10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 64,150 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the battery was drained due to an emergency warning light that remained illuminated after the vehicle was turned off. The emergency light by the radio system comes on and drains the vehicle's battery. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound in the steering. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable while attempting to park the vehicle. The dealer performance Chevrolet (3222 beverly pike, elkins, wv 26241, (304) 591-1077) stated the diagnostic fee was $100 per hour. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 134,000. The VIN was invalid.
- Buckhannon, WV, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 10-15 mph and making a left turn, there was an abnormal popping noise and the steering wheel went in a circle as the car veered of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic informed the contact that the steering and engine detached from the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 125,015.
- Chattanooga, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning, braked independently, and the steering wheel was out of control and made an abnormal noise. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. Once it was restarted, the vehicle drove normally. In addition, while the gear was in park, the vehicle rolled forward independently. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,745. * consumer stated the car's battery drains quickly and when turning a loud knocking sound. Updated 11/19/18
- Earlimart, CA, USA
Takata recall: Shuts off on it's own while driving with loss of control. Loss of steering. Loss of brakes, car shakes. Headlights dim when signaling for turns. Car began shaking with loss of control, battery, ab, and other sensor lights remain on. Odometer became exempt 2016, but seller, cache valley auto sales, lewiston, ut has odometer at 142,221 miles. The seller refuses to fix, or exchange for this vehicle for another vehicle.
- Logan, UT, USA
Instrument cluster not working and the power steering went out.
- Rittman, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 50 mph, the front wheel made a noise. The contact attempted to slow down by depressing the brake pedal and heard a loud banging noise under the front end by the accelerator pedal. The contact attempted to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road; however, the steering failed. The vehicle drifted into the left lane and into oncoming traffic. The vehicle crashed into a retainer wall. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. It was diagnosed that the bushing failed and the subframe separated and disconnected from the vehicle. Also, the steering failed and the entire front end of the vehicle fell apart. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
- Owensboro, KY, USA
I have another complaint about this vehicle and the list could go on.I purchased my vehicle and paid cash for it.about a few months ago my dash meters started going out.I have almost ran out of gas on may occasions with my children.the speedometer goes out and I have to keep up with traffic.also my power steering pump decided that it wanted to lock up in the middle of a parking lot.it's leaking and messing up other parts of my car I believe.my car has been maintenance and cared for.these problem came out of no where without warning.they should be repaired by the makers and not the consumers.this is a safety hazard that warrants a recall.
- Memphis, TN, USA
2005 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stops and steering locks up while driving. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled while at a stop sign. The manifold gasket, thermostat, ABS module and ignition were replaced over a period of eight years.
- Middleton, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when the steering wheel was turned left or right, it made an abnormal noise. On another occasion, when the ignition key was turned to the on position, a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 160,000.
- Massena, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 12 mph, the power steering seized while making a turn. Also, the contact mentioned that the check engine warning indicator illuminated as the engine stalled and immediately restarted. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,149.
- Salisbury, MD, USA
First, I had to replace the rack and pinion steering. Could have been the steering knuckle, don't know. Then, I was driving about dusk and the low beams went dark. The car has an automatic switch that moves the headlights from daytime mode to nighttime. Local mechanic called the GM dealer and spoke with a GM mechanic. The GM mechanic told him the turnstalk assembly was defective and that they frequently replaced them on Impala. I paid for both repairs out of pocket. Then, the heater would only work on the passenger side; heater blend door on driver's side was defective. Recently, I had the heater blend door repaired at my expense. Then, I had the transmission rebuilt at my expense. GM would not assist with any of these repairs even though service bulletins existed on all of these issues. Looking at online discussion boards for this car I found all of these issues with numerous owners. The transmission would slip when going from first to second gear and then began bumping in other owners. What a lemon this car has become.
- Oxford, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle veered off the highway and rolled over several times. The contact sustained scrapes, bruises, and other minor injuries. Medical attention was not received. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system).the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Jonesboro , GA, USA
Ignition failure caused to lose control of vehicle and run into stump causing $3350 of damage to vehicle.
- Emory, TX, USA
When I was driving my vehicle a couple months back my car only steer one way and I had to stop on side of the road so I went to the shop and they told me it was my rack and pinion so he repair that after a few weeks of driving it my rack started leaking again now im stuck with that not to mention I replace my 02 shift sensor and I suppose to stop my car for stall in first and second gear but it still do D the same and now it go N to gear and won't move.
- Tarboro, NC, USA
While driving my children to school, my steering wheel locked up, my gas pedal would not accelerate, and my brake pedal locked up, brought to my local dealership they replaced the ignition and the problem is still occurring. Updated 2/27/15
- Coxsackie, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated the ignition failed to start until after numerous attempts. The failure recurred seven times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 8/19/14 the consumer stated the steering mechanism failed also. Updated 09/5/2014
- Detroit, MI, USA
Ignition has gone out.
- Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Steering knuckle is going out has been popping ever since we bought it.
- Kalamazoo, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving, an abnormal clicking noise was heard when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column bearings were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also indicated that the air bag sensor light was illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag coil spring was defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defects. The failure mileage was 97,000.
- Adrianne, MI, USA
- St Louis Park, MN, USA