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I have a 2010 Chevy Impala lt with 90K+ miles on it. I originally bought the car in 2011 used with 40K+ miles on it, so the car is no longer covered through warranty. Engine power reduced, service stabilitrac, etc. I'm a full time college student, and a full time uber driver. Last night I was with a passenger on [xxx] towards O'hare airport. My car reduced speed and suddenly dropped speed from 70mph down to 50mph. As I turned on the emergency light and start steering to the right to get onto the shoulder I was in the third lane to the right (the expressway is 4 lanes) as I was turning to the right to get onto the shoulder and to get to safety my steering locks, and there was a reckless driver going 100mph trying to cut off traffic. The lanes to the left were blocked so he had to cut me off by overtaking me by going onto the shoulder. He damaged his right rearview mirror and probably scrapped the right side of his car pulling off that reckless stunt. Had I delayed the breaking for a second I wouldn't be alive making this post today. Luckily I turned the car off, waited for a few minutes, turned the car back on and took the nearby [xxx], and waited with my passenger at the nearby target parking lot for the next uber driver to pick up my passenger and get her safely to the airport. Had I not acted quickly, my uber passenger would have missed her flight. 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)
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 50 mph, the reduced engine power indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle began to jerk and the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
While driving my Impala, with no warning, my car lost power. The dash beeped at me and said reduced engine power, service stalinktrak, service traction control. I had to turn my car off, I waited a few minutes then turned car back on. The car was able to run and drive after this, but my check engine light was on. I had vehicle computer scanned and had a code for throttle position sensor. After further research, I have learned I will need to replace the whole throttle body. My car has now lost power several times and my RPM gauge 'bounces'. I will be parking my car until the part comes in. This was very dangerous as you lose all power with no warning going down the expressway.
Reduced engine power lights came, on traction control light came, on it was hard to accelerate in the middle of a highway, car almost shut down, but I made it home. It has happened twice on the highway and turnpike. I thought it was oil but that wasn't the issue. It stops (the problems) after I shut the car off for an evening, but I'm scared it will power down while on the highway again. When this issue happens the car beeps, then the traction light comes on with warning and so does the engine light and reduced engine power warning. Always in motion, especially higher speeds than normal city streets. Such as turnpike and highway.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving, the vehicle would not accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact also heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. In addition, the traction control and check engine indicators illuminated. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 155,000.
- Lebanon, MO, USA
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I was traveling West bound on interstate 22 when the stabilitrak requires maintenance displayed across driver's information center. Next the traction control light and display lights up followed by, reduced engine power, in which I lost almost all power to my vehicle. I was traveling around 70 mph in the left lane and had to navigate two lanes of traffic to reach a safe spot on the shoulder of the interstate.
The check engine light comes on and it says service stabilitrak reduced power engine. Then the car slows, it may jerk, or stall. This has been an ongoing issue. I've taken it to be looked at least 2 or 3 times. I've been told they don't see anything and I should bring the car in to get serviced the light comes on. It usually last a few days but it will come back on. I've also received a letter from Chevrolet about fixing it but when I took it to get serviced I was told that it had to be under a certain amount of miles. This is a safety hazard and could cause a potential car accident or even death if traveling at high speeds and then all of a sudden your car engine reduces power. I know this because I've almost been in an accident twice due to this issue.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 50 mph, the "engine reduce power" indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Major safety issue! while driving on the expressway hours from home reduced engine power/service traction control/check engine lights came on. Cruise control disabled as well. Car stopped on the expressway, steering wheel locked up. Luckily we were able to coast to the side otherwise this could have been a disaster! vehicle was towed to a nearby service station where it is currently located. There are several complaints out there like this. GM needs to recall and fix this problem!
While driving and the car shuts down, when it finally starts the engine light came on, the passenger seat comes on and no one is sitting there. Ive had it checked out something about an air mass flow sensor, then the light came on about traction
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated when the contact made a left or right turn. In addition, the contact stated that a loud squeaking sound emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a computerized engine analysis and emissions check were performed. In addition, a vapor canister, a vent solenoid, and a fuel tank vent valve were replaced. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V507000 (air bags, electrical system) and was to check with the manufacturer to determine when the dealer may be able to schedule a repair. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 45 mph, the engine stalled and various warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the BCM fuse failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,140.
Message says "service stabilitrak" engine powering down". has happened while driving and when first starting. Many GM customers have experienced same issue across several years and makes including the traverse.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but details of the diagnostic testing could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 20 mph, "service stabilitrac and traction control, may lose some engine power." Was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the line that goes to the accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact did not attempt to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the line that goes to the oil sensor was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000....updated 01/20/16 updated 02/05/16
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stalled and the traction control and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that after the failure occurred, the service electronic stability control, the engine power reduced, and the throttle body disabled warning lights displayed across the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 11/03/15.
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- Chicago, IL, USA