This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the multi-function switch for the power windows and door locks that was on the front driver's side door failed to function. The contact stated that the windows would not close nor would the doors lock. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic, who advised that the power switch exhibited a short circuit. The contact was only able to close the window when he secured a piece of metal inside the door. The failure mileage was 126,000. The current mileage was 127,000.
For the third time a power window "regulator cable" has broken in my car, twice in the driver door (9/29/04 and 5/15/11) and once in the passenger door (09/15/09), each time while driving the vehicle on a street or highway. Nothing noticeable before windows dropped. Had to drive it to a dealer (once for several hundred miles). Cost of repairs were as high as $433. I have owned this car since 11/2001.
2001 Chevy Impala engine, radiator and battery replaced. Consumer had the vehicle fixed at her own expense because GM would not help her out. She stated that the transmission went 3 months after the engine. The power switch and side mirror was replaced.
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- Houston, TX, USA