Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 06162 | 06/01/2007 | 06162B | 10022369 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles e85 virtual flex fuel sensor (vffs) update- reprogram ecm. *kb | 08/03/2007 |
| 060604010 | 07/01/2007 | 060604010E | 10020808 | Information on 3.5l, 3.9l, and 5.3l e85 fuel compatible vehicles, with alcohol content, switching between gasoline and e85 fuel. *kb updated on 09/19/07. *nj | 01/22/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| PIC-4909 | 07/01/2008 | 10026645 | Gmc: 15 amp fuel pump fuse open. vehicle will crank but fails to start. *pe | 11/24/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 08-06-04-039 | 08/01/2008 | 10026692 | Gmc: crank/no start, blown fuel pump fuse (replace fuse and repair wiring harness on certain 2006-2008 impala and impala ss. *pe | 12/02/2008 | |
| PIC-4909 | 07/01/2008 | 10026645 | Gmc: 15 amp fuel pump fuse open. vehicle will crank but fails to start. *pe | 11/24/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/01/2012 | 57058 | 1 | |
| Displayed on panel reduced engine power . on star diagnosed service code p2138. on 05/01/2012 while driving through a large intersection my engine power was reduced to 3 or maybe 5 mph. i was trying to get through the intersection without the acceleration that was so desperately needed. this is definitely a safety issue. in addition to being concerned about getting into an accident, i'm fearful i will be the one causing a fatal pile-up. i have been to the chevy dealer 4 times and they were unable to fix this problem. | |||
| 12/18/2008 | 40000 | 1 | 12/12/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions; the vehicle was consuming a significant amount of fuel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician stated the failure was contributed to the fuel system adhesive layer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact was concerned about the safety risk. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was unknown. updated 12/07/09 *bf the consumer stated the trip computer, tire pressure monitoring system, abs, traction control were all inoperative. also all of the lights flash at times and stay on. updated 12/09/09 | |||
| 04/03/2009 | 72000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet impala. the gas pedal sensor failed while driving at highway speed, causing a loss of power to the engine. the part is gm25830023. i have had this to a chevrolet dealer to have fixed, but the part is unavailable from gm. according to the dealer, this is a common problem and they have 2 other impalas waiting for the part as well. i have been unable to use my car since april 14th. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2007 | 12100 | 1 | 07/01/2006 |
| My complaint probably does not warrant a recall, but should be handled by consumer notification. my 2006 chevy impala has developed a fuel related problem that causes the check engine light to activate. this is caused by the use of e-85 fuel. the computer detects high alcohol content in the fuel. the dealer was able to solve the problem with both a software update and by flushing out the e-85 from the fuel system and resetting the computer. the cause of this problem was lack of proper instruction, from the dealer, in the use of e-85. i have been instructed that after filling the gas tank with e-85, the vehicle must be driven a minimum of 11 miles, before shutting off the engine. this gives the sensor in the fuel system sufficient time to adjust to the fuel. this needs to be done every time the vehicle is switched from conventional e-10 gas, to e-85. i was unaware of this procedure, until after the problem had occurred. gm should notify all consumers who have purchased 2006 and 2007 vehicles equipped with flex-fuel engines of this requirement. after the problem occurs, the dealer needs to perform the reset procedure for the fuel computer. this procedure requires approximately three hours. it is not a serious defect, but it is unnecessary. the dealers should inform customers, when the vehicles are delivered, of this procedure. *jb | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 9000 | 1 | 05/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated an object was dragging under the vehicle. an independent repair shop determined three of the four plastic clips that held on the heat shield were missing. the repair shop made a temporary fix with plastic ties. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who replaced the heat shield and fuel tank. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| My 2006 chevy impala, every time i hit a bump my gas tank make a loud noise by hitting the trunk under the car. *tr | |||