Transmission hesitates to pull out in drive from a stop

- Middlesboro, KY, USA

Transmission hesitates to pull out in drive from a stop

- Middlesboro, KY, USA

I was driving along when out of no where my trunk opened. I got off the highway and closed it. At that time I was puzzled wondering who had been in my truck to have not closed it correctly. I knew I hadn't been in it in awhile. It wasn't until a few weeks later when the "Service Vehicle Soon" light on my dash came on. I went and had my vehicle scanned and was told about the TrapAlert system in the trunk and that is why my trunk popped open. I realize there was a post about this like a decade ago. But this is happening to me now and I can't find help for this issue anywhere. I've contacted both Chevrolet and GM support online as well as repair shops and no one seems to know what I'm talking about. GM told me they don't keep info on Vehicles older than 10 years. All the information online would suggest there is an actual sensor somewhere in the trunk although extremely vague on where it actually is and that it has a disable switch. Well, we've tore this thing apart only to find out it's some looped wiring that goes into the stereo amp in the trunk. I've yet to see a sensor yet for some reason my vehicle is still giving a single that someone is trapped in the trunk thus, popping the trunk whenever it wants. I've been searching high and low for information and already spent $1100 to repair issues to clear the dash light and nothing seems to work. Just a waste of time and money and considering this happened while I was driving 55mph I would think it obvious that its dangerous. Could we at least get some actual information without having to spend more than the Vehicle is worth. Smh

- Saint Paul , MN, USA

My vehicle caught on fire after I returned from it getting serviced by Pepboys in Phenix City Alabama. My car was only getting serviced for the A/C and once I returned home, my car caught on fire in our drive port.

- Phenix City, AL, USA

I bought a 2002 Chevy Impala and got it looked at before purchase the only thing that popped up on the code reader was there is an electrical problem, sometimes my signal lights work sometimes they don't, my speedometer doesn't light up or anything. I then start to smell gas when I turn on the heat or air it's unbearable. I then proceeded to check for any recalls and there are a few dealing with the engine cooling and exhaust/gas leak along with electrical issues. They said the car could catch on fire at any time. I have two toddlers so there is no way that this is a safe car.

- Decatur, GA, USA

Takara recall

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil, fuel, and power steering fluid. In addition, the vehicle failed to start and the engine, traction control, and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V400000 (electrical system) and 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

- Columbus, MS, USA

ABS is kicking back and traction control is coming on for no given reason making stopping the car increasingly hard at slow speeds. Inevitably causing the ABS and service traction control lights to come on the light is now staying on as soon as the car is turned on. Took the car to the shop to attempt to find the problem being told it is an electrical grounding problem also makes the headlights flicker when doing this

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

You put the key in the ignition and it doesnt turn. The steering wheel is free there is nothing else wrong. You have to sit there forever moving the key in every which way. To hopefully find the right combination to get the car to start.

- Valley, NE, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. After the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system), the vehicle failed to operate. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was wired to a starter to operate. The vehicle was taken to century Chevrolet (6105 West 120th ave, broomfield, co), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 144,598.

- West Minister, CO, USA

Car randomly locks me out for 10 minutes, this should be a recall. These cars are [xxx]. constantly leaves me stranded. Passlock security code, security light flashes for 10 minutes. 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).

- Coon Rapids, MN, USA

The power door locks are not working. When you try to start the car, the security light comes on and the car will not crank or turn over. In the rare instance you do get it to start, if you turn it off, it will not start again (anywhere from an hour to two weeks or more). I have done my research online and there are literally thousands of people whom own GM cars that are having the same problem with no solution. I cannot get help from anyone and am frustrated beyond reason, so hopefully you can do your research and figure this out! I cannot depend on this car and I am disabled!

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was stationary, the ignition failed. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start when prompted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined that an ignition lock failure occurred. The independent mechanic replaced the ignition key lock, cylinder, and ignition switch on the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 12/13/2017 consumer stated several dealers were contacted and no help with faulty "key fob". updated 7/20/18

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the security sensor light illuminated and the vehicle would shut off. The contact disconnected the automotive battery and waited. Approximately 10 minutes later, the vehicle started and operated as normal. The contact indicated that when the failure occurred, the door locks would not operate. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Upated 12/04/2017

- Urbana, OH, USA

I am tired of my car not starting, especially when I need to go to work. This has happened quit a few times. I have to wait 10 min. For it to start or keep trying till it starts. I have a new battery. This has happened late at night too.

- West Caldwell, NJ, USA

My car will not crank or start..... it has something to do with the security system so I'm told...... this is a safety hazard....this happens often when I'm far away from home! I have the key but the security system still shuts the car down... this time I went in the store for 10 minutes, when I returned to go home the car would not start.

- Washington, DC, USA

For awhile my car has been having starting problems, at random times it does not start and it takes ten minutes from the first time I turn the key to start. Recently it started shutting down (as far as dashboard functions and the motor kills) bounty for a brief moment as I am driving I noticed it does it whenever I used the turn signals and it also makes a buzzing type noise when I use the turn signals then it goes away. Now my car won't start at all, ive had my battery and alternator both tested and they both came back fine.

- Houma, LA, USA

Security light blinks and car will not start. Have to wait 10 minutes until the light stops blinking and try to start it again.

- Warren, MI, USA

My 3.8 is under recall but apparently dealership can't get oil leak repair parts. The leak is all over the starter now and usually it doesn't work. I need to get this taken care of. Can I get a refund if independent does the work?

- Mansfield, TX, USA

My car does not make a sound when I try to turn it on sometimes. I'll have to keep turning the key from the off position to the start position several times until it finally comes on. I have had my ignition switch checked and was told it is fine. This is a very random issue being it will have today and not happen again till like 6 months and will happen for 3 days in a row. Then won't happen till the next year and will only happen for a day. It is very irritating being it has made me late for work in the past and there is no way for me to determine when it might happen again. It doesn't matter if it sat over night or if I just drove it got out and then got back in, it's just completely random.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA