2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
930
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
26
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA
The 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA has received a total of 930 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, STEERING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. 26 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (118 complaints), Steering (95 complaints), and Engine (76 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA, potentially affecting up to 3,144,312 vehicles.
Recall 14V355000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 3,141,731 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) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac...
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. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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 23, 2014. Owners...
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 06V419000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 1,602 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence: WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA
930 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Dash warning light indicates check airbags. (About a year ago). Upon using a code reader it states that the wrong airbags are installed and needs to be replaced. The airbags had been replaced in 2007 by GMC after a serious accident as a program\loaner. I purchased the repaired vehicle from Southern Chevrolet in December of 2007 from their used car lot. I do not know why it has gone unnoticed for all these years.
The driver side airbag did not deploy when I got into a wreck. I feel the airbags could have helped me from hitting the steering wheel and hurting my ribs. I feel that it could have been less painful to have the airbag deploy. I thought the airbags were in working order.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the seat belt buckle failed to latch securely. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I started for the first time in early June of having reduced engine power. At this time I get several warrning lights on dashboard. I get engine power is reduced, traction control and engine light. The car goes into limp mode. I replaced the accelerator pedal position sensor after the first event. Since this time I had it happen 4 more times. This situation can be dangerous if a car is behind me and I slow up real quick due to going into limp mode. I try to pull over where I can when this happens. Once I pull over for 10 minutes the car will resume like normal driving with just the engine light on. The next day the engine light usually leaves. It is hard to know when this will occur but it can be a dangerous situation to be in.
Safety Rating for the 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA
General Motors, LLC has issued 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC3977K — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This preliminary information communicates the steps needed to add keys to a fleet vehicle.
PI1440 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
14299A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
SB-12-06-04-003 — ENGINE
BUICK/CHEVROLET/PONTIAC: WHEN MESSAGE REDUCED ENGINE POWER IS DISPLAYED, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WILL ILLUMINATED DUE TO POSSIBLE CAUSE OF TP SENSOR 1 AND TP SENSOR 2 EXCEEDING CALIBRATED VALUE FOR 2 SECONDS OR MORE. MODELS 2009-11 LUCERNE, 2006-08 MALIBU, 2006-11 IMPALA, 2006-09 G6. *PE 2006-2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER, 2007-2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX,...
PIP-4158F — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERAL MOTORS: LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, NO OIL PRESSURE, AND/OR ENGINE NOISE. THIS COULD BE THE RESULT OF A STICKING OIL PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. *KB
PIC5835 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIC5468C — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a spongy brake pedal after a hydraulic brake component was disconnected or replaced. The brake lines between the master cylinder and the antilock brake system module are routed higher than the master cylinder. If air enters the system...
09-06-03-007A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
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
SB-11-03-08-002 — SUSPENSION
GM: ON SOME POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLES THERE IS A LOUD BANG OR CLUNK HEARD FROM THE FRAME IMPACTING THE GROUND. 2006-2011 IMPALA. *RM
PIC-5013A — STEERING
CHEVROLET: WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN A PARKING LOT MANEUVER WITH THE VEHICLE NOT MOVING (FOOT ON BRAKE) RESISTANCE IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS MAY HAPPEN WHEN UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES ARE HIGH, SUCH AS AFTER AN EXTENDED ROAD CRUISE. *PE UPDATED 3/9/11. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,076 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 935 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,375 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 809 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 802 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA (current)
- 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,203 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,365 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 737 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 844 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 421 complaints
Other CHEVROLET Models
- CHEVROLET MALIBU — 28,991 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 22,175 total complaints
- CHEVROLET TAHOE — 12,511 total complaints
- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints
- CHEVROLET COBALT — 10,106 total complaints