2007 Chevrolet Impala: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Body, Locks · 124,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the front driver's door could not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle. The contact indicated that the locking mechanism would operate when pressing the door lock switch, but the door would remain locked and unable to open. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 124,000. *ln updated 7/26/18

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · 105,000 miles · IL

Vehicle stationary. First of all, car key broke off in the lock. The bottom half is embedded in the lock so the spare key will not go in. Therefore, cannot lock the car at all. Second, left rear door will not open. The child safety lock is not on. Door will not open from the inside or the outside. I transport four seniors to and from church every week, and they have a very hard time getting in and out of the car from the right door only in having to slide so far over. Also, since the car cannot be locked, they cannot leave their things in it for fear of someone taking them. Why oh why didn't chevy put a lock on both of the front doors??

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Body · 200,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the front passenger side and both rear driver and passenger side doors would not unlock from inside or outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2011 · Body, Locks · 73,000 miles · OH

Left (drivers side) rear door will not close after opening. When shut, the door bounces back open. After several attempts to close the door, it will close. When you get in and put the car into drive, the door will open and warning lights will come on telling you the left rear door is open. This has happened for about the past month. To the point now where I won't even open the door because there is no guarantee it will close again. This is a major safety issue, I have an infant that rides in the back of the car and a faulty door is not something I want to be worrying about.

Filed Dec 13, 2010 · Body, Locks · 90,300 miles · KY

The door handle to my 2007 chevorlet impala was pulled loose while opening an unlocked door. The door handle became detached at the end where the key goes into the driver side door. It is now in a state where if someone wants to pull it out to break into the car, it is very easy to do.

Filed Dec 13, 2010 · Body, Locks · 70,107 miles · TX

2007 impala drivers door handle broke under normal usage and was repaired under extended warranty but car has only 70000 miles. Also the rear tires are wearing out fast and unusual wear on the inside edges. This weekend had to replace tires again since steel belts were showing and local shop is stating they see this all the time on impalas. I have researched on line and see many complaints but no recall from gm.

Filed Sep 9, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 100 miles · WI

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.

Filed Dec 6, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 300 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the tire pressure monitor did not work properly. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined that the coax antenna needed to be replaced. Updated 12/28/2006 - the consumer was told that the part would not be available until 1/07. The remote start and remote door locks fail intermittently. The radio would turn off periodically. The high beams flickered.