2005 Chevrolet Impala: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Transmission · 44,000 miles · IL

Transmission has hard shifting after engine warms up, only has 44,000 miles on it. Stop and go traffic seems to start the problem faster than highway driving.

Filed Apr 18, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 90,000 miles · MI

From stop I would step on the gas, and the car would slam into gear. I have had to have the electrical cluster replaced $300, and the fuel control replaced (car always smelt like gas) now they think this slam is the tcc valve in the transmission which is anywhere from $600-$900. Also the steering knuckle makes a loud noise on sharp turns. Whats next? Are any of these issues recalls?

Filed Jan 24, 2012 · Seats, Steering · 114,500 miles · CA

Driver seat heater stopped working. Heat on driver side blows cool air and passenger side blows warm. Rough shifting of speed between 20-30 MPH since first month of purchase.

Filed May 11, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · FL

2005 chevy impala: rough shifting, lost some hp, speedometer isn't working, engine leaking oil.

Filed Nov 21, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 49,000 miles · AZ

1. My fuel gauge quit working as I was driving to work. All the other gauges kept working. The needle was pointing down and would move at the bottom when the vehicle was turned on and off. I spent 400.00 to replace the instrument cluster which appears to be a problem as listed on the complaints section. 2. I purchased a 2005 chev impala 01/2006 with15,00 miles on it. I started to notice a bit of a hard shifting on take off, only after driving it in the city after about the 2nd year of driving. The problem never left, in fact it has gotten worse over the years that we have owned the car. The problem with my car is the transmission shifts hard and only seems to do it if you did a a lot of start and stopping and you could turn the car off and let it sit for 10 min. Or so then it won't do it again. Sometimes it would go for several days or weeks before it would happen again or will do it several times in a row. When I had the instrument cluster replaced I had them check for codes and found a p1811.

Filed Sep 26, 2009 · Steering · 46,100 miles · PA

Clunking noise coming from steering shaft. Gm dealer told me that thee have been numerous problems with steering shafts on this vehicle but no recall. Will cost 250.00 to fix.

Filed Apr 6, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 13,400 miles · NJ

I have a 2005 chevy impala, currently with 22,320 miles. At my oil change and tire rotation, (~20,500) I was informed by repair place that they would not perform the tire rotation as I would be needing to replace the tires soon. I asked why they were wearing so fast- I was told, they noticed it on many impalas- premature tire wear between 18,000-25,000 miles. ~ 15 months ago, with only about 13,000 miles, when I had an oil change done I was informed me the engine was leaking oil from the rear of the engine, I should take it to the dealer for repair. The dealer had to replace (under warranty) several seals/gaskets- oil pan, drain plug, oil filter, plus replace the drain plug. The car is sometimes hard to start and have to hold the key in the start position, and/or lightly press the gas pedal to start it. About two weeks ago, I grinded the starter. Sometimes the car will start roughly and immediately stall, or will stall the first few seconds as I am backing out the drive way. Dealer about this they told me I was using cheap gas and to use a better brand, but I always use "brand" gas, I even use fuel injector cleaner dealer later told me I needed to have the fuel injection "flushed" with their system for $199, plus tax and charges, hearing it was not good for the vehicle, I declined. I have also noticed a "clunking/bumping/banging" noise when turning, especially hard turns. My brakes need to be replaced, the front brakes are starting to make a thump when braking, and yesterday when braking hard, I heard a squeal noise, (rear?). Fuel gauge sometimes rapidly fluctuates, when driving, and at times when accelerating,(though not concurrent) I hear a "swoosh/gargling" sound. I was accelerating too hard. The fuel gauge will swing as much as a 1/4 tank when driving before recovering to the correct position. Gauge shows low fuel level, low fuel light comes on, I only needed 10-12 gals to fill it (~16 gals).

Filed Nov 9, 2007 · Steering · 45,000 miles · KY

There was a loud clunking noise whenever I made a hard turn in my car - both left and right, as well as a feeling that the steering column was loose. Also, the right front tire would move by touch. I took it to the dealership and was told that the steering column would need to be replaced and I would have to have new tie rods because they were loose. I was also told by the dealer that this was a common problem with the impala. Why has a recall not be instituted if the dealer is repairing more than one instance of this problem per week?

Filed Sep 18, 2007 · Steering · 35,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving between 1 and 25 MPH, the contact heard a loud clunking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. He also felt a vibration in the steering wheel. There is a technical service bulletin (01-02-32001h) regarding this same failure. The manufacturer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The current mileage was 37,500 and failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Steering · 30,188 miles · OH

Clunking/banging noise felt in steering wheel, gas and brake pedals when turning right or left and sometimes when going straight on a rough surface. Taken to dealer three times for repair. The first and second time lube kit was replaced on steering shaft. The third time, owner was told that the whole steering shaft would need to be replaced and that the part was being redesigned by gm and would not be available for six months or more. Owner was told that car was safe to drive in the meanwhile. Owner was told that there was a bulletin regarding this issue. Owner filed a complaint with gm.