I started for the first time in early June of having reduced engine power. At this time I get several warrning lights on dashboard. I get engine power is reduced, traction control and engine light. The car goes into limp mode. I replaced the accelerator pedal position sensor after the first event. Since this time I had it happen 4 more times. This situation can be dangerous if a car is behind me and I slow up real quick due to going into limp mode. I try to pull over where I can when this happens. Once I pull over for 10 minutes the car will resume like normal driving with just the engine light on. The next day the engine light usually leaves. It is hard to know when this will occur but it can be a dangerous situation to be in.
2007 Chevrolet Impala electrical problems
128 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 84,200. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 128
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 84,200
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Instrument cluster/panel3
- Ignition: switch3
- Ignition3
- 12v/24v/48v battery1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Impala electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick), 1‑800‑458‑8006 (Cadillac), and 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Recall number 14V355000 · Recall details
What 2007 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There is an electrical connector behind the right side, kick panel that overloads and chars the plastic housing. The connector is for the rear defroster grid, but it cannot handle the amperage that the grid carries. It overloads and is a fire hazard that can could start a fire in the passenger compartment. It is a very common problem on ninth generation Chevrolet Impalas, to the point there are multiple YouTube videos, offering shade tree repair advice that bypass the connector with a jumper wire. I’m including a link to one such a video. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The car at lights act like it does not want to go which can cause a wreck
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, a vehicle veered into her lane as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle as it spun around into a cement road block. The contact stated that when she turned the steering wheel an abnormal grinding noise was heard. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was relating the air bags not deploying to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck and back soreness. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
The wiring under the gear shifter broke causing the ignition cylinder to not turn off so you can't remove the key witch in turn made the car go into theft mode now it won't start the windows won't roll up the dash lights work and the horn but nothin else works the trunk won't open it was parked at the hospital
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost forward momentum, but did not stall. Additionally, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the local auto zone checked the battery and alternator and determined that both were in proper working order. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,606.
While driving my car to work on tuesday 11-12-2019 at 6 am in the morning, my battery light came on then, message displayed battery saver active,AC hot shut off, traction on and reduce power, everything came on in dashboard and about 10 minutes later the whole system shut down, and car will not start back up. Had to get someone to jump start in order to start car back up it will run a period of time and it happen again even after replacing a new battery, starter and alternator I also taken it to dealer ship to run diagnosing test as well and they charge me for service although they said they didn't find anything wrong with charging system at all .but this occur during the busy time off the day and a lot of traffic
Car has had several problems even after being fixed. Only had car for few months and barley can drive it.
Takata recall. Ignition key stays stuck won't release key I've seen so many complaints on this issue and the gas cap makes engine light come on what's going on!!! I'm on 2nd gas cap
Brand new batteries die without even driving.new batteries will die instantly.
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Impala electrical
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Impala have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 128 complaints about the electrical of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, 20% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Impala electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 84,200 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Impala electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V355000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Impala have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Impala model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (681 complaints), 2005 (331 complaints) and 2002 (305 complaints).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems
Engine 106Steering 101Suspension 85Transmission 80Brakes 59Tires 55Airbags 49Acceleration 41Wheels 35Driver assistance 28Visibility 24Fuel system 23Body 22Lights 16Seat belts 13Locks 6Seats 6
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