I noticed the outer edge tire wear in front, and had tires rotated after finding pressures (all) set at30psi in compliance with with door frame label. At 44,000 I picked up a construction screw in the left rear tire, as was told it was not repairable due to side wall wear. Center tread was 3/16" or more. I did not have the luxury of waiting for a dealers tire replacement and drove home on the spare on a Sunday, replacing all the Goodyear tires with Michelin, with alignment front and rear.
A subsequent oil change at an independent service facility found the rear main leaking. At a visit to the local chevy dealer where car was purchased, I was told TIRE WEAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. The 30psi label is "just to make the car ride a little better". Sounds like a perfect logic loop, that convinces me to make life a little harder for the GM group.
I will certainly edit this complaint following return of the Impala.
DEALER BLEW IT OFF THE FIRST TIME WE TALKED ABOUT IT. SECOND TIME THEY SAID WE SHOULD HAVE THE FRONT END ALIGNED AT THE COST OF $150.00. NEVER ONCE MENTIONED THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE FACTORY OR A RECALL!! SAW IN THE PAPER THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST GM FOR THIS HAPPENING TO 2008 IMPALA'S. YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO REPLACE TIRES AT 27,000 MILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUNNY HOW NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBITY FOR THE SH*T THEY SELL YOU!
I have tried talking with gm back then and was told they would not help me get a different car because there is a warranty on mine wtf. I tried again this week and this is what i have been told you have a warranty so we cant get you the gm loyatie cash. we will try to get you in a different car, get this the gm dealer was on my side and told them they cant find the steering problem, this was on thurs he called and will call me back on tues with what they can do. how about back your product because if i get in a accident due to the steering issue they will be sued.
Edge wear down to secondary rubber on inside and outside at 30,000 miles with Integrity original equipment tires - properly inflated. First noticed on front, moved them to rear but they continued to wear only at edges - now losing 10 or more pound of air daily. Replacing two rear tires.
Also two tire dealers' technicians report they have seen the problem exclusively on Impalas, yet dealer indicates no service bulletins or awareness of problem.
This involves a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The tires were worn completely to the cords in a matter of months. I have NO idea why this is happening and GM won't accept responsibility for it AT ALL!! We also had a jack failure as well.
- Lori P.,
Hurricane, WV, US
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Why the hell is GM broke? Because they refuse to acknowledge the problem and will not fix it!!!!!! They put crap out on the road and it's no wonder they can't compete with Ford as far as replacing their Interceptor. GM won't even honor their warranty with their tires for new cars because they would have to replace them before you even change the oil in the car!!! Bottom line is that GM should be sued for this injustice and are no better than Toyota as far as taking care of their customers. Why is this car any different than the 2007 Impala, which doesn't have any unusual tire wear. Where is a good Tort lawyer when you need one? Please contact me!!!
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I noticed the outer edge tire wear in front, and had tires rotated after finding pressures (all) set at30psi in compliance with with door frame label. At 44,000 I picked up a construction screw in the left rear tire, as was told it was not repairable due to side wall wear. Center tread was 3/16" or more. I did not have the luxury of waiting for a dealers tire replacement and drove home on the spare on a Sunday, replacing all the Goodyear tires with Michelin, with alignment front and rear.
A subsequent oil change at an independent service facility found the rear main leaking. At a visit to the local chevy dealer where car was purchased, I was told TIRE WEAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. The 30psi label is "just to make the car ride a little better". Sounds like a perfect logic loop, that convinces me to make life a little harder for the GM group.
I will certainly edit this complaint following return of the Impala.
- Marvin P., Milan, MI, US