2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA Structurebody Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA

9 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.

9
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#11603038 |
the frame of the car is rusted . in places almost all the way through the frame. this was confirmed by chevy dealer. this car has always kept in a garage. I kept the car clean going through a car was with under wash.
#11539480 |
The support frame rusted due to water collection from rain. This has caused the entire frame to rust through and collapse when the car was jacked up, with the manufacturer supplied scissor jack, to replace a tire. Because of this the DRIVER SIDE door is no longer able to open, causing the driver to be put at risk where they can not escape the car in case of an emergency.
#11385503 |
MY CAR STARTED PUTTING AN EVERYTHING WAS DIM WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHT AN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BOTH WERE ON
#11019838 |
THE PROBLEM WITH OUR VEHICLE IS OUR KEY FAB AND THE FRONT-DOOR BUTTON WILL NOT UNLOCK OUR BACK DOORS; AS WELL AS HAVING OUR DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN YOU SHIFT TO DRIVE, THEY WILL NOT OPEN AFTERWARDS. MY WIFE HAS TO CLIMB THE BACK SEATS TO UNLOCK THEM MANUALLY BUY LIFTING THEM OR ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOWS.
#10894812 |
THE DASH BOARD ON MY CAR IS CRACKED AROUND WHERE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COMES OUT. I FEEL IT IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD FOR WHEN THE AIR BAG NEEDS TO DEPLOY. I FEEL THE CRACKED DASH BOARD MAY TURN INTO A SHARD OF HARD PLASTIC THAT COULD EITHER PIERCE THE AIR BAG OR HURT THE CORRESPONDING PASSENGER. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND SEEN THAT THIS ISSUE IS PREVALENT IN GENERAL MOTOR VEHICLE MODEL YEARS 2007-2013. NUMEROUS REPORTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO GENERAL MOTORS IN REGARDS TO THIS CRACKING. GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECLINED TO COMMENT TO EACH AND EVERY CLAIM BUT HAVE OFFERED SOME CUSTOMERS A HEFTY DISCOUNT TO REPLACE THEIR DASH. THE MAIN CALL TO ACTION HERE IS SAFETY. DASHES THAT ARE CRACKED IN PLACES AROUND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CAN BECOME FLYING PROJECTILES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE PASSENGER OR SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYS. PREVIOUSLY...
#10695472 | Crash
I BEGAN MAKING A LEFT TURN, WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. THE ACCELERATION PICKED UP AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE ABILITY TO STEER. THE BRAKE WOULD NOT PRESS DOWN AND THE VEHICLE PICKED UP SPEED FASTER BEFORE HITTING A TREE. *TR
#10664474 | Crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN A VIOLENT, JARRING COLLISION ON JUNE 26, 2014 WITH AN SUV IN LAS VEGAS, NV. I WAS REAR-ENDED BY A TOYOTA RAV 4. I SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT INJURIES, & MY CAR SUFFERED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE, WHICH RESULTED IN MY VEHICLE BEING DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF & THE VEHICLE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH MOVED OUT OF THE RUN POSITION, TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE GM PROVIDED REMEDY WAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2014. *TR
#10592794 |
I HAVE OWNED MY IMPALA SINCE MARCH 2010 AND WHILE IT IS AN ATTRACTIVE CAR, I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES. FIRST MONTH A SENSOR GOES OUT IN THE ACCELERATION, $230 TO REPLACE, IN THE LAST 2 YEARS WE HAVE HAD AN ANNOYING TICKING NOISE WHEN YOU TURN THE CAR ON SOMETHING HAVING TO DO WITH THE AC/HEATER. SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE SAYS THAT IT IS COMMON IN IMPALAS BUT YET I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL. I DON'T HAVE THE $450 TO FIX AND IT IS RATHER EMBARRASSING WHEN YOU CAR POOL AS IT IS VERY LOUD AND LAST APPROXIMATELY 30SECONDS TO 45 SECONDS. I HAVE ALSO HAD LEAKS EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR WE GO TO THE CAR WASH. WATER SEEMS TO BE COMING IN FROM THE FRAME BY THE WINDSHIELD ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER ROOF AREA. IT RUNS DOWN AND COMES OUT BY THE BRAKE ON DRIVER...
#10549460 |
THE REAR POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK FAILED FIRST, THEN A FEW THOUSAND MILES LATER THE DRIVER SIDE ACTUATOR FAILED. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT BUT WITH A 90%+ OCCURRENCE OF FAILURE. ONE OR BOTH WILL FAIL FOR WEEKS AT A TIME, BUT MAY OCCASIONALLY SURPRISE YOU AND WORK ONCE OR TWICE. THE FAILURE IS IN BOTH THE LOCK AND UNLOCK MODES. THE FAILURE IS UNRELATED TO USING KEYLESS ENTRY OR THE MANUAL SWITCH OR HAVING CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON OR OFF. IT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REACH THE REAR DOOR TOP MANUAL LATCH POST FROM THE FRONT SEAT. ON ONE OCCASION I WAS TRYING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FROM THE FRONT SEAT. MY HEAD/NECK BECAME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE SIDE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND THE DOOR PILLAR. I WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE MY NECK UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO...

Other 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA Problem Areas

Air Bags 228 complaints Electrical System 215 complaints Engine 179 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 123 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 108 complaints Power Train 65 complaints Steering 55 complaints Traction Control System 46 complaints Unknown Or Other 44 complaints Service Brakes 39 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 32 complaints Suspension 22 complaints Seat Belts 21 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 19 complaints Wheels 18 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 17 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 17 complaints Seats 12 complaints Tires 11 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 8 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageselectronic Locklatch Actuator 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlthrottlethrottle Position Sensor Tps 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint
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