2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,029 miles

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problem #74

Jul 222020

Impala

  • miles
The diagnostic revealed that there are 11 codes in the vehicle system. These codes ranged from passkey system failures to evap codes to transmission. Suspected failure of wiring harness altogether with possible BCM/cam failure as well. During battery test there was a regular drop in voltage while connected to the scanner reflecting a drain in the electrical system that could further be causing an issue. Codes are P0513, P0523, P0700, P2122, P0411, P0449, P0455. When driving stabilitrack, engine power reduced, and stabilitrack traction control. Sometimes the car shuts off while driving and the steering wheel will lock, I'd w ok old have to pull over on the side of the highway or street and pop the hood just to get the car started again.

- Dalton, GA, USA

problem #73

Jan 192020

Impala

  • 96,918 miles
The traction control light and the ABS light came on at the same time and its saying service traction control system/service stabilatrak system and also service assited brake control system I did some research and I found out this is a common problem with these cars and should be addressed by GM to be fixed at their cost not mine

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #72

Aug 072019

Impala

  • 178,356 miles
The ABS light on traction control does not work key comes out of the ingiton causeing the car to stall front passenger air bag is turned off

- Effingham, SC, USA

problem #71

Jun 252019

Impala

  • 187,000 miles
Reduced engine power, stabilitrac and traction control messages. While driving 2010 Impala.comes on without warning car loses power down to 20 mph I was driving 55 mph on highway pulled over shut car off waited few minutes car restarted then not 5 minutes later did same thing only this time engine shut off was able to coast off road thank goodness called GM they told me it was out of warranty but was under special conditions.take it to GM dealer so few days later got in it to take to dealer, no lights on drove fine.dealer told me to bring it back if and when warning lights came on again wow! read this same issue on forums GM should have a recall on this very dangerous issue.called GM back after getting home they more less told me yes it should have been a recall but it isn't so have good day the cost is on you

- Hardinsburg, KY, USA

problem #70

May 122019

Impala

  • 76,000 miles
Started driving car wouldn't go over 5 mph. Engine shakes violently. Display reads reduced engine power. Traction control warning.

- Williamsville, NY, USA

problem #69

Dec 162018

Impala

  • 112,000 miles
Driving uphill & the service stabiltrak & the serice traction control words came on followed by reduce of engine power & the service engine light & traction control light came on. We could still drive at about 20 mph uphill & 45-50 on flat roads. We shut the car off 4 about 2 hrs 2 cool down. But then as soon as we headed up a hill it started all over.

- Etna, WY, USA

problem #68

Jul 162017

Impala

  • 95,000 miles
When I first purchase my car from a used car dealer which is smart auto dealer, 2 weeks later my vehicle will start to have issues while my vehicle is in motion on the service streets. Whenever I am making a left turn my alert alarm will light up on dash stating service brake assist, service stabilitrak, service traction control and ABS light, this will go on & off, but now it stays on constantly. While turning left, there will be a grinding noise, car tends to reduce its power, like its hard for me to take off and my vehicle will kick so hard, like something is locking. Also another issue is while parked on a slanted carport, my vehicle will not go into reverse gear. I feel like my vehicle is going to break because, I have to force it to get into reverse gear, that the vehicle will make the loudest noise, like my axle is going to break on me. According to the dealers service department its not showing up on there diagnostic as any issues. Can someone please tell me if there is a recall on my vehicle? there was a known recall, but my VIN# is not showing up. Dealers are trying to cheat

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #67

Oct 092018

Impala

  • 130,000 miles
When turning left the vehicle makes a grinding noise and the warning light to service stabilitrak, service traction control, and service ABS come on. This is more noticeable at low speeds or when turning from a stopped position. The vehicle also shakes when accelerating or maintaining any sleek greater than 25mph. The shake is most noticeable between 45-60mph, and becomes less noticeable between 61-70mph.

- Currituck, NC, USA

problem #66

Mar 092018

Impala

  • miles
I was driving home from work and I was doing 55 mph, and the car started to hesitate, and the dashboard info read stabilitrac, engine safty mod, and reduced power. Then the car started to slow down, and when I tried to give it some gas the engine started to knock, and the temperature gauge went all the way up to the top. I pulled over and shut the car off, and opened the hood, and it wasn't even over heating. After letting it sit for a few minutes I started it up and went about five hundred feet and it did it again.

- Englewood, FL, USA

problem #65

Dec 042017

Impala

  • miles
The takkata inflator symbol is showing I have took it to several mechanic and they say they can fix the problems. My car jump and stop at time. When I try to start my car it takes like 5 or 6 time before it start. It mostly jump, shakes and that the engine before it starts. The head lights where changes and they still keep going out

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #64

Dec 262017

Impala

  • 107,000 miles
1 my driver side seat beat will not latch no matter what I have done does it moving or sitting still just will not latch. 2 the read out on my dash say's engine power reduced at times this will come on when started and stay on for short and extended times please help a senior and don't know where to turn

- Waterford, MI, USA

problem #63

Nov 072017

Impala

  • 58,000 miles
2010 Chevy Impala only has 58,000 miles on it. I've already had been having issues with the car not starting all of the time and now after putting new tires on it, I am driving down the road and get "service stabilitrack, " "service traction control, " and "engine power reduced." I was on a major highway going about 60 mph and was almost rear-ended due to the sudden loss of speed. I was able to move into a turning lane and get to a parking lot without getting myself killed. I still, however, have to figure out how I'm getting home from work! I had noticed when I first went out that it seemed to be shifting hard, but the roads were wet, so I thought perhaps it was the stabilitrack kicking in, not going out! I have two small children, who thankfully were not with me. The car has been nothing but trouble since I've purchased it. With such low-mileage, I figured I was good to go for awhile. I have a 2003 Chevy Tahoe with almost 200,000 miles and have not had this many issues out of it!! contacted Chevrolet, but am told no recalls have been made. Why not"!"!

- Rineyville, KY, USA

problem #62

Oct 282017

Impala

  • 190,000 miles
Car began showing stabilitrak service, traction control service, reduced engine power and shut off while driving on interstate 35, almost causing a major traffic accident, pulled to side of interstate comm center says ingnition disabled car wont do anything when key was turned. I then sat approximatley 5 mins car starts with no codes but check engine light. I cannot have this happening means I drive 40 miles to wrk a day and cant afford to throw parts at the problem as all GM service centers hsve been with no solution

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #61

Sep 232017

Impala

  • 78,000 miles
My Chevy Impala when in motion has signals for service stabilitrac, the check engine comes on and the a message that says reduced engine power shows up. It seems like alot of Impala owners are experiencing this and something should be done! the stabilitack goes off and the check engine ligts stays on but usually goes off, and then a few days later it will happen again.

- Woodbury, NJ, USA

problem #60

May 102016

Impala

  • 100,000 miles
My car started giving me an error code of service stabilitrac, service brake assist, and my traction and ABS light comes on like a year ago. I have had control arms replaced, cv axles, hubs, etc. I have basically replaced the entire front suspension trying to rid this problem but to no avail it's still giving me this warning. It's causing my car to slip when I turn corners or try to accelerate. It's causing pulling and loss of speed in the engine. This problem is costing me alot of money as well as frustration. Please look into this matter urgently thank you

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #59

Oct 012016

Impala

  • 100,000 miles
Takata recall hello I have a Chevy Impala 2010 as I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden my I got the engine power is reduced, service traction control and service stabilitrak and the car keep on yanking and the stearing wheel got hard and I was scared, when I turn my car off the check engine goes away but then when im going to use my car again and im driving on the street the car deaccelerates and starts yanking and I get the same messages engine power is reduced.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #58

May 122017

Impala

  • 69,000 miles
Service stabilitrak indicator showed up and the vehicle does not run properly (engine seemed to want to stall, loss of power, rough idleing, transmission 'kicking'. this problem should be repaired by the dealership and not the consumer since the costs of repair are (can be) extremely high. Manufacturer should ensure the parts they use for stability and safety will last for the life of the vehicle.

- Zanoni, MO, USA

problem #57

Apr 242017

Impala

  • miles
Anti locking brake light coming on, service traction control, service stabiltrac, service electronic stability control. Had all checked, said it was a right drive wheel bearing, replaced the wheel bearing. Still have the same problem.

- Red House, WV, USA

problem #56

Apr 192017

Impala

  • 50,000 miles
Driving home one night after just having my vehicle repaired a few weeks earlier, without warning, my vehicle began to stall. Just before the stall it was driving completely normal with no issues at all. Suddenly the check engine light came on along with the messages of service stabiltrack, traction control disabled, and low engine power. When I took the vehicle to the dealer I bought it from I was told that there was an aftermarket senondary air check valve that was causing the issue. With this they gave me the following codes; P0068, P0340, P0651, and P2135. Due to me just recently getting this part replaced this past February I took it back to the mechanic that replaced it. When I received the vehicle back it would no longer even start. The mechanic then informed me that the air valve would not cause this issue and there was something else wrong with the vehicle and to take it to another dealer. When that was done I was told a second time that it was the air valve. I have now come out of pocket twice for tows that I can't afford. Along with paying for an expensive part possibly twice. Vehicle only has 50K miles on it and has never given me any issues until this year.

- Depew, NY, USA

problem #55

Apr 162017

Impala

  • 91,636 miles
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)

- Chicago, IL, USA

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