2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA Visibilitywiper Problems

13 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitywiper Issues in the 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

13 visibilitywiper complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitywiper Complaints

#11656647 |
Sunshade failure. The sunshade runs back and forth on track to close or open cloth cover. While driving with 4 main windows I pushed button to open shade halfway down the line the shade got off track and you could hear plastic cracking noises. I stopped the shade and pushed it closed more cracking noises and the the whole cloth fell and hung blocking all rear view while on freeway at normal speed. I was able to pull over and slowly push and assist cloth back into car frame so it's not hanging but it no longer works as intended. This is known and per dealership ove 1k for new track and requires moonroof removal to repair. Not covered under warranty
#11375784 |
TODAY WAS COLD AND SNOWING AND I STARTED UP MY CAR AND THE HEATERS AND DEFROSTS. I WAS IN MY CAR PARKED COMPLETELY STATIONARY WHEN THE REAR WINDOW MADE A LOUD SOUND I LOOKED BACK AND IT APPEARED BROKEN. I STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND SHUT MY DOOR AND THE GLASS FELL. NOTHING HIT IT! I LOOKED UP AND AROUND NOTHING IN SIGHT, IT BASICALLY EXPLODED FROM THE DEFROST BUTTON AND THE COLD! I PUT A TARP ON THE WHAT WAS A REAR WINDOW, BECAUSE OF THE SNOW AND MY LEATHER INTERIOR AS WELL AS MY TOUCHSCREEN MEDIA CENTER!
#11286466 |
WHILE OPENING THE SUNROOF THE SUNSHADE DISLODGED FROM SLIDER CAUSING THE COPPER METAL RETRACTABLE PIECE TO SNAP LOUDLY AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD ASIDE FROM SCARING ME NEAR DEATH AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE SUNSHADE NOW SAGS BLOCKING THE VISIBILITY OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR AS WELL THE SUNROOF WILL NOT WORK AS THE SUNSHADE CAN'T OPEN.
#11216986 |
SERVICE BLIND DETECTION SYSTEM. THIS WARNING CAME ON AFTER 1 DAY OF PURCHASING MY 2014 IMPALA SO I TOOK CAR BACK AND THE DEALER TOOK IT TO CHEVY TO FIX THE RECALL BUT I WAS TOLD THAT THEY'RE TO MANY MILES ON MY VEHICLE. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE I'M WITHIN MY 15DAYS IF USED VEHICLE WARRANTY AND IF THIS ISSUE CONTINUES THIS COULD CAUSE OTHER ISSUES AS I HAVE READ DUE TO REVIEWS ON THIS ISSUE. BECAUSE NOW IT BECOMES A BIGGER ISSUE AND COULD CAUSE LAWSUITS DUE TO BEING NOT COVERED AND WITH BEING OUT OF THE MILEAGE COVERAGE PERIOD COULD REALLY DESTROY A COMPANY BECAUSE IT'S JUST NOT SAFE. I WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION AND HOW THIS COULD BE FIXED BECAUSE THIS IS A NEW PURCHASE AND I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD THE VEHICLE 5 DAYS AND IF THIS VEHICLE STARTS A ELECTRICAL FIRE/ PROBLEM IT...
#11190336 |
SIDE TRAFFIC DETECTION SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE. CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 15 DAYS AS OF THIS WRITING . WE ARE BEING TOLD THE CONTROL MODULES TO REPAIR THE DEFECT IS NOT AVAILABLE. WE ARE ELDERLY AND CANNOT BE WITHOUT THE USE OF A CAR.
#11154735 |
AFTER STARTING CAR BY REMOTE, I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE, GETTING ABOUT 10 FEET WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION INSIDE MY CAR ALONG WITH A BRIGHT FLASH. STOPPING MY CAR I LOOKED AROUND INSIDE AND OUT AND SAW NOTHING UNUSUAL. GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, I EXAMINED MY REAR WINDOW AND FOUND IT TO BE COMPLETELY SHATTERED.THIS OCCURRED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF MY PARKING LOT IN MY CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX. MY THEORY IS THAT IT WAS A FAULTY REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER.
#11149693 |
WIPER TRANSMISSION BROKE WHILE DRIVING
#11138882 |
NAPA HYBRID WIPER BLADE LOCK DOES NOT STAY CLOSED AND ALLOWS WIPER BLADE TO SLIP IN THE WIPER ARM HOOK. IT COULD COME OFF. NAPA ASSOCIATE KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND OFFERED TO REPLACE THE BLADE IF I WOULD BY A MORE EXPENSIVE BLADE. I AM STILL USING THE BLADE AND TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE A HOMEMADE FIX BEFORE WINTER. THESE BLADES SHOULD NOT BE SOLD BECAUSE THE BLADE RETAINER LOCK IS POORLY ENGINEERED.
#11096374 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE REARVIEW MIRROR SUDDENLY DETACHED FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (BURGLUND CHEVROLET, 1824 WILLIAMSON RD. NW, ROANOKE, VA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
#11075978 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED WITHOUT IMPACT. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000.
#10979680 |
REAR VIEW MIRROR DETACHED FROM WINDOW. IT WAS STATIONARY.
#10935256 |
THE REARVIEW MIRROR ADHESIVE ON MY 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA HAS FAILED, RESULTING IN A DANGLING REARVIEW MIRROR WHICH AFFECTS MY SAFETY IN HAVING VISIBILITY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. GENERAL MOTORS AND/OR CHEVROLET WAS NEGLECTFUL IN ENSURING THIS PIECE OF THE 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA WAS ENGINEERED CORRECTLY SO THAT OPERATORS CAN HAVE REARVIEW MIRROR STABILITY FOR THE DURATION OF OWNERSHIP. UPON CONTACTING GENERAL MOTORS, THEIR ONLY SUGGESTION WAS FOR THE OWNER TO BEAR THE COST OF PURCHASING AN ENTIRELY NEW WINDSHIELD AND ADHESIVE. THIS IS A DEFECT OF THIS CAR AND SHOULD NOT BE LEFT TO THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY. GENERAL MOTORS NEEDS TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE FOR THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE WHO PURCHASE THIS CAR! *TR
#10534570 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD REFLECTION APPEARED IN THE WINDSHIELD, IMPAIRING THE CONTACT'S VISION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7. UPDATED 9/23/13*CN

Other 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA Problem Areas

Electrical System 216 complaints Steering 136 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 104 complaints Unknown Or Other 85 complaints Service Brakes 83 complaints Engine 56 complaints Air Bags 43 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 39 complaints Exterior Lighting 38 complaints Power Train 36 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 31 complaints Structurebody 19 complaints Wheels 12 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 11 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Seats 8 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Structure 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 3 complaints Lane Departure Warning 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Traction Control System 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Back Over Prevention Camera System 1 complaint Electrical Systemadasblindspotsensors 1 complaint Electrical Systemadasblindspotwarningchime 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Windowelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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