2005 Chevrolet Impala: engine failure

Filed May 13, 2021 · Steering · 194,000 miles · MN · crash

The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact was driving at 10 MPH, to merge into another interstate when the steering wheel seized and the front driver's side tire blew out and caused the vehicle to hit a pole. The windshield cracked and the hood was damaged from the crash. A state trooper assisted the contact to replace the tire with a spare tire. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed the contact that he would need to pay for the vehicle to be towed to their dealer for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would contact back to provide assistance. However, no further assistance had been provided from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 194,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 172,000 miles · OH

I am complaining about the just purchased whic was vavoline when placed in vehicle engine thermal viscosity breakdown happened and engine block seized. Restarted after oil change same oil engine block seized. With what I'm reading and watching the third or fourth vehicle towed from the neighborhood maybe it's the motor oil. I understand that high heat breaks down rapidly with soy based lubricants. I understand you might not be able to admit this or are unaware but could you please keep on file.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Electrical · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle's power seized. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 175,555 miles · IA

175555 miles fuel smell and fuel loss when car is running. Rough start, some missing. Fuel filter failed at filter inlet spraying gas onto underbody of car so didn't see the fuel spill. Replaced filter and o rings.squealing belt sound at start up. Serpentine belt tensioner broke, replaced tensioner and belt. No check engine warnings, no electronic gauges I have the basic impala model. Watched the fuel gauge drop by lines while driving and smelled gas when shut off car. Fire hazard, and engine failure if the belt broke completely..another 300$ spent

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Steering · 112,149 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at 12 MPH, the power steering seized while making a turn. Also, the contact mentioned that the check engine warning indicator illuminated as the engine stalled and immediately restarted. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,149.

Filed Mar 26, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · NC

I purchased a car from icarsnow (704‑551‑0990) on south blvd in charlotte on october 28, 2011. I drove the car for a week when the gears started slipping and the car started to stall and jerk the car had a 90 day warranty so I called southern warranty (704‑282‑1814) and they had me to take the car to carson automotive 10940 a e. Independence blvd. Matthews nc they replaced the transmission and converter on 11/4/11. I picked the car up drove for a week or two and the car was still stalling and jerking. I called carson automotive and took the car back.. I also heard a noise in the engine. I took the car back to carson automotive they could not find why the car was stalling and jerking but the said the engine needed to be replaced because of a rod the engine was replaced on 12/27/11. That is when I found out that the 90 day warranty was 50/50 where if anything major happen to the car the warranty company would pay have and I would have to pay half. This is not how it was explained by the salesman at icarsnow. He told me after the 90 day warranty if anything happens major that the warranty company and I would share the cost. In order for me to not loose the money already paid on the car I have to pay half on the engine. After the engine was replaced the car was leaking anti- freeze I took the car back again carson automotive could not find anything. The rear window replaced because the defrost was not attached and sparked when you touched it. There was also a leak in the trunk that had to be repaired. After that the temperature gauge started to move up I took the car to my mechanic for him to check it out on 2/25/12. The problem was possible head gasket damage. I took the car back to carson automotive since they put the engine in. They told me that it was not the engine but a cracked radiator. Radiator was replaced on 2/27/12.

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Fuel system, Steering · 70,000 miles · ME

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact was driving 30 when the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that at engine startup, the smell of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to both a private mechanic and the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. Kmj

Filed Sep 19, 2006 · Electrical · 15,509 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH on normal road conditions, without any warning signal smoke started coming from under the dash board and noticed the A/C blower had seized. The contact pulled over and with police help disconnected the A/C blower fuse. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined over load current to the blower motor, the control module and the 30 amps fuse. A police report was taken. The vehicle was taken to a dealership who replaced the blower, control module and 30 amp fuse holders. The contact expressed concern due to the lack of warning signal in the presence of a serious electrical failure.