2007 Chevrolet Impala: won't start

Filed Jan 26, 2020 · Electrical · UT

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

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · KY

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

Filed Jun 21, 2015 · Transmission · 167,945 miles · OH

This all started when the factory battery went dead so I went and purchased a new one about a week after I went out one morning to leave for work and it wouldn't start had to be jumped. So later on I checked for a drain on the battery and found out that the radio the interior lights and the display where causing a drain. So I had all three checked all tests fine so I purchased another battery and was good for about a week then all the sudden the radio died and all the auditable sounds stop working the next day went out to try to start the car and nothing happened only had headlights and interior lights wouldn't start. So I put it on a charger for a couple hours tried it again and it was completely dead like there was no battery in . Come to find out that the bcm ( body control module ) was shorted. Now I've got to find a new and figure out how to get it up to dealership to have it programmed

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Jun 14, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 151,450 miles · IL

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.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Electrical · 3,514 miles · CA

Backing out of driveway, radio became non-operational, no display, no sound, no on-star, no phone. Car shut off in driveway, car would not start. Had it towed to dealer. They tested, radio came on for 5 mins. Then shut off. They found a battery cell was bad and replaced the battery. At 22k mi.power passenger seat was making loud noise, lumbar support broken. At 39k mi. Timing cover seal was leaking,replaced timing cover and front pass.seatbelt broke.at 44k mi.could not take out of park. Faulty actuator was replaced.at 45k mi. At 50k compressor clutch came apart required replacment.transmission slipping while driving on fwy, no power.input sprague failure due to premature wear,they stated they fixed trans. But 1474 mi. Later car went in for complete trans.overhaul at 46699 mi at 62k.mi could not get out of park. Shift control solenoid broke. Again at 75k.mi. Could not get out of park. Shift control solenoid wires broke..actuator x2 prob. Replaced once. Broken again, controls internal air cond. At 78k. Steering gear needed replacement.

Filed Aug 17, 2013 · 74,000 miles · KY

While driving down the street my car began to slow down and the steering wheel started to tighten up. I looked down and noticed that the completely shut off. The ignition key was turned on, the radio still playing, all lights on - but the car was not on. The car was shut down. I then attempted to start the car up and it would not start. Giving me a clicking noise with no alerts on in the car. After a few tries, the car started back up and I parked it back at home. The second time, the car had been sitting for about 45 mins and would not start. After several attempts I got my car to start, but I was not able to go one minute without it cutting off while turning corner. This was the 2nd time the car stopped/shut down while in drive. The next time I was actually taking the car to the shop and I drove about 3 mins before it shut off and took several attempts to start the car. I have small children and for my car to continuously stop while driving is a huge problem!! I have been fortunate enough for it not to have stopped on a highway or anything, but this is very dangerous and no one, not even the chevrolet dealership service center has been able to find what the problem is. This is extremely dangerous and needs to be addressed!! My car has stopped while in drive 5 times in two weeks, while I have been driving, and 3 times while sitting idle.

Filed Mar 8, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 63,000 miles · NE

The first instance I was driving and the "service brake system" flashed on the display. I had all brake pads replaced at dealer on 1/3/2013. 2/7/2013 I was in traffic and the car suddenly slows to about 10 MPH and would not accelerate the dash then displayed "reduced engine power" and the check engine light came on. On 2/14/2013, I had the throttle positioning sensor replaced and at the same time had the rear defrost wiring repaired because that had not been working for over a year. On 3/4/2013 the car would not start by the factory remote start, so went out and started the car with the key, when I returned to the car the vehicle would not start at all the chime would sound the lights on the dash flashed but no start. I waited a few minutes then tried again, the car started briefly (50 seconds) "reduced engine power" appeared on the dash then it shut down completely. I looked under the hood saw the battery attachment was loose, tightened that up and then the car started up. However, the car radio (factory radio never replaced), the chime, or the ticking of the turning signals no longer work. I have an appointment with dealer on 3/14/13, but the car seems to be failing all around. In reading chevy/gm forums, there are thousands of chevy owners experiencing these same issues, chevy/gm needs to take ownership and investigate these vehicles to determine the root cause of the problems. Nearly 3000 dollars later in dealer repairs is not getting to the bottom of the issue. I was nearly in a crash due to the reduced engine power issue and that was scary enough to make me not want to drive this car or an at all.

Filed May 26, 2011 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated the vehicle would not start and the failure occurred intermittently after driving the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle would often take up to one or two hours before it would start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2007 · Fuel system · 3,751 miles · NY · fire

Driving on highway check engine light came on reduced power light came on, few seconds later engine stalled. Pulled to side of road, called on star svc advisor performed onboard diagnostic test, results indicated failure in throttle system/traction control system. Advisor attempted field repair cycling ignition switch 3 times and I attempted to start engine. It would not start. Burning smell coming from vehicle, opened hood- air box smoking. Informed on star I am disconnecting battery. On star advisor call on my cell phone, and told me tow truck was coming. While awaiting tow truck smoke became more intense from air filter. Opened the air box and found mass air flow center burning. Removed air filter and discounted duct work to prevent fire from spreading. Vehicle was towed to local dealership. Service dept. Was closed and salesman open shop to allow car to be stored inside. Exchanged phone numbers. Received call 4/2/07 and was advised foreign object (possibly a cigarette) was ingested into filter which caused fire. At the suggestion of the service manager I contacted my insurance agent since I was told this was not a warranty issue. After inspection by my insurance co. Who consulted with a fire investigation/adjuster, in his expert opinion, the fire began at the mass air flow sensor and worked it's way out. The investigator feels it is impossible for a cigarette to be thrown from a moving vehicle, remain lit, and works it's way up a 2.5" opening inside a fender of a moving car. Photos and documentation are available incident a full report from the insurance company. After numerous calls to gm, they refused to cover any repairs or consider this may be a defect in their product. My insurance company refused to reimburse me as they feel this was a repair incurred by a defect in the vehicle.