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The transmission hesitates at stop and go traffic, tranny shop says it is a switch solenoid that is defective in the transmission itself. It is commonly reported by many consumers of this make, model and year. Seems to shift fine when driving on longer drives ie. Interstate driving. Could cause potential safety hazard when trying to pull out into traffic from stopped position.
First bought the car in 2011 with 160,000 miles on it and four months later my entire steering goes out so I had no power steering the people I bought the car from didn't bother to tell me about it and the car wasn't under warranty so when we told them about it they didn't want to fix it. Then exactly a year later the same problem happens I don't have any power steering so we got the power steering fixed twice now so im thinking ok something is going on here then this year about the exact same time as the previous two times my power steering goes out again for the third time so we got that fixed again and I don't wanna sink anymore money into my car. As for my traction control and ABS system I have nothing even though we took it to a garage to have it fixed and they said they fixed it now three days later the ABS and traction control light are on again saying I don't have either and as of now I don't feel safe with my car anymore because the power steering has gone out so many times and since I don't have ABS or traction control anymore.
From stop I would step on the gas, and the car would slam into gear. I have had to have the electrical cluster replaced $300, and the fuel control replaced (car always smelt like gas) now they think this slam is the tcc valve in the transmission which is anywhere from $600-$900. Also the steering knuckle makes a loud noise on sharp turns. Whats next" are any of these issues recalls"
I purchased vehicle Oct 2011, transmission went bad, started steering hard, had it checked by dealer (chev) place. Gave me estimate of $3000. To replace steering. I talked with recall people they finally lowered it to me paying $700.. said the VIN # does not match the recalls Impala. There is large electrical problem makes car shut down going down road. All of this begin 2 weeks after my purchase. Im a senior living off social security, cannot afford even the small amount of fixing this car. I have spoken with Impala owners, they all have the same problems. Im still making payments on this piece of junk. Owe $5000. Bad decision. Do hope you can help me. Thank you.
- Salem, OR, USA
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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked while turning. The contact then lost control of the steering and could not control the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a median. No one was injured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when making a turn in any direction at any speed, the steering wheel would not self center. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the center sensor was replaced however, the contact was still experiencing the failure. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 61,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 05/09/12 the consumer stated once the wheel is turned bout 20 degrees, and he removed his hands, the wheel momentarily self center. Updated 06/01/12
Driver seat heater stopped working. Heat on driver side blows cool air and passenger side blows warm. Rough shifting of speed between 20-30 mph since first month of purchase.
TL- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving 30 when the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that at engine startup, the smell of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to both a private mechanic and the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. Kmj
My Chevy Impala began shaking when I attempt to slow down on the freeway from speeds of 55-65 miles an hour. I have replaced the tires, brakes, and balanced, aligned, rotated and the shaking has not stopped. This is very dangerous when you need to come to a quick stop because when your car shakes like it's falling apart your first instinct is to let go of the brake. I have researched this problem and have come to discover this is a common problem with Chevrolet Impala's. I can not afford to keep dumping money into a temporary solution.
Steering knuckle makes a popping noise speedodometer does not work temp gauge does not work cruise control engages when ever it wants to if the switch is in the on position a herd that a lot of Chevrolet had recalls for these conditions! are there any recalls for these conditions on my car?
3.4ltr 6cyl base model has had multiple defective sensations for some time now; among those are steering, transmission shifting from a standing stop, braking and odd noises. This vehicle's 5 Y/O with only 20K mi, owned by elders & used locally, I've been driving them, & now I have this car. The left outter tie rod end had to be replaced with less than 20K mi. The steering still has an unstable feel when turning and make a metal to metal clinking noise from a defective (& as told by my mechanic & NHTSA reports, repeatedly reported) intermediate steering shaft. There should be a total recall because of this defective GM engineering problem. There is also a clinking noise occasionally when accelerating from a standing stop; can not tell if this defect is from the steering or something else like the engine mounts. Have not yet discovered this source. From a standing stop, the transmission will occasionally shift abruptly, either from a neutral disposition into 1st gear or from 1st to 2nd gear; the car lurches forward & the occupants heads are whipped back. This is similar to other reports of defective power train functionality I've read about with this model. Braking, when just starting a trip, has an improper feel and sometimes sounds like it's grinding, as if the brake pads or rotors are cracked/worn; this is a sensation I've had with vehicles having 100,000 miles, not on a car like this with only 20K miles. The center arm rest's pad support is flimsy/cheap plastic & has broken simply upon entering & shifting in the seat. I now see why so many police departments have discontinued the Impala's in favor of the charger's, crown vic's, Taurus's and escapes. The us government should be severely fining GM for marketing this car. >>>this car needs to be recalled for many reasons<<<
Fax from senator menendez on behalf of constituent re a recent conversation with GMC about a problem with their 2005 Chevrolet Impala; would like to know why GM can't be a viable, honest, consumer friendly man'F of a safe car the consumer stated there was a popping noise coming from the vehicle when stopping or making turns. After doing some research, the consumer learned the problem was the intermediate steering shaft.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the steering became loose and the contact could hear a noise within the steering column. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure began intermittently but progressed and was not an everyday occurrence. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000 and the current mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 02/03/11 the dealer determined there was an internal failure with the intermediate steering shaft. Updated 03/18/11
On my 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 6 cyl, the power steering components are leaking P/S fluid. The pump has been replaced at least once and now the steering rack is in jeopardy of failure.
I bought a new 2005 Chevy Impala in March 2005 and had to replaced the steering shaft after about 12000 miles in 9 months. In Feb,2010 I had to replaced the second shaft that's 3 shafts in 4 an half years with less than 60,000 miles.
Driving to work approx 06:30 am. Power steering went out, managed to turn the car towards ditch to avoid oncoming vehicles. Approx 45 mph, two lane frontage road. The car has always been rather weavy on the highway. The dealer couldn't find anything wrong until the recall for steering linkage was pointed out. Even after that, the car handled poorly and was reported to dealer. (steered poorly) reported to dealer, nothing done until after accident. Power steering pump replaced, but dealer refused admission of fault. Billed us for accident damage and replacement of powersteering pump.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. When driving intermittently he hears a clanging noise in the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a grease kit was installed on the I-shaft. After 14,000 miles the failure resurfaced. The vehicle would be diagnosed by the dealer in December of 2009. The current mileage was 29,268. The failure mileage was approximately 14,600. Updated 4/7/2010 the dealer replaced the intermediate shaft. Updated 05/20/10.
Clunking noise coming from steering shaft. GM dealer told me that thee have been numerous problems with steering shafts on this vehicle but no recall. Will cost $250 to fix.
My vehicle, a 2005 Chevy Impala, has had an issue concerning my fuel pressure regulator. After taking my vehicle to the Chevy dealership to find out what the issue was, the diagnostics test had discovered that the fuel pressure regulator was damaged. I did further research on the issue they discovered I have come to find out that there was a recall on the same exact part on March 12 of 2007. When I returned to pick up my vehicle, they also mentioned another issue about my vehicles steering. This also showed up on the list of recalls for my model/year vehicle. When I asked regarding the issue of why my car was not involved in the recall, they stated that my VIN number is not in the list of cars they felt should be recalled. I was concerned and wondering why would my vehicle not be recalled also when the same exact issued occurred on my vehicle as well.
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- North Bellmore , NY, USA