2005 Chevrolet Impala: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MN

The transmission started to develop a shudder at 140000 miles. I have taken it in multiple times to get looked at. The las resort would be to get a new transmission. This issue causes the car to not take off right away or shake pretty bad making it seem or feel that it will stop, shut down, or jam up even while driving down the road. I have read that this is a common problem with this vehicle model. It happens at stop lights, while running, and while turning. Please investigate this matter before many people waste thousands of dollars trying to investigate this issue. Thank you

Filed Jun 21, 2013 · 60,000 miles · WI

At 60000 vehicle had a transmission slip. Re-manufactured transmission installed under extended car warranty. At 120000 vehicle had a transmission slip. Worn internal transmission gears replaced under extended car warranty. At 160000 vehicle had a transmission slip. Re-manufactured transmission installed under extended warranty. So as you can clearly do the math the first transmission failed at 60,000, the second at 120,000 and the third at 160,000. Now at 180,000 in the month of june 2013 the trans is slipping again but I have yet to have the fourth incident evaluated.

Filed Jan 17, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 122,000 miles · IN

First... My car all of the sudden started leaking like an oil tanker last january 2012, and the ABS/traction control lights came on. Took the car to the chevy dealership, and had major repair work done on transmission, and engine for leaks. Spent $2100 and was quote $2600 to replace the ABS/traction control modulator for my ABS/traction control to work again. The code they pulled was c1218. Needless to say it has not been repaired yet. A month after spending this money, I had to replace the water pump, and almost a year later I had to replace a plastic elbow from the water pump to my radiator which was another $300. Then this past december 2012, my transmission all of the sudden jerked hard from 1st to 2nd and so on during local driving. Max speed limit is 40mph locally. Took it to chevy and was told I need a new transmission, so I took it for a second opinion and was told code p1811 was coded for a long shift, but that my transmission was a 1/2 quart low so they filled it with trans additive. They suggested I try a "transmission shop" for them to check because maybe my trans solenoid was bad, which would still cost quite a bit for repair, but not nearly as much as a new transmission. My car has 122,000 long highway miles, not local; stop & go. I do not feel my ABS/traction control, nor my trans should be bad. I maintain my car, and based on my internet searches many people have had the exact same problems with these cars. I emailed chevy and was basically told this is my problem and no concession was offered on their part to assist me with these repairs. I have been laid off from my job, and returned to school so needless to say cannot afford a new car, but this car is costing more than it is worth. Chevy needs to quit ignoring these problems, and take care of loyal customers before they lose them.

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 Feb 2, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 112,107 miles · CA

Transmission is faulty. I only have 100,00 miles on an 2005 chevy impala, I have to replace the water pump and radiator. Now in december I have to replace the transmission.