2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
3 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REDUCED POWER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
IN JUNE 2010 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE 90 WEST TOWARD DENVER CO. THE TERRAIN WAS STEEP AND WINDING AND DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC THE PACE WAS FAST. THE TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME BEGAN SLOWING AND I BEGAN TO SLOW BY STEADY LIGHT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. MY BRAKES HEATED UP FAST AND I FOUND MYSELF WITHOUT BREAKS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME DUE TO THE ROTORS FEELING AS THOUGH THEY WERE WARPED AND THE FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING. I DOWN SHIFTED TO 3RD. GEAR BUT THAT WAS NOT ENOUGH TO SLOW ME ENOUGH SO I DOWNSHIFTED TO 2ND AND THIS STILL WAS NOT ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN A DOWNHILL SPEED TO KEEP FROM HAVING TO USE THE BRAKES. FINALLY I SHIFTED TO !ST GEAR TO MAINTAIN THE SAFE SPEED THAT I NEEDED. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THAT THE CAR FREEWHEELS SO EXCELLENT THAT EVEN ON LOWER...
2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA,BOUGHT IN JULY OF 2010 WITH 18,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I STOP TO PARK THE CAR, MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE, I PUT THE GEAR SHIFT INTO PARK AND WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE CAR WILL ROLL FORWARD 8 TO 10 INCHES. IT ALSO DOES IT IN REVERSE BUT ONLY A 3-4 INCHES. HAPPENS ABOUT 1 TIME IN 5. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, IT DIDN'T HAPPEN TO THEM AND WAS TOLD THAT WAS NORMAL. *TR
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Electrical System
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Engine
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Power Train
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Steering
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Traction Control System
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Unknown Or Other
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Service Brakes
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Suspension
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Seat Belts
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Wheels
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Latcheslockslinkages
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Seats
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Tires
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Structurebody
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Exterior Lighting
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Electrical Systemignition
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Equipment Adaptivemobility
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Structure
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Structurebodydoor
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Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
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Visibility
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Visibilitywiper
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Suspensionfront
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Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Electrical Systemignitionswitch
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
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Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
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Latcheslockslinkageselectronic Locklatch Actuator
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Parking Brake
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
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Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
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Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Vehicle Speed Controlthrottlethrottle Position Sensor Tps
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Visibilityglass Siderear
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint