2009 CHEVROLET Impala

I received a safety recall for above car for the Airbag. The recall is #36110. It states that DIC Alerts may intermittently turn on and off. The dashboard light on my car has been doing exactly that. I brought it to Curry Chevrolet in White Plains, NY. The dealer told me that the airbag recall has nothing to do with the airbag warning sign that won\'t turn off and wanted to charge me $700 to fix it. The car only has $31,000 miles on it. I am 80 years old and do not have the resources to fix this problem as I am on a fixed income. I feel the airbag recall/and light problem are definately related and that I am being taken advantage of. I look forward to your assistance.
Thank you,
Ronald Carollo 914-428-7833

I serviced my vehicle at SERRA Chevrolet in Southfield, Mi and they charged me $50.00 and didn’t even fix my door properly. They refused to give me a refund. I had to go to a different dealership to get my door fixed. I refused to go back there due to horrible customer service. It was a money issue the minute I stepped thru the front door. I also had an extended warranty.

I was hearing a noise when attempting to turn my wheel left & right and the dealer did not apply this to my warranty but still charged me $50 and told me they didn’t hear anything so they couldn’t fix anything. When I took it to another dealer they charged it under suspension issues and I paid nothing for them to take a look at it.

When making a left turn the vehicle locks up and will not move fore one minute.

In approx 2013-2014 actuator affecting heating and cooling in the vehicle needed replaced, then again actuator needed replacement in 2016-17 and again now. the problem keeps occurring. this is affecting the ability to operate the vehicle during extreme temperatures we experience. actuator making horrible clicking sound and car will not heat up or cool down as appropriate 1st occurs approximately 2013-2014 around 90,000 miles, and again approximately 2016-17 and again in 2021

My dashboard says my seatbelt is off it says my airbag is off it has abs and tracking the lights in the dashboard everything comes on and goes off you have to see it in order to believe what i'm saying because i didn't took it to everyone and they keep telling me they can't do nothing about the airbag sensor and the other sensors could be anything

Power reduced to engine and traction control light come on and loss of power

After purchasing this "one owner driven by [xxx] car on march 27, 2014 we have fallen in love with the car .supposedly purchased from the dealer were the original owner traded it in.with only approx. 34,800 miles....so much so we purchased another one...a 2014 (not new body style). i'm driving home from work at about 6:45am on a normal sunny morning in a residential neighborhood when all of a sudden i get an alert stating "reduced engine power/service traction control alert...the call lost most power and was shifting strangely...i have done some internet research and this seems to be a common problem with gm cars between 2008- and 2011...we have only made one payment on this vehicle and are currently trying to contact the dealer and waiting on a return call.......the same problem happened again last night and he barely made it to work....sometimes when this alert is not on the engine light is on...sometimes no lights at all...but this is potentially a very dangerous situation especially if traveling at a high rate of speed on expressway or something...if gm is aware of this problem...which they appear to be based on my research, there should be a bulletin or a recall available to fix said problem....i hope we do not have to pursue any further action against gm and that the dealer will make this right...this car is like brand new!! *tr parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Traction control warning light came on then it said reduced engine power then it shut the engine off going 65 down the highway with my [xxx] year old driving it. the power steering was not working so she could hardly get the car off the road and almost was hit by a large truck. this is dangerous. i won't let her drive it and it happened to me the next day. *tr parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Saftey air bag ...light come on and stays on

Car continuously gets a reduced power message and goes down to 25 mph. in mid january did the same thing, but stalled on i90 ohio turnpike. almost hit by a semi truck. have had the car in the shop no less than 5 times for the same problem. at gm and non gm repair shops. we have had this same reduced power on city roads, and the highway, it seems always when it is wet, rainy or slushy. it really appears to be a water causes the problem. we have paid for two sets of throttle body, speed control sensor and harnesses. the problem continues to persist and appears to be dangerous.

Gas pedal has lag to it. almost every time you go to take off sometime it doesn’t respond till your quarter way into pushing petal must push petal farther in before it will accelerate causing it to jerk hard. my friend has same car and problem also servos in dash for heater keep clicking and malfunctioning after multiple replacements, my other friends 2010 impala does this as well.

Air bag light appears sometimes and then goes away. have been told by mechanic that it may be a wiring problem in he steering wheel. the warning light comes and goes. no one thing that makes it come on. could be driving vehicle and it will come on. sometimes it will come on at start up. then it will go away for a week or two. sometimes it will stay on for a week or two. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a deer and sustained significant front end damage. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the driver sustained a neck injury. in addition, while driving various speeds, the traction control sensor illuminated prior to the stalling. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was towed and not repaired. the failure mileage was 89,000.

My wife was driving her 2009 impala home from work at 1230 am when the traction control light and the reduced power light came on and the car shut down completely . good thing she wasn't in the bad part of town because it wouldnt start for abt 15 min. i always buy american autos but next time it wont be a chevrolet unless we get the problem fixed free.this problem has happened multipal times

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer requests reimbursement for front passenger seat frame recall notice repairs. *smd the consumer received a recall notice three days after paying a $99.00 service charge. the dealer informed the consumer, the $99 was not part of the recall. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system) and while attempting to start the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wires needed to be wrapped. the vehicle was repaired. after the repairs were performed, "service transaction" displayed across the message board and the abs warning indicator illuminated. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 90,517.

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle dashboard passenger air bag warning light blinking, smoke and odors of electrical wire burning. *smd the consumer stated that a buzzing noise was heard in the area of the airbag 4 months after the vehicle was purchased. the airbag light illuminated. more recently, the dash began smoking. the manufacturer was notified and offered to pay a portion of the repair. the consumer declined due to not being able to afford the remaining cost of the repairs. updated 10/10/2017*js

My car's engine power was severely reduced suddenly when i was driving on interstate highway 275 north in tampa, fl. a message showed on the dash: " reduced engine power, service traction control" and the check engine light was on. this happened today around 7 pm on oct 30, 2016. my car is a chevy impala 2009. i searched online and found thousands of messages about the same error message of reduced engine power on many models of gm cars including impala, malibu, trailblazer, silverado. this worries me very much as so many same error messages and engine problems happened on so many gm cars. my research shows that gm has done nothing to resolve this problem yet. so this irresponsibility of gm on this specific issue put the lives of hundreds of thousands of drivers in danger. i hope nhtsa looks into this problem and pressure gm to issue a recall if possible to take care of this serious problem. thank you! *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system). the vehicle was repaired, but afterwards, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. parts distribution disconnect.

My car went into the shop on 9/20/2016 for the airbag recall. a little over a week later and the "service airbag" light is still coming on and off. the recall did nothing to fix the problem. reading up i am not the only one who is still having issue. please issue a recall that will fully solve this problem instead of just a week long bandaid

While driving the check engine light and traction control light comes on and reduce engine power reads across the screen. car slows to 45 miles an hour and turns off. i have had the throttle replaced and the throttle body replaced. the problem still on going....?

This problem includes more items than your form allows me to check. it stated out about 7 months ago when you would be driving down the road and the service stable tract and service traction control light would come on causing the engine power to be reduced which is an annoence but is also a safety issue is you are passing someone on a two lane road when it happens and you can not complete the pass due to reduced power. if you pulled off to the side of the road and shut the car off the service lights would go away and may not come on again for weeks. this problem went away after a couple of months and then the car started a new one with a no crank, no start problem which when this would happen you would get up to three warning lights, (service table trac, service traction control, and service air bags) with time the no crank, no start problem kept coming and going and the only light that came on when it wouldn't crank or start was the service air bag light. if you kept trying to start it after 3 to 30 times it would start and run fine and may not act up again for 1 day or even up to a week. a couple of weeks ago i had my wife switch cars with me as this was the car she drove to work daily and i didn't want her to get stranded. i am so glad i did that as the very first day i drove it to work on my way home while driving down the highway the car shut off for no reason and the service air bag light came on, i lost my power steering and power brakes and again i could have been in very big trouble if this would have happened when i was trying to pass another car and i don't think the air bags will deploy with the service air bag light on. i reported the to chevrolet and they told me trying to fix it would be at my cost since it is out of warranty. the local dealer and found that they have been trying for 3 days to find a no crank, no start on a corvet with no luck.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. after the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system), the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

I was driving on my way home and the stability light came on and the traction control light came on too.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to swerve into adjacent lanes without warning. the contact depressed the brake pedal and the failure stopped. the failure recurred randomly. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure milage was approximately 110,000.

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag warning light illuminates after dealership repaired front passenger seat frame recall notice. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. when the passenger seat was moved, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was remedied per nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "service traction control module: engine power reduced by 50%" warning message displayed. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning on several occasions. montgomery chevrolet of louisville, kentucky was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall and that there would be no service provided. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

A/c actuator arm, 3rd one gone bad, first 2 were $175 to repair, this one almost $700 to repair & we cannot afford that... obviously this is a problem... why not a recall? rear window defroster wiring bad & it has quit working at all.

"service airbag" warning displayed on dashboard. dealership denies this is a common problem and says there is no recall. numerous complaints by people are listed on the internet. please investigate. chevy needs to fix this manufacturing defect at no charge to vehicle owners.

Tires: are constantly needing replaced have had three sets of 60k goodyears tires in addition to a set of perillis with about 40 % tread since febraury 2015. brakes: three sets of brakes on vehicle since february 2015. everytime vehicle goes to mechanic they state that rotors are severely warped. electrical: having issues with abs traction control. this is causing reduced engine power when turning. when crossing a main intersections the car coasts across oncoming traffic. actuators and wiring to many vehicle components having ongoing issues. air conditioner, doors, door locks, relays the main issue i am having is non operational doors locks in vehicle. i have to craw through the car to open the door locks. i have young children and my daughter was standing out of the car awaiting me to unlock the door. another vehicle pulling into a parking spot nearly hit my child. another incident was having items stolen from vehicle due to intermittent of the locks. it has really become a major safety issue for me with this car. this issue with locks became a problem about two weeks ago. i stated to chevorlet i was able to press lock or unlock a couple of times and was always able to at least free one lock within the rear and front. any help with this issue would be greatly appreciated thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

"service airbag" warning displayed on dashboard. dealership denies this is a common problem and says there is no recall. numerous complaints by people are listed on the internet. please investigate. chevy needs to fix this manufacturing defect at no charge to vehicle owners.

I called my local chevy automobile place and they can not find the recall on 36110 passenger presence sensor and instrument cluster malfunction i need this fixed because i can tell how fast i'm going not see how much gas i got in my tank none of the instruments in the dashboard work i'm always running out of gas and i can't tell if car is hot or cold car is in motion when all this occurs

I am the owner of a 2009 chevrolet impala and for months my car keeps locking when i turn to the left or right. i have had the wheel bearings replaced, a hub assembly kit put on, new tire rods, a rack and pinion, new breaks, new rotors and a new break line put on and still my car keeps locking up on me. when i turn the abs and traction lights come on and i'm stuck at a pause and can't move for about 10-20 seconds. can you please steer me in the direction as to what needs to be fixed before a serious accident happens that's out of my control. i'm afraid to drive my car yet it's the only means of transportation for my family and i. also i have to travel long distances to and from work. so please if there is anything you can tell me or where to lead me please let me know something. thank you

My air bag on the driver side never deploy and i have been hit 2 times within the last year .

I have problem trying to get the passenger air bag fixed. the light keeps coming back on after they try to fix it. a recall was done but that was only to tape wires and light was still on. the car was not in as accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving on the highway, the vehicle experienced reduced engine power and stalled. the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact also mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact experienced a similar failure three years ago. the vehicle was taken to mcdermott chevrolet where it was diagnosed that the failure was attributed to nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the contact also took the vehicle to the same dealer because the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact believed that the indicator was illuminated due to nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system). the technician informed the contact that the failure was not due to the recall and refused to pay for the repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Driver door does not always unlock when placed in park, when using the unclock button or key fob. the door also doesn't lock when using the electric button or key fob. there is often the need to manually unlock and lock the door using the "stem". my concern is and remains to be the necessity to quickly exit in an emergency, such as a fire, accident or car jacking. most would panic and not react quickly enough to manually disable/engage the lock. this has been an ongoing and long term problem.

After starting my car and pressing on the accelerator car starts to jerk lights flicker and the message service traction control. the car will sometimes lose power. and does this while driving and will not accererate. i have changed the accerator petal positioning sensor as well as the battery. i do not feel safe driving this care whatsoever. and i've seen that many other impalas have had this issues. this has happened many times. i should not have to pay for repairs when this is clearly a manufacturer issue.

Tl* the contact's boyfriend owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. on several occasions, while the contact was driving her boyfriend's vehicle at normal speeds, the vehicle independently slowed down. the contact pulled over to restart the vehicle. while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated rapidly and the traction control indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

When starting , it states service air bag, this will then clear but a few days week or month it comes back on [service air bag] it runs fine and has 148000 miles, i see there was a recall because of wire not connecting well. was this recalled? if so i never received the recall, thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”*jb

Key gets stuck in ignition, rap fuse blows, then when inserting new rap fuse (10 amp) it shorts before the fuse can be placed in the fuse box. this seems to be a common problem in many chevrolet vehicles. stationary when this happened (shifting into park), accessing electrical fuse box is a safety issue (appears to be something live that causes the new fuse to blow). safety due to inability to get key out and resultant dead battery, failure to start, etc. the shorting of the rap fuse and the resultant inability to remove the key could turn into a larger safety issue, gm should investigate and issue a tsb.

While accelerating the traction control kicks in and cannot accelerate. this has happened while backing up, driving straight, and turning. it has mainly been happening while driving in the city. when i push the gas pedal the car doesn't move. i have almost been hit by other vehicles while stuck.

Approx 2 weeks after having a recall repair completed for passenger presence sensor 36110, my airbag light is on. now the dealer wants to charge me $250 to clean connectors. how would they get dirty? dlr says they have to remove both fronts seats to do this repair. i never had an airbag light prior to the recall repair.

Vehicle serviced by firestone complete auto care, november, december 2016 vehicle was in motion, on a city street vehicle exhibited reduced engine power, ran rough, triggered engine error alarm. diagnostic by firestone revealed a pedal position sensor error, error code – p2122, resulted in replacement of accelerator pedal assembly, removal & replacement of throttle position sensor. vehicle was in motion, on a city street upon return of the vehicle to the owner, replacement of accelerator pedal throttle position sensor resulted in intermittent, dangerously uncontrolled vehicle acceleration, vehicle was towed back to firestone repair shop. uncontrolled vehicle acceleration was resolved by replacement of throttle body assembly. the conditions initially described, reduced engine power, rough idle was predicted in a letter, dated november 2015 as received by owner from general motors chevrolet division regarding a do not return to dealer order, all in bold letters and under lined. further instruction clearly communicated that the issue would not be addressed unless the issue actually occurred and had to be within strict time cut off related to when vehicle was placed in to service or under 120,000 miles. any possible repairs once approved for the conditions described were covered under a special coverage program. the issue created a clear and obvious dangerous safety issue and should have been managed as a safety recall not a do not return to deal order and managed as a special coverage program. owners of vehicles with the issue or the potential for this issue to occur, victims resulting from this issue should be compensated for all repair fees and liability claims resulting from this issue as reported here today.

Car running down road dash instruments go out, warning lights flicker off and on. all may come back on and then go out again, pulling passenger seat belt seems to affect this

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system). while the vehicle was being serviced at pat o'brien chevrolet east (2810 bishop rd, willoughby hills, oh 44092), the dealer diagnosed that the air bag wiring under the driver's seat had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided some financial assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 84,807.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and locked up. as a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries to the knees that required medical attention. the contact sustained an injury to the neck that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was moved to the side of the road and taken to an independent mechanic. the front driver's side bumper was repaired and repainted. the failure could not be replicated. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

Takata recall - not sure if this is the type in my car but the air bag on the passenger side has failed. i constantly have a service air bag light that comes on and off. i have researched and this seems to have happened in several of this year and model, even some recalls but not yet to my vin

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the vehicle experienced the failure referenced in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but offered no assistance to repair the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 70,912.

I got an alert that i should "service traction control" and that "engine power is reduced". the car began jerking. it has happened several times now and has actually caused the car to shut off when i was traveling at high speed (65mph).

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact later received notification of an unknown manufacturer recall for the air bags. the dealer repaired the vehicle; however, days later, the air bag warning indicator illuminated again. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice, but they could not replicate the failure. the vehicle was taken back again with the service air bag warning indicator still lit. the dealer indicated that the wire harness was faulty and needed to be replaced under the front passenger side seat. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was not available.

We brought vehicle in for recall for wiring harness repair back in august because airbag light was on. dealership wrapped the wires. 3 weeks later airbag light was on again. brought back to dealership and they told us wires were damaged and wiring connector need to be replaced which was not part of recall. paid $329. when i read recall online, it clearly states the wires should be inspected before applying the tape and if not wiring should be replaced for no charge. i filed complaint with gm and they contacted dealership who still says wires are not part of recall. advised word for word of recall and no have to go to dealership with paperwork. my child is driving this car and was told by the dealership this is not a safety issue and we could have left it as is. really?

My computer is alerting me to "service stabilitrack". based on some quick searches, is seems that there may have been a recall on this issue. where do i find out what to do and whether or not it is covered under a recall? it seems to lose power and sometimes it feels as if there is no power steering.

We have owned this car since it was new and the airbag light never stay off after so many repairs we see no hope of it being repair. chevrolet is doing another cover up just like the ignition switch. we have spent over 700 on repairs only to still have the airbag light on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the door actuators failed to operate as intended. when the vehicle was placed into gear, the actuators would lock the doors. also, when the vehicle was stopped and placed in park, the door actuators would unlock the doors. the function no longer operated as intended. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

A fix airbag warning comes up on the dashboard display. it is inconsistent- as it will come on when starting the car, but most often while driving. it will stay on for 1 minute to maybe 5 minutes, then goes off. it started about 2 weeks ago and has come on approx 5 times in about 30 different uses of the car.

About a week ago, my :service air bag" light came on while i was driving on a highway. i got home and looked at the latest recall notice sent via mail to us and saw the ignition recall could cause a problem with the airbags if not repaired so i made an appointment with a local dealer. once there i was told that there was another recall and they would fix both. i asked about the light but was blown off. the car was repaired and i left with the light off. the next day the light came on but when i shut off the car it would go away. this has kept happening but since yesterday it is constant. i called the dealer and gm and both say they issues are not related. but there are a lot of people on line with the same issue. the second recall was for a passenger seat sensor that could cause damage to the seat belt pretensions and loss of air bags! gm is very blaise about their customers safety. this is another issue in a long list of problems i have had with the impala. two out of four door locks do not work unless you manually open them, one of my seat warmers does not function, etc... this is a poorly made vehicle and the issues are safety in nature.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle. the dealer stated that the recall issue was not on the passenger side, but on the driver side with the seat belt retractor or wiring harness. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. updated 11/01/16*lj *tr

Received a safety recall for above car for the airbag. the recall is #36110. it states that dic alerts may intermittently turn on and off. the dashboard light on my car has been doing exactly that. i brought it to curry chevrolet in white plains, ny. the dealer told me that the airbag recall has nothing to do with the airbag warning sign that won't turn off and wanted to charge me $700 to fix it. the car only has $31,000 miles on it. i am 80 years old and do not have the resources to fix this problem as i am on a fixed income. i feel the airbag recall/and light problem are definitely related. i am 80 years old and do not have the resources to fix this problem as i am on a fixed income. i feel the airbag recall/and light problem are definitely related and that i am being taken advantage of. i look forward to your assistance. thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I took my car to auto mall in brattleboro vt for the recall 36110 passenger seat occupant sensing. they had it all day said they fixed it but the airbag light is on and it still doesn't sense anyone in the passenger side seat. they also gave me a list of 9 codes that my car now has but didn't back in june 3 of which i know about tire and dead battery in my remote and my actuator door, the rest all have to do with electric issues. i think stemming from the original recall. i wouldn't pay 90.00 to have it coded again so i looked up the codes myself and they are all loop open circuit and one is second row seat belt pretensioner deployment control. seems to me that there is more than wrapping the wires is going to fix, i think it all has to do with the recall but they refuse to do anything. i don't even know what they did wrap or change the housing?? my codes are as follows b0223 b3060 b3031 b1325/3 b0074 c0755 boo1b/4 b0021/04. help please all i want iis to be able to get my car inspected. as i said i had no codes until this started when the same dealer changed my pps module back a few months ago which was a recall too. when my abs light came on and traction control and loss of power. after auto mall fixed that the airbag light came on. they had the nerve to ask if i had mice living in my car...

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the connector needed to be cleaned. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 51,626. updated 10/13/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear driver side door failed to open from outside the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The car has erratic shifting. it seems as if the gears get stuck before they release especially when slowing down then taking off, like if you do a rolling stop or slow down at a traffic light but don't stop fully before accelerating again. it does not do it everytime you drive though. there is also a clicking coming from behind the dash. the actuator for air has gone bad.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger presence sensor module wire needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,912.

"takata recall" this traction service control is going to get someone killed if it haven't already!!!! it comes on everyday and, few minutes it jump on and off! i have taken my to the dealership for traction service control which also had a recall and they told me i was over the 120,000 miles for the the recall. the guy act like it didn't t do it with him. i can not pull out in front of anyone because it stall out and make noise to bad, i can not back uphills without this being a problem. i get in an accident and i make out; i also told my family if i don't please sue the dealership because they is not taking this serious! me and my family along with other drivers life are in danger with this problem

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag sensor illuminated and indicated the presence of a failure. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Chev recall #16v507000 reported a problem with the air bag sensor on the passenger seat side. i reported that i had the recall notice but that i also had the same problem with the air bag but on the driver side. when the air bag light came on, i could get it to turn off by moving the driver's seat back and forth and/or up and down. this seems to be the same type of problem reported in the recall for the passenger seat. at the dealership,the car computer verified the driver side air bag problem. when i took the care in for the recall, they checked the passenger seat wiring under warranty but charged me $130.12 to get the driver's seat wiring fixed. they said the recall was only for the passenger seat. seems gm doesn't care if the driver gets killed or injured.

A/c actuator

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. when the direction of the air flow changed from the air conditioner, a loud knocking noise emitted from the dashboard. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 106,000. updated 10/07/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was parked, all the doors failed to unlock electronically. in addition, all the doors failed to open manually intermittently. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the door lock mechanism needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 40,000. updated 10/18/16*lj the consumer stated the doors unlocked randomly. updated 10/25/16.*jb

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact had not experienced a failure with the vehicle until it was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). shortly after the dealer's repair, the check engine warning light randomly illuminated and the vent controls failed to properly work. in addition, the key fob failed to lock and unlock at different points in time. the contact notified the dealer and they were unable to provide a solution for the various electrical failures. in addition, the brakes were slow to respond and the dealer replaced the rotors, which did not prevent the failure. the contact was informed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. the repairs for the brake system did not prevent the failure. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system). the parts were not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was unknown. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise when the a/c was deactivated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of failure. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's presence sensor failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system). the failure mileage was 154,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the traction control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 5,000. updated 10/13/16*lj *tr

The dash board on my car is cracked around where the front passenger air bag comes out. i feel it is a huge safety hazard for when the air bag needs to deploy. i feel the cracked dash board may turn into a shard of hard plastic that could either pierce the air bag or hurt the corresponding passenger. i have done research and seen that this issue is prevalent in general motor vehicle model years 2007-2013. numerous reports have been made to general motors in regards to this cracking. general motors has declined to comment to each and every claim but have offered some customers a hefty discount to replace their dash. the main call to action here is safety. dashes that are cracked in places around the passenger airbag can become flying projectiles in the event of an accident where the passenger or side impact airbag deploys. previously stated, general motors obviously recognizes this as a problem being that it has offered persistent customers, who bring up the validity of safety concerns, a replacement for $200 to free. please help me bring this issue to light by making this an active recall item. thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving, the traction control indicator remained illuminated. while making turns, the contact heard a grinding noise. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. the manufacture was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 106,000.

The air bag light for the passenger side came on. i took it to river rest auto on 4/27/2015. they replaced the passenger presence system in the seat which is what the code called out for. the cost was 802.05. gm had recall 36110 for this problem in 08/2016. they are only willing to pay 115.96. i think they owe me the total amount. i have called them numerous times and have got no where. my case number is 8-2766201672. the car was moving when the air bag light came on. another light also told us the passenger air bag was not working so we had it fixed right away.

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to passenger side air bag warning light malfunction. *ld the consumer stated the passenger air bag was recalled. the driver's side air bag began to experience the same failure but, there was no recall for it. *js updated 11/07/2017*js

The traction control light is on, the cruise control does not work and the brake lights are on all the time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while stationary, the traction control and abs indicators remained illuminated. while turning the vehicle, it made a loud grinding noise as if the traction were unstable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000. the vin was not available.

I had the problem with the service air bag light coming on and staying on. i had the problem fixed but i see that my vehicle isn't under recall. i had to have the passenger side pretensioners assembly replaced. this light would come on when the car was started and stay on until the car was turned off.

The service air bag light is on and stays on

I’ve been having crazy electrical problems with my impala 2009 when i push the button to move my chair my light flickers on and off and when i start my car it shakes in the hood also

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to unrepaired recalls which resulted in a fatal accident. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was traveling at high speeds. the dips in the road, the high speed, the loading/unloading and of the suspension contributed to the loss of control of the vehicle. *js

On 1/2/2021 i was traveling on the highway when i had a front end crash at 60 mph and none of the air bags deployed causing injury to myself.

My car started putting an everything was dim while i was driving the brake light an check engine light both were on

To whom it may concern: i have a 2009 chevy impala with 100,000 miles on it. the 1st time this issue happened, i was driving slowly, on a side street, in july 2019. out of the blue, the following warnings appeared: engine power is reduced, service stabilitrak, service traction control. immediately my car started running horribly (it didn't want to go, was chugging, and almost felt like the transmission was slipping). i parked it. later i started it and all warnings were gone, but the engine light was on. . the next day i started it and just the engine light was on. 3rd day i started it, engine light still on. drove it to a shop,.right before i pulled in, the light turned off! they scanned it anyway & said that nothing came up. the car has driven just fine, no warnings or lights until 11/25/2020. i was driving about 20mph, turned right on a side street and all of a sudden all of the exact messages as before came on. vehicle immediately started running slow and "chugging"again. i parked it. when i started it again later, all the same messages were still there. it's definitely scary when this happens & since the 1st time it happened, i was nervous to drive it far because i wasn't sure when it may happen again. i went on a chevrolet forum & read there was a recall for this issue. i was very pleased about that. i put in my vin & it stated that there are no recalls. so i called gm this morning. the rep said they're aware of this issue, but there is not a recall for it. she then said that it would've covered by special warranty but unfortunately that was unavailable as of april 2019! her advice was to take it to a certified dealership and have it checked and fixed soon for my safety! i asked why there isn't a recall, if it's a known issue and she said i could talk to a customer experience manager at the dealership and maybe they could do something for me. please help!

For the last two days, i have driven my vehicle. every time i would drive over 40 mph, the engine would lock up. the vehicle would jerk back and forth. the car would do this every time i would try and drive over 40 mph, no matter the roadway or stop at an intersection. whenever this happened, the check engine light would stay on. a month before this problem started, my father had been driving the car and had an auto accident. *tr

For the last two days, i have driven my vehicle. every time i would drive over 40 mph, the engine would lock up. the vehicle would jerk and shake back and forth. the car would do this every time i went over 40 mph, no matter if i was driving on a highway or road or coming to a stop at a red traffic light. whenever this happened, the check engine light and the traction control light would stay on. this problem started weeks after i had an auto accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the accelerator pedal fractured being detached from the floorboard. the contact was able to come to a complete stop and activate the hazard lights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, however the vehicle was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 147,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the door lock actuator on the front passenger door failed to lock and unlock using the key fob. the contact also stated that there was an abnormal clicking noise coming from the air conditioning actuator. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving 25 mph and approaching an intersection the vehicle suddenly decelerated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a solder connection in the accelerator position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. updated 02/21/17*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle had a fractured solder device, which caused the accelerator pedal to malfunction. the dealer diagnosed that the accelerator pedal was replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 153,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the stability traction control, reduced engine power, and brake warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear defroster failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the harness needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,000. the vin was not available.

The airbag light comes on intermittently. was in a collision and the airbag did not deploy. the car was repaired but airbag light still comes on. also the horn does not work when i press on the steering wheel. the cruise control does not work either. the lights on the cruise control buttons do not light up.

Car has had service air bag light on for years prior to being inherited. 4 codes were pulled inlcuding: 1. b0021 passenger seat side air bag deployment loop open. 2. b001b passenger pretensioner deployment loop 2 open. 3. b001b passenger pretensioner deployment loop 2 high resistance 4. b001b passenger pretensioner deployment loop 2 high resistance it appears some 2009 impalas were recalled regarding the side passenger airbag wiring and this one may be related.

This is not the first time this has happened. on the hwy going 60mph, all of a sudden my engine power is reduced and airbag light came on. the next day the air bag light and engine light are both on. went to my mechanic for an inspection (which i failed due to the airbag) and he informed me to contact the dealership for recall. i did, only to find out the recall is closed and i can't get this fixed unless i come up with a lot of money. i explained i never got anything from the manufacturer about the recall. how can i get my car fixed on a closed recall?

I crashed heading down a hill .i crashed into a telephone pole after my car suddenly revved up,gained speed as i headed towards a telephone pole ,with loss of power steering ,brakes because my car quit after gaining speed due to the rpms amping up on their own and going down a hill. when i hit the pole,the telephone lines snapped and i was trapped in the car because they landed on my driver window and were shooting out sparks as if they were roman candles and a fire started on the right side of my car in some pine straw. when the firemen was able to get me out of the car he came to the passenger side and by then i had taken my seat belt off and the fireman advised me to get out of the passenger side if i was able and i told him that i was scared to let off the brake because i thought for some reason being out of my head that the car was going to roll if i let off the brake and he took his hand and slammed the car up in to park because i didn't even realize i had not put it in park. he said you can let your foot off the brake because it will not roll and i said i'm too scared .i asked..can i put the emergency brake on and he said yes and when i did it went straight to the floor. then i continued to come out the passenger side and hop to the sidewalk with my feet together just in case anything was hot and to keep from getting electrocutied just in case something was still hot around us. when i was struck by the airbag the and the seat belt did its job i suppose but for some reason my neck was yanked so hard that it hurts so badd everyday when i didn't go to the hospital.i was unaware of any recalls when i purchased from a dealership on jan 18 2020. the day before i crashed we were traveling uphill &i had a friend with me that helped grab the wheel until it stopped after it revved up & quit.i attempted to crank it 3xs with success. i was stunned as to why it did it .

Purchased vehicle and the following day the right front headlight went out and had to be taken in for electrical problem. later about 4 months after purchase the air bag in the front passenger seat started to make a knocking sound and then stopped. just recently it began making the knocking sound again when i open my car door, as well as close it. it lasts about 3 minutes and then stops.

This has been happening for several years, and happened again yesterday..... pulled out onto 4 lane divided highway and traction control light came on, dash said "engine power reduced", but did not seem to be significantly low on power. drove about 5 miles down the road, then car suddenly died. was able to pull over to side of the road (with three small children in the vehicle), tried to restart the car but display said "starting disabled, service throttle". waited about 5 minutes and car restarted. was able to drive home, no reduced power but check engine light remained on. i have seen many comments online from others who own similar gm vehicles that have had similar issues. we have also had similar issues with our 2011 suburban, although no stalling. there should be an immediate recall for all 2008 - 2011 gm vehicles to repair this issue, most likely accelerator pedal position sensor.

I know this shouldnt be a safety issue but on most every impala the ac does a clicking noise and blows hot when the ac is on and blows cold when the heat is on ( which could be a safety issue because you cant get the windows to defrost) most people i know their impala does this. this should be a factory recall. when there are so many out there doing this same issue. the car will not even be running and the ticking noise will start if you shut a car door beside it.

Warning says engine power down. gm dealer said recall expired for throttle/pedal position sensor. my vehicle is under 100,000 miles i never received a notice of this recall. i would like to have it fixed under recall.

I have paid to have actuators on both sides repaired from about a month after purchased 5-11-2012 to 6-2020 a total of 8 times. the last time in december 2029 and it started clicking a few weeks after repair. it starts clicking as soon as i unlock the doors and continues to click after locking doors. i retired due to health five years ago and unable to get another car. i can not afford to keep repairing actuators. i have written to gm and called asking that this be made into something they would repair no charge as i have since talked with several people having the same problem. i have to use the the car drive my husband to va for treatments and doctor appointments and it get very worrisome as i have to drive 140 miles round trip each time. all i ask is for gm to aknowledge this problem and fix my car.

Power reduces in heavy traffic. if i slow because of traffic it jerks like brakes are still engaged. acts like transmission going out. this can cause someone to get run into from behind. there was a recall earlier this year. the mileage was not enough to cover my vechile. there should be no mileage limit. *tr

Gear shift is sticking in park. *tr

The air bag light stays on. i scanned my vehicle with a obd 2 scanner and no code was displayed. i tried to erase the air bag light but was unsuccessful. o am worried because my mother in law who is 62 years old drives the vehicle . this is definitely a safety issue . i called the 800 number and gave my vin number. please help me with this this safety issue or air bag recall light problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bags warning light illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags). the recall repair was performed at diamond chevrolet buick gmc cadillac located at 768 washington st, auburn, ma 01501 however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Just keeps showing warning signals a traction control. the front left strut cover is corroded which was told to me eventually the strut will come through there. showing no signs of the fan working to cool the car down which then reads engine too hot turn off ac. *tr

Seatbelts aren’t locking up, when turning it’s giving me delays then normal acceleration kicks back in. *tr

I bought this car from the car lot and the sensors keep going off, the seat belt doesn't lock up, sometimes it says engine is hot turn of ac when it isn't on. and when turning it's will sometimes make a vibrating noise that won't allow me to go then the accelerator kicks back in to go. *tr

Service airbag light is on. the light came on while i was driving. i was not in an accident the vehicle was not hit. this same issue appear to have been reported previously.

While driving, the car in motion it completely loses power. have experienced this while on highway, interstate, and in town roads. so problem occurs at any speed, and results in vehicle coasting to a stop as the steering and brakes stop working too. has happened to me hundreds of times as we can not pin point problem, and has replaced numerous different parts trying to solve it. when power loss occurs there is very little to no time at all for driver to coast & steer vehicle & occupants to safety area on side of road. the dashboard information center will state "starting disabled, service throttle" also engine power reduced" and "service stablitrak." a new throttle has been put in vehicle and still does same thing. over the year ive been dealing with this issue ive noticed it does it more in warm weather. after vehicle coast to a stop and is put in park and turned off, wait 5 to 10 minutes then vehicle will start up and no information or lights display in dash center, like it never happened.

While driving oil pressure low stop engine comes on in my dic even though my oil is perfectly fine my rear turning signal is not flashing but is lit and working for everything else my temperature gauge shorts out at times even after i replaced the sensor passenger air bag off even with passenger inside nhtsa recall number 16v507 nhtsa recall number 14v355 i believe the true problem is the bcm the door actuators are faulty

The service air bag light is on when starting, driving & standing still.

This same problem occurred on our previous 2009 chev impala, in that the "service air bag" message started showing on the dic intermittently, then constantly. i am finding multiple cases of chevrolet vehicles doing this on online forums, with high bills from chevy dealers, but the problem is not solved. i am attaching a photo of the damage from hitting a deer that did not deploy airbags on our previous 2009 was totaled. we just purchased another 2009 because we love the design of the car, but after driving 4.5 hours home, the very next day we are seeing the "service air bag" message on this car.

Drove my vehicle to attend church on a sunday morning. after church, return to my vehicle to go home. i started my vehicle and put it in drive gear. the vehicle wouldn't move. i shifted it to 2nd gear and it moved slowly and i was able to drive home. i got no prior warning of any problem before parking. no check engine light and it scared me because it could have occurred while i was on the busy interstate. i have not had it repaired because the problem can't be isolated by the transmission repair shops because there is no check engine light on. the transmission shifted fine prior to this. the vehicle only has 117,000 miles.

My car keeps saying engine reduce power

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the driver's side seat belt assembly was defective. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the failure caused the air bag warning indicator to illuminate on the instrument panel. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. the contact reached out to a couple of unknown dealers to have the vehicle diagnosed and the defect repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Car was parked at home on street.when i started the car service air bags message was on panel. car only has 50,800 miles. no dealers were open on saturday, and i was afraid to drive the car to work. missed a day of work, and maybe more days depending on repair time.

"takata recall". i have had the "service air bag" message along with the red indicator on my instrument panel for a few years. i do not see my vehicle on the recall list. should i be concerned? anytime the ignition is turned on.

The service air bag light keeps coming on while we are driving our car. and i’m worried that the air bags will not deploy in a accident, or they may deploy while driving down the road. i don’t want to disable the air bags but not knowing why the light for the air bags is coming on. i have looked online to see what i can do about this and i have found out that this is happening a lot on the 2006-2014 impala’s. and people have taken there car in to the dealership to get fixed and the dealership can’t figure out why this is happening. and they can’t seem to fix it. plus our service our traction control keeps coming on and the dealership can’t figure out why this is happening. this seems to be the problem with this car and the dealership can’t figure out why this is happening so they can’t fix it. so i’m worried that this car isn’t safe to drive because the air bags might not deploy in a accident or if they will just deploy driving down the road.

2009 chevy impala tps sensor keeps appearing but tire dealer couldn't dx problem pass side right front. today air bag p/s side air bag warning light came on. dealer sold as is. think none of this should have never gone thru md state inspection. please help

The passenger air bag will not turn on. it is disabled and the digital reader below the speedometer flashes service airbag. dealer said there is no recall and it's fixed?

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that several warning indicators illuminated, including the abs, air bag, service traction control, and stability control. the contact also heard banging noises coming rom the rear of the vehicle, resulting in rough driving. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

Had car repaired and was informed that the passenger airbag is malfunctioning. i cannot afford $900 for a new one. is there someone who can help me with this issue?

Airbag light stays on and it has a airbag message on the dash the ignition switch doesn't work the car won't turn over

Reaccuring problem with grinding on front wheels with traction control and abs lighting on control panel. have had wheel hubs replaced which had no effect on the problem. the car feels unsafe to drive. have read many complaints of other impala owners with the exact same problem. the grinding occurs during acceleration when moving forward or backward mostly when turning but has occured when just moving forward, mostly on city and suburban streets. the problem developed about 5 months ago and continues to date. need help and advice please.

It will not crank i installed a brand new starter the ignition switch is the problem

I placed the car in park on the street in my community, and left it running while dropping something in a mailbox. tried to shift into drive to leave, and it would not shift. my foot was firmly on the brake but the console shifter would not budge. i was forced to leave my car just a few doors away from home until the next day when my son came and showed me how to remove the console cover to press the silver button and release the shift. i have seen many complaints about a btsi (?) solenoid or loose wires. why is there no recall? being stuck could be very hazardous to safety.

After i getting the transmission fully repaired after it went out of nowere anyway i was driving and the steering wheel locked up on me and the sins are started going crazy in the car and i am one payment away from owning the vehicle and the last few months starting the beginning of this year i've noticed one problem after another the seat belt in the passenger's front side does not want to lock also it's saying that it needs service and as far as i'm concerned i bought this car barely two years ago in 2017 i'm financing it on a lease once i finish this last payment it'll be a little over 7,000 that i paid for it i feel like the dealer got over on me because it's my first vehicle and i didn't know exactly what i was doing this wasn't the car that i wanted if anything they avoided selling me the car that i wanted and gave me this one everything seemed fine for awhile but slowly started to all break down the tires are starting to say traction control and abs is on and never goes off the car shakes when i drive also the windows are starting to get stuck where they might want to roll up in might not i have already had to redo the transmission and i have already hacked you put a new head gasket and now i'm going to have to repair the axle and a motor mount and i don't know but this car is not safe the car dealership sold me a vehicle basically and scammed me because i did not know exactly what leasing a used car was about the car did lock up on me when i was driving i did not crash unfortunately but it pulled me to the side of the road and i had to pull to the left side of the road to avoid another car turning into me and crashing then i pushed as hard as i could and got home cuz it wasn't that far and i have my fiance check out the car. i don't want to give my car away nor do i want the money back i just want a car that is not going to cause death to me or my children.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the driver's side air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to maggio buick gmc (310 new roads st, new roads, la 70760, (225) 240-7605) where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. the driver's side air bag sensor was repaired twice; however, the failure recurred. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 9-547-428-9300. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The car started to state the airbag needed servicing. i looked up the issue online and saw the recall for my make and model. recall number 273230. the nhtsa number is 16v507000. separately, the steering wheel is incredibly stiff when starting the car, and while making turns. need both arms to force the car to turn. there is no issue with power steering fluid. the steering loosens a small amount when applying pressure on the gas.

Speedometer caught on fire and burnt out the electrical wires

"takata recall" having problems with the rotors, tire end rods, and motor mount.

My airbag light keeps coming on and off, i owned another 2009 chevy impala that i had a recall on but when i type in this one it doesn't come up. but the airbag light does keep coming on and off.

I took my car in for the last recall for the passanger air bag sensor it did not turn the light off and the dealer says ther is a differant issue with it and that's why the airbag light is on. i couldn't tell you what they did as far as taping the wires or replacing the sensor. but i feel like they did nothing now they tell me the part is 433.00 and labor and programing is almost 1000.00. i see many cars have this same issue with the passanger presence sensor module. the airbag light on keeps me from getting the car inspected. basically if you sit in my passanger side front seat it can't recognize anyone sitting there. any help would be welcome on this situation.

On this vehicle when you go to make a left hand turn from a stop, the front driver wheel, caliper, or something in the drivetrain locks up and will not allow the vehicle to proceed forward making a left turn. the vehicle only goes forward when you let off the gas then press the gas peddle again. this has been known now for 5 months and the customer is complaining that she almost got into accident, how ever here at dieselz motorsports we had replaced the rack and pinion, front rotors and pads and outer tie rods. and the issue still persist.

My impala has had airbag issues since 2016 display panel constantly says to service air bag especially when someone sits in the passenger seat. i received the airbag recall notice back in 2016 and took the car to the dealer. they rewrapped the wires under passenger seat and system was ok for around 6 months then it started doing the same things with same issue. stating to service air bag and when in passenger seat is the only time it says this and it also displays that the passenger air bag is off.

While driving on roads and interstates, i frequently receive a dash notification "engine power reduced" and my service traction control and check engine light comes on. when this happens, my vehicle loses speed and cannot accelerate above 40mph - dangerous, especially on an interstate. the notification lights and symptoms occasionally go away after turning the engine off and on, only to come back later. i cannot find and answer to this problem.

While driving on a street, the airbag service light illuminated and warning indicator for the red airbag sign displayed. checked all connections and drove it to the dealership. they said they fixed the problem but they did not.

I placed my car in park, while the car was still running. when i got back in, and tried to put it into gear, the console shifter seemed like it was locked in place, and wouldn't let me put the car in gear. there is apparently a switch under the console cover that allows me to temporarily fix this issue, but i have to do so every time i want to put my car into gear from park. only happens when my car is in park. i don't know if this is a recall issue or not. but any reply on this issue, as well as what i need to do to get it fixed would be much appreciated. thank you for your time.

Abs and traction control lights intermittently come on causing car to jerk with acceleration, or occasionally, to slip during braking. wheel hub assemblies have been replaced multiple times and the same faulty issue keeps reoccurring. low quality wiring and position and tautness going into the harness are a recipe for disaster. sensors can be set off with as little effort as gently rocking the car, definitely going off if there are any bumps or potholes in the road. also had other annoying although less dangerous issues: door lock actuators and heating/ac actuator, causing door locks to not respond and causing a horrible clicking noise in the car, respectively. i have walked away from the car thinking i had locked it only to find one or more of the doors did not lock. actually had items taken from the car. the clicking noise from under the dash was sporadic, usually upon starting the car, but occasionally while driving with no notice. this ear splitting, headache inducing noise would for the most part stop after several minutes of driving, but would sometimes continue after the car was shut off and would drain the battery. the electrical system throughout the car is horrible.

The vehicle shut down and i cannot start it because of the ignition switch causing the entire vehicle to become inoperable. i was pulling up in my drivewaywhen the vehicle shut down.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that all four windows became inoperable and could not be moved up or down. the vehicle was taken to diver chevrolet (2101 pennsylvania ave, wilmington, de 19806, 302-504-8313) where it was diagnosed that all the window motors were fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Cleaned interior of ca while sitting still in driveway. service seat belt warning appeared in information center display. had the code read at mechanic. seat belt pretensioner was found to be the issue.

Car drives for 15 minutes then display an "engine power reduced" and "service traction control" light. car hesitates to accelerate the eventually cuts off after a "service throttle body light" comes on. car cut off on the highway at 70mph. whenever there is a problem with the car these lights come on. it doesn't specify what the actual problem is.

Air bag service light comes on and won't go off. a lot of people on the internet are also having trouble.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while attempting to unlock the vehicle, it failed to unlatch. the contact also stated that there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 105,577. the vin was invalid.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 50 mph, the front driver side control arm failed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the lug nuts were replaced on the front driver's side tire, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 84612117853. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when the passenger seat was adjusted, the air bag indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Safety ignition recall #14299.....i received recall notice from gm 8-2014 ….i took car to dealer..in which they modified top plastic portion of key with new piece with eyelet smaller and told to keep key and transmitter by itself do not add any additional keys ...my dilemma is now ignition switch itself is jamming up ..locks up,,it takes 3-4 tries to turn off...and it turning on locks up if you or on any kind of incline....bottom line this ignition switch itself was defective and quick fix was to modify top portion of key to take weight off. well gm and dealer say recall was not for ignition switch itself persay but for key...and i will be responsible for repairs/cost to replace ignition switch.....

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving 70 mph, the traction control indicator illuminated and the message "losing engine power" appeared. afterwards, the steering wheel seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact applied the emergency brake and the vehicle stopped. the contact stated that the vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags). the vehicle was taken to yemm chevrolet buick gmc chrysler dodge jeep ram (2195 n henderson st, galesburg, il 61401, (309) 271-0106), but no assistance was provided. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 131,000.

"low oil pressure light, shut off engine" keeps coming on. oil is full. so far i have air bag light, traction control light, engine light, engine speed reduced light all on! how are these auto's not being recalled! i will never own a chevy again! unsafe piece's of junk!

My car occasionally makes a ticking noise from the dash. this comes and goes periodically. it starts when i open the door (any door) and continues for about a minute. in the period when this noise comes and goes the doors will automatically lock, i.e. if i step out of the car (running or not) and shut the door it will automatically lock even if i did not hit the lock button and even if i do hit the unlock button. twice this has occurred when the car was running and my dog was in the vehicle (along with my purse and keys) causing me must distress. i believe this is something faulty in the make of the car. by the time i get to a dealership to have it checked out the clicking has stopped or it is not locking automatically. the dealer says it has to be happening while the noise is ongoing. there are no lights on the dash to indicate a problem. this first started about a year ago and the most recent incident was today (the date listed below). thank you for your time.

While driving on the interstate at 70mph, air bag light, engine light as well as traction control light came on. felt as if brakes were on. dash read "service traction control" & "engine speed reduced". 140,000 miles

As i go down the road the engine light comes on and the stabletrek waring trackion light also comes on light and power reduce engine power light comes on but not all the time it goes off after a day or so and than no one can fine the problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the esc power steering warning indicator illuminated as the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. the contact stated that the failure was the same as described in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 75,030. the vin was not available.

I have problem with air bag , air bag light pop up by it self and close by it self. it’s not working properly.

The radiator fan stop working do to electrical problem i change sensors and relays n still won’t work i had auto shop test the fan and the fans works. it stop working on its on

Started with the autolock doors fail sometimes, then the car started shutting off and not starting i've had it in the garage twice,to no avail it ended up being towed back to my residence two days after repair. replaced the battery, the battery cable and a relay

For over a year now, an airbag red light comes on sporadically along with a beeping noise. i can't afford the hundreds of dollars the local dealership requires to check it out to see if it is the drivers side or passenger air bag. i just want to know if it imposes any danger. they say it may me just a faulty system and that it doesn't necessarily mean that the airbag wouldn't deploy in an emergency. but they have to take the whole front side out to check. the labor time is quite price. also, when using my remote, the door locks stay locked off and on. no rhyme of reason. it has been going on for over a year; but your form here makes me put just one date down in order to proceed.

Door locks work intermittently with remote, especially over 75 degrees. usually driver door lock but can be any. all still work manually. this can be very dangerous because handicapped people are often in this vehicle and can’t get out on their own. also intermittently dependent on how hot it is the service passenger airbag light comes on but often disappears. this started soon after the so called airbag recall was done.

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to illuminated passenger side airbag light. *ld *tr

Service airbag light comes on intermittently and then goes off. i took it took the dealership and they couldn't replicate it. this has has more than one time. i'm concerned that this can cause an issue during a front end collision. multiple chevrolet impala owners have the same issue and gm won't stand behind this. same for the power door locks, driver door doesn't always open. same issue and since they can't replicate it, they say keep an eye on it. concerned if the door won't unlock sometimes. air pressure monitoring system & stability trak monitors also seem to have issues. the sensors on the car constantly go off and my vehicle has less than 65,000 miles on a 9 year old car. concerned when driving it if it's just a sensor issue or a real problem that can cause a safety concerned when driving and chevrolet doesn't want to do anything concerning the issue. i've already paid 645.00 for the actuator, 345.00 for the tire monitoring system and i keep getting told keep an eye on the service airbag issue cause they can't replicate it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle did not move and the check engine indicator illuminated. the contact stated that the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to george matick chevrolet (14001 telegraph rd, redford, mi 48239, 313-531-7100) where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

Engine suddenly died while i was driving. i pulled over to the side of the road and it almost caused an accident because power steering went out. i was able to start the engine back up no problem. i had a check engine light on because of the oil pressure sensor. i had just replaced it the day before. i suspect it had something to do with that, but im not sure. if i was on the highway im pretty sure i would have gotten in an accident. this isnt the first time this car has almost caused an accident because of faulty car parts, this car is dangerous.

The driver's side low beam headlight burns out after a short period of time (within a few days up to less than a week). i have replaced the bulb multiple times within a short period. also, replaced the wire harness and it still burns out the bulb.

Warning lights - engine reduce power light came on the dash. the engine shut off while traveling in the high speed lane of a major out of state interstate. fortunately i was able to coast across all lanes of travel to get to the shoulder. when i turned the ignition, the car did restart so i was able to drive it to a repair location. it was determined based on codes that the throttle body needed replacement. this is the 3rd vehicle that i own that has needed the throttle body replaced. unfortunately gm has determined that since it is not a recall and they are not required by state law to reimburse for repairs after 10/31/2016, even though they extended dealer coverage until sometime in 2018 or 120k miles. i met both of these conditions. since this appears to be a common throttle problem across manufacturers and the vehicle can and did shutoff at interstate speeds, i would request that you consider making this a recall.

Service traction control message, check tire pressure light, check engine light, reduced engine power lights intermittently go on when driving down the highway. problem accelerating when reduced engine power message is on. lights/messages go away sometimes when driving and when i turn car off sometimes. lights come back on in varying combinations with no warning when driving down the road.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while turning into a parking lot at a low speed, the steering wheel seized. the contact was unsure if any warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a power steering pump malfunction. the contact stated that the power steering pump was replaced, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. frenchies chevrolet (255 e orvis st, massena, ny 13662, (315) 764-1760) was contacted and stated that there were no open recalls. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Service air bag . how do you do it?

For the last year or so i have dealt with several issues that started happening all of a sudden and all at once. for starters, my air bag indicator come on and off when i drive at any speed. an independent mechanic could not diagnose it and the dealership attempted to diagnose it and all he said was i needed to replace my air bags which would have cost roughly $3400.00. in addition to that, my abs indicator began going on and off and has caused my car to feel as if it was on a hydroplane mode. when it turns on it occasionally makes my car jerk on the road. i went to an auto supply store for diagnosis and was told there was no reading so nothing was wrong, dealership said the same. the light shut off and it was like deja vu all over again. also, i have had to replace the door actuators at least one to two times a year because they continue to break. finally, my new batteries the last few of years have been completely drained for no apparent reason and i had to replace it several times due to damaged batteries even though i replace it with brand new car batteries.

Earlier this year my car started flashing a "reduce engine power" and "service traction control" together. my car sounded like it was working harder too but i was city driving less than 30mph so i didn't otherwise notice problems. this happened rarely. a few months later i was on the freeway just getting on (flat road) and the warnings came on suddenly. then as i got over 40mph, my car engine shut down and my steering wheel locked. luckily i was able to make a slight turn off my wheels enough to get to the side of the road. my car flashes these randomly after random lengths of time of the car being on and driven and it's almost a daily occurrence. i've seen online no one has been able to solve the issue.

The impala displays service traction control followed by engine power reduced. throws a code for throttle body sensor, but that does not fix the issue. accelerator pedal position sensor is another reason they say, which also does not fix the issue. my car has shut off on me going down the interstate, on a highway, and and over a hill. it shuts down and says “starting disabled, service throttle” with no warning at all. several people have had the same exact problem and no one seems to know how to fix it. they say wiring but it never fixed anything.

~tl the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 08v517000 (air bags), but the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 96,000.

Lately, i have been having issues with the acceleration of my vehicle. every so often, my engine light comes on and i get a "engine reduced" notification, and my vehicle slows down. whenever i reach 40mph, my hp meter drops and my car starts shaking. there has even been a time when my car would completely shut off and display "ignition disabled". each time this has happened, the vehicle was moving on a highway. i went to a shop to get the error codes and i will upload them.

Service airbag light had been coming on intermittently for a few months noticed it happened when it was cold and or when making left turns until it came on indefinitely recall after recall i hoped should resolve every time they say it has nothing to do with recall at time of service/recall correction.

I started my car and the check engine light and service traction control lights both came on. i got on the highway and tried to accelerate to merge into the lane and my car would not accelerate and the steering wheel locked. luckily i was able to get into the emergency lane before my car shut off, but i was very close to being blasted by an oncoming semi truck. this could’ve been fatal to me if i had not gotten over in time.

This recall for passenger presence system harness was replaced in 2016 and replaced with another defective part still showing the airbag recall light no dealer will fix this defective recall replacement and general motors keeps saying i have to pay for it. only 600 miles have been placed on the car since the replacement and no one will respond. the car is unsafe to drive. my mother owned the car and it was transferred to me.

Issues with the airbag and light the blinkers shorted out, the car kept dying and the key got stuck in the ignition in a parking lot. the gear shifter was getting stuck in different gears been undrivable since the beginning of august 2018 didn't know about the recalls till august but the recalls are in 2016 and 2014

The engine will shut off. then the stereo will turn off for a second then come back on and display service stabilitrak. the vehicle was stationary at a stoplight. the engine has always come back on when trying to restart it with the key.

Bad solenoid in transmission causes car to jerk upon acceleration. transmission slips. usually happens taking off from a stop with a slow acceleration. feels like being rear ended and can cause sluggish acceleration. problem needs to be addressed with a recall as many other impala drivers have experienced this same issue. issue has happened at least 9 times within a 6 week period.

Airbag light is on paid to get it fixed and it's still on afraid to drive it if i get into an accident it will probably not deploy the electrical system doesn't work my brake lights don't work to fix them and get new balls it's all electrical i seen there's a recall but i bought the car after the recall so i had no idea there was a recall for the electrical system wiring and the electrical system ignition my key gets stuck in the ignition and i have to push a button in the back in order for it to release

"takata recall " everytime i drive my vehicle 5 seconds the car jerks makes loud sound, starts beeping, messages appear flashing back and forth engine power reduced, service traction control, car slows down, car jerks and chugs, makes loud sound, beeping noise from message board, throttle something appears, steering wheel locks, car stops, can't steer car out of road, won't crank, my car sits in the road.

There is an issue with the door lock actuators and the recirculation door actuator. the door looks are now 98% manual. every once-in-awhile they will start working again. this has led to a few instances of my vehicle being locked automatically with the keys inside. this can be extremely hazardous when it comes to pets and children. there is a loud tapping behind the dash due to the recirculation door actuator. this can be rather distracting and worrisome when it starts happening for the first time while you are driving. this is a common and known issue for gm/ chevy vehicles during this time frame.

I was driving alone on the highway and noticed that the rmp gauges was going up and down, then suddenly a message on the dash read, service traction control, then a few seconds later another message read, engine power reduced and the car would not pick up any speed. this was very scary and confusing because the next day i had no isses but has now it did the same thing today. please help.

2009 chevy impala lt malfunctions •blend door actuator not turning causing the temperature control system to not work properly: *the heater blows cold air when in park *there is a loud knocking sound coming from the dashboard. when i start my car, unlock my car, open a car door (driver, passenger, front, back) and while my car is parked with the ignition off. •the front driver side door lock mechanism not working: *i have to manually lock and unlockthe drivers side door with the key and sometimes my kids have to unlock door from inside the car. •left passenger power window won’t roll down. the last two items could result in a short in the circuit board. a short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to become inoperative. these could cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire increasing the risk of personal injury. mechanic said that these malfunctions are a common problem in chevy impalas so it seems that these are obviously faulty parts. i am extremely aggravated that this is a known and consistent issue with this car yet have not been recalled. not good! there are several actuators, they all need to be replaced. gm should do a recall on this model to fix these items. could be significant if there's an emergency and i can't unlock the door and can’t roll left passenger window down. the last two conditions could increase the risk of injury during a crash.

General motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2009 – 2010 chevrolet impala vehicles. the front passenger seat frame in these vehicles may rub against and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor (pps) module, which could cause the pps system to fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied and improperly suppress the front passenger airbag. in addition, the cluster gauges and driver information center (dic) alerts may intermittently turn off or not function properly. in rare circumstances, the damage to the pps module could cause the airbag fuse to short, resulting in the loss of all airbags and seat belt pretensioners. general motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in 2005-2009 model year (my) buick lacrosse, 2006-2011 my buick lucerne, 2000-2005 my cadillac deville, 2007-2011 my cadillac dts, 2006-2014 my chevrolet impala and 2006-2007 my chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. if the key ring is carrying added weight and the vehicle goes off road or experiences some other jarring event, it may unintentionally move the key away from the "run" position.

Abs lights come on service traction control lights come on and it cuts the engine when it comes on

While the vehicle was in motion on dry pavement, the traction control light came on, followed by the check engine light then the car stalled and had to be be eased off the highway. tried to restart the vehicle several times. after it sat for a couple of minutes tried one more time and the car restarted and drove home perfectly. researched the issue online, and there are entire forums in edmunds dedicated to this very problem. definitely a safety issue with this vehicle.

Takata recall i recvied a recall from tk holdings inc.

What has to happen before something is done about this problem ? traction control light and reduce engine power light comes on going down the interstate and the car shuts down and you have to try and get car pulled over to the side of the road without hitting someone or getting hit . this is a very common problem with this vehicle and nothing is being done about it . i would really like a response on this problem . this happens a lot so your date you want incident happening is really not right .

Service air bag light keeps coming on and off. there should be a recall against something like this with safety involved.

120,757 miles and the car is needing a 3rd gas pedal. the gas pedal was already replaced a few years back and gm was made aware of the issue, but i am having to replace it again, $339.00. did i recieve a faulty replacement? warning lights for traction control, check engine and message of reduced engine power. i've never had to replace a sensor/accelerator pedal once, let alone twice on a car!!

This vehicle traction control problem never ends

Airbag light comes on and service airbag is displayed. this is not related to the current recall about the passenger airbag. i took it in to the dealership for the passenger airbag recall hoping it would fix it. it did not.

Car hesitates on acceleration from a stop. rpms go up but car goes very slow, like if it has lost a lot of power. once it stops hesitating it bangs into gear and speeds forward. it can possibly cause a crash if driver is not aware its hesitating.

Low beam headlights quit working driving in the city , traction control and engine loss of power lights came on and car shut down while driving down the interstate doing 70 mph . door locks malfunction and quit working . this has happened to many times . affraid to let the wife drive it to work because it has shut down quite a few times .

My traction light comes on . with my check engine light then my power is redued light comes on at same time car has no power cant hardly get it to move cant accelerate to get out of way of cars. light is coming and going stay on for a while go off then come back in day or so

Tl- contact owns a 2009 chevy impala lt... transmission shut off while driving down main road... transmission started having problems back in june of 2017. transmission reduced power and shut off completely...contact was on main road when vehicle shut off vehicle shut off after a second time of the beltway.......vehicle started back up after thirty minutes.... tr..... received tk holdings notice traction control system light comes on .... contact called chevy and airbags were replaced already.... 0 recalls associated with this vin

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while operating the vehicle, the abs sensor suddenly illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate normally. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 124,500.

Displays "reduced engine power" on the dashboard and the engine light is on

Takata recall, traction control (abs) 1. service air bag 2. service traction control, abs light comes on. car loses power when pressing on the gas pedal

Engine light comes on and reduce power warning comes on then engine shuts off.

My sterring wheel on my 2009 chevy impala has recently started getting stuck once the engine hs been cut off and parked. sometimes i don't have any problems turning the key and it cranks right on up while majority of the time i have to rock my steering wheel back and forth while turning the key. my tire and pressure light stays on even after i have brought new tires and a oil change. my actuator makes a clicking noise when i crank up my car and last about a minute or two then stops.

Lost power and shut off completely when accelerated at high speed when getting onto a freeway. my husband was able to coast to an exit and get off. after waiting some minutes, turned car back on and was able to go home. also traction control alert comes on when driving slow in a parking lot or making a slow right or left turn. causes a grinding noise.

Reduced engine power

At around 140,000 miles i noticed my service airbag light coming on and off. overtime it continued turning on and off staying on more frequent than being off. i brought it to the dealership for a recall that affected the airbags. they told me they just had to wrap some wires that go underneath the seat and that was it. however this did not turn my airbag light off and i have gotten no help from any dealership or online forums. i believe chevy should recall this as many other individuals with impalas are experiencing the same issue. as to the seat problem. where my seat comes together at the low back, it shifts and moves around. the dealership said they could fix it at $900. they said they would have to find a new seat and then put my cushions and upholstery on it.

The problem with our vehicle is our key fab and the front-door button will not unlock our back doors; as well as having our doors lock automatically when you shift to drive, they will not open afterwards. my wife has to climb the back seats to unlock them manually buy lifting them or rolling down the windows.

Autonation along with gm communicated with my mechanic and myself and told me that my car repairs would be completed and paid for by gm as part of recall work and subsequent damage from the recall work not being performed before additional damage could occur. we were even told that our rental car would be paid for but once they towed the car from our mechanic to their shop, they told us that we would have to pay for that, although didn't communicate that to us until over a month had gone by. subsequently, autonation towed my car back to my mechanic but with even more damage than they themselves stated had been the situation with my car. their own mechanic stated both verbally and in writing (in the work order) that the recalled wires shorted causing the damage to my car. no one will tell us why that changed once our car was towed to them as we would never have towed it to them if that would have been the case. additionally, no one has told us why or who the someone is who disagreed with their own mechanic (and 3 additional mechanics subsequently) and made the determination that we would have to pay for the short and related damages. i do have the gm document safety recall report associated with this recall that outlines what happened to our call will happen to 1 percent of the cars manufactured during the timeframe my car was manufactured as well as the work order from autonation clearly stating a short caused damage to my vehicle

I have gotten in touch with gm and chevrolet customer service and my local dealership who have refused to correctly diagnose my issue. i have been charged 99$ per visit to jones chevrolet and still have the service air bag light on my vehicle. it stays on all the time and intermittently goes away once in a blue moon. it started off with the light just turning on when i hit a bump or a rough road but now even on the highway it comes on. gm customer service told me that an air bag issues is the customers responsibility after my warranty is up however the air bag has never deployed or the car has never gotten into an accident so i am at a loss as to why it is my responsibility for the repair of such an integral safety part of the vehicle which should last and function without issues for at least a little while if not for a long time after the initial warranty is up. i have now spend in the upwards of $800 out of pocket to try and get this issue resolved but gm has not been cooperative at all. i had to leave 5 voicemails to an advisor to call me back and she and her supervisor rudely told me that they have given me a resolution and if god forbid i got in an accident and the air bag needed to deploy but didn't do so it would be on me and gm wont take responsibility. i am very concerned for my safety and the safety of my passengers. i have transcripts of service and recorded call from them to prove this. please assist.

A traction control light comes on says it is reducing speed and the car will loose power and just die. this is so dangerous it has happened three times on the freeway with my kids in the. i received a special notice recall but when i took it in they said that since i was over the mileage they could not do the repair. the key is also stuck in the ignition and will not come out draining the batter, aaa has come out twice to switch the battery out for me. there is alwas a clicking sound coming from the dashboard.

Airbag service message and airbag light goes on and off. paid 269.36 4/22/2016 so it would pass state inspection. light stayed off for about two months, now it is giving us the same problem. returned to dealer, said cost to repair with new harness in the drivers seat would be around 250.00 more. the general has a huge problem here.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the contact mentioned that the interior locks failed to operate. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 113,803. the vin was not provided.

Heat / air actuator. the motor that controls the heat / air in the dash on the passenger side started to make a horrible clicking noise when the car was off or on. it would start when the car door was opened or when the car was started. i had to take it to a mechanic to be repaired (not a dealer...not giving them any more of my money). it cost over $200 to be repaired.

Door locks! the rear car door locks (actuators) will not open with the key fob, or with the power door lock button. this happened with the car stopped. my children now have to wait for me to put the window down to unlock their doors manually. this happened at about 32,000 miles.

Service air bag warning light keeps intermittently coming on during operation of vehicle. the car has been serviced twice for this problem. underseat harness connections were tightened, but that has not corrected the problem. problem began 4 months ago. warning light will clear once engine shuts off. a complaint has been filed with gm. at this time, gm is unable to tell me if the air bag would function as designed or even deploy at all in the event of an accident.

I was driving on the freeway when the traction control light came on and message came across saying service traction control: then check engine light started flashing rapidly at the same time. follow by a very loud knocking noise from the engine. then speed would not accelerate. turned on flashers and coasted to the shoulder. vehicle had troubles restarting and would not move. steering wheel was hard to turn. tries to die while idling after you get it to start. this is not the first time this has happened - but never on the freeway which was very scary. i went to the dealership who was already aware of the problem and said without a warranty i could not be helped i could pay $700 to fix it though. they could have caused a death with knowledge of this problem and how quickly you lose power i was lucky this time, but this should be a recall situation, unbelievable.

Service air bag sensor intermittently illuminates and remains on while driving, as does the air bag warning symbol. unsure if air bag will inflate in a crash if light is on during a crash. considerable safety concern for myself and family which are currently only ride in rear of vehicle.

I have a 09 chevy imapala and my car makes this aggravating ticking noise when i enter my car when i crank up the car when im outside and touch he car it ticks for about a minute or two. it also ticks when i have to turn the air on for the driver side i have to leave the temp or hot and when the ticking stops completly ( there is two reps of it) then i can move it to the cold side.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph, the service air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and no repairs were made. the failure mileage was 69,600.

Reduced engine power appeared followed by check traction control. then symbol for check traction control and engine completely in passing lane on interstate 80. check engine symbol also lit, car completely died and would not restart. approx 15 min later, it did start with check engine symbol lighted.

Takata recall - driver vanity lights no longer come on. service tire monitor system malfunction and clicking noise when ac is turned on. clicking noise continue even when car is off.

Car was parked and not running but was in hot sun for a few hours. when i came back to car i started it up and passenger side front air bag sign was on. this happened on july 4th of 2015. occasionally the airbag light will go off for a few minutes but then will come right back on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. after shifting into the park position, the rear driver and passenger side doors failed to automatically unlock without warning. the passengers were able to exit the vehicle after manually unlocking the doors. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable.

Car is currently at 134k miles and just gave me a "reduced power engine", "check traction control", and a check engine light. i googled around and came across a lot of chevy impalas around the same year (07-10) are having the same problem. it seems to be something with the "accelerator pedal positioner pedal sensor. also reading into it, it claims that this problem can cause the car to suddenly stop from 60mph all the way down to 20 or zero. this is extremely dangerous and needs to be looked into before someone is hurt or killed.

I was driving on the highway home from work 65 mph traction control light abs brake light came on and readout said loos of engine power my car slowed down to about 40 i pulled over and went off the exit and finished my drive home from work the sensor was replaced due to recall but airbag lights have been on since and the dealer wants 1000.00 to fix it. can't get my car inspected. this airbag light issue should be recalled

Loud clicking noise. i think it's somethings to deal with the air conditioner when the button is on the blue area. actuator? the clicking sound would come and go. when i press the key button on my keychain. pop the trunk and sometimes it just goes off through the the day when the car is off and park.

My passenger airbag light is on preventing me from getting my inspection. it came on shortly after a recall was performed for a sensor that controlled abs/tc and engine losing power

2009 chevrolet impala. march 2015 key failed to disengage from the ignition switch. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the shift park fuse needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. this after the recall for ignition switch. also on may 27, 2016 car stared having loud clicking sound when air vent is set to air from outside or when off. comes from passenger side dash board. upon looking this issue up online many have stated a bad actuator being the cause. this definitely appears to be a manufacturer defect. continues even when car is off since it switches directly back to that setting. mileage is 78251

I was on the interstate, going the speed limit. i had the cruise control on when the car alerted me that the engine power reduced and service traction control. i continued to drive as these messages have appeared on my car before. i traveled another 40 miles along the interstate and was about a mile from my exit. i was passing an over-sized tractor trailer going up hill when the car displayed starting disabled throttle service and the car shut off. i was in the left lane and had to initiate my emergency lights and wait for the tractor trailer to pass me so i could move the car over to the right shoulder. as the car was completely shutoff and was just coasting, i had to fight the steering wheel to control the car. i feel like had my situation was just a little different, the car could have came to a complete stop in the middle of the interstate with cars traveling 70+ mph and possibly caused a crash. i've already replaced the throttle position sensor and that remedied the situation for a couple months. this a highly dangerous occurrence that i know is common with the impala's as i've heard it happening to several other people owning impala's.

Service air bag light comes on. intermittent some times, then stays on for weeks. 63,000 miles.

Service air bag light is on at 64000 miles. looks like chevy needs to fix the problem. went to the dealer and they have tried numerous things.keep getting told to come back it could be this one other thing.

While driving home from work my car started jerking the esc came on engine light traction control system pulled over almost got hit by two other cars . also the airbag lights been on the sensors have all been replaced and new front airbags.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the side rail. the vehicle sustained significant damage and was destroyed and towed. the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained a neck and hip injury, which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Intermediate light and readout of service airbag. this light has been doing this since i purchased the car. had the dealer look at it and they can't figure it out. this is a big safety issue that could result in injury and or death.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that oil was leaking from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that engine oil was leaking onto the exhaust manifold. the remedy was unknown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Indicator lights for reduced power, service engine and traction control lights come on at anytime and go off. experience a little lack of power. i will do it any time and any condition. it is random. from what i have read i am worried if the car will leave us stranded.

Only driver door unlocks with a key. three other doors (driver and two rear doors) do not unlock electrically half of the time. it makes no difference if using controls on door or remote. this of course refers to being stationary. i believe this is a concern because it requires hopping over the front seats to unlock the rear doors, (which have the manual button at the rear of the door) making it even more difficult to reach. this is absolutely unsafe when there are child seats involved, or when a person must be quickly removed for any reason such as health issue, accident or danger. climbing over the seat may not be an option if sick or injured people are in the front, but not necessarily removable. what if child locks prevent unlocking from the inside, and remote or door controls are the only way to unlock the rear doors? i have discovered that this is a prevalent and expensive to correct problem. my car (even though it is 9 years old) has less than 35,000 miles on it, and is in very fine shape otherwise, but has three doors with this problem. this is a faulty product! the complaints about this in the on-line community tell me this problem deserves being fixed by the manufacturer. it has happened to me at least 30 times, including today, and i have only had the car for a little over a year.

This problem started 2 years ago. my car would give me a warning "service traction control. engine power reduced." then the car would shut off. i took the car to a local mechanic where the fixed a sensor. that was around a year ago. i travel a lot for my job and today i arrived in portland oregon had pulled off the interstate to get fuel, and once i pulled out to the extremely busy intersection my car did this again! i was stopped at a stop light and once it turned green boom car died due to traction control. so now i'm in the middle of a very busy road with traffic going around 45 mph almost rear ending me. i took the key out of the ignition for about 45 seconds and tred starting it which worked. foolishly i thought i could at least make it to this parking lot right across the street when i went about 500 feet it did it again, in an even worse spot. i took the key out of the ignition again for 45 seconds started the car and got into the parking lot which was now 50 feet from me. i searched online for what could be causing this and that's where i found at least 50 other people having the same issue and trying to get gm to help. i will not be able to do my job if i can not get from place to place safely. this is a major safety issue that has the potential to kill people.

Loud clicking noise. i think it's somethings to deal with the air conditioner when the button is on the blue area. actuator? the clicking sound would come and go. when i press the key button on my keychain. pop the trank and sometimes it just goes off through the the day when the car is off and park.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle crashed into an embankment. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard and the insurance company deemed it destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. a few days after the crash, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 106,233.

Cpsc: 2009 chevy impala: consumer stated due to traction issues while driving, the vehicle will drop from the current driving speed to 5 mph. *ss the consumer stated the traction control light illuminated and the power to the vehicle was reduced to almost none. *jb

While driving on the highway the vehicle would display engine reduce power message then the engine would reduce power and stop. i took the car to the dealer on 12-21-15 with 118755 miles they said no codes. i stated the battery died they said bring it back k if it does it again. i took the car back on 3-17-16 123236 miles the code was in the system but they said it is not covered now over the miles. i called gm on 3-17-16 they said they would look into it and call me back. gm called back and said they can't help me( case # 8-1882923571). i asked when the notice went out and he said he didn't know. i think this known safety issue should be covered. the dealership was chuck nicholson gmc dover ohio 330-343-7781.

There has been an consent issue occurring with my vehicle's airbag light coming on. every time i take it to the dealership i pay $100 for a diagnostic test for them to tell me they are unsure of the issue, but they reset the system for the light to turn off. 4 to 6 months goes by and the light comes on "again". as of right now i do not feel safe that my vehicle will protect me down the highway and i would like and investigation to be opened. thank you for your time and concern. have a great day. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving at low speeds, the front driver's side seat belt detached from the base connected to the seat. the contact observed that the seat belt pretensioner detached. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the front passenger side seat belt pretensioner failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 190,700.

Receiving a message for service traction control and reduced engine power. the check engine light comes on. this has been happening on and off for weeks. the car slows down. now there is a ticking noise coming from the car.

Keeps telling me to check air bag, but not on recall list. what can i do. taken to dealership, but no help

Driving down road, engine light came on, displaying "reduced power and traction control problem. to it to chevy dealer in topeka ks. then found out that this happens a lot, sometimes car shuts off all together. major safety issue, why is this not a recall by gm. law suit waiting to happen. can i fall back on gm for the expense?.

Air bag light randomly coming on, now more frequently. scan of system shows air bag pretensioner issue.

When stationary and when initially moving, the vehicle makes a loud clicking sound which seems to originate inside dash board. upon looking this issue up online many have stated a bad actuator being the cause. this definitely appears to be a manufacturer defect.

Air bag light came on twice under warrantee as soon as warrantee was over light came on again {2 months out of warrantee] was told by alantic chevrolet that it would cost $180 plus part and labor to fix airbag light.

I was waiting at a stop light. when the signal turned green, i turned and as i was turning my car began to decelerate and shut down. i had to steer hard to pull over to get out of traffic. i pulled alongside the road. thinking maybe it was low on fuel, i had my brother get gas and we put gas in it. however, it would not start. sat for maybe 20 minutes to see if it. nothing happened. my sister came to give me a jump thinking that i needed one. however, no luck at all. had to pull the car home. the mechanic thought that it was my starter, put the starter on and still nothing. the end result, my engine has seized on me!!

I bought a 2009 impala new after 12 weeks the air bag light came on with 2000 miles. was fix by chevrolet . then about 1year later the light came on again 6000 miles was fix again by chevrolet . then 1 year later light came on again 10000 miles was told by chevrolet it would be $180 to check code then plus parts and labor.

While traveling home at about 55 mph car in front of me slammed on their brakes causing me to do the same - then traction control light came on - check engine light came on and reduced engine power came on in the display window - felt like all four wheel jumping up and down when trying to gain any speed weird sound coming from engine (normally quiet).

Service traction control light on & check engine light on too. looks like same problem as ten million other people (good luck for us all - time to go back to bmw). have to stock up on sensors i guess

First issue occurred was "service traction control" then at the same time "engine power reduced". this occurred off and on for about two weeks. had the part suggested replaced which was the throttle. last weekend i was on the highway and the "starting disabled service throttle" message appeared and i lost all power. it was a dangerous situation because i was passing someone at the time in the left lane and then lost all steering, brakes, power, etc... i have researched this and many people with same car around same miles have experienced same issue. something you may want to look into. i haven't driven my car since this occurred and i am having it towed to the dealer and they will look at it on tuesday 1/26/16.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle after the check engine, battery, and service air bag warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred on several occasions, especially during cooler weather. on several occasions, when the air conditioner or heater was activated, there was a loud clicking sound that lasted for approximately three minutes without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

"service airbags" displayed on dash. will come in and go off randomly. searching internet i found this link to report the issue. seems as if this is a defect that should have a recall issued, its a safety issue!

Air bag light comes on repeatedly.

Takata recall - i have had my vehicle shut off while i was driving down the road. this has occurred at least 3 times. gm is aware and has ignored my requests for two years. a few months ago, gm attorney told me to take my vehicle to a gm dealership as soon as possible and the recall repairs would be done at no cost to me. i made him aware that my vehicle had already been sitting at a gm dealership for months waiting for the repair and the dealership refused to repair it and will not provide a rental vehicle. prior to the recall, i had numerous steering issues and had taken it to gm dealerships just to have them return it with the same problems. when the vehicle shut off, i was in a bad crash and the airbag did not deploy, resulting in me going through the windshield.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

I bought my 2009 chevrolet impala used in april 2015, and since then i have had the warning service traction control, followed by engine power reduced pop up about a dozen times, with varying lengths between incidents, but not until yesterday did the car respond in any way. yesterday i was accelerating up an interstate entrance ramp when the service traction control message popped up, then engine power reduced, and i paid little attention until quickly after the second message i realized i had no power, i had the accelerator to the floor and the car wasn't responding, the engine had shut down. so i turned on my hazard flashers and tried to pull over to the berm, but had to fight the dead steering wheel to do so, the power steering had stopped working when the engine shut down. the car wouldn't immediately restart once i had come to a stop, but after letting it sit for a few minutes, it started and i had no further issues getting home. i have read about this problem with this model vehicle here on this website, but this is the first time the engine has shut down on me after the two warning messages, and i was very lucky that there was no traffic in the lane i was trying to merge into when it did happen.

I was driving on the highway when the service traction control came up on the dash along with the traction control light, with in seconds of this happening the car read reduced engine power. the car immediately lost power and slowed down to a maximum of 25 mph. this sudden loss of power caused the cars behind me to nearly miss rear-ending me. i had to drive in this crippled mode 10 miles to reach the closest exit. it is due to a faulty throttle position sensor. this seems to be a very common problem with these vehicles and can cause a sudden loss of power.

I have gotten serveral error with check service traction control since i purchase the use chevelot impala ls 2009 back in 2012. it already had 88,000 miles on it and about a year after i had the car i started to get this message. the second it occured i was on freeway and the error came on and after i got off on the exit my car shut down for about 5 minutes before i was able to start it back up. now i have this error this time and every now and again it feel like the car wants to jerk every now and again and if i press the gas pedal down to quickly the light error flash with the car sign swirling message on the dashboard.

Windshield cracked inside without any visible impact. crack widened while driving at 65 miles on i 78 when heat was turned on. outside temperature was around 40 degrees. now crack is almost all across windshield. the crack is inside.

Traveling on highway at 70 mph. service traction, reduced engine power, service engine lights came on, car was shaking, everything was shutting down. fortunately it was not rush hour and i was able to pull off road. i was on a toll road that aaa can not respond. i waited about 20 minutes and started the car and everything was fine. took car to our mechanic, there was a service bulletin, to replace throttle body assembly. since then, 2 letters from gm about covering cost of throttle sensor, but not assembly. gm is not taking care of the real problem, the whole assembly needs to be replaced, not just the sensor! i've kept the part and invoice and letters from gm, they should just recall before it turns into a class action lawsuit!

My name is [xxx] and i purchased a 2009 chevy impala, with 123,000 miles on it, in august 2015 from mac churchill auto mall in bedford, texas. i have had no problems with this car since its purchase until november 29th. while en route to emory, texas, my car started displaying "engine power is reduced" and "service traction control" messages. about 99% of the way there, i suddenly got a lurch and my car slowed down, with steering and braking not working. i was able to get my car off the highway safely but had to use my emergency brake to stop my vehicle and get it turned off. i tried repeatedly for several minutes to get it going again, but it would not start. after about five minutes, the car restarted normally and has performed flawlessly since. however, i am concerned. i've had a garage pull and diagnose the problem. the error codes that were pulled are p2122 and p2138 ,regarding the accelerator pedal position sensor. i've researched this and this appears to be a common problem from what i've been able to ascertain from my research. but i'm confused as to whether this is a recall item based upon this: http://www.naioa.com/v2/modules.php?name=forums&file=viewtopic&t=49934 . i'm now trying to understand whether i can get this fixed because i'm not sure this is covered under my used car warranty and i do not feel compelled to pay for a repair that gm has been aware of but failed to notify my dealership or me as a owner, until i got a letter on 12/9/15 indicating that there may be a problem...well after i started having problems. i want gm to fix this at their expense. it is a safety hazard here in the dfw area because this could reoccur while i'm in heavy traffic and have no way to stop before someone hits me or i hit someone. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My car was taken into the dealer to check on the "service engine soon" warning and i was informed that the computer showed it as an apps issue. they checked the apps and i was informed that they couldn't find anything wrong and that it had been reset within the computer system and i was good to go. two months later while traveling at a speed of 55 mph on a highway, the service engine light came on, service stabilitrak appeared on the instrument panel, traction control off light up on the instrument panel and then the ring tone and the "engine power is reduced" came on the instrument panel. the next thing i knew was that i had absolutely no acceleration at all! i was extremely fortunate that the vehicles behind me were far enough behind me and i was able to get off of the road and on to the shoulder. had that not been the case there could have been a serious accident causing numerous individuals to be injured or killed. i had the vehicle towed and checked and it was definitely the apps (accelerator pedal performance sensor) that was defective. now nearly 2 years later, it has happened again. the exact same warnings came on again, only this time i was traveling in inclement weather and during rush hour traffic. there are numerous complaints regarding the exact same issue and chevrolet/gm needs to issue a recall as the apps is defective. if no recall is issued it is a matter of time before innocent people are killed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 cherolet impala. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly lose power and slow down before stalling and shutting off. when the failure occurred, the check engine light illuminated. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000.

The locks keeps make this clicking sound as i lock or unlock the door. it starts before i open the door. it seems to be worse in the warmer weather and especially when i used the air conditioner or heat.

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to connection within the accelerator pedal position sensor may reduced engine power and cause loss of traction control assist. *smd

Since about a year after i owned this car i have been having tire wear problems and noises coming from the front end. i took it while still under warranty to the dealership only to be told it was the brakes sticking and this was normal for these brakes on this model. so i let it go only to get worse so i took it to my mechanic and he says both control arms are loose a the bushings are bad and have to be repalced. i see that there was a recall on this model of police cars i think you may need to look at expanding this. i also only have 38300 miles on this car and have never had to replace suspension parts on a car this early.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while starting the vehicle, the interlock failed and it was unable to shift gears from drive to park. the shifter failed to respond. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 121,000.

Even when car is not running, loud clicking. can be heard outside of car. people ask why is your car "ticking" when in parking lots. tough to explain as of late with fears of isis terror threats. reports say ac accuator, $400 to replace. gm needs to correct this before impalas are mistakenly deemed threats when sitting in parking lots.

The radio has a short in it and has drained two brand new batteries after it sit for over 12 hours.

My vehicle's ignition switch shut off, which caused me to lose steering. when i crashed, the airbag failed to deploy. i was driving in a large parking lot and went over a speed bump. i was knocked out but the police report indicated there were no signs of braking or steering. i took my impala to the gm dealership over 12 times.

October 2015, while driving display came up with message "service air bag" with icon also showing on display. checking into this message i found that this is a serious problem and that i cannot depend on having air bag protection if in an accident. checking various sources online, found hundreds of complaints and that when many serious accidents occured, no air bags deployed . called my gm dealer and was told that problem could be caused by several different problems and could mean installing new air bags at a cost of $1200.00. with all the current recalls for the takade air bags, why are these air bag defects on the chevolet impala's not being recalled. they present a real danger to passengers in these cars. in some of the complaints online, even after the cars were serviced by the dealers, the problems reoccured. i am an 81 year old female with out the resources to pay several hundred dollars to, maybe, have the problem fixed and i am sure many other owners of the impala's are in the same circumstance. i feel this is a serious safety issure and should be considered as such.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that all four doors on the vehicle would not unlock and lock. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the technician stated that the door lock mechanism would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a hard start. in addition, whenever driving in reverse, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the failure recurred intermittently on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the trouble code detected water in the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

Summary: october 19, 2015 vehicle safety complaint air bag system alarming, as air bag light is on all the time for all conditions stationary, in motion, on a city street or a highway, turning. air bag alarm light turned on for more than one week. previous corrective actions implemented by chevrolet dealership are in question and not effective as the issue has returned. previous incident reported for same issue july 2014 odi numner 10615989 electrical connector issues were diagnosed by the dealership, dealership identified fretting failures, implemented corrective actions. dealer is charging service fees for safety related air bag failures, the dealer should not be charging fees for repairs, this issue should be treated as a recall. the dealer should not be passing cost of repairs to the customer for vital safety systems of the equipment.

Vehicle shutoff and i lost steering and braking causing vehicle to crash and airbags did not deploy. the vehicle was in motion.

For a few years i've had problems with the accelerator pedal. the first time was roughly two years ago when the car completely locked up and shut down on the highway just before rush hour. i received an error code to check traction control and that the engine power is being reduced. the car then looses speed dropping drastically. the first time i was in the fast lane on the highway and the vehicles computer system shut down. the steering wheel locked making it very difficult to veer off to the side of the high way. luckily no other vehicles were directly behind me, and i was able to get the car to the side of the highway accident free. i've never been so afraid and terrified in my life. i fear this issue will cause fatalities that can be prevented. i had the car serviced at a chevrolet dealership in ann arbor mi which was an expensive fix! since i've had the accelerator pedal replaced, the vehicle has shut off two other times followed by the same warning message to service traction control and engine power being reduced. i've written in to gm and they continue to request that i pay a diagnostic fee at a dealership for them to address the cause. i cant continue to pay $200-$300 for this fix when it is a manufacturers issue. this recall has been done on other chevrolet models and i am praying for a recall on the 2009 impala. this is a major safety issue to my family and the drivers who are around me. the issue is still present and is a major concern. the vehicle speed cant exceed 40mph at times, or will instantly drop at unexpected moments. please investigate this issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 55 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated along with the warning message "engine shutting off". the engine was then shut off and could not be restarted. approximately five minutes later, the engine was restarted and the vehicle operated as normal. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 93,683.

My service air bag light came on in my 2009 impala, and i took vehice to my dealer. the dealer said that the left front seat side air bag needed to be replaced. i am concerned why this air bag would need full replacement all of a sudden.

Service air bag came up on dash display. checked for code and found none. restarted car and light still on. worried about air bag if there was an accident. found many others online with the same problem. is there a recall ?

The airbags light go on and off intermittently. this has been happening for over a year. we've had it looked at and they never can figure it out. is there a recall????

Services air bag light intermitent

I took the car to hank graff chevrolet in davison, mi for warranty work and the service airbag soon light was on. they replaced seatbelt tensioner on the passenger seat and the light remained off for a month. now the light is on again and the car is out of warranty. i believe that gm should stand behind these safety mechanisms regardless of any warranty. i was told that in the event of a crash the airbags would not deploy if the warning light is on, yet i absolutely refuse to pay for a problem with a safety device intended to last the lifetime of the car. gm cannot ignore faulty safety equipment like they ignored the faulty ignition switches.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. when the vehicle was unlocked with the key fob, there was an abnormal noise under the front passenger side dashboard near the air bag. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the actuator blend door was fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Was driving along at 55mph and the service traction system light came on followed by the reduced engine power light. then the car just completly died. i was able to get to right shoulder and park it. i have done some research and seems that there have been several other folks with the same issue. i can't believe that this car would just shut down and have no control. i had the entire family in the car and was thankful that this didn't cause an accident. i am looking for answers and plan on taking it to the chevy dealership i purchased the car from today or tomorrow.

When i start the car, i got a service air bag message. it stayed on for about 5 minutes. this has been an intermittent issue.

Air bag complains that it needs service. the light on the dash will stay on indefinitely. sometimes the light will not come on and the car will not display an error, other times it will appear at the time that i start the vehicle and will not turn off for months. other times it randomly turns on while driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the warning messages for power loss, service traction control, and service air bags were displayed across the message board. the traction control warning light illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 157,775. the vin was not available.

Airbag issue since i purchased this vehicle from the gsa in february 2015. picked up the vehicle in brownsville texas and the airbag light was on. digital indicator requested that the airbag system be serviced. never had the system checked until today 8/29/2015 by my mechanic. found that there are melted wires under the passenger seat.affecting the airbag system operability.

My car shut down on me on may 15 2015.service traction control and reduced engine power message appeared. i managed to drive the car home at slow speed.this is a safety issue. i have read reports that similar problems have appeared on other 2009 impalas. some reports said the car shut down completely in fast moving traffic.i had my own mechanic look at the car and the part that needed to be replaced was thea.i.r. system check valve.i later received a notice from chevrolet about another problem that could cause the car to shut down unexpectedly. (app) sensor accelerator pedal position sensor.i believe a recall should be issued for these problems because of the potential for accidents on the highway.also, chevrolet did not cover the cost of the repairs to the a.i.r. pump. thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while attempting to check the oil level, the hood lid was open and inadvertently crashed down onto the contact’s head without warning. the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the technician experienced the same failure and replaced the hinge. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 47,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving 20 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front passenger and driver lower control arms and pinions needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

While driving, there is a sudden loss of power. engine and traction control lights come on. dry pavement with nothing on surface to lose traction. have to coast to side of road to avoid being struck by other vehicles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, suddenly the vehicle independently decelerated and the traction control light illuminated. the contact stated the vehicle also intermittently failed to accelerate when idled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 156,830.

The service tire monitor system light comes on, and from asking mechanics and others that have had this issue, it is not just the replacement of a sensor or part. was very nerve racking when it first happened since i thought that there was a serious problem with one of my tires (since it showed one at 0 psi), but it was just a glitch. if something really was wrong, i would have no idea since this seems to be a problem that happens occasionally without there being a real issue

The "service air bag" light comes on and turns off occasionally. there does not seem to be something in particular that happens for the "service air bag" to either come on or shut off, but from what i have heard this is not an issue with the air bag. it has been to the chevy dealer more than once (not for that light) and they haven't even mentioned it. very nervous that if something were to be wrong with the air bag, how would i possibly know when the light was actually stating a real problem??

My wife and i were driving down the interstate at approximately 65 mph. a light on the dash came on saying engine power reduced. at that point my vehicle slowed down to nearly 20 mph while i was still on the interstate in moderate traffic. i pulled off to the side of the road and turned my vehicle off to try to investigate the problem. at that point my vehicle would not start for about 10 minutes. after getting my vehicle to start i immediately drove it home. this issue could have caused a very serious accident that would have injured my wife and i, but more importantly our 7 year old daughter riding in the back seat along with any one else involved. i have been on many different forums trying to figure out the cause of the problem, and it seems there are many people with this exact problem on their chevrolet impalas.

The "service air bag" light will come on while driving. it will then go out after a few minutes. it has done this repeatedly.

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to accelerator pedal position sensor issues. *smd the consumer did not agree with chevrolet when they stated to let the failure occur first, then they will fix it. *jb

My 2009 chevy impala had experience intermittent message "service traction control" along with "reduced engine speed" since august of 2012. it happened maybe 1-2 times per year for the last few years. the message would clear itself after the car was turned off and sat for a few minutes. on july 24th, my car experience these same messages once again. however, the message came and went multiple times and all speeds in town and on the highway. the message finally stayed and did not go away on july 25th. i scheduled service at the local dealer on thursday, july 30. they changed the accelerator pedal and thought it was an issue that gm issued a special condition on in april 2015. on the way home from the shop, the message appeared again. thus, the car was again serviced at the local dealership on friday, july 31. by august 1, the "service traction control" light blinked on and then went off quickly. it did the same thing one time on august 2nd. today, august 3rd, the light went off three times in a short drive and is once again stuck on. i'm very worried that the reduced engine speed will return when i am on a highway. this is a known issue by gm or they wouldn't have issued a special condition. they only will fix this up to 120,000 miles. if my engine turns off while moving at 70mph on highway, this will be huge safety concern. i'm waiting on the dealer to call me back to once again return my car for repair. [xxx] [xxx] clinton, mo 64735 [xxx] [xxxxxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *jb

Service airbag light comes on intermittently, but goes out in cold weather

The first incident was in january. we had some bad weather and i thought it caused the problem. but recently, the car loss power again and would not accelerate. the losing power and the traction light came on.i mentioned this to the dealer when i went for the first recall for the ignition switch. the rep at chevyland in shreveport , la. was disinterested. i also mentioned that there was a knocking noise in the dash. he advised all the impalas have that but it is not a safety issue. i now received the recall letter stating the very thing i advised the rep of. now they are saying they may or may not cover it. this is a safety issue. if i am trying to accelerate and can not i could be hit by an 108-wheeler or anything could happen.

When turning the car on the "service air bag" light stayed illuminated then it would randomly turn off while driving then turn back on. the following day the "service air bag" light just stays on at all times now. i feel that this is a huge safety issue and upon searching online and some online forums this seems to be a common issue with chevy impalas from 2006-2013. updated 9/15/15 *ln updated 12/13/2017*cn ...video available

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly lose power and would not accelerate. the contact indicated that when the failure occurred, the traction control and reduce power sensor lights illuminated. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000. updated 01/25/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after it was parked for an hour. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and jerked. in addition, the service stability traction and power reduced was displayed across the message board. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

Service air bag light came on periodically, then stayed on. went to jeff wyler dealership(shelbyville, ky). was told there was corrosion in cable. repaired a $98.00 diagnostic fee plus parts. was first given option of not repairing, as they forgot to tell me about the diagnostic fee, or repair at cost of fee. was repaired on june 18, 2015. on 7/12/15, light came back on. is not staying on long enough for me to take to the nearest dealership in eminence, ky. jeff wyler closed its local dealership. called gm yesterday. no recalls for my vin #. i am concerned.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving at 60 mph, the steering failed and the contact heard a clicking noise. the brakes also failed and the contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail and a tree. the contact's tongue was severed and he suffered injuries to the brain, neck, and back. the contact was transported by ambulance to the hospital. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 34,500.

I was driving about 40mph then my car broke down speed traction sensor was on and engine light came on and it read engine power had been reduced as i kept driving it was jerking and not wanting to pick up speed i turned the car off for about 30 minutes started again traction light off but check engine light still on went to oreilly and it read a code saying pedal position sensor

When adjusting the steering wheel the service airbag light would come on. now it comes on quite often while driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service traction control system warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that unknown sensors related to the traction control needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Traction control light on , car lose power and has trouble stopping when brakes are deployed.

At start up, the service air bag came on dash and the air bag seat belt light came on. and now it stays on. i see this seems to be a regular problem with the impala.. if that many people are having that problem it seems to me to be a faulty something and a safety issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

I was deriving down a steep grade on the gatlinburg bypass toward pigeon forge, tn in second gear for engine breaking. i first noticed the car getting warmer and i checked the dual climate control by feel to make sure my rider had not increased the temperature. then i noticed the steering was harder on slight curves; then i noticed the tachometer going to zero and sone other gauges decreasing; then i had to slow for a charper curve where i had no power brake assist and no powering steering assist. i managed to bring the vehicle to a safe stop where i tried to restart the engine. the vehicle restarted after a short cranking but acted if it was starving for fuel. once restarted the vehicle ran satisfactory, if i had been a weak person or had panicked this incident would probably have resulted in a crash. the ignition switch recall had recently been accomplished. the fuel level was 1/2 tank. as an electrical engineer this appeared to be an electrical problem where the engine power was cut off shutting down the fuel pump, instrument cluster, ignition, and electric steering assist.

Since we have had this car we are constantly having stability tract control sensors. we have replace them once and it is showing up again. when the stability tract control goes bad then the abs and brake assist light also comes on along with it. i would like to see a recall fix for this problem as i know i am not the only one who has had these problems with their impalas.

I was driving on the highway during rush hour traffic going approximately 65 per hour and the service traction control came on and then said that engine power was reduced. it also had the engine light come on and stayed on all the way home. i then got home safely that time and shut off the car about 20 minutes later went out and all lights had gone off and was back to normal. this has happened at least a dozen times since then. then on 6/29/15 this happened again on the highway during rush hour traffic. however this time the car said throttle disabled and the car shut off completely in the middle of the highway and i had to try and get to the side of the road without incident. after about 10 or 15 minutes the car then started back up and the lights went out and i was able to drive again. then later in the day i returned home and tried to leave in my car and it would not start and had no power what so ever. the key also would not come out of the ignition and i just had that recall dealt with on the key. i could have been seriously injured in this last incident. this needs to be recalled and gm needs to pay for what i am out of pocket because i now had to get a rental car to work. i have read pages upon pages of complaints just like mine, which is ridiculous that this issue has not been fixed. does it take someone getting injured or killed for gm to do something?

Driving on interstate vehicle suddenly lost all power and would not accelerate & quickly decelerated with any prior warning. 18 wheeler almost rear ended me. instrument panel displayed, engine power reduced,service traction control, service stabilitrak, and check engine light. finally exited interstate safely and shut down engine thinking it was going to blow up and after 2-3 tries to restart messages disappeared and vehicle seemed to be ok. took vehicle to mechanic & found codes evidencing the loss of communication between the tac and or the app units causing vehicle to go into limp mode but could not get the condition to reoccur. mechanic had to remove codes to permit to duplicate problem, could not duplicate and told me to wait until recurred. while looking for repair shop was scared it would happen again received letter from gm stating if the above condition had occurred they would fix. called gm dealer mentioned letter they refused to repair unless the messages were present on panel, refused to look at the vehicle. called gm customer service referencing letter, explained gm dealer refused to repair. was told by angela issue was safety related problem but gm would not admit to safety issue. gm agreed to pay for one hour of diagnostic time to determine if vehicle qualified for repair, dealer was unable to duplicate problem, refused to repair. called gm and was told no repair would be made even though the problem had occurred as stated in the letter and to wait until situation occurred again then not to start engine and tow to gm dealer. was told gm would not pay for tow or inconvenience and if they could see codes they might repair problem. this is definitely a safety issue since when this occurs the vehicle loses all power and basically shuts down and will not accelerate beyond 5 mph if at all. [xxx] [xxx] [xxx]@gmail.com information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *jb

The service engine light goes on intermittently. sometimes stays off for up to a week and then comes back on. took it to chevy dealership and was told the module for the driver's side air bag needs to be replaced at a cost to me of $730- how can something like this happen when there has been no accident, low mileage or any type of "bumping" to the vehicle. i feel this is a safety issue that gm should resolve. upon looking into this complaint on the internet, i see there are quite a few that have this same problem. this is something that would effect any driver with this problem if there is a serious accident and the air bags do not go off as intended...updated 10/20/15 *bf updated 11/09/15*lj.....updated 08/11/16 *bf updated 1/20/2016 *js... updated 10/26/2017*cn

Service air bag light came on. had the car scanned to find out it was a passenger side air bag. now on 6/2/15 i am getting another service air bag light, but after i shut the car off, and turn it back on, the light does not come back on. the dealer tells me that until it stays on, they can not scan it. i am not very confident in the airbag system. i have been told by a technician that if one airbag is not functioning right the whole air bag system shuts down. scary!

Traction control light, and reduced engine power light came on. lost power to the engine and had to stop. turned the ignition off. waited 10 minutes and started the car. ran fine until i got home. this happened a few times before i took the car in. found out it was an accelerator pedal position (app) sensor.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. under the front passenger side seat, the wiring harness for the air bag fractured and the air bag warning lamp did not illuminate to indicate a failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the air bag wiring connector. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v517000 (air bags). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 53,977. ma 08/05/15 updated 9/24/15 *js

Reduced engine power, car cuts off while driving. chevy is aware of defect and refuses to recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while at an independent mechanic for repair, the mechanic diagnosed that the wiring harness for the passenger side air bag fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 53,977. ma 08/05/2015 updated 9/29/2015*js

I bought the car a few weeks later the air bag light comes on. it comes on and turns off at random times. i have called the dealer and they said there is no recalls for it. i also looked online and there is many more people having the same problem with there air bag system.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. upon starting the vehicle, the service air bags warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 72,500.

I bought this car used in 2012. this car had periodic electrical issues and a co2 sensor failure, but there were no issues comparable to a total transmission failure. earlier in the winter of 2015, i noticed that the transmission would not shift up into fourth gear on the freeway until after ten minutes of driving. one day in ann arbor, mi, i was accelerating out of a turn when the rpm meter started revving to 6,000 and the engine lost power. after restarting the impala, the car went a few hundred feet to red light and died at the intersection. i eventually was able to drop this vehicle off at an automotive repair shop following a long trip full of transmission failures and start-ups. the mechanic later stated that the transmission would need to be rebuilt. the repair cost was over $1,600 and the transmission still possesses the same problems that existed prior to this event.

Service air bag light randomly comes on. warring can be erased by pushing the reset button so you continue to view information window. moving driver seat back or forward can something erase the warring. dealer could not tell if driver side air bag is working when the warring light is on, go figure! repair could be thousands of dollars. why are air bags not covered for a 100,000 miles or 10 years like emission components? after all air bag systems are safety issues and emissions are not! i will just drive the vehicle as is.

When trying to start this vehicle it will not crank over. the lights on the dash light up and the proper noises as if your starting your car come on; however the service airbag sign comes across my dash and the car will not crank over. i tried to use the keyless entry and this does not work either. i have placed a passenger in the front passenger side of vehicle and after leaving the ignition switch to on for a few minutes the car will then crank over. it will either start or just crank over and act as though it will start. if it does not start the first attempt i wait several more minutes and mess around getting in and out of the passenger seat. it will crank over and start. after reading several complaints on... http://www.impalaforums.com/chevy-impala-8th-gen-discussion/328381-service-air-bag.html#/forumsite/20859/topics/328381 i wonder why there cannot be a recall issued on this? it appears to be an ongoing safety issue. i have had this at the dealership without successfully being repaired. is there anything you can do about this? i do not feel safe in my own vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph, the engine warning light illuminated and recurred multiple times before the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the engine failed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving at 40 mph, traction control, engine power reduced was displayed across the message board. the contact independently replaced the accelerator pedal; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. when driving up an incline at various speeds, the vehicle would independently lose power or fail to accelerate. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the seat belt warning indicator was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 88,949.

I was driving on the highway and all of the sudden check engine light and traction control light come on. warnings service traction control and reduced engine power are displayed and all but shuts my car off in the middle of the highway causing cars to slam on their brakes and swerve barely missing me. i get over to the side of the road and turn the car off. then turn the car back on same messages and won't go no where. do the same thing again only waiting longer and no messages but check engine light still on. i drive home. next day no warnings or lights. couple weeks go by does the whole warnings and lights and slows car down again but doesn't completely shut it down. i was in regular street traffic this time about 35mph. and now it's more frequent sometimes a couple times a day to once every day or two. this needs to be looked at. i'm reading about this problem on a lot of impalas causing major problems and wrecks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving at approximately 40 mph, the fuel gauge went down to zero. also, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate. the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred three times. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the lower engine power warning light illuminated. the vehicle was restarted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown part related to the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. in addition, while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that an unknown part needed to be tightened. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

While driving approximately 65 mph, the traction control and engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated. after driving a few miles with these indicators on the disabling throttle warning came on and the vehicle stalled. i managed to coast over to the emergency lane and was able to restart the car after approximately 10 minutes. this had occurred on numerous occasions and have not been able to have it successfully repaired.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the check engine and the traction control warning lights illuminated. in addition, a chime sounded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Going down highway go to adjust ac temp. and this loud tap tap tap tap starts sounding off in dash. scared me caused me to jump and almost lose control of car. took to chevrolet dealer they replaced blend door actuator. i have had this replaced five differ. times under warranty. 2015 81000 miles and it goes out again. i am now use to the sound and it does not scare me like before. i have talked to other impala owners and thye have the exact same problem. they said it scared them too when it first happened.

We received a letter saying this year and model have a poor solder connection that causes reduction in engine power and traction control failure. our car has this problem. however, chevrolet will only pay for the fix if it is under warranty and has less than 120,000 miles. we believe that most six year old cars have more than 120,000 miles and chevrolet is just covering themselves from lawsuits with this letter. if they soldered something improperly they should fix it regardless of the milege on a vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact started the vehicle and the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 43,000. updated 6/30/15*cn updated 07/02/15*jb

Car struggles then kicks into gear. got warning about traction control failing then the car says 'engine power reduced' and speed cuts in half. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel when turning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering gear kit and the steering rack needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering hoses needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 39,256. updated 8/21/15*cn updated 10/11/2017*cn

The traction control, stability track and abs lights all came on. the engine power reduced light came on and engine power was lower. i had the left speed sensor replaced and the accelerator sensor replace on august 8th after the dealership had fixed this problem in april and again in june. i was told they changed sensors then also, but i am not sure of which ones at that time. i am now having the same problem for the forth time. replacing the sensors every few months is getting expensive. also not very safe. i contacted gm and the woman told me to take it back to the dealership to be fixed again. i have fixed the same issue three times already. they were of no help at all. *tr

While driving on the highway at 55 mph the car lost power and displayed "reduced engine power." i lost complete power and luckily was able to coast to the shoulder. it was very scary and very dangerous. *tr

On 18 apr 2015, my 2009 chevrolet impala experienced complete and total failure of the transmission. since the warranty is 5 years/100,000 miles, i was not eligible for repair due to being 8 months beyond the warranty period. this despite the fact that the vehicle only had 74,000 miles on it at the time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the driver's door key fob failed to operate. the contact had to manually lock and unlock the driver's side door. the contact mentioned that weeks later, the both rear doors failed to lock and unlock. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000. updated 6/8/15*cn the consumer stated the problem was diagnoses as dis-functional lock actuators. updated 06/18/15

This was the first time the service air bag came across center info on dash info system. the light also showing that the srs was on indicating a problem. my husband came took the car for a test and no lights or warnings. took it to the dealership and serviceman stated if the errors are not showing it could be a problem trying to find the issue of the light and warning. with just over 10,000 miles on this vehicle 2009 impala because being over 5 years old i would have to pay for all checks which may or may not correct anything. my husband has checked it several times in the last few days and he didn't get any errors. i drove it to church today and sure enough it said service air bag and the icon light was on for driver's air bag. then no lights or warnings coming home. will the air bags deploy when this warning is showing? why can't the dealer inform owners of this vehicle that a problem exists. i found several places on line about the same problem. apparently one person paid over 900 dollars for a repair others said that dealers were of no help. i just want to go on record that this may be a safety issue and all owners with this problem should report it to gm and also to the nhtsa. *tr

The car states service traction control-engine power is reduced. while driving the highway the car completely shut off and had to wait about 10 minutes before being able to start it again. i drive highway daily and have a 3 year old son that rides with me this is a safety hazard for the both of us. *tr

At first it was just the passenger rear door lock that would not unlock all the time and then the driver side rear lock started to be intermittent but as of february 2015, neither will automatically unlock even using the door handle. we have to roll down the windows and unlock. once unlocked they then rarely lock with the key fob. why is this a problem, in case of an accident, we would not be able nor would first responders be able to quickly extricate any passengers in the rear seat. this worries us as we do take people in the back seat. if there was a child or infant, it would be horrific we have friends with a 2009 chevrolet malibu and their rear locks are intermittent and one is getting worse. i will bet there a number of cars just like ours. i have had cars as long as 15yrs and never had a door lock problem. we currently have a car that is 31 yrs old and the door locks do not fail - and it is a chevrolet also. the dealer has told us our car is now almost 6 yrs old and that we will just have to suck it up and pay to have them fixed. we think it is a deficit in the manufacture of the door locks and that chevrolet should pay for it. please look into this before some child gets killed or adults get trapped. *tr

While driving onto a highway when i reach 56 miles per hour my vehicle lost power and slow down the brakes locked and the electrical system went haywire. the locks started locking and unlocking while the vehicle was in motion. the lights started flickering on and off and the car started shaking rapidly and the brakes locked up. once i started the vehicle back up and the ignition switch seemed to be stuck and the air bag light displayed on the dashboard. when i turn off the vehicle and try to remove the key the key will not come out so i have to put it into neutral and back into park a few times before it will release the key. since this has occurred i hear a knocking sound in my glove box when the door is open and closed and sometime hours after ill hear the noise and the electric will flicker. *tr

'service traction control' 'engine power reduced' and engine light came on. car lost all power. i had to wait several minutes before it would start again. i was driving 65 mph on my daily drive of 60 miles one way. thank goodness i wasn't passing and did not have my children in the car! this has happened several times since where i have not lost all power but partial, the cruise control will quit working and the car has very little power. *tr

While on my way home from work on a major highway, message lit up saying engine power is reduced, service traction control, then said starting disabled and the engine shut off mid highway with no time to react. i was almost hit by several cars, tractor trailer, and buses. i had no power steering, nothing. i have 5 children who are often in the car with me and this created a mess of traffic and could have killed people. after being scared out of my mind and stuck half in a highway lane for 5 min with traffic swerving, the car started back up with no issues and i continued home. no sign of anything today, however i am reading thousands of complaints online from other chevy impala owners who state they are experiencing the same issues and it comes and goes and have tried everything to fix it and it still happens every so often sometimes more than others. someone is going to lose a life. *tr

While driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph the car began to lose acceleration and dropped all the way down to 40 mph. the check engine light, service traction control, service stabilitrak, and reduced engine power message displayed as well. the car began shaking and would not accelerate. i had to pull off to the side of the highway and turn the car off to try and get the issue to subside. once back on the road, not more than 3 miles later the issue surfaced again. i ended up having to get off the highway and drive (very slowly) back to my house. not sure if it will be safe to drive back to the dealership to be addressed. i have replaced the wheel hubs and throttle pedal sensor in the past few years in an attempt to correct. this was an intermittent issue until recently and even after having it fixed by a certified chevrolet dealership, the issue occurred again. this most recent incident could have ended in serious injury had i not been lucky enough to not have any cars immediately around me. with the amount of consistent complaints about this particular issue with this particular model of car i hope it can be addressed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the check engine light, the service traction control and the check throttle assembly warning lights illuminated as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the throttle body, the traction control modules were replaced and reprogrammed but the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 142,000.

I was just getting off of work and on my way to grab something to eat. as i began to make a left at a traffic light the service traction and reduced engine speed light came on. i could not go more that 30 mph and it began jerking so much that i thought the car was going to shut off. i haven't driven it since because i still have to fit it. this is my only transportation and if i was on the freeway it could have been a huge accident because the car just dropped in speed with no warning. i've seen that a lot of people have this issue. is gm looking into this. this is something they should fix with no charge esp if its happening to a lot of people. *tr

I contacted chevy service to inquire why my "service air bag" light came on when my vehicle had not been in an accident. they stated that no recalls were currently in place for air bags and they would cover the diagnosis cost to find out what the issue was. the service department called and said the "seat belt tensioner bracket was defective and needed replace" they also stated they had no of knowing if the air bags or seat belts would deploy in the event of an accident without replacing the defective seat belt tensioner bracket. it would seem to me that if this situation is true (safety restraint system can be rendered ineffective without notice) that possibly the situation should be looked into. the "service air bag" indicator was coming on and off by itself so i originally did not worry too much about it until it came on and stayed on. imagine my surprise when the gm service department stated that i could have driving around with no safety restraint system. imagine also my surprise when chevrolet customer service did not seem to see the urgency of who knows how many vehicles are out there with a potentially useless safety restraint system. please use your position or respect to pursue this issue and find out if there is a safety concern. thank you. i have case file numbers and more information if you require. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the transmission would go into a hard transition of gears very slowly before shifting into a normal gear. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician was not able to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

I began making a left turn, when the vehicle lost control. the acceleration picked up and i lost control of the ability to steer. the brake would not press down and the vehicle picked up speed faster before hitting a tree. *tr

I have a 2009 chevrolet impala with 89756+ miles. i have been having issues with the car's traction service control and abs lights. the lights stays on and when i turn the car makes a grinding sound and sometimes stalls. when the light goes off, the car loses some brake control. i have taken it to 3 different auto mechanics. i replace the gas pedal (twice), the left barring and the problem hasn't gone away. i have been researching this for a year now. my research shows that this is an issue that is happening to a lot of 2009 chevy impalas. there are multiple websites and forums supporting this issue should recall by chevrolet. this is very reckless. i only drive my car to work and back. i am fearful every time i get in my car. i cannot afford to keep paying for repairs that are not solving the problem. please look into the traction control service & abs system issues in the 2009 chevrolet impala. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed half a tank and the vehicle came to a complete stop. the vehicle would not restart. the contact had to call for fuel to be brought to the site. once the fuel was poured into the fuel tank, the vehicle started. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the contact stated that the failure recurred two other times. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,445.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving 25 mph, the service air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 118,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while at a stop sign, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact was unsure about what warning light illuminated. the contact sustained head, back, neck, left arm and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was repaired but the contact was unsure what repairs were performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was unknown.

On 2-2-2015 vehicle was involved in a two vehicle, personal injury auto accident. damage was incurred to the left and right front 1/4 (fender) panels, engine compartment, interior dashboard and steering wheel area along with the passenger side front door of the aforementioned vehicle and respective vin. at the time of the accident, none of the air bags deloyed and the vehicle is equipped with driver side, passenger side, front side impact and head/curtain air bags. the vehicle has subsequnetly been totaled by the insurance company and awaits disposition at their salvage impound facility. a "hold" has been placed on the dispostion of the vehicle by the insurance company pending an investigation by general motors corporation, chevrolet division product safety personnel. the gm assigned incident # is 805801 and was assigned on approximately 02-19 or 02-20-2015. to date, aside from the intial notifiction by gm of receipt of the incident/complaint, the person assigned to the incident has failed to return telephone inquiries for general infortmation, status of the review and /or investigation.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicles speed reduced after the engine power warning light illuminated. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. updated 4/6/15*cn

While driving about 35 mph, my car instantly reduced speed and the traction control and powered reduced to engine light displayed. my car reduced speed to about 10 mph and i couldn't accelerate anymore. i began coasting. i drove directly to the dealership and was charged $400 to "fix" the problem. *tr

I was approaching a intersection when the engine stopped running,i stopped the car,put the car in park,then i tried to start the car it wouldn't do anything,tried to take it out of park and it wouldn't come out park nor would it start and the key wouldn't come out of the ignition switch. this is a safety problem i could have been killed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. *tr

I have been having the service engine light come intermittently along with the service traction control light. i have had a technician look at this for me and advised that the throttle control sensor (accelerator pedal) is going in and out. the accelerator pedal is connected to a sensor that drives the throttle on the engine. when this happens intermittently the vehicle looses engine power and traction control. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 60 mph, the service traction and reduced engine power warning lights illuminated. when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate over 10 mph. the contact coasted over to the emergency lane and shut off the vehicle. the contact restarted the vehicle, but the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 215,000.

I woke up in the hospital with a brain injury, tongue nearly cut in half, thoratic sprain, neck sprain, etc. from what i have been told, i was going at least 60-65 mph when i had my front end crash and my head went through the windshield. i had numerous issues already submitted to chevy, such as the steering issues i had. the air bags did not deploy. i later was driving down the road and when i was turning my vehicle shut off. *tr

I own a 2009 chevrolet impala. i was driving on the highway at 65 mph when the check engine light, traction control light and engine power reduced light came on. a few minutes later, in heavy traffic it said engine shutting down and there was a short countdown displayed before the engine died completely. this is very dangerous and i am lucky to have been able to get over to the shoulder without getting hit. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. the contact also stated that the service airbag warning light illuminated. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v517000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000. updated 4/7/15*cn updated 11/3/2015*js

On my display i have seen daily (service traction action) and (engine power reduced) along with (service airbag) for more than a year, did not service due to cost and it is not my fault! my car usually slows down once the engine power reduced displays causing the car to jerk due to me trying to give it more gas so as not to be hit from the back. as my grandchildren and i were headed home on the freeway my car decided to just shut off. on the display it read first.. service traction action and then starting disabled service throttle. my car immediately lost power and i began to pray hoping i would not get hit from the back with my grandchildren sitting in the back. once i pulled over my car would not start i sat for about a minute and tried to start again and it started. just today 01/12/2015, with my grandchildren in the back of my car again my car decided to loose power again but this time it did something very different, it would not allow me to first reverse and then it allowed me to but soon after i could not go forward. the gas peddle acted as though the car was completely turned off but the car was running. when i attempted to press the gas peddle i pressed it all the way down to the floor, nothing happened. i ended up calling a towing service and after telling them what happened i was told my issues stemmed from a electrical system issue that chevy had recalled. this does not make any sense for so many of us to go through the same issues but nothing be done about these issues. something needs to be done quickly!! *tr

This is the 3rd time: while driving, speed reduces dramatically, service engine indicator comes on followed by warnings: "engine power reduced" and "service traction control". my research on the issue to find out how to fix, shows many people having the exact same problem that isn't getting resolved by gm. engine power reduction to such a dramatic speed can be extremely dangerous for not only the operator of the affected vehicle, but also anyone else on the road near the driver. *tr

The first time the loud noise happen was back in 12/2014. 02/08/2015 the noise was so loud that i pull off the road. it seems to be coming from behind the dash or radio? i call gm and was advised that there is not and has not been a recall form this although there has been several complaints. per gm the cost of repairs is on the car owner. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. the vehicle restarted after numerous attempts. the engine power reduced warning indicator illuminated continuously. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 50,000. the vin was not available.

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to parts unavailable to complete recall notice. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that an abnormal noise emitted from the heating system when the driver door was open. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph and encountering the railroad tracks, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. in addition, the fuel and the speedometer gauge fluctuated. the message board also displayed low oil and car lowering speed before the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

The key gets stuck and is very difficult to remove the key. *tr

Driving to work and the service traction control light went on then engine power reduced and throttle error and the car would not accelerate and powered down. i was at red light so i turned the car off and turned it back on the car would not accelerate so i turned it off again and waiting put my flashers on, waited a few more minutes and the car finally started to move. i took to the dealership because it's a powertrain issue and i have 100k powertrain warranty and the dealership said it's not powertrain and wanted $778 to repair, i called chevy after seeing the forums only this is a known issue thousands of people with the same complaint and chevy said they are going to work with the dealership. i have to be back at work monday and drive through a very rough neighborhood i do not want to breakdown in that neighborhood. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel seized and no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. as a result, the contact crashed into a guard rail and rolled over. the air bags did not deploy and the vehicle failed to restart. the contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not. the contact sustained whiplash all over the body that required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. updated 4/27/15*cn updated 9/18/2017*cn

When im driving on the freeway or driving 35 mph the car gets on a limp mode and shows a "power engine reduce: and traction control and sometimes turns off on me while driving i already replace the (tps) and the throttle body because that's what the car computer was telling me and i already took the car to a different mechanics and they tell me nothing is wring with it.

Key went and turned vehicle on . when i stopped to pull key out it would not release. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled as the traction control warning light illuminated. the vehicle was able to restart. the vehicle was shut off and failed to restart. as a result, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving 50-60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle could be restarted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 46,000. updated 3/3/15*cn the consumer stated it was obvious the vehicle had a faulty ignition. the engine would stall on a major highway. updated 03/26/15

Key stuck in ignition for no apparent reason,no issue or warning. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the speed reduced warning light illuminated as the interior lights illuminated and a chime sounded. in addition, the vehicle reduced in speed to 30 mph and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle control sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

I was involved in a violent, jarring collision on june 26, 2014 with an suv in las vegas, nv. i was rear-ended by a toyota rav 4. i sustained significant injuries, & my car suffered substantial damage, which resulted in my vehicle being deemed a total loss. the engine automatically shut off & the vehicle airbags did not deploy because the ignition switch moved out of the run position, turning off the engine. the gm provided remedy was not made available until september 2014. *tr

The traction control sudden went off - traction control light on and service engine light both on - first time of really cold weather/rain snow. did it one more time and then traction control light is off and service engine is on - i see that this is a huge problem with the impala and extremely expensive to "possibly" repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the reduced power warning light illuminated as the vehicle decelerated to 45 mph. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normally. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

On 12/11 the key would not disengage from ignition although gear shift is in park. on 12/12 the car was able to start with key still stuck. i took the car to the dealer and when the technician went to get basic information to start the service process the gear shift was stuck in the park position. dealer was unable to disengage shift and key. general motors escalated representative 800-222-1020 refused to service the vehicle at their expense for faulty manufactured parts. after researching this issue online this is a common gm chevrolet impala problem for which gm should accept full responsibility by performing a voluntary recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while at a stop light with the brakes applied, several warning lights illuminated including the engine power reduction and traction control lights. the contact indicated that the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and traveled into a busy intersection, crashing into a second vehicle. no injuries were reported. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the incident. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 100,000.

2000 chevrolet impala. vehicle wouldn't start. took it to service dealer and got it fixed. recall was issued for same reason. *ta the key, and tumbler were replaced, and the key switch was re-programmed. *jb

Check airbag indicator light appears and "check air bag" appears in driver info center soon after starting driving the vehicle. this occurs every time the vehicle is used, not intermittently. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that it took several attempts to shift the gear out of park. the vehicle was inoperable. the failure occured on numerous occassions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

After receiving a recall notice followed by an advisement the repair part(s) were in i took my vehicle to the dealer with the belief that the ignition switch was going to be repaired or replaced. airport chevrolet-medford, oregon. all that was done was the size of the key ring hole on the keys were reduced. was this an acceptable fix for the ignition switch problem, and if so, why was that not mentioned on any of the tv news coverage like ignition switch replacement was? thank you.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

At 55 mph, a warning message stating service traction control-engine power reduced appeared. while driving downhill or on level ground, i had sufficient power to continue driving. when headed uphill it was extremely difficult to get the car to shift into a lower gear. when it finally did shift, it shifted hard and really jerked the car. a few miles down the road, i rounded a corner and began to pick up some momentum. without warning, the engine stopped and another warning light stating starting disabled-service throttle appeared. i had enough momentum to move off to the side of the road. i tried to start the car several times. the engine did not crank and the message continued to flash. i completely turned the key off and sat for a few minutes. i was about to call for a tow truck when i tried again. the engine started and i was able to continue home with no issues. a few days later, the first message i mentioned appeared (service traction control-engine power reduced). i was still at work, so i found a parking space and turned the engine off immediately. a few minutes later, i restarted the engine and drove away. i guess i'm just lucky this didn't happen on the turnpike or interstate. gm has to know about this. i guess they don't pay attention to near-misses. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the key failed to disengage from the ignition switch. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the shift park fuse needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,000. updated 12/22/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to intermittently shake. the traction control light illuminated. the failure recurred four times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the throttle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 40 mph. the contact also stated that the decrease in power and the traction control warning lights illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Driving along at 40 mph, traction light, engine light, power reducing message and all of a sudden car quits in middle of busy highway during rush hour. able to coast to middle between two lanes of traffic going both ways. sat for awhile and car started. this is the second such mishap. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). while driving approximately 35 mph, the traction control and engine power reduced warning lights illuminated. the vehicle stalled and was able to restart; however, the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the reduce power and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the accelerator position sensor failed. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Car states reduced engine power stalling to about 10mph very dangerous. many complaints about this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle crashed into a pothole and the key released from the ignition while the vehicle was still powered on. in addition, the vehicle stalled and the contact was able to get the vehicle restarted. the dealer diagnosed the failure. however, the repairs performed were unknown. the vehicle was repaired. the contact sustained a head injury from hitting his head against the door which did not required medical attention. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.ne

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and the steering wheel became seized causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the police report was filed and no injuries sustained. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000. ne

Dashboard knocks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the steering seized and the vehicle exhibited a loss of engine power. the contact crashed into the guard rail and the front driver's air bag failed to deploy. the contact suffered unknown injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not destroyed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and believed that it’s directly related to the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Passenger side impact accident. air bags failed to deploy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the check engine and traction warning lights illuminated. also, the low engine power illuminated on the display and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle restarted after the first attempt but the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the computer was reset. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

This incident has happened several times leading up to the check engine light remaining on. as i would be driving down the road at approximately 45 mph. the vehicle would suddenly start to jerk to accelerate and decelerate without me wanting to change speeds. several of these incidents have been while i was driving in traffic. then the message "reduced engine power" and "service traction control" would appear on the dash and the traction control light and check engine light would come on and stay on. this would also cause the car to reduce its speed and cause significant acceleration problems. i replaced the accelerator position sensor as indicated by a code look up and haven't had anymore problems with the car as of october 25, 2014. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that when approaching a stop, the "low oil pressure shut off engine immediately" warning light illuminated. the contact checked the oil consumption and was there was no shortage of oil. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the delay. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the horn failed to activate intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the dealer was contacted and stated that once the part came in, they would be sending the kit to him and he did not need to bring the vehicle in. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. the contact stated that prior to the vehicle stalling all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the passenger side air bag light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the modules in the communication circuit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was not able to change gears from park to reverse. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the wires and cable needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 92,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the key was difficult to turn over into the on position. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 10v480000 (seat belts); however, the parts needed were not available. the dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 10 mph and making a turn, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred when making a turn. the dealer replaced the front driver side wheel bearing, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala lt. the contact stated the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. the problem recurred numerous time. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while traveling approximately 70 mph, the vehicle drastically decelerated without warning. the contact had to merge to the shoulder as the vehicle continued to slow down. the air bag sensor illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician reset the sensors, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the acc sensor, pedal assembly, air bag impact module, and the wiring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 85,056.

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to recall repair. *tgw the consumer stated the recall was performed on september 15, 2014. however, the repair only last for about 10 miles. the dealer stated there was probably something else wrong with the vehicle. the vehicle would not stay in the run position which resulted in loss of engine power.*jb

My engine power reduced light came on alone with the traction light. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical). however, the parts needed were not available. the dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the contact was not experiencing a failure.

While driving i keep getting message stating reduce engine power and the car will start sking and lowering speed. there also is electrical problems all the time with a any reason and then they will start working again. i even got pulled over once over this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 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 repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the dealer stated that the parts should arrive at the end of october. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The vehicle started to beep and gauges didn't work then work. the gauges went back and forth. the locks locked and unlocked. i started to drive and didn't know how fast i was going because the speedometer didn't work. the engine seemed to work harder to reach highway speed. when i turned the car off, the stabilitrak light came off but check engine light came on. i took the car to the dealer and they cleared the codes for the check engine light but couldn't find what caused the stabilitrak light to come on. they took the electrical harness off and put electrical grease on to keep moisture out. that didn't solve the problem. i still have the stabilitrak light to come on and gauges not to work. now, it happens when i am driving. i feel that someday this will happen and have no control of my vehicle because one time i felt the power steering to go but come back right away. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch needed to be replaced but could not be repaired becuase the part was not available to repair the vehicle. the dealer did not provide an estimated timeframe of when the part would become available so the contact was unaware of when the vehicle would be repaired and continued to experience the failure intermittently. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

We purchased a used 2009 chevy impala around february 2014. within a week of driving it we started hearing a loud clicking noise anytime we unlocked the doors or cut on the heat but everything seemed to be working fine so we just dealt with noise. i did look online only to find tons of people with the same problem and i also had multiple friends who said nearly every impala like mine they had been in made that same noise, wow! seriously? but me being the chevy lover, i just saw it as a minor issue maybe missed in production but not really a safety hazard. then a couple of months later that seems to have went away but now it takes about 2 minutes to get the ac to switch from defrost to blowing out of the dash vents. you can still hear it on, but it doesn't actually start blowing for about 2 minutes. still, not a big deal. then i was driving about 15mph(near a school) when a low oil pressure power off engine light came on and went off quickly, i pulled over and cut the car off and back on, no more issues. a few days later my service air bag light started coming on randomly, hmm, so if that light is on will my air bags deploy if needed? not sure... then i get alarms that someone in the passenger seat was not buckled in, but there was no one in the passenger seat. then my car starts cutting off randomly while i'm driving. this morning i backed out of my driveway and it just cut off leaving me in the middle of the street for a few minutes with no way for other cars to get around me.... it would have been terrible if i was pulling out and another car sped around the corner. then there is a recall notice sent to me stating i should remove everything from my key due to ignition failure recall. i saw on cbs you could request a free loaner vehicle until parts came in but the dealer only offered me a rental at 300/wk.wow, thanks gm for caring about our safety. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while attempting to exit the vehicle, the doors failed to unlock automatically after the vehicle was shifted into park and turned off. the contact and the passengers had to manually unlock their doors to exit the vehicle. the failure persisted for three months. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000. updated 11/20/14*cn the consumer stated the repair would cost approximately $300.00 per door. updated 5/5/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated and the engine stalled. the contact managed to merge over to the emergency lane. after multiple attempts the vehicle restarted and was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. the technician diagnosed that the throttle and accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the approximate mileage was 10,600. updated 11/21/14*cn updated 5/7/2015*js

I have had to replace the tires on this car for the third time,this car has 30,000 miles and should not have had to have tires 3 times.there seems to be quite a lot of 2009 impalas with this problem.the front times wear on the out side and inside.the back tires are like new.the first set of tires had 10,000 miles on them, the second set had 12,000 miles on them.the dealer replaced the front tires the first time after a lot of argument .i have found 37 complaints about this problem. gm has repaired the problem on the 2009 impala police cars,so that is an admission of a problem.they have not extended this fix to the other buyers of the 2009 impalas.my car also had several recalls for other problems. i am now waiting for the ignition repair to be fixed. i have been a gm buyer for over 40 years and this is so frustrating. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the engine failed to start. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. in addition, the contact stated that although the vehicle has never been involved in a crash the air bags had to be replaced a total of eleven times. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unavailable.

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer states he is having trouble with the door lock activator. *tgw the consumer stated he had to manually lock and unlock the rear doors.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

While driving, i got to about 60mph and the traction control as well as tire pressure light came on and engine power reduce. i dropped to 40-45mph then system said entering trottle mode and vehicle cut in road. i pulled over, turned ignition off and waited 2 or 3 minutes then i was able to restart vehicle. *tr

I have gotten the blend door / air door actuator changed about 8 or 9 months ago. once the unlock button is pressed the ticking noise begins to go ,off it may go for 3 minutes or longer but it will eventually stop, i thought it was just my car having an issue but when i did some research i discovered that it's alot of impalas on other impalas as well even by word of mouth people hear the noise and some people have stated that their car use to make the same noise. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while making a right hand turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. also, the contact mentioned that when the vehicle was restarted, the transmission would only shift into reverse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the transmission sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact also stated that the key was able to turn in the ignition but failed to release. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 53,000.

I was driving approx. 55 mph when the service traction control and engine power reduced warning light came on. i felt the car power down some and made it home safely. after reading the complaints here, i am scared to drive my car. this is the car i drive my kids in everyday. there is obviously a problem here and a recall needs to be issued. i have my car serviced regularly so i am not a neglectful car owner. *tr

Was driving when the traction control light came on and message came across saying service traction control: then check engine light started flashing rapidly at the same time. follow by a very loud knocking noise from the engine. then speed would not accelerate. turned on flashers and coasted into parking lot. vehicle had troubles restarting and would not move. steering wheel was hard to turn. tries to die while idling after you get it to start. did diagnostics and code p0300 random misfire detection power train unable to establish a link to the vehicle. fuel system 2 is ol, lift at 0%, spark plug 13.5, fuel level low 38.8, ecu 14.417, low acceleration. contacted local chevy dealership and was told it will cost $35 to tow it to their shop and about $85 just to run a diagnostic on their machine. if it is a lifter the cost will be over $700 to get fixed. i purchased this automobile in august 2013 and have just had it a year. so now i have a car payment on a car that doesn't run. i bought it at wk motors in sedalia, mo. this is the second time this car has had issues and without a warranty the dealership wont do anything!!! *tr

I was driving my car into a series of turns at approximately 45 mile per hour when it seemed i lost engine power rapidly and the car decreased speed to approximately 20 mile per hour i could not accelerate. i could barely steer and braking was really difficult. i managed to get the car off of the road where it set for approximately a minute or two before it would restart. i contacted gm and my dealership and did not get a satisfactory answer either place. this is exactly what my recall letter describes yet i was told that my issues were not due to the recall. i am greatly disappointed to be paying for a vehicle that is not safe for me to drive. *tr

Service airbag warning light is on for no reason. i see today that there is an electrical short in the 2014 air bag warning system. i think the problem is bigger. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. an abnormal noise was also heard when the vehicle was started. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer stated that the part was unavailable and, until the contact received a second letter, the vehicle would not be serviced. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000.

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to traction control problems. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 62 mph, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a seat belt injury that did not require medical attention. in addition, the front seat passenger sustained soreness in the shoulder and a head injury that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a impound lot. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 38,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 10/31/14*lj the consumer stated the key was repaired. updated 4/28/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving various speeds, the traction control, check engine, and reduce power warning indicators illuminated. in addition, the vehicle stalled. the battery cable needed to be disconnected and reconnected in order for the vehicle to restart. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, it made an abnormal thumping sound lasting thirty seconds. the problem recurred multiple times. the vehicle was the taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the left temperature actuator assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 37,006.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. whenever the contact attempted to open the driver side door, the metal latch pinched her finger. the rear passenger rear window squealed whenever the contact attempted to move the window upward or downward. the contact also stated that the signal blinker generated false commands intermittently. the failures occurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 65 mph, the traction control and engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 70 mph, someone shot at the contact's vehicle. the contact lost control and crashed the vehicle into a median strip. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained a shoulder and upper body injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. the problem has occurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recommended the replacement of the sensor. the manufacturer was notified and advised the failure was not part of a recall a. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

I cranked my 2009 chevrolet impala leaving a nearby gas station and the message service traction control flashed, then engine power reduced, and the check engine light came on. my car drove sluggish home at a very slow speed. luckily i was only about 5 minutes from home. the next morning no message was displayed and the check engine light went off. i took it to advance auto parts and the code p2127 was displayed twice - throttle pedal position sensor. i see most of these complaints are similar to mine i just happen not to be on the highway. is gm investigating this because this is serious with multiple occurrences?

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the driver side door failed to open with the key fob. in addition, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated, but the tires appeared normal. the contact stated that the failures might be related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 32,195.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the service air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 58,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 65 mph, the traction control and engine reduce power warning indicators illuminated. also, the vehicle's speed suddenly decelerated to 45 mph and the air bag sensor and tire monitoring system indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 2,000. updated 10/22/2014*lj updated 4/1/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the contact was able to switch the shifter to the neutral position and restarted the engine. the vehicle resumed operation as normal. the contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Horrible shimmy/shake when coming to a stop, even after replacing brakes and rotors. uneven wear pattern on tires (especially the front). inner tread and outer tread bald, even after front end alignment. also feels like there's some steering issues to work out as well. we've done everything possible to make it not shake/wear tires, but nothing has helped. general motors has been of absolutely no help either!

Reference# 678792. as i approached the intersection, another vehicle was turning onto the street i was on. i moved over to make room, as i moved over i had to cross over a clump of snow and ice that had re froze making a rough and bumpy transition. i was about 20 feet from the stop sign. i placed my foot on the brake which was hard and unresponsive. the steering was hard and unresponsive as well. i was driving about 3-5 mph at the time. when i placed my foot on the brake it was unresponsive and it took me into the intersection where i was hit by another vehicle on the drivers side front. my airbag did not deploy. the total damage for my vehicle was $ 5,615.93. we were confused and did not understand why the brakes and the steering did not function and why with this violent of a crash that the airbag did not deploy. after reading the recall notice explaining the ignition recall it made sense that why the failure occurred.

Traction control light comes on. power is reduced. car runs and drives well. driving on interstate the light comes on and cuts power. i had to coast to a stop on the side of the highway. we waited 5 minutes and the car started. the light went off for a day and then came back on. i hear of people replacing parts and the problem not being fixed. i can't afford to do that.

Aculaters that control the heater and air condtioner which or several under the radio and under the glove compartment. they are ticking loudly and one side blows heat ond the other side blows cool. i know of may who own this year and model impala that are having the same trouble. there should be a recall on this matter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet. the contact stated that when operating the air conditioner a burning odor was present inside the vehicle coming from the vents. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala equipped with goodyear eagle 2 tires, size 225/55/r17. the contact stated that the drivers front and the passenger rear tires steel belt separated causing the tire to blow out. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the tires were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle and tire failure mileage was 49,510. updated 10/7/14*cn updated 7/15/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 25 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond. as a result, the vehicle skidded into the intersection. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 20,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning light randomly illuminated. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a rail. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a whiplash that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the repairs were unknown. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 4/27/15*cn updated 08/28/2017*ct

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. in addition, the contact disagreed with the remedy for the recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure.

I was driving on the bypass at approximately 65mph, my check engine light came on. about 5 seconds later, my service traction control came on. as i kept driving, i lost power to my engine. finally, my engine was disabled and i couldn't drive anymore. luckily, i was able to pull over. after 5 minutes, i was able to start up my car. i replaced the gas pedal (because they state a sensor was bad in the pedal), but my car still keeps doing this. the dealership continues to state the throttle body/gas pedal needs to be replaced. how many times should i have to replace the gas pedal. i have even tried multiple dealers, but they all want to just replace the same component. they state that they must continue to trouble shoot until they can find the true problem. gm needs to help with this. *tr

During normal conditions warning lights flash "service traction control" along with abs light. there is a grinding noise in the front left side wheel. also seat belts light flash. already replaced accelerator pedal sensor. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact heard an abnormal noise near the passenger side of the vehicle after the front driver side door was opened. when the vehicle was started, the noise increased and suddenly stopped. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the dealer stated that the door actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

The steering column squeaks when you turn the steering wheel slowly and backing up and turning into position slowly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. as a result, the contact crashed into the vehicle in front of him. a passenger in the other vehicle had to seek medical attention, the injuries was unknown. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent auto body mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the check engine indicator illuminated as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted and performed normally without any indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 7,600.

I take a left hand turn i hear cracking; backing up i hear cracking; like the front axle is falling apart. there is a control arm recall but not on my car just police cars. the issue with my car sounds like the police issue car. i am kinda of scared pulling out into traffic scary, twice i have had the traction control come on and say it needs service; but when you shut the car off light doesn't come back on. it drives funny as well do not feel safe anymore. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the service traction control and the engine power reduced warning light illuminated. in addition, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the accelerator pedal and the position sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 64,000.

Service airbag light came on very slightly then over a period remained on all the time. it was the passenger side airbag that needed replacement but this makes all airbags inoperable i was told. i then filed case #[xxx] with gm and audia motor millbrook ny but i was told my vehicle not on recall and i had to pay the entire $638.01 because of the mileage currently 163,663. this is not something a consumer should pay as it is a basic safety device. this is the original airbag that was never deployed nor damaged. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I originally reported a problem with experiencing what the dealership referred to as a "fishbite". i was advised by the technician and a service bulletin that was presented to me to only use certain brands of fuel and with 2-3 fill-ups the problem should resolve itself. so i have only used the brands of fuel that gm recommended in the bulletin since that date. the problem has not been resolved and i believe this is a predecessor to a different problem as today i too have fallen victim to the wonderfully frightening experience of the dreaded service traction control and reduced engineer power service lights. fortunately for me, my car did not immediately shut off and i was able to return home since i was only a few blocks away. however, given all of the other complaints, i am sure that this is not the last time i will be posting about this. we consumers are very concerned and disappointed, given all of the complaints, of no recall for the electrical problems with these cars. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 80 mph, the vehicle shifted gears independently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Air bag alarm light turned on and was alarming for more than one week, electrical connector issues were diagnosed by the dealership, dealership identified fretting failures. chevrolet dealership acknowledged that my vehicle is a target for ignition switch update however they informed me that no resolution to the ignition switch for my vehicle would be honored for my car. neither was there any further explanation for resolution nor was there any recommended safe resolution for me to execute. *tr

About 2 weeks after replacing a bad battery i noticed that my radio (factory installed) wouldn't turn on. upon further investigation i noticed that my turn signals don't make the ticking noise when they are blinking. upon further investigation i noticed that nothing makes any sounds, lights on warning, low tire pressure, seatbelt not fastened, or anything else that would make a sound. i have no clue but everything else is fine, just no warning tones at all. *tr

The first time was about three months ago in march 2014 but the engine never died then. it just had less power and was better the next time i started the car. don't know what the mileage was then, maybe about 52k. it happened a couple times that same week and i was going about 40mph. i asked about it in april when the car was inspected and was told they didn't see any problems but that it might be a sensor going out. then, on july 4th in the mountains in missouri was the next time, going about 70 mph downhill and this is when it died with like 3-5 second warning. first the light comes on that says service traction control then it says engine power reduced and dies. nothing works except the brakes. this happened again on 7/12, going about 70 mph again, died again. was in the middle lane on freeway and nearly got hit as my car barely moved and had hard time getting to the side of the road. the car did not die, but had very little power, steering was very hard and i felt like i was in extreme danger both of these times. this needs to be recalled!!! so many other reports of same problem not just in the 2009 but later years, where the manufacture should already know this is an issue, but keeps making the car the same way. this is a total outrage!!! i cannot get on the freeway feeling any security and don't have money to keep making costly repairs on this vehicle. many other problems with this car, but not safety issues at this point. *tr

Check airbag warning came on. the right front seat belt tensioner kit was installed. checked codes had code b001b. replacement at the cost of $270.97. *tr

I went to a store and when i came back out to leave it wouldn't shift out of park. so, to get it out of park i have to reach into the console from the passenger side to push the release button while it's in neutral with the emergency brake on. i have had to do this every time i use the car. it's a safety concern to be laying down in my passenger side--no matter where i'm at, to get my car into gear so i can get to work, etc. i see by other websites that this is a routine problem with this make and model of car. apparently the wires are not made well enough to withstand a few thousand miles of use. *tr

Air bag light came on in may 2, 2014, and an email was received by the owner (me) that they should have a oil change- they did that and at the same time they told the person in the autonations garage that the air bag light comes on and they came back with a check up and said it was the sensor for the air bag rubbing on the seat belt and ruined it. causing possible injuries to person/persons in the moving vehicle if an accident ever occurred. this was then taken care of by autonations garage with "[xxx] asm" & the tech was "[xxx]" ! amount for replacement $445.07 vehicle had just run out of warranty! oil change along with tire alignment and other check ups that day came to $ 735.63 . information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Airbag light remains on -will go out and then reappear . never know when it will go out . remains on most of the time regardless of conditions. senior and cannot afford a major repair bill, auto company's should be liable for repairs of federal mandated safety equipment. our government has failed us again. car has never been damaged or abused . now has 67000 miles. if a accident occurs , will the airbags i paid for work? if not, contact my lawyer! *tr

I had just turned onto this road, had not even gone a mile. no speed, no black marks, car shut down ran off the road and hit a tree stump. total the car. the steering wheel was bent almost in half. i have pictures of the car. i got this car new, so all miles we're put on it by me. i broke my hip, back, knee, dislocated my elbow, crushed my ankle and foot. had a head injury, a deflated lung. i was in the hospital for two months and a nursing home for a month. i have had 14 surgeries. still not able to work or do a lot of things for my self. with the recalls showing the issues of the engine shutting off, i need this looked into. *tr

My drivers side door lock i have to manually lock and unlock with key.. and now passenger side back seat where my 2 yrs old sets., the lock on her side sometimes doesn't lock and she can open the door.. also when it does lock i hafta crawl thru front seat into back and pull the latch up to unlock door... also i have to use a screwdriver to push in some solenoid on my shifter to get my car into gear.. it sucks big time! *tr

At about 50000 miles the rear door actuator began to work intermittently. within months it did not work at all. the dealer said it was expensive to fix. at about 66000 miles the service air bag warning light began to come on intermittently. at 68000 miles i took it to the dealer who diagnosed the problem as an actuator. i replaced it at a cost of $400. he said i could replace the rear door actuator for another $400 which i elected not to do. when i saw a news article about an elderly, disabled man trapped in his chevrolet impala because of a defective door lock actuator, i realized that this might be a frequent problem to be addressed. *tr

Vehicle had bad shimmy and extreme tire wear on inner edges and outer edges. took to the dealer who advised needed a tire rotation and an alignment kit - both of which would be a customer pay item. i complained to the service manager that this was a factory defect in the vehicle causing the tire wear and alignment issue. he confirmed my statement but said even his wife's car has the same issue and he can't get it covered by gm and had to pay out of pocket to correct the situation. i have rotated the tires per the manufacturers recommendations, i paid to have the vehicle aligned, and i am still wearing through tires at an alarming rate - close to every 16k-19k miles. the tires are bald on the inner and outer edges, but have tread in the middle. we have been die-hard chevrolet purchasers, but this is our last purchase from gm unless they step up to the plate and take care of their manufacturing defects and customers. this is a safety related issue as i have no traction in snow or in rainy/slippery conditions. you can feel it in the way the car performs that it is not safe. *tr

Was driving down the interstate doing around 65 miles an hour in heavy traffic when the traction control light came on followed by reduced engine power at that point the car shut down . after getting the car pulled over to the side of the road it would not restart for about 5 minutes . this is not the only problem with the electrical , the door locks also seem to be malfunctioning . this is my wifes car and she has said this has happen to her in the past . i have also done some research on this on the web and have seen tons of issues with these problems . what is it goin to take for you to take action on this issue ? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the reduced power warning message and the traction control warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and could be restarted. the contact mentioned that when the vehicle was restarted, the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 51,070.

I have noticed a sort of jerking or chugging feeling while traveling at different speeds and different environments, such as highway and city. the problem does seem to be worsening. the service technician at the dealership referred to this as a "fishbite". i did not seem to really notice the problem until repair was made to the manifold and crank case gaskets, due to a severe oil leak. the dealership did look into my concern for the "fishbite", but a code was not found and they were unable to duplicate the problem. is this a precursor to the other complaints involving loss of power while driving? *tr

Driver door lock does not lock/unlock with key fob intermittently. driver door also does not unlock when car is shifted into park and must be unlocked manually by pulling on the lock. this does pose a safety concern with an event that would cause a need to quickly evacuate the vehicle. *tr

Accelerator pedal position sensor app went out. after checking with several car service departments they said i should report this. lots of people with this same car our having this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 55 mph, the traction control and the check engine indicators illuminated. the vehicle began to decelerate and then stalled. the dealer stated that the failure was due to the electronics in the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 100,630. updated 08/11/14*lj

The actuators in all four of my electric door locks have malfunctioned. the car can only be unlocked manually, which is a major issue since the driver door is the only one that will open from outside the car with a key. we have three children using car seats which makes it impossible to reach one of the doors from the front seat, since one of the seats is rear facing (by law). the children are not capable of unlocking the doors on their own or unbuckling their own car seat restraints. if we were to need to evacuate the car in an emergency, it would take entirely too long for me to have to climb around the back seat to try and get all of my children unrestrained and doors unlocked. i have spoken with the dealership and was told this is not a safety issue. that is 100% incorrect. this is much more than a convenience issue. i have already paid to have the first one that went out repaired, but am quite saddened by the fact that all three of the other doors need the same repairs. please reconsider recalling these malfuctioning parts, because the safety of passengers is at stake. *tr

I have been having problems with this right side knocking in the dashboard for along time. i've taken it to the dealership but that not really sure of what it is. i was told that it could be a sensor but had to take the dashboard to actually know what it is. i haven't gotten fixed because i just don't want to just be spending money and that's not the problem and my service air bag light came on 6/29/2014 and its saying to "service air bag" and the ticking has gotten louder on the right hand side in the dashboard. *tr

The vehicle is displaying "service air bag" with a picture on the dash board. i drove it to work today and it's still displaying the same thing. can anyone tell me why and is this part of gm recall.i'm scared that if something happen while i'm driving or have my kids in the vehicle will this protect us or hurt us. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that rear passenger door failed to unlock and the driver's door would not lock. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 26,000.

While driving heard a loud clunking sound as i turn the steering wheel. upon inspection, right hand lower control arm bushing found to be defective. using nhtsa database found recall on only police vehicles and cannot get answer why only those vehicles were recalled and not mine. *js

2009 chevy impala 2lt the air bag warning light has illuminated on numerous occasions since buying the car new in january 2010. currently the light has been on for 2 weeks straight with yet another dealer visit scheduled. this warning light when illuminated renders the rest of the electronic display useless since the "service airbag" display never goes off. the dealer service department has failed to fix the problem satisfactorily for the past 4 years despite the multiple times we have had it in for the air bag warning light issue. the problem always returns and the light will stay on from several minutes to weeks. some of the explanations for returning the car to us without correcting the problem have been downright ridiculous. we have great concern about the safety of driving a vehicle with an ongoing airbag warning light issue. the vehicle only has 31,000 miles on it and has never been in an accident. *tr

Mine seems to have the same problems as most people. traction control. service airbag, reduced engine power lights come on. car dies while driving once the lights come on. doors don't unlock unless it's done manually. messages flash on my readout over and over again. tells me to check tire pressure on each tire even though the pressure is fine. detects passenger in passenger seat when there is nothing in the passenger seat. ridiculous! i am not ever buying another one!! *js

I was driving on i95 merging onto 175 in columbia, md, my speed was 65mph. my "service traction control" light and "reduced engine power" light came on and my car shut completely off. i had no control over the car, could not apply brakes. i put the car in park and turned the ignition switch to off for a few minutes. luckily there wasn't any traffic behind me cause they would have hit me and killed me. i waited about 5-10 min turned the car on proceeded to my destination. the check engine light stayed on. i called the service department at bob bell chevrolet on kane street in baltimore. i was several miles from there they couldn't come get the car so i drove it to them. they had my car approximately 2-3 days and could not replicate the incident. since this time it has happened 8-10 times or more since may 11, 2014 i've called the service department and was to continue to drive it, they can look at it, no codes registered in december when they looked at it so they don't know what's wrong. they want me to bring my car in but don't want to give me a rental. this is too dangerous. i am scared everytime i get behind the wheel of my car. *tr

I was driving on the highway and suddenly lost speed and the engine light came on and also a couple of messages. "reduce engine power" and "service traction control". i have encounter a lot of impala owners with the same problem, which leads me to believe is a manufactures mistake. *tr

One day before i was to take a vacation from missouri to texas, my check engine light came on. my mechanic told me the code had something to do with a fuel canister, but it shouldn't pose a problem. as i was driving 75 mph on the highway inside the texas state line, after 7 hours of driving, mostly in rain all day, the car started doing a jerking type action & then my traction control light came on, w/a warning msg saying, "service traction control; engine power reduced." going 75 mph i lost all control! no lights, no a/c (which is a separate, loud, clicking issue i could address), no power steering, no power brakes! i had all i could do to just point my car to the side of the road & coast to a stop, in the middle of nowhere w/out a service station in sight! i tried 3x to restart the vehicle to no avail. as i sat there in bewilderment & fright of what just happened, i contemplated what to do. after about 5 minutes, i decided to try & start it 1 more time. this time, it started up. however, the check engine light & the service airbag light (again, another issue i've had with the vehicle since the day i purchased it) were still lit up but the traction control light & the warning messages had gone off. i continued to my destination & the following day (saturday) i took the vehicle to the local gm dealership where they proceeded to do a diagnostic test &, of course, "could not replicate the problem," therefore they could not "find anything wrong." they gladly depleted my vacation expenses of $100 & sent me on my way with a reassurance that "if it happens again while you're here, come back by & we will test it again but we won't charge you for it." how nice of them. :{ gm seems to enjoy doing that. and the nhtsa doesn't seem to want to take the initiative to investigate this prevalent problem w/these cars. if something bad happens, i'll sue the pants off of them. *tr

The vehicle displays a "service air bag" label and also a icon associated with the written warning. my 2009 chevrolet impala lt is not included in the recall, according to the my vin number. can you explain why this vehicle is displaying service air bag. this vehicle has not been in any accidents. i have never had a car display such a warning. i am very afraid to drive this vehicle. *tr

I was driving about 25mph in town and my service traction control light came on followed by engine reduce power light. *tr

Upon starting and attempting to back out of my garage to go to work, the release button on the floor mounted gearshift lever would not depress, thereby preventing me from shifitng into reverse, let alone drive if i was successful in backing out of the garage. here is the description on my receipt for repair: "inspected loss of power at shifter at r.t.s.i. solenoid - (previously repaired ground circuit 1135 green voltage supply broke at connector) - nec to replace complete connector and harness and route correctly -- grid# 013, doc id#'s 1912937, 2417697" this is the second time i've had this issue. the dealer took care of me appropriately each time. however, i see that other owners of impalas are experiencing the same problem via the internet. i sure would appreciate it if it was looked into. i'd hate to see any body have this problem in a not too friendly area, let alone my spouse. thank you. *tr

There is a constant knocking in the dashboard, when i attempt to turn on the air condition or the heating system in the vehicle. this knocking causes the heat to be passed threw the vehicle, in the summer time i would have to turn the car off and on, then keep adjusting the air control until the air began to blow. majority of the time the air does not come on, there is just constant heat coming for the dashboard and the floor board. i begin to notice that this knocking would occur while i was not in the car, while hitting the remote for entry into car and while the car is being driven. i had a neighbor whose vehicle was doing the same thing. as time went on i could be walking threw a parking and hear that same sounds in other impala models. *tr

Cpsc: i1450233a. 2009 chevrolet impala. consumer stated that he has contacted the dealer to inform them he had a broken control arm, after finding out several others had the same issue. *ln

I am complaining about an incident that happened to me on saturday, june 14th 2014. i was driving about 70 mph (i have a 2009 chevrolet impala) when my check engine light came on. not long after that did i notice that my engine had shut off and my power steering had went out. come to find out today (6/17/2014), gm had an ignition recall. since the same exact description happened to my vehicle i thought for sure that it was under the recall. i tried to call my local dealer to get it resolved, and shockingly my car did not have a recall under it. i tried to call gm directly and tell them what happened to me, but they said that they could not help me being that my car was not under the recall. my concern is that gm is not taking full responsibility for all of these incidents. its just not right, its not good business on their behalf, and its not ethical. if any of my driving conditions had been different, i could have been involved in a lethal accident. not only does it pose a threat to myself, but if i had other passengers in my vehicle and also other drivers on the road. something has to be done about this and gm needs to take full responsibility for the faults that they produced. *tr

I was accelerating to merge left into a highway. weather was dry and hot. traction control light came on along with engine light car shows message: "service traction control", "engine power reduced". car takes longer to accelerate. after i turned off the car and turn it on, traction control light disappeared. engine light remains on. *tr

I was accelerating and turning left at the same time after a stop sign into a 40 mph road. weather was hot and dry. traction control and engine light came on immediately. car shows message: service traction control, engine power reduced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the traction control, emissions and engine lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic.the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was unknown.

While driving, service traction control will come on along with the engine light, and they flicker on and off, and cause the car to jerk, the locks to relock, my fuel gauge to go out of place, and sometimes cause the car to turn off. i have taken my car to an actual chevrolet dealership, but they stated that there was nothing wrong with the car because they tried and no problems were diagnosed when they used the scan tool. i don't know what to do. some people say that it may have something to do with my transmission; others say that it is something electrical; while others say that a wire is not connecting or is touching something. one dealer stated that this is happen in all 2007-2012 impala once they hit a certain miles. *tr

I was on highway one evening and my cruise control was engaged. my power went out completely on the car. i immediately noticed that the car shut down and i was able to coast to the side of the highway. after gathering my bearings, i was able to turn the car back on and drive off the freeway. it was determined that my oil was low (no warning light). prior to this incident, i was going down hill on a local street when my warning system came on and indicated that i had reduced engine power and traction stability control issues. after going to the dealer, it was determined that my oil was extremely low, however no leaks or cause was ever found. prior to this, i had to get my accelerator sensor replaced because the reduced engine power warning came on. it was not covered under warranty and i had to pay several hundred dollars to 'fix' the issue. as recently as yesterday, june 16, 2014, i turned my car on and the reduced engine power and traction control warning came on. i immediately turned the car off and checked the oil. it was low but no warning light to indicate this issue came on (same as in the past). i faithfully get my oil changed every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever is first. my oil life was at 54% yesterday and i did take it in for an oil change this morning. it is obvious based on others experiences, that this is a known issue amongst 2009 impala owners. the fact that i did not receive a warning when i was on a major highway and my car shut off while still in motion, is extremely scary and it traumatized my son tremendously. i am hoping that some type of investigation will be initiated because it could result in serious injuries or even death. *tr

My vehicle started having a knocking noise from the glove box area of the vehicle which i found out to be the blend door actuator. there are tons of complaints about this part failing in impalas with not that many miles on them. *tr

Climbing up alpowa grade on highway 12 in washington state, the check engine light came on, "engine power is reduced" came on in the odometer window. approximately 35 miles later, beyond dodge junction and before starbuck turnoff, there was another message flashed in the odometer window, "ignition switch disabled. service engine" the engine shut down, and the power steering became super sluggish. the car slowed down, and we were able to get stopped on the side of the road. at this point when we got the car running again, the cruise control would not work. when we reached walla walla, washington, we stopped at o'reilys auto parts, had one of the parts specialists come out and check what the code was on the computer, and found out it was the electronic throttle sensor that is defective. this is a pilot car escort vehicle, making the hazard even more dangerous, because had i been traveling with an oversized load, i could have been hit by the semi pulling the load, or i could have impacted the rear of the load, depending if i were following or leading. also, had that happened while on a job, the load would have had to stop until another pilot car escort vehicle could arrive to continue with the load. this is a dangerous thing to have shut off when driving in areas that are not straight. unable to control steering, brakes less than responsive, and possible hazards of vehicles oncoming or following us could become impact hazards. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Last night, i started up my car and immediately the car started to shudder pretty hard. my car started chiming and a service traction control showed up on my dash, followed by an engine power reduced. the light indicator for my tc was lit. i immediately turned the car off and tried to restart it. the same thing happened again. i turned it off and waited 2 minutes before restarting. it started fine, with no bad indications. the car also drove normally. a few hours later as i was starting home, it happened again. my car was still parked as before when the indications showed up. shut off and restarted and it cleared out. no problem once i started driving. this morning was no different. so far, this only has happened when i was starting my car up. i have been fortunate that this hasn't happened to me while the car was in motion- yet. other people with this problem haven't been so fortunate. there has been no bad weather at all. dry as a bone. i bought this car in 2010 knowing it used to be a rental. i have had no problems with it until now. i took my car into my chevy dealership, who thought it might be the throttle body sensor. they are ordering the part in, but i'm still skeptical if that is really what is causing it. i have heard the sensor on the hub assembly could cause this, as well as the accelerator pedal sensor. from reading multiple forums, many owners have had scary experiences with the car decelerating on freeways or other dangerous places that could result in wrecks and personal harm. they had taken their cars in multiple times and shelled out thousands trying to fix this phantom ghost problem. frankly i am amazed there has been no recall for this. i am moving to ca, and i'm driving there by myself in less than two weeks. i can't have my car try to do me in right now, nor do i have endless amounts of cash to fix a mech's guess. warranty does not cover this. *tr

Driving under normal conditions the vehicle speed suddenly and without warning loss of vehicle forward motion, dropping to approx 25 mph. "engine power reduced" and traction service light came on. this has happened repeatedly causing a traffic danger problem. returned to dealer a number of tmes. problem continues, suddenly and without warning loss of power on roadway. extraemly dangerous in the heavy traffic conditions of sudden inexplicable loss of vehicle forward motion. have to put on safety flashersand move to far right of roadway area. .*tr

This is a known problem with chevy impalas, however gm refuses to do a recall. someone will die again at their hands. when driving the car, all of a sudden a "service traction control" message pops up, then "reduced engine power", then the check engine light goes on. the car immediately loses power and the speed is cut almost in half very abruptly. one time, the car completely lost all electrical and power while traveling at 65mph on the interstate. i was stuck with no power steering, no power brakes, etc and had to navigate to the side of the road without killing myself. i have finally figured out what the problem is due to the many forums that are popping up with other owners describing their fixes. turns out it is the accelerator pedal position sensor. i have replaced it myself and the car is now running fine. i am not happy with chevrolet playing with my safety and my life by not recalling this part. as i mentioned earlier.... people will die, i almost did. *tr

Service traction control message along with reduced engine power message. car jerked/hesitated upon stopping and starting at intersection. reduced speed automatically and couldnt speed up. *tr

We own the car listed above and have for over two years. we bought it at a dealership in east tennessee. the car was previously used as a rent a car for enterprise. not even a year after we bought the vehicle we had to replace the transmission. the biggest problem is the fact i have drove this car and all issues stated for a recall we have had a problem with. the most recent is the vehicle shutting off while driving it on highways. it's is saying service engine light mad than will say service traction control,than it will shutoff i been going 70 down an interstate and it shutoff mad about kill us. we had the vehicle checked and the accelerator pedal sensor or something like that is the problem by what technician say. i am just now starting to research the issues we have and found numerous recalls on this vehicle in which we have the problems listed above and more. mainly the airbag steering control arm and vehicle just shutting off. i guess the best way to sum it up is they sold us a lemon perhaps but after looking at the recall list our vehicle meets the requirements for sure. too many problems for a new vehicle. just looking to take care of the problem before the car injures us or someone else on the highways. hope this doesn't take long to get resolved because deaths could occur. thanks for your time hope to speak with someone soon before it's too late. i mean i thought something major was wrong but the automd website really assured what we been thinking. thanks for your time. *tr

After purchasing this "one owner driven by "betty white" car on march 27, 2014 we have fallen in love with the car .supposedly purchased from the dealer were the original owner traded it in.with only approx. 34,800 miles....so much so we purchased another one...a 2014 (not new body style). i'm driving home from work at about 6:45am on a normal sunny morning in a residential neighborhood when all of a sudden i get an alert stating "reduced engine power/service traction control alert...the call lost most power and was shifting strangely...i have done some internet research and this seems to be a common problem with gm cars between 2008- and 2011...we have only made one payment on this vehicle and are currently trying to contact the dealer and waiting on a return call.......the same problem happened again last night and he barely made it to work....sometimes when this alert is not on the engine light is on...sometimes no lights at all...but this is potentially a very dangerous situation especially if traveling at a high rate of speed on expressway or something...if gm is aware of this problem...which they appear to be based on my research, there should be a bulletin or a recall available to fix said problem....i hope we do not have to pursue any further action against gm and that the dealer will make this right...this car is like brand new!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the acceleration sensor was malfunctioning which caused the engine to idle. the contact mentioned that the check engine and traction light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed the acceleration sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 86,490.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact started the vehicle and the air bag warning light illuminated. additionaly, the service air bag soon warning message illuminated. the failure recurred multiple times. the manufacturer was notified, but did not offer a remedy. the failure mileage was 31,000. ..updated 08/11/14 *bf updated 08/19/2014 *js

I too have suffered from the aching noise that comes from the blend door actuator. i was also told by the dealership the first time i took it, that this was a very common problem in the impalas. my impala was at the dealership for a week and i was told the reason that it took so long was that there are three actuators and they had to figure out which one it was or charge me to fix all three because they couldn't make out which one it was. i paid to get the one fix and a couple of months later it started again. i took it back to the dealership and was told that maybe they fixed the wrong one and i could pay to get the other two fixed. this is a $40 part that i paid $238.00 to get fixed. i declined and found numerous youtube videos and blogs reporting models as early as 2006 with the same issue. i have encountered several people who have had or have the same issue with the "knocking noise from the dash board". i am very surprised and disheartened that this a common issue with these models and yet gm has not issued a recall. hopefully, i can get others to speak out on this issue and file complaints. *tr

I could not remove the key from the switch. i contacted my crain chevrolet dealership and the staff attempted to walk me though on how to remove the key from the switch, every attempt did not work. *tr

2009 impala, owned since 2011. started to give us issues a year after purchase where we would get no crank, no start. replaced battery thinking it was the issue. it worked for a couple of days and started over again. no crank, no start. replaced starter with autozone brand and it worked fine a few days. it started to happen again, no crank, no start. replaced starter with oem from gm. it worked for a couple of days and the issue started to happen again. no crank, no start. replaced starter relay, pulled bcm and cleaned all contacts. after cleaning bcm contacts it seemed to of worked but a few weeks later it gave us the same problem. changed ignition switch and continued to have the same no crank, no start issues. we just continued to live with it. the car cranks after 5 or 6 turns of the key and became apart of our daily life. now the big issue is the car turned off on us while driving a few days ago. let it sit 30 mins. and tried to crank but we were getting no crank no start. it eventually cranked and started but i'm worried because i have my grand kids with me often and fear if im on the highway i can get into a serious collision. airbag light has came on since then and can't afford to go to the dealership to get the vehicle diagnosed. i've called gm and since the vehicle is no longer under warranty i would be responsible for everything. have also checked the cables to make sure they are tight and free of corrosion. no oil drips on the starter. we give the car scheduled oil changes and take care of it very well. *tr

I have owned my impala since march 2010 and while it is an attractive car, i have had nothing but issues. first month a sensor goes out in the acceleration, $230 to replace, in the last 2 years we have had an annoying ticking noise when you turn the car on something having to do with the ac/heater. seems like everyone says that it is common in impalas but yet i have not seen a recall. i don't have the $450 to fix and it is rather embarrassing when you car pool as it is very loud and last approximately 30seconds to 45 seconds. i have also had leaks every time it rains or we go to the car wash. water seems to be coming in from the frame by the windshield on both driver and passenger roof area. it runs down and comes out by the brake on driver side and fuse box on passenger side. i thought this water was affecting my power locks as it seems like we have had issue with our door locks not opening. they take turns, not unlocking but after reading comments on this web page seems like others are also having this same issue with locks, yet no recall. i have taken it down to be looked at but they say they don't see any issues they can pin point. don't have any more money to put into this vehicle. i like my car but it has issues. i will do my home work before i purchase my next car. *tr

I have owned the car since 9/2013. shortly after purchasing the airbag sensor light started illuminating on and off. i took it back to the dealer and it was serviced. shortly after that it came on again. then back in february the car started making a very annoying and embarrassing clicking sound that comes from the ac/heating unit. i was told that it was common in the impala and that it is the actuator. it has gotten so bad that it clicks even when the car is not running and is locked. i know at least 7 people here locally that has the same problems as listed above with the same year and model car. please take a survey or do something because this is definitely a manufacturing issue. *tr

My car would shimmy as if the tie rod was going bad, and the tire in question would be flat nearly every morning. after a couple of days i made it to hartington, ne to the nearest chevrolet dealer. upon inspection they told me that i was very lucky to have made it there because the belts separated on the inside of the tire where i would have never seen what was happening. both front tires were replaced at great expense. i now have hankook tires and will never again buy goodyear tires after this incident. *tr

While i was driving the service stabilitrak and reduced engine power light came on as well as the check engine light. luckily i was going slow did not lose engine power. i turned off the car the service stabilitrak and reduced engine power lights were not lit but the check engine light stayed on. when i got in the next day the check engine light was not lit. there were no lights on no check engine for about a week and then it started coming back on again. it has started again on a more recurrent basis. i have read threads about this issue and i'm very disappointed that gm has not done anything about this. i have read threads on this issue on your website and apparently it is a problem with the impalas. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a sudden loss of engine power as the reduced engine and the service traction stability system warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 8,337.

I'm tried of my doors not locking with key fob and both rear doors and sometimes passenger side would not lock. this problem have been occurring since april 2013 and today may 2014 it's still happening.i attempted to lock from inside vehicle and would still not lock or unlock. i have to maneuver walk around the car and lock the doors individual. each time i take the car to the dealer they are telling me that this is not covered part. when i purchased this vehicle they claimed they conducted a full vehicle check. i think they lied and they car was never checked. why do us as customer buy warrants and the warrant don?t cover electrical power. is this a electrical problem? what can be done to prevent this problem? *tr

In april 2013, the traction control and abs warning light began coming on, in my 2009 impala, when making a left turn. the lights began to come on more frequently and would stay on for longer times. i took the car to the dealer but they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. the problem has been an ongoing problem since i purchased this vehicle.the lights would stay on for a longer period of time. the problem has not been fixing by the dealer. but they keep charging me $100 per visit. *tr

I was knocked unconscious and have no recollection until gaining awareness in the hospital. the wreck happened in robinson township, pa and i was driving home. the airbag did not deploy as it should have. thankfully, i was wearing my invisalign, which significantly minimized the sharpness of my teeth or else i would have lost half my tongue. it was still severely damaged and you can see the scar. a mri showed the concussion. i had to spend $6,000 on my car to be fixed. it took me almost a month to be able to walk on conrete due to the damage to my body. i have been through physical therapies and still have neck and nerve damage. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and that there was an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,628 and the current mileage was 74,378.

While driving the car displayed "power reduce". then the car slowed down by itself. the next day the car lost power. today, the car is stating the same thing and signal turn themselves on, and once the car is off the doors want lock you have to manual lock the doors. the car have been jerking while driving and making a funny noise. *tr

It's apparently the standard impala issue of the car's dash reading engine power reduced. the car has less than 100,000 miles and my i was driving home from work in rush hour when the dash read engine power reduced. i immediately phoned my husband. he insisted that i get in the right lane and be prepared for the car to die. my husband then mistakenly told me to drive to a specific exit out of the inner city before exiting the highway. next the check stability message came on. he was like ok that's weird but lets get you home. then the car decided to lose power brakes and steering. my hands are literally blistered getting it off the road. i guided it of the highway as he looked up the issue. finding hundreds of these same accounts he told me to hold on a bit and restart the car. it worked and i drove it home. had my husband not insisted i move over and be prepared this could have been a very different issue. *tr

There is a clicking sound coming from the a/c or dash area of the vehicle. it clicks for about 5 minutes and then goes away. if you try change the temperature, it starts again. i heard many other impalas have this same issue. i hope chevy fixes this, it could cause the driver to be distracted while driving and crash. luckily this hasn't to me. *tr

Car turned off by its self while driving. luckily had enough momentum to park it. when i stopped i placed the vehicle in park and the key was stuck in the ignition and the shifter would not move. i contact my chevy dealership and asked if this was a safety recall. it was not. i don't know why this is not a recall. having your car stop while driving is incredibly dangerous. considering that my powersteering and brakes went out on me. i came out of this without injury but i what if someone was going around a curve or driving in dangerous conditions. i really hope chevy takes responsibility for this and recall or in my case reimburse owners. *tr

In february 2014,the traction control and abs warning light began coming on, in my 2009 impala, when making a left turn. the lights began to come on more frequently and would stay on for longer times. i took the car to the dealer and they replaced the left hub. this solved the problem for about a month and then the traction control and the abs warning lights began appearing again. each time the lights would stay on for a longer time. the car is now in the shop for the second time for this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated while traveling 65 mph, the engine light illuminated and the engine seized. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 150,220. the vin was not provided.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the passenger air bag light illuminated that the air bag was off when a passenger was in the front seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the air bag control module needed to be replaced to repair the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 41,253. rg

Was driving down the highway and then all of a sudden the traction light came on then i lost complete power while on the interstate going at a speed of 70mph. i was in the far left lane and had coming traffic behind me. the car completely shut down causing me to lose all power almost rear ended and trying to make my way over cutting in front of cars so that i would not be in the middle of the expressway with on coming traffic. was able to make over to the median and thought it was something else. so then i waited there for 20 min until my friend arrived to help me and the car cranked up and drove like nothing was wrong. so i started driving again and within 45 it happened again. i waited a few mins and it cranked up. about a week or two later it happened again and has been happening more. i don't make much money and don't have it to take to a mechanic and its my only source of transportation. please let me know if this is something that has a recall. i have seen and read this happening to other cars im wondering if they missed a year or something. *tr

2009 chevrolet impala. consumer writes in regards to the seat belt recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the warning light for the readiness air bag for the driver seat belt as well as the air bag light illuminated. the dealer informed the consumer, only the anchor was apart of the recall, and it would cost$400 to replace the sensor. *jb

I was driving my 2009 chevy impala traveling at about 45-50 mph when the "reduce engine power" message came up followed by "check traction control". the car then became sluggish and slowed down to about 15-20 mph. it then shut off without warning and it seems as though the power steering went out. i had my daughter in the car with me and thank god traffic was light because with that happening it was an accident waiting to happen. i am concerned because it seems like this has been a common problem with this car for a few years and there has not been a recall yet. is gm waiting for someone to die. no one seems to be able to pinpoint what the problem is and i don't think it's fair that someone has to pay money to fix what may be a problem. something needs to be done because this is not safe at all. i see a lot of impalas in my town and it's scary to think that at any time this can happen to any one of those cars, mine included, and seriously hurt or kill someone. gm needs to step up and do the responsible thing for the people who invested their money in the gm brand.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the rear defogger failed to function properly. the contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the wiring harness that supplies power to the rear defogger was melted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

When i make a right or left turn my service airbag light comes on.. when i get in the car to start it up its a loud tapping noise. *tr

Newly purchased car and child locked himself in car and when i tried to unlock car with key fob doors wouldn't unlock due to an issue that a lot of these cars are having with the actuator. i did a lot of research and found that there are tons of these cars having the same issue. i was able to quickly get the door unlocked with the key but then had to climb over the seat to get the back door unlocked... god forbid i had to rely on my key fob to save my life someday! *js

When i drive all of a sudden the check engine light comes on with a reduced engine power warning and a message to check stabiltrack. after three or four shutting engine off and restarting the car the light goes off from anywhere to 3 or 4 days to maybe a month or so. it is intermittent. the dealer says it has never heard of that happening and i can't believe that. my car hasn't stalled as of yet but i am concerned of the safety of my passengers and myself.

My key keep getting stuck in the ignition. after a couple of tries of wiggling it out, it came out. but when i'd gone home for then end of the day my key wouldn't come out at all ! i had to leave my key partially started because the key wouldn't come out. so my bad dies, alarm not working and not to mention i was 4mths pregnant and i kept driving around as i spoke with a gm rep and onstar rep hoping eventually the key will come out but it didn't. *tr

Air bag light appears on dash. told it was a weight sensor in passenger seat. very expensive to fix. also have another chevy same thing is happening. *tr

Since i bought the car in 2011 used with 23,000 miles on i have had to have two new racket pinion steering motors/(units) replaced and if i'm not mistaken it appears a third is on it's way.. this is not in any way the car is being driven. this is a flaw that could also cause a dangerous situation. *tr

Air bag warning light on. dealer says the seat belt needs to be replaced due to a bad sensor in it. i was told they see this problem a lot on this model. i have also been told the bags won't deploy in an accident unless this is fixed. i simply cannot afford it and the car is out of warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated then the engine stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted 20 minutes later. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician detected that the accelerator pedal, accelerator position sensor connector, and fuel vent solenoid was faulty. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Key stuck in ignition and will not release. repaired twice under warranty problem still persists. numerous complaints on internet. gm has internal knowledge of issue with proposed workaround which does not remedy the issue. this is a poor design. free standing cable in shift column moves and becomes pinched or solder comes loose from harness not allow key to be released. vehicle cannot be unattended doors cannot be locked left stranded. vehicle is now at dealer and no longer covered under warranty. terrible design by gm. now forced to pay for a repair which will not hold up and that has already been repaired twice well under warranty. *tr

Tried to lock doors with key fob and both rear doors and sometimes passenger side would not lock. attempted to lock from inside vehicle and would still not lock or unlock. *tr

I was driving home on the freeway at about 70 mph and the service engine light went on with it saying "reduced engine power" on display. about 10 seconds later i could not accelerate, the car began to start slowing down and i lost ability to maneuver the steering easily as the steering wheel locked up. i was able to pull off on the side of the freeway and i had to turn the car off and wait about 10 minutes for the problem to clear up. *tr

I was driving on the freeway at approximately 70mph, my check engine light came on. about 5 seconds later, my service traction control came on. as i kept driving, i lost power to my engine. finally, my engine was disabled and i couldn't drive anymore. luckily, i was able to pull over. after 5 minutes, i was able to start up my car. i replaced the throttle body, but my car still keeps doing this. this is very unsafe. gm needs to recall its cars. *tr

Service traction control comes up and reduce engine power. never had any prior issues with my vehicle until now. just got it back from the dealership today and having to take it back tomorrow because the same thing occurred again. i need this issue resolved and am not the only on that has had this issue. i need my vehicle fixed and do not feel that i should have to pay for a manufacturing issue. *tr

I have had numerous problems with my 2009 impala. from the very beginning with only 100+ miles on it and the problems continue today. the dash will say reduced engine power and as i was going down the road at 55 miles an hour my car just shut off. i was able to get it to the side of the road and just sat there wondering what was going on. it wouldn't do anything, it was just completely off. i was about to call for aaa and tried one more time and it started. this happened again in november of 2013 as well and i was going 45 on a country rd. again i was able to pull to the side and sat there and waited again. when this happens the car will do nothing. i have problems with my traction control, making a strange grinding type noise and bogs the car down from moving when i am trying to accelerate from a stop or trying to turn either left or right. i have had problems with my air bag lights coming on and telling me to service my air bags. it comes on and goes off and comes on and goes off. the dash light will come on and tell me to shut engine off now for low oil pressure, this has happened for 4 years, the car is 5 years old. this car was never a good car from the very day it came off the lot. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 30 minutes and the vehicle operated normally. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body switch was faulty. the throttle body switch was replaced and the defect was remedied. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 94,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph as the decreased power engine light illuminated. the failure was experienced several times and at various speeds. a local mechanic performed a diagnostic and located the failure at the throttle positioning sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 48,000.

I had came to a stop at four way intersection. when it was my time to proceed my impala would not move at first try, after a second try i was able to proceed with little momentum and then it jerked forward with out any additional gas peddle movement. this has happen before but not to this degree.

The problem started in january of 2014. as i write this i want to say that i have read all the blogs on my complaints and see that i am not alone which forces me to ask gm why is it that we all see the elephant in the room and you people are ignoring it. suffice to say this problem is a safety issue would be the understatement of the century. when will gm step up to the plate and make these issues a priority so there customers don't have to waste time writing complaints like this one. it's really very simple my engine light is on along with the stabilitrak light as well as the car losing all power. now if gm feels this is not a good enough reason to create a recall i fail to see what is. people just like me have been complaining about this for years and gm does nothing. along with gm being at fault the dealerships are raping there customers while they go thru a laundry list of items they think might be the problem for these codes. i for one cannot afford the dealership prices nor will i pay these so called experts good money after bad to try and fix problems that they really have no idea as to what's causing them. i originally bought this chevy b/c i wanted an american car for a change, man was i wrong. as soon as i fix this heap i will sell it before anymore lights go on and go right back to honda where at least i know they stand by there cars and it runs way into the six figures before any real problems occur. i'm one of the little guys that bailed out gm and by the way were still paying taxes for that bailout. how about it gm, don't you care about us at all? *tr

Stopped at the top of a snow covered hill. put the transmission in 2nd gear and proceeded down the hill. the vehicle got up to about 15 mph then lost all power; engine quit, no brakes, and the steering wheel locked in place. because the brakes were not working the vehicle gained significant speed going downhill. not being able to steer the vehicle because the steering wheel was locked it went off the road and hit a tree. upon impact the air bags did not deploy. as a result the driver and passenger were seriously injured. *tr the consumer stated after owning the vehicle for a few months, the vehicle began to loose power and several messages appeared on the dashboard. all the power shut off and the consumer had to aaa to have the vehicle towed to where she purchased it. an inspection revealed the throttle body needed to be replaced. updated 07/10/14

Was driving car and traction control light came on and then check engine light. lost power and brakes. car was able to stop but very hard. glad nobody was in front of me or i would have it them. this is very dangerous and i think there should be a recall on the throttle body and sensors. i did have it fixed but had to take it to several dealers to figure out if it was the accelerator pedal or the throttle body.it was the whole throttle body unit. *tr

What happened is the vehicle traction control triggered and reduced the cars functionality and speed. it cleared itself, but what concerns me is this problem is prevalent in gm chevrolet vehicles ranging from 2005 to 2011. it is listed many times here in your data base to your organization. our lives and safety are involved here. focusing on charging a fee to do an investigation is deplorable. lives are at stake here. this should not be another american after the fact occurrence or event. what happened to proactive responsibility. these american car makers produce junk cars and the consumer constantly get stiffed with lemons. states lemon laws? nothing but american lemons are rolling off of the production lines. you think, this may be why other countries will not buy our products. there is no reliability in what is produced or manufactured and the customer service is lip service. non - existent with these car dealers and pure sales rhetoric. your site reads: the information you provide will be used to identify potential safety-related defects or determine the adequacy of existing safety recalls. i can't afford the repairs, pay for an investigation as well. i am not pleased with how the ball keeps getting passed or dropped. nhtsa these poorly produced weapons weigh tons. rolling down the poorly maintained highways and streets of this country endangering us all life and limb. my vehicle has the same problem with the traction control that forces my car to brake , pull to the right and slow enough to endanger my well being. i'm truly scared and concerned here and the repairs and code lights aren't reliable. only the repair shops are winning. the problem keeps repeating after thousands are spent to keep the car running. i need this car for work. if it cant get me there then they will come and take the junk back i am trying to maintain. thank you *tr

The entire dash board (speedometer area) will lose power and all the gauges will go out as if the car was turned off while driving. the radio will still work, i can't use the turn signal when this happens. the car would eventually go back to working on the dashboard for awhile and than repeat itself. the airbag light stay on saying i need to have it service, but when i went to a chevorlet dealer today it didn't read a diagnosis code so they couldn't do anything but reset, but that still didn't work. *tr

Let me try again....i was driving on the expressway, at 55 mph, when the check engine and traction control warning lights came on, along with the reduced engine power warning . i took it into the dealer, where i bought it in aug. 2009. i can't remember when this problem started & how many times prior, because the warning lights would go out, without any reduced engine power warning or reduced power. i thought it was one of what is called a computer glitches. it was at this time when i did get reduced engine power, when i knew i had to take it into the dealer. on nov.29,2010, the accelerator pedal was replaced......on jan.05, 2011, i brought it back and was charged only half of the rate for mech. diagnosis fee, because i argued so much, that the car is still under warranty, and they have not repaired the same initial problem. i left the car with them to drive, they drove it 28 miles without any problems. on jan.06,2011, mileage was 38727, they replaced the throttle body assembly, n/c. i think it was at this time, i was told to return the car, without shutting the engine off, which is what i did. on feb.05,2011, mileage was 39831, where they replaced a a.i.r. vent valve....i have changed living locations last spring....meaning there might be more times that it was brought in.....my memory is telling me that the both warning lights were coming on and off last year, and now more frequent, with slight reduced engine power ...81000 miles *tr

While driving on the freeway the engine reduce power light came on and seconds later the car lost power. this has happen several times. today 1/30/14 this has happened 4 times. this is a safety hazard! i've seen several complaints about this issue, people are spending hundreds of dollars thinking the issue is being fixed and the problem is never fixed. at this point it looks like 100 of people will have to lose their life before a recall takes place. as a single parent (my children's only living parent) this issue shake me to my soul! *tr

Stability/traction control system activates for no reason. this causes a spontaneous major reduction in engine power. this happened while passing a semi-tractor trailer on an interstate. fortunately, i was able to get to the side of the road and stop. shutting the engine off for several minutes apparently allowed the system to reset. this has happened about a dozen times since. had i been passing on a 2-lane road, it very likely could have caused a head-on collision. *tr

I am having similar issues as everyone else, when driving on the freeway, i was going about 70 mph and than my service traction control light came on followed by engine power reduced with the mil light, the car speed immediately decreased to about 50 mph, no accident occurred, pulled over and let it sit for awhile than restarted it. it is intermittent and occurs randomly. it is safety concern as this can cause an accident. the air bag light also comes off and on, i had taken to chevy dealer and was advised the air bag sensor needed to be replaced, was about $500 in work, and it was not covered under my extended warranty. i am not able to afford the repair so i am driving in a vehicle where if their is an accident, the air bags will not deploy. *tr

I was driving down hwy 50 on a clear dry day and the engine lite comes on with the traction control warning, saying engine power reduced. then the power shut off including the steering causing me to pull the car off into the dirt off the freeway. due to this my front bumper got cracked. this problem is now a re-occurring problem. *tr

While driving my 2009 chevrolet impala in a 55 mph zone, a series of warnings appeared on the dash: engine power reduced, service stabilitrak, check engine. immediately the car would not accelerate, and speed decreased to about 10 mph. *tr

While my wife was driving (with my three kids as passengers) at highway speeds the message was displayed in the dashboard "reduced engine power" and "service traction control" messages were displayed. the vehicle immediately last power and the speed was reduced to less than 30 mph, while on the highway. she was able to navigate to the shoulder and call me for assistance. by the time i got there and started the engine it was running normally except for the "service engine soon" light was lit. i took it to the nearest chevrolet dealership who immediately stated it was a faulty electronic throttle control and would cost $580 to replace. i searched on-line and found dozens of complaints exactly like this one for 2008-2012 model impalas'. there is not a recall on this problem so the customers are getting charged to fix this faulty chevrolet device. someone is going to get killed if they do not recall this device. *tr

2009 chevy impala 3.5l ffv - my "passenger airbag" light has been coming on intermittently since early spring 2013. in august 2013, my "brake" light suddenly came on while driving. there didn't appear to be any handling issues. both the regular brakes & parking brake worked normally the brake fluid level was full. for a few months the "brake" light would come on sporadically & alarm while driving, all without any changes in driving or braking ability. around september 2013, the "traction control" & "check engine" lights came on. again, there did not seem to be any issue with handling. these lights also came on & off randomly & they were seldom all on simultaneously. occasionally, the warning panel also says, "engine power reduced" & acceleration & power are diminished. there's also been a "low pressure left rear tire." the left front tire was found to be low, but the rear tire was ok. tonight, the "check engine" & "traction control" lights came on & the display said "engine power reduced." suddenly, it said, "starting disabled service throttle" & my car essentially lost all power. the steering also locked up. it was very difficult to pull off of the road. i restarted the car after about 1 minute, & the "traction control" light was no longer on, but the "check engine" light was. i was able to drive again, without difficulty. *tr

Driving 65 on freeway car slows down to 40 check engine light says service traction control

After getting new brakes put on my car, the low tire pressure light would come on for different tires. it was random and after checking the tire pressure they were all fine. the light is on all the time and when i check my tire pressure on the dash panel they all four read 0 tire pressure. i have to check them manually which sounds petty but i paid for this option i should be able to use it. my remote car starter doesn't work because this error message is on. i've had it reset and it comes right back on. i wad told the wheel sensors were broke when getting the brakes fixed and that they cost around $100 each. there has to be some way to make these so they don't get broken while getting normal maintenance done so i now have a huge additional cost that far exceeds the cost of getting the brakes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact had to turn off the traction control and engine light in order to operate the vehicle however, the problem recurred again. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle had not been diagnosed. the manufacturer had not been aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

My issue was that i was four months into driving my new 2009 chevy impala and while driving on the highway going about 60 mph my car showed flashing signal reading "engine reduced speed" "check stabilitrack " and my check engine was on. the car then stopped accelerating and dropped to 45 mph immediately. i was nearly rear ended with my son in the car. after researching and hearing complaints about gm and how they are not taking responsibility of this safety issue and actuality charging people to fix their defect. their are numerous blogs and videos proving this. examples: show over 23,000 drivers with the same issue http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hp4ngkg2bs : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iagzhyb3gho thank god it does not look like any fatalities have occurred as of yet but who knows. please don't let someone get injured or lose their life to take notice to this. gm thinks injury or lose of life = $222.00. i am in contact with a law firm in hopes of a class action. *tr

I started my car and the check engine light and the service traction control lights both came on. my back tires then began to spin when driving and the car made a scary noise.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the engine and traction warning lights. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure as the air bag sensor needing to be recalibrated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact also stated that the driver's side seat belt buckle failed to secure into the belt clip. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that anti-freeze fumes were entering the vehicle and the lower enlist line was replaced. most recently, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the cross over gasket, crank timing cover seal and the lower enlist line would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 56,000. the current mileage was 86,000.

At about 60,000 miles, my 2009 chevy impala has an issue with the service traction control and then reduce engine power. i have read it is the throttle body and not covered under the extended warranty. *tr

A front tire developed a bubble protruding from a sidewall crack on the inside of my goodyear ls-2 tire. a second ls-2 failed from a similar sidewall crack at just over 30,000 miles. my 3rd ls-2 is currently failing on the interior sidewall with about 48,000 miles on the car. the tread was good on all tires replaced. *tr

When i pressed down on my accelerator pedal (speed limit was increasing from 50mph to 65mph), a message of "starting disabled. service throttle" came up on the dash. the accelerator pedal and steering wheel completely locked up and the car started to decelerate. i was able to force the steering wheel in order to turn onto a side street (narrowly avoiding a car stopped in the left lane to turn) and park the vehicle in a location out of the main lane of traffic. had this side street not been there at that exact moment, the possibility of a crash would be very likely as steering was unresponsive and i may have been rear-ended due to the sudden loss of engine power. *tr

The rear power door lock actuators have failed. the rear passenger door lock failed first, then a few thousand miles later the driver side actuator failed. the problem is intermittent but with a 90%+ occurrence of failure. one or both will fail for weeks at a time, but may occasionally surprise you and work once or twice. the failure is in both the lock and unlock modes. the failure is unrelated to using keyless entry or the manual switch or having child safety locks on or off. it is virtually impossible to reach the rear door top manual latch post from the front seat. on one occasion i was trying to manually unlock the rear passenger side door from the front seat. my head/neck became trapped between the side of the front passenger seat and the door pillar. i was unable to remove my neck until i was able to reach the seat adjusting mechanism and move the seat forward. in the process of that i aggravated a chronic back condition pulling a muscle in my back. an internet search or discussion with repair shops will quickly reveal that this is a widespread issue for many 2008-2009 chevrolet impala, tahoe, malibu and silverado owners. due to the approximate $365 per door repair cost, the defective latches are not being replaced by many owners. chevrolet is well aware of the problem and offers no repair assistance. in a crash situation the crash computer sequence cannot be relied on actuate the defective lock actuators. the position of the manual lock post does not facilitate manual operation without extreme contortion of the body. in a fire, crash or emergency it would be difficult to access children or passengers from the rear seat for extraction. my son has told me that it is common knowledge that the rear doors on this genre of vehicle are commonly unlocked and a target of thieves and potentially carjackers. *tr

This is the 1st time i am filing a complaint, but this complaint has happened multiple times! my wife is afraid to drive this car! my check engine and traction control light comes on. the dash alternates between "service traction control" and "reduced engine power." this is really frightening on the interstate when the engine begins to reduce power and you are surrounded by fast moving vehicles. the fault has been checked multiple times, but the diagnostic check reveals bogus faults unrelated to the traction control fault. i have learned that when this happens, i need to pull off the road, turn off the ignition, open the door and wait for the dome light to go off. then i can restart and go on my way. this happens about once per month and has done it for 2 years. can't wait until i can afford to buy a different vehicle. i have talked with other chevrolet owners and they experience this same fault, but nothing is wrong with the traction control. *tr

I was at a stop sign and the reduced engine power, check traction control lights came on. the code came up i had it checked it is the accelerator pedal position sensor this can be a very dangerous occurrence .nhtsa please look at these complaints it is a 75 dollar part and labor of 4 hours.im paying for part and doing myself i need some reimbursement or payment of this to shop. *tr

Three times now this has happened. the first time i was driving down a main street at about 35 miles per hour and all of a sudden my service traction control light came on and the wording was displayed, as well as my check engine light came on and the wording "engine power reduced" was displayed. about a month later, i was leaving a parking lot when the same thing happened and then again four days later i was merging onto a highway and the same thing happened. when i try to accelerate, it sounds like something is going to fall out of the bottom of my car. after reading the other complaints, i don't understand why this isn't being taken care of by the company and left up to the car owner to deal with. it is very unsafe and i can't afford to get a different car nor pay for expensive repairs that are beyond my control or fault. *tr

I was driving on city streets and my check engine and traction control light came on. the dash alternated between "service traction control" and "reduced engine power." yes the engine power was reduced but i was still able to drive in the city. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph in cruise control, the vehicle began to stall. the vehicle also failed to increase speed when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. the contact stated that the fuel gauge also failed simultaneously. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the incident and informed the contact that the vehicle was not listed under any recalls. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

I was driving down the highway, and the traction control light came on and the reduced engine power light came on. i drove a few miles further going about 65 miles and hour, and the engine died in the middle of the highway. i had to pull the car off the road with no power steering (i was still rolling thanks to momentum) so i wouldn't get hit by another car. after i sat on the side of the road for a few minutes, i was able to start it again and drive it about 10 miles back home. our repairman said the throttle motor signal came up when he plugged it in to the computer, so we spent the $280 to replace it. it worked fine for about 4 days, and then the traction light and and reduced engine power light came on again a few days ago. we've got it in the shop again and are waiting for the news as to what it is this time.

After 1 month of having my throttle body reset by the dealer, the car acts up again. yes again in the rain. well, i have an idea why it may be acting up. the freaking computer is located were the air intake is. so when the car starts, you guessed it gm it sucks in moisture aka rain, then the rain goes across the computer and all [xxx] breaks loose. reduced engine power, traction control and it is ridiculous! why in the [xxx] do you put a computer were it is in direct line with moisture. my 2002 trailblazer has the computer under the passengers seat. guess what no freaking problems even after 257000. this is a safety complaint! the car is begging to be another ford pinto. please recall the car, and move the computer. this should solve your problems, and it may give people a little less bad taste in their mouth. i know i have renamed my impala to the ford impala. not to insult ford motor company but mine actually stands for fix or repair daily impala. i used to love my impala and i used to be a loyal to gm, but if this does not get recalled i see it being my last gm car i buy ever! bring back the pride in owning a gm, before the gm name will stand for garbage motors. signed, once a loyal gm owner [xxx] *js parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

After just clearing the onboard computer with my obd2 scanner just a few minutes before it happened again. after sitting at another stoplight i proceeded into my left turn and as i'm coming into the lane my impala died midway through the intersection as it changed from yellow to red leaving me in the intersection as the cross traffic began to go almost creating a head on collision and a multiple vehicle collision. can a recall please be in effect for this! its to the point to where i'm afraid to drive my car to work! i'd rather walk the 20 miles to work then be in this unsafe gm car! *js

While sitting at a stop light the information panel said reduced engine power as the light turned green. i held up numerous cars as i scanned the obd2 port to clear the code, once again the code read p0601. cleared it and it started right up. *js

On my commute to work on the interstate my impala shut itself off. i was in the left lane when the car showed the reduced engine power on the information panel, it then fully disengaged all engine power and powersteering. being in the outside lane i had to maneuver my impala through the heavy traffic and almost caused numerous accidents trying to squeeze to the shoulder. i then coasted off into the grass almost into a large ditch but i slammed on the brakes hard and went into a skid coming to a full stop. i scanned the car with my obd2 scanner, it read p0601. *js

Today must of been a record for how many times my impala shut itself off! i lost count at about 20 times! im over a hundred miles away from home at my parents house and on my attempt to get home the impala wouldn't let me drive more than 10 minutes. because of this i have now had to call off work and am out of a days wage because i made the mistake of buying this car. i have no money and cant get this fixed for awhile but it seems that i may have to chose between eating this month or fixing this so i guess ill just go hungry. i've been searching this site for other year impalas and it seems that every single year is having this issue, even the 2014 models! this has made me reach the conclusion that the nhtsa doesn't really care about our safety nor do they attempt to solve any problems based on how many times this complaint gets reported and does anything ever happen!? the answer is no! so im basically writing this to inform others who plan on getting an impala, please for the safety of yourself, those around you, and your wallet don't! this is my last gm car i will ever purchase! not that gm really cares because they already got my $60,000 for my last 3 cars so this problem will never get recalled, nor will this website attempt to provide any type of help so save yourself the headache and buy foreign. *tr

I was driving down a very busy street looking for a restaurant and my car made three dinging sounds indicating a issue. before i even could read what was displaying on my information panel the car lost all power steering and engine power. because i was traveling at about 55mph i could very luckily coast to a parking lot near by. after coasting to a parking spot i put the car in park and read the information panel, it read reduced engine power, service stabilitrak, and service throttle body. because i know most american made cars are pure garbage i wont drive one without a ebdii scanner. after reading the ebdii scanner it showed a p0601 code, which indicates a pcm memory issue. after clearing the code it started right back up and drove for about 10 more minutes until i was at a parking lot on a steep grade. the 3 dings happened again and my engine shut off causing me to roll backwards about 10 feet almost into over vehicles. i have done some research on this and have come to found that this is a engineering fault caused by to much current flowing into the power control module, which creates a small hairline crack on the pcm onboard computer, with which many many other gm products have experienced. i feel a recall should be done on all gm products affected by this, this is very unsafe and i feel could lead to deaths. i am a 21 year old male who could control the vehicle with no power steering, imagine a student driver encountering this issue and not being able to maneuver the vehicle away from other drivers or even innocent pedestrians! i know for a fact this has happened to many other gm vehicle owners so does a body count have to stack up before a recall is issued by gm?? *tr

I was driving through a hilly/ curvy area of road when my reduced engine power, traction control, and throttle body disabled message popped up. just then i have no power, no brakes and no steering,at all! i almost crashed with my two kids in the car! upon looking up this issue i find that it is a very common issue in impalas. some people have had this issue while passing cars, or the freeways and more. to me this is quite a safety concern since you have no power to do anything...nothing at all. i don't see how there is still no recall on this issue when there are so many reported problems and a huge safety risk!! *tr

I was driving down the highway when traction control and check engine lights came on. car went into reduced power mode and finally died while still moving. lost power steering. then my car shut down, had a very difficult time getting it off the road. there seems to be many complaints about this. with this happening on a very busy highway, myself or my daughter could have been killed by oncoming traffic, due to car shutting down. cost of tow and service 350.00 i also have had the car put in for the seatbelt and airbag lights going off, since being in the chevrolet dealer, the lights never go off. *tr

Was driving around 65 when out of no where the check engine light and traction control light came on and the reduce to power message started flashing on the dash it dropped my speed down from 65 to like 20 while on the freeway. *tr

This the second time this has happened. wife was driving down the freeway when traction control and check engine lights came on. car went into reduced power mode and finally died while still moving. lost power steering and finally brought car to a stop on left inside of expressway. after a short time she was able to restart the car and limp home. note that the cruise control was on, but i do not know if it was set. had the codes read that indicated a throttle position sensor caused the fault. there are two sensors which have to agree and if they don't car will go into reduced power mode. when she got home i found only the check engine light on. i have in the past moved the wires on the brake fluid sensor to get the check engine light to go off. not knowing exactly how all of these different systems are tied together, i tend to think that the cars computer is the problem which sets off all the different warning lights on the dash. i went to the chevy dealership and the service advisor asked if this was a recall issue. i thought this was some what strange. after reading complaints on the net i can see why she might have thought it was a recall issue. the throttle body part is $300 dollars plus labor rate of $105/hr. as of now i cannot find any recalls for this issue. nhtsa needs to look at this problem because the loss of steering with all systems due to motor stalling while in motion is a hazard to everyone. *tr

I drive a 2009 chevrolet impala. on 8-6-13 driving the far lane on the highway i experienced a series of warning messages on the dashboard. the messages were, "service traction control, engine power reduced and service engine." as the speed of the car began to reduce, i went to merge into the slow lane to prepare to take any necessary precautions. before i could switch one lane a message popped up saying, "steering column has been locked." at that point the steering wheel became very tight almost enabling me to steer into the right lane. at the same time, the vehicles mileage has dropped down to practically nothing. lets remember i'm on the highway during 5:00pm rush hour. by the time the oncoming traffic reached me, i was able to get off onto the should of the highway. i then get a warning message saying, "engine has been disabled." at that point i shut the car off. i've lost a family member to car failure on the high way. at this point i sit for about a minute or two and then start the car back up. after turning over a couple of times, the car starts and operates at an exceptional speed. imagine had the cars behind not been paying attention. maybe they were texting, fatigued, looking behind them or anything to have made them not notice the disabled vehicle ahead. this could've been a massive fatal crash. my six year old child would not have stood a chance. after researching on the internet that this is a known issue and gm has done nothing to justify the poorly assembled parts, i am very upset at the lack of concern for their buyers safety. as a single parent, i had no choice but to have the car serviced as soon as possible to eliminate any safety hazards to my child. coming out of $300+ for something gm should've recalled when notified is unacceptable. i will be contacting all sources possible to inquire on getting a recall and hopefully saving someone's life. *tr

The airbag needs servicing light comes on as soon as i start the engine and the seatbelt light for the passenger seat goes on even if there is noone in the seat and it stays on when there is a passenger. the car was never in an accident or any kind of collision. this is just going to be another unnecessary expense. *tr

I am having problems with my 2009 chevy impala, it started at 43k, the acceleration pedal was changed when the reduced engine power/service traction control came on. then again at 100k same problem, this time the dealership told me it was a bad throttle position sensor, the throttle body needed to be changed. i changed it, but it came back again less then 3k miles. i replaced the throttle body again. 3k later same thing. the problem is when it is raining the throttle sensors go nuts. i took the car to advance auto and read the codes, same as before, p0121, p2176, throttle position sensor. once in a while you can remove the batter lines and unplug the throttle body and mass air flow sensor to get it to restart. other times you have to go to advance or autozone to clear the codes in order to get it to run long enough for a sunny day. i had one occurrence were the car would not start and it said service throttle position. the throttle sensor needs to be recalled before someone get killed. i have renamed my car to the ford impala. found on the road dead impala. *tr

While merging onto a two lane highway my impala suddenly lost power and i received a "low engine power" warning and then " service traction control" the check engine light comes on and the car runs roughly at reduced power - you need to pull over and shut the car off until you can start it again. this is a very dangerous issue that gm refuses to acknowledge. in this instance i had my daughter in the car - i also lost the power brakes. i have been to two chevrolet dealers and a buick dealer because this has happened several times over the past year and a half. they replaced my throttle body, oil sensor, battery and something else and charged me over $2000 for the three visits and i am still experiencing the issue. i have also been to a local repair shop and had the wiring harness changed and had sev