Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| PIE0047B | 01/01/2011 | 10037684 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| PIE0047B | 01/01/2011 | 10037684 | Gm: the vehicle perfromance may be poor with an inoperative fuel gauge. the malfunction light may also be on. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 09-06-03-007A | 02/02/2012 | 10043844 | Gm: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtc p0480 and/or p0481 set- temperature gauge indicates hot_ cooling fans intermittent or inoperative (install revised cooling fan relay and harness assembly). *js | 04/30/2012 | |
| SB-09-06-03-007 | 09/01/2009 | 10032459 | Chevrolet: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtc p0480 and/or p0481 set-temperature gauge indicates hot-cooling fans intermittent or inoperative (install revised cooling fan relay and harness assembly). *pe | 03/26/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIT-5028 | 09/01/2010 | 10036324 | Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. model years 2006-2011. does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system. *pe | 03/14/2011 | |
| PIC-5338 | 03/01/2010 | 10034426 | Chevrolet: ses light on and/or reduced engine power ecm setting multiple dtc's. prior to replacing either the app (accelerator pedal position) sensor or the ecm (engine control module) please check these common causes of concern-check ter | 11/15/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 02/15/2013 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred also when using cruise control function at various speeds. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 63,000. kmj | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 65143 | 1 | |
| Driving at approximately 65 mph ad then all of a sudden the warning lights come on : check stability tracker, reduce power, and the vehicle shuts down. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 65143 | ||
| Driving at approximately 65 mph ad then all of a sudden the warning lights come on : check stability tracker, reduce power, and the vehicle shuts down. | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 130000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2010 impala with what seems to be a wiring problem which causes a huge safety concern. when i google the problem to try and find out what is wrong it seems other people have had this same issue with the impala. the problem causes the car to completely shut down while you are driving down the highway. if you are unable to make it to the side of the road before it shuts off, it just dies right there in the middle of the road with oncoming traffic. first the traction light will come on a couple of times and then your car will say something like shutting down, then it will just turn off. this is very scary. if other people have this problem, isn't it a matter that chevy should have to recall? i can't imagine this is something that happens to most cars, especially when it is only 3 years old. they seem to have a feature that shuts down the power if the car things it is losing control of the tires, but the problem is, the tires are fine but the sensor is messed up. i have read many posts complaining of this same issue. it can't be safe to have cars just shut down right in the middle of the highway. i was almost hit! my daughter was in the car. i was barley in the shoulder as it shut down right as i was pulling onto it. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 65143 | ||
| Driving at approximately 65 mph ad then all of a sudden the warning lights come on : check stability tracker, reduce power, and the vehicle shuts down. | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 130000 | ||
| I own a 2010 impala with what seems to be a wiring problem which causes a huge safety concern. when i google the problem to try and find out what is wrong it seems other people have had this same issue with the impala. the problem causes the car to completely shut down while you are driving down the highway. if you are unable to make it to the side of the road before it shuts off, it just dies right there in the middle of the road with oncoming traffic. first the traction light will come on a couple of times and then your car will say something like shutting down, then it will just turn off. this is very scary. if other people have this problem, isn't it a matter that chevy should have to recall? i can't imagine this is something that happens to most cars, especially when it is only 3 years old. they seem to have a feature that shuts down the power if the car things it is losing control of the tires, but the problem is, the tires are fine but the sensor is messed up. i have read many posts complaining of this same issue. it can't be safe to have cars just shut down right in the middle of the highway. i was almost hit! my daughter was in the car. i was barley in the shoulder as it shut down right as i was pulling onto it. | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 65143 | ||
| Driving at approximately 65 mph ad then all of a sudden the warning lights come on : check stability tracker, reduce power, and the vehicle shuts down. | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 130000 | ||
| I own a 2010 impala with what seems to be a wiring problem which causes a huge safety concern. when i google the problem to try and find out what is wrong it seems other people have had this same issue with the impala. the problem causes the car to completely shut down while you are driving down the highway. if you are unable to make it to the side of the road before it shuts off, it just dies right there in the middle of the road with oncoming traffic. first the traction light will come on a couple of times and then your car will say something like shutting down, then it will just turn off. this is very scary. if other people have this problem, isn't it a matter that chevy should have to recall? i can't imagine this is something that happens to most cars, especially when it is only 3 years old. they seem to have a feature that shuts down the power if the car things it is losing control of the tires, but the problem is, the tires are fine but the sensor is messed up. i have read many posts complaining of this same issue. it can't be safe to have cars just shut down right in the middle of the highway. i was almost hit! my daughter was in the car. i was barley in the shoulder as it shut down right as i was pulling onto it. | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 45570 | 1 | |
| Driving home friday night 12/26/12 on cruise set at 65, bang, car dropped power drastically, kicked off cruise, and the three rotating messages appeared on dash, 1)service stabilitrak, 2)service traction control, & 3)engine power reduced. both orange placards lit up on dash, service engine and traction. pulled out of traffic and re started the car. was able to drive at normal speeds but codes still rotating and placards still lit. couldn't get it into the shop until monday 12/31/12. when i started it up to take it in, codes were all cleared and car ran just fine. dealership told me it was the pedal sensor and would cost me $275 to repair. how can we get gm to do a recall on this on going issue? this is a 2010 chevy impala lt with 45000 on it. this repair should be covered under warranty and i was told it is not. there have been numerous individuals with this same sensor failing at about 45000 miles. a sudden drop in power to a speed of 25 while driving at highway speeds is very dangerous. it is amazing with as many failures as have been reported to gm on just the edmunds car form site alone that there have not been any serious crashes. please take a good look at this issue and see if you can't get gm to recall these sensors and get them replaced with better ones. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 45570 | ||
| Driving home friday night 12/26/12 on cruise set at 65, bang, car dropped power drastically, kicked off cruise, and the three rotating messages appeared on dash, 1)service stabilitrak, 2)service traction control, & 3)engine power reduced. both orange placards lit up on dash, service engine and traction. pulled out of traffic and re started the car. was able to drive at normal speeds but codes still rotating and placards still lit. couldn't get it into the shop until monday 12/31/12. when i started it up to take it in, codes were all cleared and car ran just fine. dealership told me it was the pedal sensor and would cost me $275 to repair. how can we get gm to do a recall on this on going issue? this is a 2010 chevy impala lt with 45000 on it. this repair should be covered under warranty and i was told it is not. there have been numerous individuals with this same sensor failing at about 45000 miles. a sudden drop in power to a speed of 25 while driving at highway speeds is very dangerous. it is amazing with as many failures as have been reported to gm on just the edmunds car form site alone that there have not been any serious crashes. please take a good look at this issue and see if you can't get gm to recall these sensors and get them replaced with better ones. | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 87500 | 1 | |
| I was driving to work, nearly at the end of a 50 mile trip, the car was functioning normally with no abnormal noises or indications of problems. i drove the car into the parking lot and was making a slight right turn, traveling at about 15 mph, when suddenly the car screeched to an immediate halt and stalled the engine. the sudden stop was violent and threw me against my seatbelt. i moved the gear selector lever from drive to park and restarted the engine without any trouble. the engine ran smooth and without any unusual noise. i put the car into drive, but it would not move and it made loud grinding and clunking sounds. i put the car in reverse, but still it would not move and again made loud noises. i put the car in neutral and a friend came over to help me push the car to a more safe area, but still the car would not move. apparently the drivetrain was locked up and would not move, no matter what gear position the transmission was in. the car was later dragged on to a flatbed truck and taken to my local auto service center, where they determined the transmission was bad. the vehicle was then towed to my local chevrolet dealer to be fixed under the gm 100,000mi/5 year powertrain warranty. i am very shaken up by this incident and fear what would have happen if the vehicles front wheels would have violently locked up like this at highway speeds. i fear the result would have been a total loss of control of the vehicle and possibly severe injury or even death to myself and others. i hope gm and the nhtsa investigate this incident and find the cause of the transmission failure with the goal of preventing this from happening again before someone gets hurt or killed. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 87500 | ||
| I was driving to work, nearly at the end of a 50 mile trip, the car was functioning normaly with no abnormal noises or indications of problems. i drove the car into the parking lot and was making a slight right turn, traveling at about 15 mph, when suddenly the car screached to an immediate halt and stalled the engine. the sudden stop was violent and threw me against my seatbelt. i moved the gear selector lever from drive to park and restarted the engine without any trouble. the engine ran smooth and without any unusual noise. i put the car into drive, but it would not move and it made loud grinding and clunking sounds. i put the car in reverse, but still it would not move and again made loud noises. i put the car in neutral and a friend came over to help me push the car to a more safe area, but still the car would not move. apparantly the drivetrain was locked up and would not move, no matter what gear position the transmission was in. the car was later dragged on to a flatbed truck and taken to my local auto service center, where they determined the transmission was bad. the vehicle was then towed to my local chevrolet dealer to be fixed under the gm 100,000mi/5 year powertrain warranty. i am very shaken up by this incident and fear what would have happen if the vehicles front wheels would have violently locked up like this at highway speeds. i fear the result would have been a total loss of control of the vehicle and possibly severe injury or even death to myself and others. i hope gm and the nhtsa investigate this incident and find the cause of the transmission failure with the goal of preventing this from happening again before someone gets hurt or killed. | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 104000 | 1 | |
| The 2010 impala was at hwy speeds at approx 65mph. the traction control light came on and the check engine light and the message display was flashing traction control failure. the lights stayed on. it also said engine at reduced speeds . the traction control failed at hwy speeds which left me coasting to reduced speeds and then the car shut off at 20 mph with no power steering or braking. i was able to coast off the highway into a parking lot off the service road. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 104000 | ||
| The 2010 impala was at hwy speeds at approx 65mph. the traction control light came on and the check engine light and the message display was flashing traction control failure. the lights stayed on. it also said engine at reduced speeds . the traction control failed at hwy speeds which left me coasting to reduced speeds and then the car shut off at 20 mph with no power steering or braking. i was able to coast off the highway into a parking lot off the servfice road. | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 35600 | 1 | |
| I have a low mileage vehicle. i have remained current on all of my routine maintenance. the car recently had the warnings: service traction control and engine power is reduced. i have looked on multiple outlets and saw that this is a common problem with this vehicle. the solution that the dealer gives is varied and coincidentally not covered under warranty. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 35600 | ||
| I have a low mileage vehicle. i have remained current on all of my routine maintenance. the car recently had the warnings: service traction control and engine power is reduced. i have looked on multiple outlets and saw that this is a common problem with this vehicle. the solution that the dealer gives is varied and coincidentally not covered under warranty. | |||
| 07/07/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 80 mph, the trac stability and engine warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle immediately stalled. the vehicle was restarted after twenty minutes and resumed normally. the failure recurred three times when driving extended distances. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. | |||
| 07/07/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 80 mph, the trac stability and engine warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle immediately stalled. the vehicle was restarted after twenty minutes and resumed normally. the failure recurred three times when driving extended distances. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. kmj | |||
| 07/07/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 80 mph, trac stability and engine warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the engine immediately stalled. the vehicle restarted after waiting twenty minutes and resumed normally. the failure occurred three times when driving extended distances. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. js | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 53108 | ||
| I was driving and the car shut off. no brakes, no power steering, nothing.....i coasted to the side of the road, put it in park, took the key out of the ignition, put it back in and the car started. now i am scared to put my 5 month old in the car because it is not safe. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/22/2010 | 3838 | 1 | |
| I had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from the engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opened with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicle. *tr | |||
| 10/22/2010 | 3838 | ||
| I had purchased a 2010 chevrolet impala in july, 2010. the first attempt at repair of the front end vibration was on 10/22/2010. the dealership did not recognize the vibration. the vehicle tires were rotated on 01/26/11 in an attempt to stop the vibration in the front end. the vehicle was taken in on 03/18/11 for front end noise (thump) while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/07/11 for the thumping noise in the front end while turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 07/28/11 for a front end thumping noise when turning the wheels. the vehicle was taken in on 08/16/11 for a front end thumping noise and the dealership notices the tires were wearing slightly cupped on the inside edge. the vehicle was taken in on 09/08/11 for a whining noise from tne engine bay and power steering fluid was flushed. the vehicle was taken in on 04/09/12 for front end thumping noise, wheel bearing, transmission surge, and whine noise from radio. the vehicle was taken in on 06/27/12 for rough idle, tire replacement, transmission. the vehicle was taken in on 07/27/12 for rough idle, transmission surge, thump noise in front end and whine noise in radio. the vehicle was taken in on 10/05/12 for transmission surge, rough idle, thump noise in front end, and whine noise in radio. the outcome at this point is the dealership tried to reprogram the vehicle, gm approved replacement of all four tires, a replacement of the power steering pump, wheel bearing on driver front side. the dealerships have done two throttle body cleanings. the dealership has stated they will replace the rotors but gm would not approve replacement only turning on the rotors. this case has been opend with the better business bureau whom advised me to contact nhtsa. gm refuses to replace parts because their computer system cannot tell them what is wrong with the vehicle. gm has recalled the police vehicles for front end suspension and has a lawsuit pending in michigan for personal vehicl | |||