Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT5074F | 05/01/2012 | 10044242 | Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model | 05/24/2012 | |
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| PIC-4610A | 09/01/2009 | 10032431 | Chevrolet: engine power is reduced message and check engine lamp on with dtc p0841. the concern may be intermittent. other dtcs that may set are p0532, p0522, p0452, p0335, p0106, p0101 and p0068. three areas where wire chaffing can occ | 03/24/2010 | |
| SB-08-09-41-007A | 04/01/2009 | 10030788 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 player, cell phones, tech 2, etc.) are placed on front passenger | 12/02/2009 | |
| PIC-5157 | 05/01/2009 | 10030748 | Chevrolet: where an illuminated air bag warning or service air bag message are noted. dtc b0021 may be set. the rate of this occurrence could increase when the front passenger seat has been lowered. *pe | 11/24/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| SB-09-06-04-027 | 05/01/2009 | 10032560 | Buick/chevrolet: intermittent crank/no start, blown fuel pump fuse. will not start when the key is rotated to the start position. the technician may find that the fuel pump fuse is blown. *pe | 04/12/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| SB-09-06-04-027 | 05/01/2009 | 10032560 | Buick/chevrolet: intermittent crank/no start, blown fuel pump fuse. will not start when the key is rotated to the start position. the technician may find that the fuel pump fuse is blown. *pe | 04/12/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08-08-46-008C | 01/01/2011 | 10037553 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| 08-08-46-008C | 01/01/2011 | 10037553 | Gm: there are multiple concerns with the onstar system. it is not working correctly and the battery may drain. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| SB-07-08-42-011C | 08/01/2009 | 10032205 | Chevrolet: police package. daytime running lamps (drl), automatic headlights (ahl), dome and courtesy lamps, trunk release - programmable options. *pe | 02/17/2010 | |
| SB-08-09-41-007A | 04/01/2009 | 10030788 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 player, cell phones, tech 2, etc.) are placed on front passenger | 12/02/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| PIC-4610A | 09/01/2009 | 10032431 | Chevrolet: engine power is reduced message and check engine lamp on with dtc p0841. the concern may be intermittent. other dtcs that may set are p0532, p0522, p0452, p0335, p0106, p0101 and p0068. three areas where wire chaffing can occ | 03/24/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 27000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that both rear door locks could not be locked or unlocked whether using the keyless entry or manually. the contact stated that the door latch and the lock had to be replaced. the contact also stated the vehicle had always been parked indoors. the failure and the current mileages were 27,000. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 27000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that both rear door locks stopped working. the contact stated that you could not lock or unluck it with the keyless entry or manually. the contact stated that the door latch and the lock had to be replaced. the contact stated the vehicle had always been kept indoors. the failure mileage and current mileages were 27,000.rl | |||
| 09/24/2012 | 87300 | 1 | |
| As i was driving to golf on monday september 24th, on interstate i-80 heading west, my 2009 chevy impala onboard computer stated the following, service traction control, reduced power, starter disabled and the check engine light all at roughly the same time. my car completely died and i had no power steering. luckily i was able to coast out of harms way and get to the side of the road. i checked some wires under the hood and didn't find anything loose. when i attempted to start the car back-up, the onboard computer flashed, starter disabled. i sat with the car for about 15 minutes and tried once more. this time it started and ran normal, but the check engine like was on(still is). how scary is this really? enough to make me hate driving this car anywhere. not to mention i'm a single dad of 4, who needs to get to work, school and many other things. *tr | |||
| 09/24/2012 | 87300 | ||
| As i was driving to golf on monday september 24th, on interstate i-80 heading west, my 2009 chevy impala onboard computer stated the following, service traction control, reduced power, starter disabled and the check engine light all at roughly the same time. my car completely died and i had no power steering. luckily i was able to coast out of harms way and get to the side of the road. i checked some wires under the hood and didn't find anything loose. when i attempted to start the car back-up, the onboard computer flashed, starter disabled. i sat with the car for about 15 minutes and tried once more. this time it started and ran normal, but the check enigine like was on(still is). how scary is this really? enough to make me hate driving this car anywhere. not to mention i'm a single dad of 4, who needs to get to work, school and many other things. | |||
| 11/07/2011 | 6900 | 1 | |
| I was driving to work on the freeway then i noticed that my car's rpm started bouncing up and down from two and a half to two and back and forth and then my check engine light turns on and says engine power is reduced and as well as the service traction light turns on. i see that i have to press on the gas pedal a lot more further down for my car to stay at 60 mph and after 2 minutes of this my car's rpm drops to 0. my car turns off with the car reading starter disabled and service throttle. i had to pull to the shoulder. this incident had made me late for work and this incident happens a lot now. this can happen from once every two or three weeks to twice a week. just recently my car's seat belts will become undone without anyone clicking the button for it to release. also recently my service airbags light has came on. *tr | |||
| 11/07/2011 | 6900 | ||
| I was driving to work on the freeway then i noticed that my car's rpm started bouncing up and down from from two and a half to two and back and forth and then my check engine light turns on and says engine power is reduced and as well as the service traction light turns on. i see that i have to press on the gas pedal a lot more further down for my car to stay at 60 mph and after 2 minutes of this my car's rpm drops to 0. my car turns off with the car reading starter disabled and service throttle. i had to pull to the shoulder. this incident had made me late for work and this incident happens a lot now. this can happen from once every two or three weeks to twice a week. just recently my car's seat belts will become undone without anyone clicking the button for it to release. also recently my service airbags light has came on. | |||
| 01/28/2012 | 57000 | ||
| I have a 2009 chevy impala lt with flex-fuel. over the last few months while driving at all speeds i've noticed that the entire dash board (speedometer area) will lose power and all the gages will go out as if the car was turned off. the turn signal's don't flash on the dash either. but the radio, interior/exterior lights around the car and turn singles will all work fine. also there is no noticeable lost in performance. after a few moments or minutes the problem will correct itself but it may happen multiple times in a trip. also i'm having issues with the car turning off as soon as i open the driver door after starting the car by remote start. so i have to sit and wait a few minutes before the car will turn over again. | |||
| 04/27/2012 | 50232 | 1 | |
| I-40 east bound; 60 mph; coming down a 4 to 7% grade through the smokey mountains, north carolina side; 1st error: service traction control, reduced engine power, service engine. approximately 5 minutes later 2nd error: starting disable,service throttle lost all power to vehicle. a very dangerous and frightening event having no control of your speed, steering, and braking trying to get off to the side of i-40 with the type of grade, tractor trailer trucks that can not slow down fast enough to let you over. we were very.... very fortunate with our outcome. had to be towed to a local dealership. ran diagnostic; error codes p2122, p2138. dealership replaced the component: electronic accelerator pedal | |||
| 09/27/2011 | |||
| Traveling at highway speed on 2 lane road, check engine and traction control lights illuminated then vehicle shut down. lights and radio worked but vehicle would not turn over. after approximately 15 minutes vehicle cranked and started and was driveable. took to chevrolet dealer who made repairs by replacing 24 terminals. verbally told me that there was corrosion on wires on this 2 year old vehicle with barely 60,000 miles. had this happened on a multilane interstate highway shutting down like this could have been very dangerous. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | |||
| I noticed some time back that when applying the brakes that i would get a rough vibration, such as with bad rotors. i took the car to the dealer that i purchased it at and they looked it over and stated that everything was fine. since then everytime i hit the brakes the vibrations have only gotten worse, it's to the point now that it violently shakes the entire car and feels as if it's going to jerk the steering wheel right out of my hands. so i made another appointment for this issue and a new one; sometimes my dash lights will flicker and it will tell me it's 102 outside when it's only 70 and automatic tire pressure sensor is way, way off. i have also noticed recently that my front tires have become excessively worn on the outer edges to where there is only tread in the center and this shouldn't be a problem with only 21,500 miles on the vehicle; i should have been able to get about twice that out of the factory tires. at my last appointment they have still said there is no notable problems with my impala. | |||
| 07/30/2011 | 78000 | ||
| I have a 2009 chevrolet impala and my key is stuck in the ignition. i can start the car with no problem but i cannot disengage the key from the ignition. i have been online researching this problem and found that there are quite a few peopke who have had the same issue with the impala. | |||
| 06/28/2010 | 2 | ||
| 2009 chevrolet impala. consumer states extreme vibration, severe steering difficulties and brake unresponsiveness *tgw the consumer stated the brakes were frozen in one position . the dealer machined the front rotors and sanded the pads. the engine shut down and the consumer had to drive in 3rd gear. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 472 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the electrical components in her vehicle went haywire. the lights would flash on and off, the air conditioner failed intermittently, the heating unit was inoperable, and the doors would lock and unlock by themselves. in addition, the vehicle lost all power and would not start. the dealer attempted to make several repairs to correct the failures, but was unsuccessful. it was later discovered that the aftermarket alarm system was wired incorrectly and caused the electrical failures. the dealer refused to make repairs and advised the contact to call general motors to see if they would repair the vehicle. general motors allowed the dealer to make the repairs, but the necessary parts were unavailable. the vehicle is currently at the dealer. there were 82 miles on the vehicle at the time of purchase. the failure and current mileages were less than 472. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2008 chevy impala and my car just cuts off while im driving and the key gets locked in the ignition and the dealership said it was the aftermarket stereo so i took it out it has happened 4 times since i have spent close to $700 to fix this problem and no results what if my car would have went out on me on the freeway or something because it went out last night when i was driving in the middle of turned the whole car just locked the steering wheel and turned off. *tr | |||