2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1,365
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
33
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
The 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA has received a total of 1,365 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 33 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (228 complaints), Electrical System (215 complaints), and Engine (179 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA, potentially affecting up to 4,059,831 vehicles.
Recall 16V507000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 289,254 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Consequence: If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall...
View full details →Recall 16V507000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 289,254 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 25, 2008 through February 16, 2010. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module.
Consequence: If the wires are damaged, the passenger presence sensory system may fail to recognize that the passenger seat is occupied, disabling the air bag. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will double wrap the wires with anti-abrasion tape and replace damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall...
View full details →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 12V377000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 36,413 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Consequence: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
View full details →Recall 10V480000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 303,100 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET IMPALAS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE FRONT SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SECURED TO THE LAP BELT ANCHOR PRETENSIONER MOUNTED TO THE SIDE OF THE SEAT NEAREST THE DOOR.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELTS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ANCHORS TO THE PRETENSIONERS AND, IF NECESSARY, REINSTALL THE ANCHORS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Recall 08V517000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 79 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING 79 MY 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR THAT COULD FRACTURE AT AN INFLATOR TUBE DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence: DURING A PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR TUBE COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE PASSENGER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
1,365 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Smelled an odor of burning wires when using rear defroster. Defroster then stopped working. After further troubleshooting I observed the wire pigtail under the front passenger door was charred and burned. The pin inside the harness that was burned was the rear defroster. After further research I found this is very common for the Chevy impala. However no recall existed. I feel it is a fire risk due to the fact that the wires over heated enough to melt and char the plastic surrounding the electrical pin within the harness. Pictures was taken of the damage.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
I have a 2009 with 77000 miles 0n it I have fix the knocking noise under dash 3 times now it is a actuator there are 2 of them. I have also found by spraying Carburetor cleaner in the throttle body just remove the the big air hose and spray all around in side this stops the the speed reduction control lite from coming on saying you have no power. The problem I'm having now is while I'm driving the dash lights go out and radio light goes dim. after a while the lights come back on bright and working great they go on and off when they want to The lights showing me the mileage works great all the time its just the dash lights going on and off and my car just pass smog in California in June. I now live in Texas ,I have to have my car inspection here and it failed do to a EVAP and a 02 sensor not responding. They tell cause I replace the battery this cause the computer to reset and these 2 sensors have not reset yet and I have to drive the car 100 miles to make sure they reset to the computer So these are the problems I have been having with my car. You can find your car problem on you tube by putting in the year and make of your car saying what light came up and usually its a easy fix
Safety Rating for the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
General Motors, LLC has issued 33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC5759B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio ?maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle?. Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be...
PIC-5992-A — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE IF THE ABS LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C0035 C0040 OR UNWANTED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION. TECHNICIAN WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS FOR DAMAGE. TECHNICIAN WILL REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DAMAGED WIRE...
PIC5101A — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT ON CASES OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM REPAIRS WHERE DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO A STEERING HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT, REPLACE WITH CLAMP CURRENTLY LISTED IN ELECTRONIC PARTS CATALOG. THE TECHNICIAN IS ADVISED GENERAL MOTORS DOES NOT RECOMMEND GEAR TYPE CLAMPS FOR THIS APPLICATION
03-08-46-004R — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
15NA074 — SEAT BELTS
Seatbelt Pretensioner Harness Out of Position, Airbag Indicator Light ON, DTCs Set
15NA074 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Seatbelt Pretensioner Harness Out of Position, Airbag Indicator Light ON, DTCs Set
15NA074 — AIR BAGS
Seatbelt Pretensioner Harness Out of Position, Airbag Indicator Light ON, DTCs Set
15NA074 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Seatbelt Pretensioner Harness Out of Position, Airbag Indicator Light ON, DTCs Set
15-NA-074 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Seatbelt Pretensioner Harness Out of Position, Airbag Indicator Light ON, DTCs Set
14636 — ENGINE
14636 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. SOME 2009 MODEL YEAR BUICK LACROSSE AND ALLURE VEHICLES AND 2009-2011 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MAY HAVE A BROKEN SOLDER CONNECTION WITHIN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL ASSIST. ALL OTHER ACCESSORIES...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,375 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 809 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 802 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 930 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,203 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA (current)
- 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 737 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 844 complaints
- 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 421 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 466 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA — 1,016 complaints
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