Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, a ticking noise was heard from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the no engine oil warning light illuminated. The contact checked the oil level and there was no oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
2007 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints
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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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 50 MPH on an overpass, a truck swiped the side of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle stalled and the contact lost control. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail and rolled over five times. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder, bruised ribs, head trauma and numbness in the lower back. In addition, the contact sustained torn ligaments in the neck, left shoulder, and the left arm that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,999.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Every time I turn the heat from the air conditioning, and vice versa, it makes a loud click clacking sound that lasts for about a minute or two and is loud enough to be heard inside and outside of the car. Very embarrassing. Others that own a similar vehicle have had the same issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the head gasket had blown. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that when depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated when the air condition was turned off, an abnormal sound emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,966.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact stated that the traction control warning indicator illuminated intermittently when making turns. On another occasion, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the passenger from the other vehicle sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the traction control failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
I purchased my vehicle in late march 2010. Shortly thereafter, my car began to lose power. I had at least 3 incidences that I can remember, 1 of which was going down the interstate and the car completely died. Frightened, I was able to get the car to the shoulder and put the vehicle in park. My first reaction was to attempt to restart the vehicle. It started up right away and I was able to make it safely home. The other incidents were on main roads in town. The car did the same thing. After the interstate ordeal, I immediately took the car to beaty chevrolet in knoxville, tn. They stated that the ignition went out and needed to be replaced. Now, I understand that other gm owners have had this same issue. A recall definitely needs to be issued so no more people are put in harm's way. This is a known issue according to an operator named [xxx] at gm when I called a few minutes ago to inquire about the current recall regarding the key/fob turning issue. She stated that the recall had not yet been issued regarding my issue and that I needed to file a complaint with your department. I believe that this known issue is being swept under the rug by the big corporation and needs to be dealt with immediately. I deserve a full refund for "faulty" manufactured parts. Luckily, my family nor I were injured during the listed incidents listed above. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2007 chevy impala will have the engine shut down. The warning "engine power reduced" "service traction control" will come on, along with the check engine light. You cannot accelerate, the car shakes, and is difficult to drive. Had the gas pedal and the equivalent part in the engine replaced (at different times) and had the codes come up in between the parts being replaced and still now. Took it into a chevy dealer and it doesn't act up for them. And for whatever reason their computer doesn't show any problems. There are many complaints about this on different websites. I called gm and have a case opened to get help from them. It's extremely scary to have the engine power reduced while driving and it's very dangerous because you can't maneuver or accelerate.
Had the car under three weeks and head lights are flickering the dashboard light flickers and the engine is making a ticking sound. The tire pressure light came on after three days of financing the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and service traction indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle also jerked while attempting to accelerate. The dealer stated that the cam shaft actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted. However, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the airbag and the engine warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that while at a stop light and attempting to drive, the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 139,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle seized. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to turn on the hazard lights and attempted to make a left turn. The vehicle lost all power steering and coasted onto the right side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operations. The failure occurred on three occasions. There were no diagnostic test performed nor was the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000. The current mileage was 115,000.
Wife was driving home and the engine power was reduced and service traction control came up on the dash display. Power was cut, left her driving at around 40mph I drove it today, july 1,2014, it did fine for about the first mile then service traction control, reduced engine power display came on again. I drove it 4 times today, seems that if the car sit for a few hours, it ran fine, full power, no issues for about the first mile to mile and a half then it would come up with the service tcs and reduced engine power which leaves you at very reduced speeds. Luckily I live in the country so traffic wasn't a huge issue. I researched online and this seems to be a common occurance with many yr model impalas so I wanted to report mine so it would be on record as well. 2007 impala lt2 with 3.9l engine. Thanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that there was a visible fuel leak and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The cause of the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 93,000. Updated 08/11/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was leaking oil. Updated 09/18/14
While driving car started to jerk and hesitate the check engine light came on along with a message of reduced engine power. Could not drive the drive over 5 MPH. Was able to get to the side of the road. Had to push the car into a parking lot as the engine will no longer start but cranks over fine. Had to buy a scanner to read the code because the car was not able to drive to a auto repair shop or auto parts store to read the codes. The po641 code was set. Checked and tested the sensor wires for the 5volts every one that I tested showed ok. Replaced the gas pedal assemble because of the code that could be a source of the problem no difference. Cleaned the throttle body unit no change car will not start.checked and gave all the wires a good pull and or tug to wiggle the connectors and took apart all sensor connections no corrosion was found.all grounds appear to be good. No broken wires are found no blown fuses were found.after 2 days was able to start engine with the message reduced engine power and car died again and would restart but not idle. Was able to rev engine and keep it running but once it idled it would die and sometimes not restart again.at this time car is unsafe to operate on any roadway because it might die and random times.
Once again the service traction control and engine power reduced lights are on. We have taken the car to don brown chevy dealership multiple times with no fix in sight. Been told it's a clip that came loose and was fixed multiple times. It would be helpful to find some place that can actually fix the problem or for gm to come up with a fix. This is not a recall item and should be on the list due to the multiple incidents. This problem has been occurring intermittently on the car since 2009.
While driving my 07' chevy impala the temperature gauge arm often will drop to 'c' as if the engine temperature is cold, then the drivers information display panel will display a message "engine hot turn off A/C". I've had the thermostat replaced, radiator coolant drained and replaced, hoping to fix this problem, but I'm still dealing with it. After doing some research I'm finding that there has been other chevy vehicle owners dealing with this same issue, which is most likely a bad 'engine coolant temperature sensor (ect).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine stalled and the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and current mileage was 60,400.
I was driving to work and a message popped-up "reduced engine power" my speed was quickly reduced from 45 MPH to 20 MPH. I immediately pulled over luckily I was not hit by another vehicle. The check engine light remains on in the vehicle. I had the vehicle diagnosed and was told the throttle sensor need to be replaced. This is a dangerous issue that gm need to address. Numerous of impala owners have filed complaints, but have been ignored. I feel as though gm should recall the vehicles and fix the defects... This is putting me, my children, and many others at risk. Please help with this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while ascending an incline at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.
"service traction control; engine power reduced" message on dash as engine & traction control light came on; prior to this incident, car has been acting slower with acceleration & required more pressure to be applied to accelerator to maintain speed. Happened as I was driving on highway. Could've had major accident!! Closest dealership 30 miles away.
No heat in car, over heating, took to garage, it is head gasket. Very expensive to fix,only 53,000 miles.
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala the contact stated that when the weather is cold the vehicle antitheft system activates and caused the engine not to start up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a diagnostic was performed which was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 122,000. Li
My wife's daily driver is a 2007 impala . She was driving home with our three kids when the car started shaking and the reduced engine power display came on. After that she could only go about 25mph. This scared her and could have caused an accident. I looked online and found forums about a lot of people having the same problem and it pisses me off that gm hasn't recalled these vehicles . Does someone have to die before this situation is taken care of?
First, when I slow down to turn a corner, I take my foot off the gas. After the turn, when I press the gas I have no power. It doesn't die, it just won't go anywhere for about 15-20 seconds, no power. That doesn't sound like a long time unless you are sitting in the middle of a busy intersection. I have to come to a complete stop for about 20-30 seconds, then take off. Sometimes it goes, but feels like it jerks into gear. That's ok at stop signs but stop lights that turn green as I approach can be dangerous. Also, if I turn a corner onto another street, it hesitates. And sometimes I have almost been hit from behind. People expect you to turn and proceed. When you just stop, they may not. I also noticed one day, when I just coast on a level road, my car sometimes accelerates for quite a while, instead of slowing down immediately. I once took my foot off the gas at 45 MPH and coasted on flat road for 2.5 miles. The latest related problem is.. Spring 2013, twice, I turned a corner and it just died. I had to pull over to the side of the road to get out of traffic. After a few minutes, it cranked back up. Thankfully, I was on a city street and not a four lane road. I also have problems with parking. I put my foot on the brakes and pull into parking spot. When I put it in park, it lunges forward. Or if I stop in traffic, sometimes it lunges after it stops. I have to make sure that I leave plenty of room in front for this problem. I think it has something to do with the computer allowing the gas to flow or stop. I had the transmission rebuilt and it still does it.
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