue which turns out to be alignment issues. i am fearful for my safety in this car along with the expenses being incurred due to a poor quality product. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. during a routine maintenance appointment, the dealer told him that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. he previously noticed a knocking noise in the steering wheel after it was brought to his attention at the dealership. he had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 51,320. the failure mileage was 51,283.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the right front knuckle joint broke while driving approximately 20 mph. the vehicle nudged against the curb causing the whole front wheel and other components to disengage. there were thirty-three parts replaced due to the severe damages. the dealer repaired the vehicle and the manufacturer was notified of the failures. however, the representative stated that the collision caused the damage, not the part. the manufacturer was unable to provide assistance in which there were no resolutions. the current mileage was 38,325. the failure mileage was 37,422. updated 03/19/2010. *ljupdated 09/14/10

The vehicle was purchased in march 2007 and is used as a commuter car from new oxford, pa to washington, dc daily. i average 750 miles per week. last fall when the vehicle had just over 90,000 miles, i began having problems first with the cruise control dropping off speed and not resetting. this quickly advanced to a shuttering feel when accelerating and occasionally picking up speed and within 50 miles the car refused to move after a stop light. i turned it off and restarted the engine and after putting it into drive, managed to get it to a nearby former chevy dealer. they determined the transmission was totally slipping and required replacement. chevy stood by the 100k power-train warranty with a no-cost replacement and installed a new transmission, issuing a 12,000 mi warranty. today, at 111,000 miles, less than 20,000 into the new transmission, the problem returned. the first time it was on flat ground and i was simply a stalled nuisance in traffic. this time, i was going up a hill and had stopped for a light. the car began to roll back down the hill, i had difficulty braking and nearly got struck by a large truck. it would not move forward until i turned off the engine and then with a thuds and jerks i was able to move it to a safe parking spot. this time i did not have the difficulty with the cruise control but did have a bit of what i now recognize was transmission slip but i attributed to the anti-slip brakes on ice. this happened a couple of times. from the early shudders, less than 400 miles elapsed. i was fortunate both times. *tr

I did not realize such a website existed. i have purchased many new vehicles and have always been happy until i purchased my 2007 impala brand new with 27 miles. i started looking on the internet due to "steering" problem and found this website. you can be driving down the road and the steering wheel will lock up and not move for several seconds. it would be very easy to have a accident you need the wheels to turn, but the wheel want move. i think my husband thought i was crazy until he happen to be with me the other day and witness this. i have noticed that all 5 times this has happened it has been raining out. the 1st 2 times were probably a year ago, but it has happened 3 times in the last 2 months. i have also had the tire issue, did not think about it being the car, but i have had 3 sets of brand new tires on this vehicle. same problem someone else mentioned the rear tires wear completely out on the inside. i had wires hanging out on 1 year old tires. i do not feel safe at all in this vehicle and can't imagine anyone wanting to drive a vehicle that the steering locks up. i have 2 precious children and am not happy with this. i still owe a tremendous amount on the vehicle so i don't really have any options but to report to someone that might could help. thanks! the structure- the door molding just fell off on the drivers side one day. *tr

Vehicle was involved in a fatal crash. impact was made with a utility pole with the front of the vehicle and an earth embankment. the vehicle then flipped over end for end. the airbags of the vehicle failed to deploy. contact was made with general motors who declined to examine the vehicle. *tr

My car is a 2007 chevrolet impala,4dr, white. i bought it new from a dealer in pickens sc, who went out of business soon after i bought it. i had no trouble with it until the incidence described herein. on january 10, 2010, i was going down rutherford road in greenville sc to the laurel baye healthcare home in greenville sc. i turned into the road to laurel baye from rutherford road. this is a sharp right turn into a road that goes uphill. halfway through the turn my car's steering wheel locked completely. i could not turn my wheels at all. the car was running fine, and all other systems in the car worked, but my steering wheel could not be moved. i put on my brakes, which worked, and drove to the other side of the narrow road. i turned off the motor, and waited a few seconds. then i turned my car back on. the wheels were still locked. at that time another car drove up, and the driver got out and tried to get my car wheels to move, with no success. in turn, a policeman, and my neighbor tried to make the car wheel turn, but no success. in the meantime my neighbor got the car to release the wheels, and i drove it home, and it appeared to be ok again. the next day i took the car to a chevrolet, buick, cadillac dealer in greer sc. i reported what had happened, and they said they would examine the car. the service man said they could find nothing wrong with the car. the next day i called and threatened to write letters of complaint. so they took the car again, and kept it for 11 days testing it, and still reported they could find nothing that had caused the wheels to lock. in the meantime i searched the internet and found many reports of gm cars with this same problem. there have been class action suits, and suits which have been settled by gm. now i feel my car is unsafe to drive, and i feel uneasy driving it. i would like to report this incident and hope that gm will be forced into a recall of all affected vehicles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevy impala. he stated that when snow and ice are on the road the rear end of the vehicle would slide "very dangerously". while driving at speeds of less than 30 mph, the rear end of the vehicle would swing outward whenever he would drive over a sheet of ice, snow or during inclement weather conditions. the dealer stated that the tires needed to be aligned and rotated. no repairs were made to date. the failure and current mileages were under 104,000.

Tl*the contact owns 2007 chevrolet impala ls. she stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled at various speeds. the check engine light illuminated. her independent mechanic replaced the cam shaft sensor which corrected the failure briefly, however the failure persisted. she was unaware if there were any recalls on her vehicle. the failure and current mileages were under 56,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala ls. the contact was hit in the rear and pushed into the rear of another vehicle. two of the drivers sustained injuries. the vehicle was not in motion when the crash occurred. the front and side air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was 103,000.

All four windows on my 2007 chevy impala, is getting badly scratched due to the guides it rolls on or stripping inside window,, looks like a defect,, i bought this car on december 13 of 2009,, and i would also like to know of any recalls on this vehicle,, as i am the second owner. *tr

On december 24, 2009, after parking my 30 month old 2007 chevrolet impala ltz on level ground at 6:30am in the morning and minus 13 degrees fahrenheit, i attended my morning workout for 1 hour. on return and after successfully starting the car i found the stick shift access button could not be pushed, despite following the recommended procedures, and the car was stuck in park. it was towed to the local gm dealer for $100. after six days and $150 in expenses for another car the gm dealer reported that the problem was a "broken ground wire" in the "shift lock solenoid connector" [inside the centre console where the shift lever is located]. the cost of repair was $137. my internet research shows this problem occurs often in chevrolet impalas, which suggests that the problem is in the design and manufacture of the vehicle. this problem could be life threatening if the problem occurs in a remote area at this temperature. i thought this was a power train problem since the part allows the transmission to engage, and therefore should be covered under warranty. gm claims it is not part of the power train. my complaint is that the problem could be life threatening, is a defect in design and manufacture, and that the problem is a power train problem and therefore should be covered under warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. when driving approximately 30 mph and turning the steering column he heards a loud noise. also the computer was not reading the tire pressure of the tire on the rear passenger side. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for inspection. the failure mileage was 27,000.

Car is terrible on ice,very unsafe under any adverse conditions. *tr

Excessive tire ware on rear tires---noticed there was a problem at 22,000 mile's at 27,000 miles car would not hold the road .in the dead of summer car drove like you were on a lake of ice( 2007 chevy ss impala)talked to dealers they said not a reported problem found out later that was ¿!@#$%. its a susp problem .so much so there is an after market kit to correct problem had to take car to tire dealer where they corrected problem. reported problem to g.m. and got more ¿!@#$%. *tr

Transmission "slips" then engages hard. has progressively gotten worse. had transmission service just about a year ago, fluid has been clean and full. i was making a right hand turn and started to go but the car would barely pick up speed, the engine revved then after about 3 seconds it jerked hard and resumed acceleration. my local dealer and gm themselves flat-out lies about the issues with this car (has had all the common things, tire wear, bad rotors, motor mounts, window screeching, steering noises, remote entry, you know, typical impala) so unlikely it will go to dealer for diagnosis. they will likely say it's due to position of the moon and direction of the wind. just hope this does not cause accident before i can ditch this car or nhtsa gets on gm's case for these defect ridden cars! *tr

I am now buying the 3rd set of rear tires in less than a year. the inside tread wears down to the wires every 13-16,000 miles. the vin on my car falls within the vin's listed on gm tsb 8032, however this car is not a police car. gm states that i must be hitting a pothole causing alignment problems. i must be hitting the same pothole at the same mileage all 3 times and it only affects the rear tires. there is extensive anecdotal references to this problem on numerous car complaint websites, including nhtsa. someone is going to get seriously hurt if gm is allowed to ignore this problem. gm's only solution is to sell me alignments and tires since it is "my fault" and even though the problem is identical to the issue noted by gm in tsb 8032, it can't possibly be related since the other identical problem only happens on police and government cars to which gm sells a lot of cars. the everyday individual does not have the complaining power of a large bulk purchaser. *tr

I hit a 6 inch curb at approximately 30 mph. when the car hit the curb the steering knuckle broke causing the left front tire assembly to come off the car rendering me in no control of the vehicle. i personally feel this broke too easy and should have been able to withstand the impact of a 6 inch curb. if the knuckle would not have broke i would have been able to stay in control of the car and not have caused as much damage that did occur from the tire coming off the vehicle. this situation could put people¿s lives in danger as such a small impact causes the wheel to come off taking control away from the driver. *tr

I purchased eagle f1 (235/50zr18) tires from the corporate goodyear store in richmond, virginia on april 3, 2008. in less than one year, four tires were replaced due to cupping. i researched the internet and discovered other complaints about eagle f1 cupping issues. now, two additional eagle f1 tires have cupped. i have paid a prorated cost for four additional tires, now two additional tires have cupped. i discovered customers who purchased goodyear eagle f1 tires from tire rack received four new tires at no cost plus a $100 per tire payment to offset tire mounting, freight and balancing. to date, i have spent $1,995.99 for eight eagle f1 tires with cupping issues. goodyear offered to replace the four eagle f1s currently on my car with four non eagle f1 tires for $722.00. goodyear denies a tire recall. the manager indicated the eagle f1s as one of goodyears best tires, however, they are no longer on display in his store. goodyear has yet to offer adequate compensation based on that received by customers of tire rack, which is not a goodyear corporate store. *tr

Intermediate shaft in steering shaft failed. it caused a clunking or knocking feel and sound. chevy dealer said it was a "chronic problem" with the impala. fixed under warranty. otherwise it would have cost about $300.00. also rotors in front warped prematurely. another "known problem". power steering unit or serpentine belt squeals. chevy dealer said it's" normal" ? *tr

Consumer's 2007 chevy impala has many issues with battery, motor mount, air conditioning and heating. electronic component. *nj the cd changer and driver side seat motor failed as well. *jb

I own a 2007 chevrolet impala ls. for some reason, there is a clunk/knock in when i steer to the right. at times it has a tendency to lock up. also, there is a strong vibration that occurs when i am doing 35 mph or faster. i do not feel safe. *tr

I bought a new 2007 chevy impala in may 2007. had to have new tires in november 2008 at 14500 miles, they were wearing on the inside of the rear tires after we rotated the tires the front put on the back they wore on the inside also. the would only put tires on and we had to pay for two tires. had alignments, did not help. can't get anything done about this. it is in the suspension or something in the rear. they are wearing again at 22, 000 miles. i don't understand why they can not fix my car it is still under warranty. they can offer the 60 month return on their vehicles if you do not like it now, but cannot honor what is wrong with my car. this is wrong. you should make them fix all the cars with this problem. the consumer is suppose to be part owner in the car business but it still does not make any difference. let them go under, they are not worth anything anyways. used to be a good car company. we have owned a lot of their cars, but no more. if i ever can afford to trade again it will not be a gm product. the consumer means nothing to them anymore. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. he stated that when applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle began to shake. the dealer replaced the rotors twice within 10,000 miles. none of the repairs have remedied the failure and the brakes are not functioning properly. the failure mileage was 19500 and the current mileage was 36335. updated 10/20/09 *cn the consumer stated the front and rear rotors were warped. updated 10/22/09.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala which was purchased in 2007. there was a noise in the steering shaft when she made right and left turns. during a routine oil change, the mechanic discovered that there was a default in the steering shaft and advised her that unless the vehicle was repaired immediately, the steering wheel would lock. the manufacturer was notified. nhtsa campaign id number: 09e005000 was for an after market steering shaft which was not applicable to her vehicle. no repairs had been made to date to correct the steering failure. the failure and current mileages were approximately 72,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala which was purchased in 2007. there was a noise in the steering shaft when she made right and left turns. during a routine oil change, the mechanic discovered that there was a default in the steering shaft and advised her that unless the vehicle was repaired immediately, the steering wheel would lock. the manufacturer was notified. nhtsa campaign id number: 09e005000 was for an after market steering shaft which was not applicable to her vehicle. no repairs had been made to date to correct the steering failure. the failure and current mileages were approximately 72,000.

Back end of 2007 chevy impala slips on water and snow, feels like i'm on an ice rink. never felt this in the 32 years driving cars. the tires wear on the inside and camber looks way off. *tr

All 4 wheels are out of alignment causing excessive wear on the inside of all 4 tires. i bought the vehicle 2 years ago and it had only 14000 miles. i believe it was a rental vehicle. i now have to replace all 4 tires and get a 4 wheel alignment done. i believe the problem was caused by the original manufacturer (poor quality control). the dealer said it was caused by the brand of tire on the vehicle which is nonsense. *tr

Tires wearing on inside tread of all four tires. *tr

The tires on my 2007 chevy impala wear on the inside and not on the center or outside. *tr

The rear tires are wearing terribly on the inside. significantly more so than any other part of the tires. i had a rear end alignment done on the car, and it was no help at all. i then replaced the tires at 40,000 miles and the same thing is happening. after researching, i found that many police impala's have this issue, but mine is having the exact same problem. *tr

Intermediate steering shaft. you can feel & hear the clunking/vibration in the steering. i can only imagine that this will eventually result in a safety issue. *tr

2008 & 2007 chevrolet impalas. we purchased a 2007 impala from charles chevrolet-coloma, wisconsin in june of 2008. it had 17,000 miles on it and the remaining new car warranty, we were told. right away when we got it we didn't think it rode good. we took it on vacation in october and it started to vibrate very bad. my husband commented that when we get back we need to take it in. we took in it in october of 2008. we were told that the tires on the back of the vehicle were hanging on threads. the dealer did replace the tires. at that time we thought well maybe a bad set of tires. at that time the dealer did not balance or line up the tires. (which they should have) we have been watching the tires and now at 35,000.00 miles the vehicle needs new tires again. it rides really bad again. we took it in again and first the dealer, lines it up, it still did not ride good, then they balanced the front tires (not the back and i don't know why??) i guess because they are doing this at their cost and don't want to do anything more than they have to. it still does not ride well. i work in a bank and after talking to another person they have put 3 sets of tires on theirs in 60,000 miles. another person has 35,000 miles on their brand new 2008 and they need new tires. after bringing this to the attention of the dealer they said they have had numerous cars in with this problem. they will not do anything else for us. i contacted general motors and they also will not do anything. this vehicle has a 100,000 mile warranty on the drive train. my concern is that their is a defect in these vehicles that proposes a safety hazard. some unsuspecting consumer will have a blowout (like we almost did) and lose their life. there should be a recall on these vehicles. this really makes us angry as the government can give general motors all this bailout money , but they don't have to stand behind their product!!!! the dealer refuses to give us a record of the tire replacement. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. whenever the contact applies the brakes while driving downhill, she hears a thumping sound. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the rotors needed to be replaced. the failure still persists. the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 29,000. updated 10/13/09. *lj updated 10/15/09.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and would not restart for at least 15 minutes. afterwards, the contact had to restart the engine to see if the vehicle was working properly. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic several times, but the failure could not be diagnosed. the dealer stated that the body control module needed to be replaced. the contact believes that this is a manufacturer defect and they should be responsible for the repairs. the failure mileage was 77,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

At random times, starting from a stop, my 2007 chevy impala ltz car will slowly engage 1st gear and then suddenly engage with a strong jerk. on several occasions this occurred when pulling out into traffic, starting at a traffic light on a wet road, and pulling up slight inclined driveway into garage. several of these times i've lost control briefly from movement of the steering wheel, due to the unexpected power of the transmission engaging and jerking. the dealer has made multiple unsuccessful attempts at repairs throughout 2008 until now. from reading all the owner discussions at edmunds.com i see this is a common problem and a safety issue for me. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact noticed that the rear wheels had excessive tread wear. he took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions and they replaced three rear sets of tires and performed three alignments. he called the manufacturer in reference to tsb numbers 10026504 and 10026484 (wheels) and was informed that they would only replace the component on the police and state vehicles. the tire information was unknown. the failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 26,000.

While driving, there is an electrical issue where the dash lights and headlight will flicker. on a few occasions, the instrument display would actually go out for a second, and at the same time the headlights would dim to the point where it is not safe to drive at night. this is an intermittent problem noted at all speeds, and is a distraction to the driver, oncoming traffic, and traffic being followed! a chevy dealer acknowledge the problem and identified it in technical service bulletin #07-08-42-008; however this is more of a safety concern (especially for night driving) than an inconvenience! *tr

Intermediate steering shaft failure, again. first failure was at time of purchase, aprox 26,000 miles, steering shaft was replaced. have been reporting to dealerships noises and unsafe steering concerns ever since then and nothing has been done. now out of warranty at 46,000 miles, steering shaft again is needing replaced. further information is available at www.certifiedlemon.com. *tr

Passenger front window makes screeching noise when rolling down. outer seal was replaced mid last year, and was quoted at dealership of being in need of replacement again. window also "sticks" when going down. window already had light scratches previously, and those scratches are getting worse. believe to be same failure as before. *tr

Vibration and pulling on highway in speeds above 60mph. had tires rotated/balanced and numerous alignments performed without resolution. third party inspected tires and found "tread separation" on 3 of the 4 tires. tires exhibited these problems since about 29000 miles and were replaced at 36000. *tr

Parking brake will not hold in reverse. dealership and gm states this is "normal." does not even hold on a slight incline, and on some drive ways the car gets stuck in park because of this. known as "torque lock", the car will not disengage from gear because of load on transmission. i have to have someone rock the car back and fourth to disengage transmission. fear the transmission is experiencing excess stress and may not hold causing accident or injury to unsuspecting people behind the vehicle. *tr

Own 2007 chevy impala. besides other problems, our front passenger window started making a bad screeching noise about midway down. we took back to dealership and they looked at it, said it was just dirty! continued on, another year passes, still making noise finally i make my husband take it to them and to fix it. they did not tell us what the problem was, but must of done something cause it hasn't made the noise since. we took it in for other problems at that time as well. however, it has scratches on the window from where it was putting pressure from whatever that noise came from, either off track or whatever, it scratched the window permanently. *tr

We purchased our 2007 chevy impala brand new january 07. since then within a year we have already replaced 2 tires that were bare on the outside part of the tire. the tire monitor service always pops on the display saying tire pressure off almost daily. we've taken it back to our chevy dealership on several occasions for them to check. they have re-set this monitoring thing several times, re-aligned the car, replaced 2 tires (at our expense). right after this last time we took it in, the next day the warning popped up saying right rear tire pressure was at 58!, i thought my tire was going to blow up. parked it to go into business, within about 20 min came out and started and tire was normal? several times the light flashes "tire monitoring system service soon" it rides very bumpy even after replacing bad tires and re-aligning. we have taken this car in over and over and still no recall on this problem. i'm sorry but this is one out of several gm vehicles we've had, and gm is terrible at taking care of their customers when it comes to problems. this car has 34,000 miles on it, warranty ending soon, we are now trying to get rid of it because of the problems already with the tires, etc. i do not feel safe in this car and constantly the tire monitor flashes pretty much every day, then shut it off, sometimes it goes off, sometimes it doesn't. i do not feel safe, nor do i feel this is a reliable vehicle on a long road trip. *tr

When turning there's a clicking noise . steering not so smooth, kind of rough i brought it to the dealership where i purchased the car. dealer said that it wasn't a safety issue. an that not to worry, but the clicking still occurs. just wanting know what action i need to take in order to resolve this problem. *tr

Rear defrost quit working. *tr

Power steering pump squeal and eventual failure, 1st report, could not find source, 2nd report, power steering r/r 3rd report, power steering r/r. *tr

We purchased this vehicle from wally mccarthy's in minnesota on 12/21/07. on february 15, 2008, the car was involved in a severe collision when other driver failed to stop. on star was alerted immediately and showed that air bags deployed. however, air bags did not deploy and pretensioner belts failed causing permanent injuries. wally mccarthy refuses to speak with us and gm offers nothing in resolving case as of 2/17/09. see cnn ireport for photos under "chevy impala". *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. when the contact's vehicle came to a complete stop, he noticed that the transmission was failing and would not shift gears in a timely manner. he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they stated that the transmission was functioning correctly. the dealer wanted to change the oil and charge an additional $400 to diagnose the transmission. the current and failure mileages were 43,678.

My 2007 chevy impala handles poorly in snow conditions. difficult to control the back end. i made a left turn after being stopped at a stop light going approximately 5 - 10 mph and back end continued the turn and car spun 180 degrees. went to an internet discussion board and noticed i'm not the only driver experiencing problem. http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-impala/t2blgneg9ldgo6q81. *tr

When it rains the front wheel wells are extremely loud. it occurred everytime it rains once the tires were worn down. i went back to the purchase place and had their mechanics look at it and then i took it to a different mechanic neither of which found anything. i had to replace the front tires after 6 months of owning the vehicle and the rear tires 3 months later. *tr

Only the inside 1 inch of both rear tire wear out after 15,000 miles down to the cords. general motors has replaced two sets of tires for me but the second i hit 36,000 mile warranty they refuse to help me anymore. there is a program bulletin from general motors on this defect (bulletin number 08032) for the police package vehicles only. i looked up the defective part numbers (10329689 & 10329691 -rod & rear spindles) and they are the same part whether they go on police vehicles or the common consumer vehicle. defective is defective. i have argued with general motors and they refuse to help the common people who buy the majority of their impala vehicles. no matter how many times i take it back to the dealer they can't line up the rear end to stop the wear. someone is going to blow a rear tire and have a fatal crash! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 40 mph, the speedometer failed. the contact stated that the vehicle felt as if she were driving 25 mph. afterwards, the speedometer displayed 120 mph. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the current and failure mileages were 62,000.

2007 impala ls steering wheel shaft. first one replaced 3500 miles second at 9500 miles now at 15500 the third one needs to be replaced. banging noise in front chasis, steering loose, wobble effect in front wheels. unsafe issue that gmc chevy div will not address just replaces. no one seems to care, not gov not dealer and not gm chevy division. what can i do? *tr

5weeks ago i took my car in for a heating problem the dealers service dept. put a gallon of antifreeze in charged me 67.00 and said it was fixed one week later same problem took it in they had it for 6hours said it was fixed a week later same problem again they said it was fixed a week goes by same problem , and so on it goes ,this will be my fifth trip for same problem ,has there been other complaints about heating issues in impalas. *tr

I have bought a 2007 chevrolet impala with 68,000 miles. i have had it for two weeks today. i did not buy the warranty the used dealer offered. last week on my 60 miles commute to work i noticed the temperature gauge was not working and the dic panel said "engine hot - a\c off". i assumed the dic message was a result of the temp gauge not working. i have searched the internet and noticed that there are possibly thousands of complaints related to impalas and instrument clusters. *tr

Right after i hit 36,000 miles on my car, i started hearing a clunk sound from the steering wheel. i brought it into the dealership, and the gentleman told me it was probably the steering shaft. i asked if this was a common problem, and if it was covered under my extended warranty. i was told yes, it is a common problem, and no, its only covered under the 36000 mile warranty. not the 50,000. i asked why this isn't covered seeing as its a part that should never go on your car, especially after only 36000 miles. his reply shocked me when he said that all the ones he's seen break before the 36,000! added onto this, my car remote just stopped working, as well as my tire monitor system is unable to be reset! basically after owning this car less than a year, i'm starting to feel that i have just bought a nice new lemon! *tr

I purchased 2007 chevy impala with 32,000 miles. i bought this at a gm authorized dealer. how can they sell a car with an alignment issue. at 40,000 miles the inside of the rear tires are almost bald. i called gm an got a case number of 71-686232146 they stated that i would have to go and pay a dealership $100 to do a diagnostic on the car and they would then at that time do a review if they would cover the repairs or not. upon researching on the internet i have found several other people with the same problem on this car. gm is admitting this is a problem on the police version of the car. the part numbers for the spindle rod is the same on both cars. i believe gm isn't fixing civilian cars due to we don't have unlimited money and lawyers like the city, state and government. i noticed this on tuesday december 9th 2008 on an icy road. at 30 mph, it feels like the rear end wants to pass you or like as if you where pulling a trailer that was violently wiping back and forth. when i went from dry pavement to icy pavement the car went sideways. i had made an appointment with country side motors in wellington kansas 67152 phone 620-326-7433 and spoke with the service manager ron. we made an appointment for the next day. he called me back 15 minutes later after looking at the recall for the police version and said he didn't like my attitude the last time we talked on a different issue "it was about the tire pressure monitoring system being off, he said my tire were over inflated and to not go by what the tire manufacturer says but go by what gm says to inflate to. i told him not so and an example of it was ford also thought they knew better than the tire companies and they were wrong too." so he told me that country side was washing their hands of me and my issues and hung up the phone. i believe this to be a serious safety issue with the car. a person could involuntarily swerve and hit an oncoming car. the parts are $250.00 plus install and new tires. *tr

2007 chevy impala lts: exterior handle on driver's side broke under normal usage -- was not temperature related. several similar failures were noted by one of the service employees. *tr

Front rotors are warped at 22,000 miles on the car. it appears that the rotors are either undersize, made of poor steel, and or imported from china. there is no reason for the rotors to have failed and be resurfaced. as a mechanic this condition caused a significant safety issue under highway speed braking to a stop. my wife thought it was the road but instead it was a rotor shimmy. i thought the car was going to shimmy apart and brake steering tie rod links at the time it happened. there was no way i was going to let up on the brake or i would have hit the car in front of me. instead i rode out the violent shimmy and grinding sounds coming from the front end. the concern i have is that other people would not identify the shimmy for what it is like my wife did and think it was the road. i feel that if the road was wet i would have lost control of the car. *tr

Bought my 2007 impala at local dealership. was a rental with 12,000 miles on it. always had a bumpy ride and it pulled a bit to the left. at a recent oil change, i asked for the tires to be rotated as it now had about 24,000 miles. guy at oil place said i shouldn't rotate them since the better of the 4 tires were in the front already and with winter coming, was best to leave them as they were. said they are wearing on the insides of the rear tires, down to the steel belts. i took it to the chevy dealer where i purchased it. they indicated they had one other complaint like this. offered a 4-tire alignment that they would cover. this was not covered by gm warranty (would have been covered up to 7,000 miles). they then quoted me for 2 new tires to replace the rear tires. after some discussion, they were able to get their gm representative to cover part of the cost of the 2 new tires and the dealership covered the rest. i was given a loaner car for a night also. dealership is fantastic. this is the 4th car i had purchased from them and they have great customer service. gm on the other hand has a problem with these vehicles and should issue a recall to get alignments done on all of them before tires get in such bad shape! kudos to my chevy dealership and shame on gm! *tr

I bought a 2007 impala with 16,000 miles on from a small dealer in may 2008, it was a previous rental vehicle. soon after that, someone brought to my attention that the top or the rear tires seemed tilted toward the vehicle and the bottom tilted away, (out of plumb). the vehicle seemed to drive fine so i thought it was normal for this vehicle. at about 25,000 miles i noticed the inner sides of the rear tires showing excessive wear, at 28,000, the tire belts were showing on the inner 2 inches of the tire. the outer treads look great. i contacted the dealer that i bought it from and they said that it was an alignment problem and that i should contact gm as it should be under the factory warranty. i'm now waiting on an appointment with my local gm dealer next week. after researching this on your web site i'm seeing a real problem with this. i too fear for the safety of me or anyone else that might have this problem with their 2007 impala. i have not confirmed if this is a recall issue or not, but it should be. please help! *tr

I have a 2007 chevy impala. bought it in nov 2007 with 13,000 miles. i noticed all winter driving on snow and ice., that it was handling terrible, was swaying all over. contributed it to the excessive snow. in may 2008 my check engine light was on took it to the dealership and then was told both of my rear tires were worn down on the inside down to the metal. i now have 19,000 miles on it. rear tires had to be replaced and an alignment. i ask how this could happen with so few miles. i was told " that it just happens" no it does not just happen. the rear wheel spindle rod needed replaced and this caused the tire wear. the dealership would not work with me at all and i had to pay for all repairs. i found out that their was police vehicle that this happened to and gm paid for the tires, because it was a defective rear wheel spindle rod. i contacted gm customer servi ce and was told that they replaced the tires on the police car because it was known to go bad on the police equipped vehicle,.and of course it shouldn't matter, a 2007 chevy impala is the same no matter if the police are driving it or if i am. i got no where with gm, in fact i was treated very rudely by the customer service manage. i am still pursuing it. everyone who has had this problem, should continue to pursue this. it is not right, we should be compensated for this.*tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. when the contact purchased the vehicle, he noticed a foul odor coming from the ventilation system. the odor burns his eyes, gives him and his wife a headache, and causes a bad taste in his mouth. the issue has been checked approximately 12 times with no resolution. the current mileage was 30,000 and failure mileage was 28,000. updated 11/19/08. *lj updated 11/19/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the brakes would squeak very loudly when the brake pedal was depressed. the dealer stated that the brakes were lubricated and should be fine. two months later, the tire pressure sensor illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer placed air into the tire and the sensor warning light illuminated again. the dealer stated that the sensor malfunctioned; therefore, it was replaced and recalibrated. the contact then began to hear a rattling noise coming from the rear passenger side. the dealer stated that the bracket for the exhaust manifold malfunctioned and was repaired. the latch mechanism on the driver's side door malfunctioned and caused the door to shake rapidly while in motion. the dealer replaced the door latch. while driving 40 mph, he suddenly depressed the brake pedal to avoid a crash on the interstate. the driver's seat bracket snapped and threw the contact backwards into the rear seat. the passenger in the vehicle grabbed the steering wheel to avoid a crash. the contact was completely displaced from the normal driving position. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was unable to be driven. the dealer stated that the seat needed to be replaced, but made the necessary repairs in order for the vehicle to be driven again. the failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 21,932.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 30 mph, the driver seat completely detached and threw the contact into the back seat. his spouse was able to grab the steering wheel to prevent a crash. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they repaired it under warranty. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that they would investigate the failure and call him back. the current mileage was 21,924 and failure mileage was 21,900. updated 10/03/08 *bf the front brakes squeaked irregulary whenever the consumer tried to stop, the tire pressure montioring system would informt he cosumer one or more of the tire were low, the consumer was told the tire sensors were bad after having returned for a second time for the same roblem. the bracket on the rear muffler had broken, the latch in the front drivers door had broken and needed to be replaced. updated 10/07/08. *jb

Front disc brakes make a grinding noise when applied especially going downhill. rotors and pads are in perfect condition. dealer said that they are noted for this problem yet they will do nothing to correct as there is plenty of pad left. noise is very bothersome. it sounds as if the pads are worn out and starting to grind into the rotors. this is definitely a factory defect and gm should offer a new type of pads to eliminate the noise! these are the factory original pads on the car. *tr

I had my 2007 chevy impala lt serviced at dyer chevy (vero beach,fl.) and since then the tpms warning light has been coming on and off daily. went in a few weeks later to have sensor reset and it stopped for a couple of days. went in on 9/11/08 and had a detailed check while tpms light was still on and got news that the sensor was bad and had to be replaced, as well as the 2 remote transmitters, since they would not work with the new receiver at a cost of $600 plus dollars. *tr

I purchased the vehicle with 704 miles on it in february 2008. in may of 2008, the traction light came on and the traction control and abs were "disabled". i took the vehicle in to the dealer where i purchased it, and they told me i had water in the fuel. as i was leaving the dealership, the transmission stopped shifting, and the car went into "limp" mode. i left the car to have the transmission control module replaced. i received the car back 5 days later and the light came on again, and the abs and traction control where disabled. i took the car to another dealership in the hopes that they could find the trouble. after 14 days in service, they determined that rust has clogged the fuel system of the vehicle. the vehicle currently has 9,800 miles on it. the car is now "undriveable". they have yet to address the root cause of the safety issue that was the catalyst for the service visit. *tr

Recall from chevy2007 impala on rear alignment problem and it was brought in and the recall was done. since the vehicle came back from the recall the rear end is swaying to the left and right. this seems to happen if you hit a bump in the road. this problem was brought to the attention of the dealership who did agree that it is doing this. the checked everything and nothing was loose. they checked with i believe factory who have no answer. *tr

A friend a mine told me i needed to check the rear tires on my 2007 chevy impala. he stated that he knew of several cases that the inner rear tire had severe tire wear and could cause an accident. i check my tires and found that both rear tires had been worn down until the steel belt was visible on the inner two inches of the tires after only 20,000 miles. the front tires also had worn on the inside two inches of the tire. i contacted the dealer where the vehicle was purchased and told there was no recall or service bulletin and the problem was i did not rotate the tires properly. after calling several other dealers and gm customer service the dealer where it was purchased told me to bring it in to be checked. when i arrived before the service department even looked at the vehicle, i was told there was nothing covered by the warranty and there was nothing they could do. i was told by the service department that my vehicle was not safe to drive home due to the tire wear. i was told by the gm customer service it was not there problem, case closed. i did learn after some research the gm has a problem with the 2007 chevrolet impala police vehicle. ¿a condition that may cause rear wheel misalignment, resulting in lower tread dept on the inner side of the rear tires¿. gm will ¿replace rear wheel spindle rods, align the rear wheels and if necessary replace the rear tires at no cost. gm has admitted they have a problem with the police impala but not any other models of the impala. before this causes accidents gm needs to come out with a recall to fix all of the impalas. *tr

While driving vehicle hear and feel lump, lump about 10 times and then an explosion. you can feel the tire explode on the bottom of your car and through the steering wheel. *tr

While driving vehicle hear and feel lump, lump about 10 times and then an explosion. you can feel the tire explode on the bottom of your car and through the steering wheel. *tr

Shaking from front end when brakes applied. can be very violent when going downhill. seems to be common amongst impala's, dealers refuse to cover the brakes. i just bought it second owner at 25,000 and it even went through "gm certified" with this shaking brake problem. *tr

The brakes were applied while descending a steep grade. the front end of the vehicle started shaking violently. when the dealer was contacted they stated it was probably warped rotors and they probably need turned. this will be the second time those rotors will be turned. this is always the manufacturers cure for this problem. it's just a delay until the vehicle runs out of warranty in another 5,000 miles. i've had this problem with warped rotors on various vehicles before and my experience has been that it never fixes the problem. because this is a known on going problem which occurs on all makes and models of vehicles and also because it happens to one of the vehicles most critical systems, the practice of turning rotors to solve rotor warping or rotor shudder problems should be banned for all vehicles. *tr

I was traveling on the hwy at about 70-75 miles per hour when i tried to miss an object in the road my steering wheel locked up and i spun to the right resulting in my car hitting the guard rail and spinning back across the hwy to hit the median wall. my passenger was injured b/c his seatbealt did not restrain him and no airbags deployed. nothing has been done to the car it is still in post accident condition. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle began shaking violently. the dealer turned the rotors two times, but the failure continued. the manufacturer will be notified. the failure mileage was 7,000 and current mileage was 14,000. updated 09/13/08. *lj the consumer stated on while driving down steep hills, the vehicle shimmies badly. updated 09/16/08 *jb

We have two chevy impalas and both have less then 25,000 miles. they both had alignments, both went through two sets of tires, both went through two sets of brakes and rotors and one already needed a battery. *tr

2007 impala ls purchased may 31,2007, defective steering wheel shaft replaced at 4573 miles on oct 1, 2007. binding noise noted, clunking sound on bumps and turns left or right. same conditions are appearing again june 16, 2008 at 9500 miles. no failure however suspect if ignored shaft could fail causing catastrophic failure of vehicle steering. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 40 mph at 2,000 rpm, the contact released the accelerator pedal and the rpm immediately increased. occasionally, the rpm will remain the same when pressure is released from the accelerator pedal. after the failure occurs, the vehicle will continue to accelerate for a few seconds. after a period of time, the rpm's will return to normal. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. the mechanic stated that there was not a solution to correct the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 12,500 and current mileage was 14,900. updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/03/08 *jb

Chrome ring on console surrounding shifter reelects any sunlight directly into drivers eyes. *tr

This is a request in order that the dot will begin (suggestion) for monthly us inspection to determine the defects and recalls and maintenance deficiencies on all police ford and chevrolet vehicles. this request is for monthly inspections on motorcycles and ambulance vehicles (by us dot) and fire vehicles to help promote safety of motorists and pedestrian, bicyclists. the assumption is that most city, county, state police type vehicles are 2007 or 2008. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 65 mph and coming to a complete stop at the traffic light the air bag warning light read "service air bags soon." the air bag warning light appears on a consistent basis. the vehicle was taken to a local authorized dealer for repair and the light continued to illuminate on two occasions after the service was performed. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 17,700 and the current mileage was 28,544. updated 06/10/08. *lj updated 06/10/08

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving at an unknown speed in rainy weather conditions, the windshield wipers failed intermittently. the contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the arm for the wipers failed. he is in the process of notifying the dealer. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 37,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph, the rear of the vehicle veered to the left. the contact noticed the rear passenger tire was at a 45 degree angle with the vehicle. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 14,375 and current mileage was 14,400. updated 07/29/08. *lj the consumer stated the right tie rod broke. updated 08/05/08

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. a few days after the vehicle was purchased, it began to vibrate when driving between 35-55 mph. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they repaired the tire monitor. three weeks later, the failure recurred and the dealer replaced an axle. the vehicle is still not working properly. the failure mileage was 1,000 and current mileage was 23,348.

When buying the car notice that the driver seat heater would go off after a short time on the road and would slightly warm up and would not come back on. acts like there is a short some where. the dealer said they would fix it, so i ended up buying the car. after numerous trips to the dealer to fix the problem. they came to a decision to replace the part that is under the drivers seat. (this was after we had to talk to the service manager). this did not fix the problem its doing the same thing. have not took the car back in as of yet because i don't feel like getting the run around again because the service department doesn't know how to troubleshoot a wiring problem. did send in their service satisfaction card with the comments that it did not fix the problem. as of today i have not gotten a response to this card. its been at least a month since mailing the card. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving up a slight incline or when making a turn, the vehicle shuts off. the failure only occurs when the fuel gauge indicates that there is 70-80 miles left in the tank. the contact must turn the engine off and restart the vehicle to allow the failure to correct itself. the dealer stated that the failure was the result of how the fuel system tank was designed. due to its flat bottom, air enters the system and causes the vehicle to stall and shut off. the dealer stated that nothing could be done to remedy the failure. they further advised her to keep the fuel tank over a quarter full for the failure not to occur. the speed was unknown. the current mileage was 10,860 and failure mileage was 10,800.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. occasionally, the seat recliner fails. when the failure occurs, the seat back would not move in either direction. the seat recliner is manually used and currently does not recline at all. the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. the current and failure mileages were 41,000.

The headlights on my 2007 chevy impala are continuously going dim and i'm afraid they will fail at one point while my family is driving down the road at night. gm says it's normal but i own 3 gm's and the other two don't do it. *tr

I have a 2007 chevy impala. it is used as a police car for my local county. since getting the car in may of 2007, the steering wheel has locked 4 times while turning a corner. the car has electric power steering vs. hydraulic like most cars. the most recent incident, i nearly struck another vehicle due to not being able to steer. the wheel locks anywhere from 2-4 seconds, then it finally releases. i called the dealership, and they stated they have received several other complaints similar to this on some of chevy's other models with electric steering. i have an appointment this week to get the problem looked at. however i feel this is a very serious problem and safety issue due to the fact of not being able to steer, and apparently it is not an isolated incident. *tr

Rear alignment not within specs from factory, caused rear tires to wear prematurely. front disc brakes needed replacement 11,000 miles and rotors needed to be resurfaced. chevy would not cover the repairs under warranty. *tr

The vehicle was turned off, in park, with the parking brake on, in the driveway at an incline. the vehicle rolled backwards down the driveway, and hit the fence which brought it to a stop. there was damage to the driver side door and driver side rear of vehicle. the car was taken to dealer, and the event explained. the dealer made repair to door at my cost. the dealer made no attempt to determine the cause. i called again to service and spoke to someone, who stated that the parking brake is not supposed to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. no investigation was offered. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the vehicle has goodyear integrity, size 175/70r13 tires. while driving 30 mph in the snow, the vehicle began to slide. the failure also occurred in wet and icy conditions. the dealer stated that the tires were defective and needed to be replaced; however, they did not specify the reason. the dot number, vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 25,000.

Rear alignment not within specs from factory, caused rear tires to wear out prematurely. front disk brake rotors and brakes unrepairable at 11,000 miles. chevrolet would not cover repairs under warranty. *tr

140 mph speedometer can't be read properly while driving. even with new glasses this gage is for kilometers only. we need a new dial that shows mph readable to 2 1/2 mph. there is no reason in this usa to have a speedometer to go to 140 mph. 2 times the legal speed limit in the usa. when spending $25,000 on this new chevy impala, one would not even think that gm is so cheap to same money on the speedometer dial. there is no reason for only have numbers of speed at 20 mph when the police give out tickets for 5 mph over the speed limit. *tr

I own a 2007 chevrolet impala. both front seat belts do not latch or when they do latch they unlatch on their own. i've taken this car to the dealer twice and the dealer has not resolved the issue. i am driving a car that does not have working seat belts. *tr

Headlights and dashlights flickering on and off. chevrolet trying to buy me off with an check for $564 and to tell me that they are sorry and they value me as a customer. i still have the letter and the check i haven't cash. the best advise they can give me is trade it in. why should someone else put up with this car? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 5 mph, a speeding vehicle struck and pushed the contact's vehicle into a brick wall of an apartment complex. none of the air bags deployed. the driver sustained injuries to the head and eye. the contact sustained injuries to the head, neck, back, and legs. a police report was filed. the manufacturer took a report and investigated the brain box. the investigation concluded that the air bag acted properly by not deploying, but no further explanation was provided. the current and failure mileages were 10,000. updated 02-06-08. *kb updated 03/29/10 *bf updated 10/14/10*jb

Goodyear integrity 225/60r16 tire got flat tire from small plastic debris. when tire was repaired it was pointed out the tire is over half worn at just barely 9,000 miles. tire if kept on vehicle will require replacement before 17,000 miles. also tire handles poorly in all conditions. very loose handling and excessive tire noise on corners even at slow speeds. *tr

(1) my wife pulled into a parking space at our church and applied the brakes to stop. (2) the car continued on rolling over a concrete barrier and knocking down an ornamental iron fence surrounding the parking lot and continuing out into the street where it finally stopped. in addition to the damage to the fence, there was considerable damage to the front of the car. (3) cause of failure has not been identified. on one or two previous occasions, when pulling the car into our garage i have had the car stall and then surge forward. car is being taken to a body shop to repair the damage. *tr

2007 chevrolet impala ltz 17k i was driving down the highway at 65 mph. i was about to exit and i heard a loud pop and glass fell all over me. i looked and saw about a 2 foot hole in my sunroof (the shade was open). i pulled off the road and called the police. i was not near an overpass, it was night, no cars were around. i did not find an object around the car or in the car. the florida highway patrol determined that it was not an assault (something was not thrown at the car). i called gm and they referred me to my dealer. i dropped the car off today but the service manager was very doubtful it would be covered. he kept insisting it was a rock. the strange signs though are that my sunroof exploded outward. the glass is clear bubbled outward and the shards stick up out of the car. i took pictures of this. i researched this and found that this has happened to many (although not my vehicle) before. the service manager said they would find the impact point and show me when they did (he actually assumed it was a rock before even looking) but he could not explain the outward glass pattern (except to say crazy things happen with glass). he later admitted that he had seen this before but never on an impala only on a corvette and that was a defect. he said if this was a defect it would have been reported. i told him i was going to report this to the nhtsa but he told me that gm would do that. at this point they are investigating although he said he was very doubtful that anyone from gm would come out and that i would probably have to go through my insurance. he said it is covered in florida with no deductible. looked into that and it is not true, sunroofs are not covered. this is clearly a defect. this car is only a year old. the violent way this shattered with no one around and the actual bowing out of the glass and all the glass on the outside of the car is pretty strong proof. i had a few cuts, but had i not been more alert this could have been a major accident. *tr

Within 6 months of leasing a 07 impala, there has been three separate occasions my tire has lost all air pressure while parked within hours. 1st instance: between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. the tire lost air to where the rim was touching the ground. 2nd instance: lost 1/2 of air overnight - again the rim touched the ground. i had pep boys and the dealership where i am leasing the vehicle examine the tire and both said nothing was wrong with the tire and it was probably someone letting the air out of the tire. third instance: i left my vehicle in the garage overnight and woke up to the rim touching the ground. this ruled out someone letting the air out of the tire. i again took it to the chevy dealership who i am leasing through, and once again, i was told nothing was wrong with the tire. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle began rolling backwards at approximately 5 mph. the gear was placed in park at the time. her arm was tangled in the steering wheel and she was knocked to the ground and dragged down the driveway. the vehicle finally came to a stop in the street. the contact sustained bruises and scrapes on her right foot as well as her left knee down to her ankle. her hips and back are still hurting from being knocked down. she scheduled an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. the current and failure mileages were 9,942.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the vehicle made a crunching noise when the contact was steering and depressing the brake pedal. the dealer stated that many of these vehicles were experiencing this same failure. the contact will take the vehicle in for inspection. the speed was unknown. the current mileage was 12,500 and failure mileage was 4,000. updated 10/30/07. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while turning the vehicle at various speeds, the contact heard a loud clicking sound coming from the steering column. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the steering column. four days later, the noise returned and the dealer replaced the tie rods. one month later, the noise occurred for the third time and the steering gear mechanism was replaced. the contact is currently experiencing the same failure for the fourth time. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure and repair the vehicle. she filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the purchase date was unknown. the failure mileage was 24,498 and current mileage was 26,691. the consumer stated after three repairs the problem still persists. updated 11/14/07 *tr

Consistent smell of gasoling vapor from when the car wa first purchased. car parked in a multui car garage, neighbor called fire marshall, due to severe gasoline smell. i took the car into west chevrolet, main st woodbury ct. left car overnight. service manager called to tell the me the gas tank was improperly molded during car manufacturer, and the tank was leaking fumes and possibly gasoline the whole time i was driving the car during the three months i was driving the car. the gas tank was replaced. i recieved no compensation for the potential danger of a leaking gas tank. *tr

Heard a clunking nose under feet (driver's side), can feel clunking when holding steering wheel. have had in 4 times now. 1st - replaced steering shaft, 2nd - replaced motor mounts, 3rd - couldn't find anything or duplicate problem...kept overnight, 4th - lubes steering shaft. problem still not fixed!!!!! *jb

Steering issue with 2007 chevrolet impala. when making turns, i can hear and feel a clunking noise in the steering wheel. the vehicle only has 700 miles on it. the dealer is supposed to replace the steering shaft when the part is available. i went to the dealer twice with this concern. the first time, they just lubed the steering shaft. that did not help the problem at all. two days later i went back to the dealer, and that is when they said they will replace the shaft. *tr

Remote keyless entry transmitter failed after owning the vehicle for less than 48 hours. doors and/or trunk cannot be opened with remote control. the panic alarm button is also inoperative in case of an emergency. gm dealers service department informed me that a tsb had been issued for this problem. *jb

I cannot see the recently-popular clear turn-signal lens' with colored bulbs nearly as well as colored lens. this has often caused me near misses as both a driver and a pedestrian. many fancy after-market lens' are the worst, especially when sunlight hits them directly. i believe more study should be done on the safety of these. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph downhill with the cruise control activated, the vehicle automatically accelerated to 85 mph. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the manufacturer advised the contact to read the owner's manual. the current mileage is 5,300 and failure mileage was 4,700. updated 08/07/07. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag light continues to illuminate on the instrument panel. once this occurs, all of the other indicators illuminate and the instrument panel fails. she has not noticed this failure in other vehicles such as the one she owns. she notified the manufacturer, but they have yet to respond. the dealer from where she purchased the vehicle stated that it was out of warranty, therefore, she would have to pay $89 for a diagnostic. the diagnostic was not performed. the speed and powertrain were unknown. the failure and current mileages were 37,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 45 mph, the contact felt the brake pedal pulsate when it was depressed. the dealer stated that the rotors were warped and they turned the rotors down, however, they were not replaced. the current mileage is 3,000 and failure mileage was 2,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving 40 mph, the headlights flickered on and off and then remained illuminated. the dealer has not made any repairs on the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 18,706.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that at 5,000 miles his goodyear integrity (175/70r13) tires failed. he noticed a bulge in the sidewall of the front passenger side tire. the front two tires were replaced and the front drivers side tire was used as a spare. two weeks later, the spare had a bulge in the sidewall. the dot number and engine size were unknown. the current mileage is 5,807 and failure mileage was 5,000.

On chevrolet 2007 impala ltz passenger automatic airbag sensor does not turn air bag control on when my wife who was 5'4" tall and weighed 92 lbs occupied the seat. i had the car evaluated by chevrolet service department, and i was informed that all sensors were working according to design. this meant that there was no way of turning the air bag to function as intended since this was a weight sensitive control. i have been informed by chevrolet customer service that there was no fix for this unsafe condition. *ak

2007 chevrolet impala - 2 major safety complaints. first, the outside mirrors were completely ineffective due to their small size and shape. secondly, when the sun came through the front windshield at any time of the day the chrome work around the gear shift reflected very brightly in the driver's face, thus effectively blinding the driver. this was a design defect from the factory. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala lt. the turn signal was silent when engaged. the contact's eyes must be taken off the road in order to view the dashboard. therefore, the contact felt this was a safety issue. the dealer stated the vehicle was designed this way and the issue cannot be resolved. the current and failure mileage were 800.*ak the consumer could not hear the sound coming from the turn signal switch. updated 04/12/07. *jb

2007 chevrolet impala customer states that the side view mirrors are to small on the 2007 that makes this car a safety issue gm has offer no help**cc *jb

Driving on highway check engine light came on reduced power light came on, few seconds later engine stalled. pulled to side of road, called on star svc advisor performed onboard diagnostic test, results indicated failure in throttle system/traction control system. advisor attempted field repair cycling ignition switch 3 times and i attempted to start engine. it would not start. burning smell coming from vehicle, opened hood- air box smoking. informed on star i am disconnecting battery. on star advisor call on my cell phone, and told me tow truck was coming. while awaiting tow truck smoke became more intense from air filter. opened the air box and found mass air flow center burning. removed air filter and discounted duct work to prevent fire from spreading. vehicle was towed to local dealership. service dept. was closed and salesman open shop to allow car to be stored inside. exchanged phone numbers. received call 4/2/07 and was advised foreign object (possibly a cigarette) was ingested into filter which caused fire. at the suggestion of the service manager i contacted my insurance agent since i was told this was not a warranty issue. after inspection by my insurance co. who consulted with a fire investigation/adjuster, in his expert opinion, the fire began at the mass air flow sensor and worked it's way out. the investigator feels it is impossible for a cigarette to be thrown from a moving vehicle, remain lit, and works it's way up a 2.5" opening inside a fender of a moving car. photos and documentation are available incident a full report from the insurance company. after numerous calls to gm, they refused to cover any repairs or consider this may be a defect in their product. my insurance company refused to reimburse me as they feel this was a repair incurred by a defect in the vehicle. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while attempting to turn the vehicle at 15 mph through a puddle of water the steering wheel locked. the vehicle was brought to the dealer four times ,and the serpentine belt and tensioner were replaced. the vehicle was placed on a diagnostic machine on several occasions, but the cause of failure could not be determined. the current mileage 5,600, and failure mileage was 3,200. *ak the dealer stated had to perform electrical diagnostic and verified air bag light on and tire monitor system was on, the dealer repaired both defects. the consumer stated wants to be either reimbursed for repairs and or new vehicle and or be replaced. the air bag light illuminated and there was also a porlbme with the power steering locking up. updated 05/22/07*tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala ltz. while driving 65 mph down a hill the contact engaged the brakes to decrease the speed and the vehicle began vibrating. the service mechanic informed him that there was a grooving problem in the rotors. the dealer installed new rotors due to the warranty. the dealer gave the contact a 2007 chevrolet impala loaner vehicle that had the same failure. the failure mileage was 8,000. the current mileage was 8,100. *ak the consumer states front brakes fixed, vehicle seems to operate correctly at this time. update 4/23/07*tr

Tl* - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala lt, 3.9 l, v6, 4 door. the cup holder was not made properly which could cause spillage of cold/hot on a person. the manufacturer stated that the contact could not speak to the engineer that designed the cup holder. he thought its was possible that they may have made a mistake. this was a safety problem ,and he experienced that problem with a liquid spilling on him. the current and failure mileage was 950. the incident occurred when the contact was driving at 20 mph and making a turn. *ak

Tl* - the contact has a 2007 chevrolet impala with an odometer reading of 3800 miles and his break linkage failed. on 1-11-07 the contact was driving at 45 mph, under dry conditions, when another vehicle pulled out in front of him. when he applied the breaks they failed and would not stop the vehicle. the contact stated that the air bags did deploy, but he still was injured. the contact stated that after he hit the vehicle the car keep going and as he continued to apply the breaks the car would not stop until he used the emergency break. the police came to the seen and made a report and the contact told the tow truck driver what happened, he looked at the vehicle and told him that the break pedal linkage was disconnected.

Tl* - the contact has a 2007 chevrolet impala with an odometer reading of 3800 miles and has had computer failures. the contact stated that the tire pressure monitor dose not work, and the air bag light continually stays on. the contact took the car to the dealer (graff chevrolet ) they told him that the tire pressure monitor on over half of their new impalas don't work properly; and that they did not know why the air bag system lost its coding, but they did reinstall a new code.

I have a 2007 chevy impala with 7800 miles on it. in january, my service tpms warning light came on in my dash. it would go off after a few minutes. i also noticed at the same time that my remote keyless entry and remote start did not work more than 10 feet away from the vehicle. i took the car to a local dealership (graff chevrolet) and they informed me of an antenna that needed to be replaced. i was told that the part was unavailable for an undetermined amount of time. the dealership would not check to see if the tmps sensor in the left rear tire was defective like i asked them to. they said the new unreleased part should solve the problem, but they don't know for sure. the left rear sensor would always trigger the warning light, but the tire is properly inflated. not being able to fix the problem is making me think that i have a flat tire on my car every time the light goes on. *nm

The brake linkage on my 2007 chevy impala disconnected i ran into the back of a dump truck because i had no brakes. *nm

Something in the braking system...4th time at shop...still not fixed. *jb

1) new 2007 chevy impala picked up 12/4/2006 with 6 miles on it. heater worked when picked up. 2) drove car 12/5/2006 about 30 miles and heater did not work on freeway nor did fan, vents, ac, or heat. 3) problem not resolved yet. the next time i started the car after my 30 mile trip the heater came on when the ignition was started and the problem has not been seen again. i dropped it at a chevy dealer to evaluate. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the tire pressure monitor did not work properly. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined that the coax antenna needed to be replaced. updated 12/28/2006 - the consumer was told that the part would not be available until 1/07. the remote start and remote door locks fail intermittently. the radio would turn off periodically. the high beams flickered. *nm

Slow on take off, passenger door dosent open all the way rear main seal leak air actuator gone out

Due to inclement weather, vehicle was put into a deep ditch hitting a tree stopping it completely and the airbags did not deploy. the rear end of the vehicle was catapulted into the air and returned to the ground quickly after. the vehicle was in motion headed for a tee intersection where the ditch was located across the tee intersection.

First, when i slow down to turn a corner, i take my foot off the gas. after the turn, when i press the gas i have no power. it doesn't die, it just won't go anywhere for about 15-20 seconds, no power. that doesn't sound like a long time unless you are sitting in the middle of a busy intersection. i have to come to a complete stop for about 20-30 seconds, then take off. sometimes it goes, but feels like it jerks into gear. that's ok at stop signs but stop lights that turn green as i approach can be dangerous. also, if i turn a corner onto another street, it hesitates. and sometimes i have almost been hit from behind. people expect you to turn and proceed. when you just stop, they may not. i also noticed one day, when i just coast on a level road, my car sometimes accelerates for quite a while, instead of slowing down immediately. i once took my foot off the gas at 45 mph and coasted on flat road for 2.5 miles. the latest related problem is.. spring 2013, twice, i turned a corner and it just died. i had to pull over to the side of the road to get out of traffic. after a few minutes, it cranked back up. thankfully, i was on a city street and not a four lane road. i also have problems with parking. i put my foot on the brakes and pull into parking spot. when i put it in park, it lunges forward. or if i stop in traffic, sometimes it lunges after it stops. i have to make sure that i leave plenty of room in front for this problem. i think it has something to do with the computer allowing the gas to flow or stop. i had the transmission rebuilt and it still does it. *tr

Rear wheels canter are out of spec and cannot be set properly resulting in wheel wear and tire replacement 5000 miles into new tires. also the wear is on the inside of the wheel so there aren't any visual indications of wearing until the tires blew out. i have small children that cannot be put in that type of danger. *tr

Rear end alignment on fleet vehicles. i currently operate a 2007 chevrolet impala as part of my employment at a local police agency (government vehicle). at my last oil change, at 10500 miles, i was shown my tires on the rear (bald on inside) and told i had to bring to the dealership for warrant rear end work. i was told at the dealership this is an issue with all fleet vehicles of this make and model but not a recall. they are supposedly fixing my rear end but are refusing to replace the tires. tires should not need replacing at 10,000 miles, so it is a defect and should be warranty. also, due to the type of wear on my tires, it was not visible until removed from my vehicle (outside tires still had tread) which i believe is a safety hazard as the tires could malfunction during a high speed incident and cause harm to me or my co-workers. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for concerns with the front suspension. the dealers were unable to locate of duplicate the failure. late while the contact was driving 65 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle that was driving alongside him. the front passenger tire and suspension components fractured from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to go airborne and land on the fractured parts. the contact and a passenger were injured and transported to the hospital via ambulance. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed to an auto center and was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000.

I just drove a new chevy impala lt (2007). while parking i ever so lightly touched the car behind me. the rear bumper has an immense deflation!! repairing will be costly. dont know if this junk can be hammered out as older cars. replacement may be needed. the" bumpe"r is worthless, completely. its purpose was to accept bumps. older cars did this easily.... this is unreasonable