Chevrolet Impala Complaints (2005)

609 consumer complaints on file.

#10213468January 2, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY DAUGHTER'S 2005 CHEVROLET STOPPED WORKING AT 50'000 MI. WE CALLED CHEVROLET, BUT WERE TOLD SINCE THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR.(350 DOLLARS). I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *CN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10213257December 31, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A BUMPING SOUND WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. SHE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. THE DEALER RESURFACED THE REAR DISC BRAKES AND ROTORS AND REMOVED AND INSTALLED THE FRONT AND REAR DISC PADS UPDATED 01/24/08 *BF. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,297. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING TO BE REIMBURSED $444.90 THE COST OF THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 01/24/08 *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10213119December 28, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT A 2005 IMPALA. WHEN I START THE CAR IN THE MORNING AND I TURN ON THE HEAT I SMELL GASOLINE FUMES INSIDE THE CAR. I CALL GM AND I WAS DIRECTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO SUPERIOR CHEVROLET. THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE COOLANT. IT COST ME $90.00. THE PROBLEM RETURNED A WEEK LATER AFTER I HAVE HAD THE FILE TO CASE CLOSED. THE CASEWORKER WAS MS GLASKO. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10211371December 10, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD DROP TO ZERO AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD BECOME HOT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. UPDATED 03/10/08. *LJ THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS LEAKED AS WELL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10210485December 2, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH ONLY 14,297 MILES CLAIMING IT WAS ENVIRONMENTAL NOT WORN BRAKES. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10210101November 27, 2007
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
STARTED TO NOTICE "RUMBLING" AND CLICKING NOISES AS WELL AS VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS I MADE SLOW TURNS. CALLED THE LOCAL CHEVROLET SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG FROM MY DESCRIPTION. HE SAYS IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE "UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT" ON SEVERAL CHEVY PRODUCTS, INCLUDING MY 2005 CHEVY IMPALA WITH 50,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS SO COMMON THE REPAIR PART IS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER. I AM GOING TO GET A REPAIR BILL OF AROUND $240. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A NATIONAL RECALL DUE TO THE "KNOWN" ISSUE BY CHEVY. IT IS NOT RIGHT NOW DUE TO THE FACT IT IS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE, YET. I UNDERSTAND PARTS GOING BAD AND DO NOT EXPECT THE MANUFACTURER TO GUARANTEE NOTHING WILL EVER HAPPEN. BUT, WHEN THERE IS A KNOW DEFECT, WHY SHOULD I LEFT HOLDING THE $240 BILL??? THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE THIS AS A RECALL AND SHOULD REIMBURSE CUSTOMERS ACCORDINGLY. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10208532November 9, 2007
STEERING:COLUMN
THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHENEVER I MADE A HARD TURN IN MY CAR - BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT, AS WELL AS A FEELING THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE. ALSO, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WOULD MOVE BY TOUCH. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AND I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE NEW TIE RODS BECAUSE THEY WERE LOOSE. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE IMPALA. WHY HAS A RECALL NOT BE INSTITUTED IF THE DEALER IS REPAIRING MORE THAN ONE INSTANCE OF THIS PROBLEM PER WEEK? *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10207727November 2, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECURITY ALARM INTERMITTENTLY RESTRICTED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING STARTED. HE NEVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,800 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10203314September 18, 2007
STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 1 AND 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO FELT A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (01-02-32001H) REGARDING THIS SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10202374September 10, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED 125 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD TAKE A COUPLE OF DAYS. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW DAYS, THE SPEEDOMETER RESET ITSELF. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10201679September 2, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I OWN AN 05 IMPALA WE HAVE HAD THE HEADLIGHT FAIL ON US ABOUT 6-12 TIMES WE WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT I HAVE TRIED RUNNING WITH THE SWITCH ON AND THEY STILL GO OUT ITS HAS EVEN HAPPENED TO ME ON A CURVE I JUST ABOUT PUT THE CAR IN THE DITCH IVE ASKED MY DAD WITCH IS A GM CERTIFIED MECHANIC ABOUT IT AND THERE'S NOT A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT HE KNOWS OF I WOULD LIKE THIS FIXED BEFORE I DO GO IN THE DITCH AND MY FAMILY IS WITH OR I GET A CALL FROM THE COPS THAT MY WIFE HAS SMASHED THE CAR THERE IS A PROBLEM AND GM SHOULD HAVE TO FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOME ONE IS KILLED FROM IT. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10199361August 13, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE STALLED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, HOWEVER, THEY CHANGED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10198821August 8, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ONE HOUR WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD BOOM. THE VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE INSPECTOR STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. TWO OTHER VEHICLES PARKED NEXT TO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ALSO CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,035.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10197766July 29, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
DEXCOOL COOLANT TURNS FROM ORANGE LIQUID TO BROWN CORROSIVE SLUDGE RESULTING IN A CLOGGED HEATER CORE/RADIATOR, WATER PUMP DAMAGE, ENGINE DAMAGE, GASKET AND HOSE DETERIORATION AND OTHER COSTLY REPAIRS. GM/CHEVRON/TEXACO INSIST ON KEEPING THIS CANCER IN YOUR CAR. MANY LAWSUITS ARE PENDING. BOYCOTT DEXCOOL!!!*JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10197117July 21, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
HEATING AIR CONDITIONER CAR OVERHEATING. (IT HAPPENED BEFORE AROUND 15000-20000 MILES) 2ND OCCURRENCE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10197116July 21, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ELECTRICAL-HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10193961June 22, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
LEFT REAR WHEEL SENSOR FAILED IN WET WEATHER, DISABLING THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE. SAME COMPONENT FAILED ON RIGHT REAR SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES EARLIER, IN JANUARY OF 2007. VERY EXPENSIVE PART TO REPLACE ($378.00) IN EACH CASE, PLUS LABOR. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10194496June 20, 2007
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. ON JUNE 8, 2007, AT AN INTERSECTION, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND THREE PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. THE CRASH INVOLVED THREE VEHICLES. THE CONTACT HAS PHOTOS AND A POLICE REPORT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 15,020.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
4
Deaths:
0
#10192317June 2, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 CHEVY IMPALA AFTER DARK THE HEADLIGHTS JUST WENT OUT. WAS DRIVING 55MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH MY WHOLE FAMILY WAS IN THE CAR. PULLED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN AND OUT A FEW TIMES AND THEY CAME BACK ON. ABOUT ONE MILE LATER THE BOTH WENT OUT AGAIN. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10191741May 25, 2007
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE IN THE DRIVE POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSION IN ORDER TO GET BETTER GAS MILEAGE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 30,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,100.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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