2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
809
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA
The 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA has received a total of 809 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, STEERING. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (218 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (91 complaints), and Steering (52 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA, potentially affecting up to 5,883,294 vehicles.
Recall 14V400000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 5,877,718 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's...
View full details →Recall 09E005000 — STEERING
| 979 vehicles affected
Defect: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
View full details →Recall 08E063000 — STEERING
| 3,855 vehicles affected
Defect: DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE....
Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.
View full details →Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 742 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA
809 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
When traveling down a steep incline the front driver and passenger side airbags went off. There was no collision with anything, also there's no damage to the car aside from the airbags themselves.
Transmission shifts hard after engine warms up.
The car shuts off while driving. Loose power steering hazardous while turning at higher speeds... dangerous for. Vehicles in front or back . The car also jumps or jolts when driving. And looses power causing severe loss of control especially when icy or snow road conditions.
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA
General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT3099R — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact Partech and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support.
14350A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
10-00-89-017X — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
PB-10037A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM: ONSTAR IS MAKING INCOMPLETE CALLS WITHOUT THE DRIVER KNOWING. WHEN HAVE A DATA CONNECTION. *RM
0508111008 — STRUCTURE:BODY
REAR WINDOW REVEAL MOLDING IS LOOSE IN CORNERS. *TT
03112005 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TICK OR KNOCK NOISE FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER FLYWHEEL FLEX PLATE. *EH
0408110007 — STRUCTURE
INSTRUMENT PANEL GAP APPEARANCE. *TT
01382C — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SECURITY INDICATOR RELATED CONCERN. SERVICE VME--VEHICLES WANTED. *TT
3064 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DELAYED CRANK, MAY BE NECESSARY TO HOLD KEY IN START SEVERAL SECONDS UNTIL START. *TT
3367 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPERS WON'T PARK AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,128 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 959 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,076 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 935 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,375 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA (current)
- 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 802 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 930 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,203 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,365 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 737 complaints
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