I have had this problem and I know a lot of others are having it too. When I'm driving the car's check engine light will come on will randomly and code saying engine power reduced. My car's engine power will reduce and I will no longer be able to accelerate and the car slows down. This happens at random times: on the freeway, in town, at stop lights, going up hills, on flat ground, when I first turn my car on, after driving for 5 hours. There is no pattern. After I turn my car off for a couple minutes, the light turn off and my car runs ok again. It happen at least once a week, but sometimes 4 or 5 times week.
2007 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints
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Window motor went out.
Low beam head lights keeps blowing out sometimes all head lights go out. I replaced all lights and they keep going out. Sometimes the bright lights come on when I turn on signal
Slow on take off, passenger door dosent open all the way rear main seal leak air actuator gone out
Vehicle in motion at 70 miles per hour, vehicle shut off and lost power steering, braking, and nearly causing a fatal collision on a highway overpass. Errors on dash stated throttle disabled stop engine, oil pressure low engine power reduced. Upon further investigation there was a recall (expired?) for pedal position sensor due to faulty soldering.
Air bag inoperative light on instrument panel illuminated while driving. Took to dealership and after investigation found the wiring harness associated with (pig-tail) was broken and chafed from interfacing with car frame during normal operation of the vehicle. Car has never been in any type of incident . Vehicle has 58,025 orig miles the car is operated on. City and highway paved roads.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. On numerous occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer diagnosed that there was an electrical system failure and also the throttle body needed to be serviced. The vehicle was repaired on three separate occasions, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
Traction control, warning comes on then engine starts to shut down no power to maintain freeway speed have to exit. Scary. This has happened several times. On a side street it is not quite so bad. This has happened several times. Need help. Most recent jan 5 2017. Cold weather, car vibrates so bad afraid to drive it. Been having trouble for about 3 to 5 years.
Transmission failed, engine leaking, vehicle has unexpected shut off, smells somewhat like it's burning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact had not experienced a failure prior to the vehicle being repaired per a recall concerning the ignition switch in mid september of 2014. A year later, when the key was in the off position, it would not release. The contact made numerous attempts and was unable to remove the key from the ignition several times. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000.
My 2007 impala recently shut off on me wouldn't move in drive as I sat in the middle of the highway with my kids it has been jerking since I hit 135000 miles it has a strong odor when I cut my AC on in as my car is running the engine has a strong odornow my car want drive at all an I see it has 3 recalls on it please let me what's going on with my car because that was so scary having break down on me in traffic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while stopped, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed however, the body damage was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact also mentioned that the front and rear driver side, and the rear passenger windows failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000.
The steering column squeaks when turning whether it's left or right turn. Accelerating only 20 MPH at 2,000 RPM at the start of a green light from a complete stop on red or it jerks when accelerating after a stop at a red light like it has difficulty shifting out of 1st gear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled, began to smoke, and caught fire. The contact sustained smoke inhalation that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the reduced engine power warning light illuminated and the vehicle drastically reduced speed from 60 MPH to 30 MPH. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and received the recall repair. Within two weeks later, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to merge to the side of the road, where the vehicle was shut off and was able to restart the vehicle to reset the computer. The stalling occurred more than five times. The vehicle was not safe to drive and the contact needed to have the vehicle taken back to the authorized dealer for further inspections. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the key would eject from the ignition intermittently. On other occasions, the key was unable to be removed and would not turn over to start the vehicle. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle due to the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) but the part was not available to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
The rear window defogger failed to operate and a burning smell was detected by passengers. It was discovered that an electrical connector that routes the power to the rear window defogger has a defective design and overheats and burns due to improperly sized connector pins in wiring harness connector located near the passenger kick panel. The problem is also documented in a number of sites on the internet including youtube where a video of the exact failure was found to be the identical failure as in our impala. This is the website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfwbdzjqaru I have photographs of the failed/burned connector in my car but I don't see where I can submit them. Judging by the design problem, this same problem would be found in every impala using this connector since the electrical contacts are not sized properly to carry the high current to the defogger. This is a definite fire hazard and the cars should be recalled for the failure - I contacted chevrolet and they would not acknowledge the defect/problem.
I have experienced many issues with my car. Shuts off when stopped/brake. Cranks right back up. Reduced engine power car has shut down starter disabled. Low oil pressure light comes on and stays on. Traction control light comes on.
2007 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key replacement. *smd the consumer stated she was only given one key, after the recall was performed.
At about 35 MPH after driving the car at 70mph for half an hour, the passenger side fuse box burst into flames.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 60 MPH, a burning odor was present near the driver's seat area. In addition, the trunk was not opening, the rear right turn signal was not working due to a blown fuse, and the front speakers were not working properly. The failures recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 03/30/15*lj the consumer stated as of 3/18/15, there was no contact made by the manufacturer in order to repair the vehicle. Updated 6/23/2015
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that part was not available and on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Consumer received a recall notice, but due to unavailable parts the vehicle has not been able to be repaired. Recall # 14v355000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the body module needed to be replaced before the recall repair could be performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Turned on rear window defroster, smelt burning plastic near passenger side door, found wire harness on passenger side kick panel melted at the rear window defroster connection due to high heat in the connector and it had scorched the underside of the interior carpet. Burnt both male and female ends of connector so it no longer works. Contacted chevrolet and was told that it was a common problem that they had seen but there was no recall or advisory on it.
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