Automatic transmission failed when I was accelerating onto highway from light. Transmission did not respond to gas pedal application. One other vehicles almost collided with my vehicle from behind.
2001 Chevrolet Impala transmission complaints
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Transmission went out, have to be completely rebuilt. Metal pieces were found in fluid. Vehicle previously in for service due to the pressure modulator in transmission went out. Felt like you were driving and shifting without a clutch if the car was a stick shift. Prior to that, the computer module went out, causing the battery to drain over night and having to jump start it. Before that, the automatic traction control system went out. Found out it was a faulty sensor in the back brake area. Before that, the front rotors were severely wrapped and had to be replaced.
Automatic transmission failed. The dealership indicated that the transmission had disintegrated and needed to be replaced. Please provide more details. Ph
When stopped on a moderate incline, the driver removed his foot from the brake and the car immediately began to roll down the grade. *ts
Consumer states that when vehicle is on a slight incline, with vehicle in drive gear it will roll backwards, when foot is removed from the brake pad. Ts
Ever since they rebuilt the transmission I roll backwards while waiting at traffic lights and am I in danger of hitting the cars behind me. If I go forward by putting my foot on the gas I am in danger of hitting the car in front of me. *ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768330
Ever since they rebuilt the transmission I roll backwards while waiting at traffic lights and I am in danger of hitting the cars behind me and if I go forward by putting my foot on the gas I am in danger of hitting the car in front of me. *ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768329
The engine would turn off while driving. (this happened on september 20, 2002 the car had to be towed because the transmission had failed while driving it on a main thoroughfare. As on highway). *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****768328
Consumer states vehicle has excessive rollback on inclines when accelerating from a stopped position. Nlm
Automatic transmission failed when driver was accelerating onto highway from ramp. Transmission did not respond to gas pedal application. Two other vehicles almost collided with consumer's vehicle from behind. This is was second time that transmission has failed. Please describe details.
The vehicle stalled out 5 times while the consumer was traveling at speeds between 35-55 MPH. The dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor. *yh
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 55 - 60 MPH and none of the air bags deployed. Before the impact the car fishtailed and skidded on loose pavement and the ABS/ traction control was never activated.
Driver's left vehicle in park with engine running. Consumer got out, ran in house for a minute, and vehicle jumped out of park into reverse, and rolled backwards into a tree. Dealer has been contacted.
When vehicle is in drive and you take your foot off of the brake it will start to roll backwards. This happens when you are sitting at a red light or sitting in your driveway. When this occurs you hit the gas and might hit the car in front of you. Or roll back and hit the car behind you. The salesman at the dealership were I got the car has had a number of complaints about this same problem, his name is [xxx]. I have called the chevrolet company to voice my problem. I am waiting to hear back from them, if you have any question feel free to call or email me and I will answer any other questions thankyou for looking into this matter.*ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Consumer got into vehicle and cranked it up, and vehicle popped. Consumer turned engine off,then cranked it up again. Vehicle was idling. But when consumer put vehicle in reverse, vehicle accelerated backwards. Vehicle went backwards, across main street, and quit in a field. State police wrote it up as a mechanical defect, and would not let anyone move vehicle. Vehicle been sitting for 10 days. Contacted dealer and got no response.
When key was in accessary position and without applying brakes shift lever can be moved out of park positon which was done by a 2 year old, causing vehicle to roll. Manufacturer stated that vehicles did not have a safety feature to prevent this from occurring.
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