Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and would not restart for at least 15 minutes. Afterwards, the contact had to restart the engine to see if the vehicle was working properly. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic several times, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer stated that the body control module needed to be replaced. The contact believes that this is a manufacturer defect and they should be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 77,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
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5weeks ago I took my car in for a heating problem the dealers service dept. Put a gallon of antifreeze in charged me 67.00 and said it was fixed one week later same problem took it in they had it for 6hours said it was fixed a week later same problem again they said it was fixed a week goes by same problem , and so on it goes ,this will be my fifth trip for same problem ,has there been other complaints about heating issues in impalas.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the brakes would squeak very loudly when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the brakes were lubricated and should be fine. Two months later, the tire pressure sensor illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer placed air into the tire and the sensor warning light illuminated again. The dealer stated that the sensor malfunctioned; therefore, it was replaced and recalibrated. The contact then began to hear a rattling noise coming from the rear passenger side. The dealer stated that the bracket for the exhaust manifold malfunctioned and was repaired. The latch mechanism on the driver's side door malfunctioned and caused the door to shake rapidly while in motion. The dealer replaced the door latch. While driving 40 MPH, he suddenly depressed the brake pedal to avoid a crash on the interstate. The driver's seat bracket snapped and threw the contact backwards into the rear seat. The passenger in the vehicle grabbed the steering wheel to avoid a crash. The contact was completely displaced from the normal driving position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was unable to be driven. The dealer stated that the seat needed to be replaced, but made the necessary repairs in order for the vehicle to be driven again. The failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 21,932.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving 30 MPH, the driver seat completely detached and threw the contact into the back seat. His spouse was able to grab the steering wheel to prevent a crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they repaired it under warranty. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that they would investigate the failure and call him back. The current mileage was 21,924 and failure mileage was 21,900. Updated 10/03/08 *bf the front brakes squeaked irregulary whenever the consumer tried to stop, the tire pressure montioring system would informt he cosumer one or more of the tire were low, the consumer was told the tire sensors were bad after having returned for a second time for the same roblem. The bracket on the rear muffler had broken, the latch in the front drivers door had broken and needed to be replaced. Updated 10/07/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 40 MPH at 2,000 RPM, the contact released the accelerator pedal and the RPM immediately increased. Occasionally, the RPM will remain the same when pressure is released from the accelerator pedal. After the failure occurs, the vehicle will continue to accelerate for a few seconds. After a period of time, the RPM's will return to normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic stated that there was not a solution to correct the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 12,500 and current mileage was 14,900. Updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/03/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. While attempting to turn the vehicle at 15 MPH through a puddle of water the steering wheel locked. The vehicle was brought to the dealer four times ,and the serpentine belt and tensioner were replaced. The vehicle was placed on a diagnostic machine on several occasions, but the cause of failure could not be determined. The current mileage 5,600, and failure mileage was 3,200. *ak the dealer stated had to perform electrical diagnostic and verified air bag light on and tire monitor system was on, the dealer repaired both defects. The consumer stated wants to be either reimbursed for repairs and or new vehicle and or be replaced. The air bag light illuminated and there was also a porlbme with the power steering locking up. Updated 05/22/07
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