2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds Issues in the 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA
1 wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds Complaints
I WAS ROTATING THE TIRES AT HOME. WHEN REPLACING THE WHEELS I STARTED AND SNAGGED THE LUG NUTS BY HAND. I WENT TO TORQUE THE LUG NUTS TO SPECIFICATIONS (100 FOOT POUNDS) USING A TORQUE WRENCH. ONE OF THE RIGHT FRONT LUG NUTS WOULD NOT STOP TURNING WAY BEFORE REACHING THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. AS I CONTINUED TO TURN THE WRENCH, THE STUD SNAPPED OFF. ONE OF THE LUGS/STUDS NEXT TO IT ALSO FELT SUSPICIOUS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD ALL STUDS AND LUGS REPLACED ON THAT WHEEL AS I AM AFRAID THERE MAY BE A BAD BATCH OF STUDS. THE PARTS HAVE BEEN SAVED IF NEEDED FOR TESTING. I WAS A MECHANIC IN THE 1960'S AND HAVE BEEN DOING THIS WORK ON MY OWN AND FAMILY VEHICLES SINCE THEN. I CAN NOT RECALL EVER SNAPPING A STUD BEFORE. *JB
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56 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
54 complaints
Steering
48 complaints
Engine
40 complaints
Service Brakes
32 complaints
Power Train
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Unknown Or Other
22 complaints
Air Bags
20 complaints
Suspension
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Wheels
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Vehicle Speed Control
14 complaints
Seat Belts
9 complaints
Exterior Lighting
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Structurebody
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Traction Control System
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Visibilitywiper
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Tires
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
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Seats
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint