10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,927 miles

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problem #44

Aug 152021

Impala

  • miles
Service stabilitrak message displayed and reduced engine power to 0 mph while driving. Throttle body, Accelerator pedal position sensor (whole pedal assembly), and ecm replaced. Issue continues. P2138, P2122, P2127 codes present. Stonebriar chevrolet incompetent to resolve.

- The Colony, TX, USA

problem #43

May 152020

Impala

  • 1,679 miles
The transmission go out at any time while you're driving it'll just stopped in the middle of traffic which can cause an accident the company Chevrolet new that they put bad transmission in those cars and lights blink on and off. Electrical issue the speedometer and the gas meter in moves by itself when the car is off and when you are driving the car it'll move by itself displaying accurate information and that's very dangerous I was on the highway in the transmission just went out in cars almost ran into me I like to buy that day because of the transmission everybody I know with this car has the same issue something really needs to be done about it before someone dies

- Hazel Part, MI, USA

problem #42

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 #41

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 #40

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 #39

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 #38

Sep 062017

Impala

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 35 mph, the "engine power reduced" and "service traction control" warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the number to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #37

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 #36

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 #35

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 #34

Mar 292017

Impala

  • 68,800 miles
Driving 65mph on highway when "reduced engine power" and "service stabilitrak" lights came on and engine started to throttle down. Had no choice but to pull over onto left shoulder with a semi close behind. Turned car off for 1 minute and restarted and the "reduced engine power and "service stabilitrak disappeared. How is this not a safety issue requiring a recall?

- Lansing, IL, USA

problem #33

Nov 012016

Impala

  • 119,000 miles
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.

- Hickory Flat, MS, USA

problem #32

Sep 052016

Impala

  • 87,000 miles
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!

- Blue Island, IL, USA

problem #31

Jul 132015

Impala 6-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
2010 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration caused by sticky throttle accidents before receiving accelerator pedal position pedal sensor and throttle position sensor recall notices. The consumer stated she was backing out of the driveway, when the vehicle took off like a missile. It traveled across the street, jumped a curb and hit a parked vehicle in the driveway causing damage to both vehicles. The dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the accelerator. However, the accident was caused by a sticky throttle. When the second accident occurred, the consumer was attempting to back the vehicle up, but instead it accelerated backwards at a high rate of speed making a high pitch whining noise. The consumer quickly applied the brake. However, it not reduce the speed. The consumer hit an oak tree, and in doing so, caused the tree to fall on the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. Between the first and second accident, the throttle was repaired and the accelerator was replaced.

- Paige, TX, USA

problem #30

Jun 202016

Impala

  • 115,000 miles
I was driving and my dash said service traction control engine speed reduced and it slowed down by it self

- Milford, OH, USA

problem #29

Apr 112016

Impala

  • 126,700 miles
Engine power dropped significantly on a two lane hwy. Traveling at 60 mph. Almost got rear ended and experienced road rage from driver behind me. Scary. I then noticed a service traction control warning, and engine speed reduction notice. Cruise control would not function. This warning will clear itself but continues to occur. I took it to my mechanic several times and they can not identify it even when the warning and condition is active. Veh. Mileage 126700.

- Alma, WI, USA

problem #28

Oct 122015

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
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

- Fairport Harbor, OH, USA

problem #27

Oct 152015

Impala

  • 84,000 miles
As I was driving on a state route, alerts appeared for "service traction control" and then "service stabilitrak" followed by "engine power reduced". the engine light also came on. I pulled over and shut the car off, waiting a few minutes before restarting. The messages stopped, but the engine light was still on. I drove a few more miles and approached the on-ramp to the interstate. As I accelerated to merge onto the interstate, the same alerts came back on in addition to "starting disabled, service throttle". shortly thereafter, my car became completely disabled and shut down as I was on the interstate- the engine cut off, no power steering, no acceleration!! thankfully, I was able to safely pull off the side of the interstate. I had the vehicle towed and the car started right up and seems to run fine at the repair shop. Worried when and where it will happen again.

- Virden, IL, USA

problem #26

Sep 192015

Impala 6-cyl

  • 74,000 miles
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.

- Billings , MT, USA

problem #25

Mar 052014

Impala 6-cyl

  • 60,700 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the reduced engine power warning lamp and the service stability traction control warning lamp illuminated. Each time the failure recurred, the speed decreased to less than 20 mph and the vehicle shook and vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who replaced the throttle body position sensor. The manufacturer stated that the accelerator pedal position sensor was to be replaced in a special condition coverage customer satisfaction campaign. The failure did not recur from the dealer's repair which was over a year ago. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,700.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

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