2007 Chevrolet Impala: transmission slipping

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Transmission · 137,466 miles · NY · crash

Slipping from 1st gear to 2nd then stalled got bumped lucky not fast speed leaving from red light

Filed Mar 3, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 189,745 miles · WI

My car has had the power steering rack replaced 3 times within a 6 months time frame. My transmission was replaced and it seems to be slipping again I have had it replaced under a year ago. I was driving when I noticed my car slipping from 11st fear into second. The defrost does not work properly and all windows are frozen making it unsafe to drive your vehicle.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 119,000 miles · WI

Transmission failure, slipping in overdrive and during takeoff excessive enginge oil usage.

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Acceleration, Transmission · 112,000 miles · MD

Last may I was driving my car from work going approximately 40 MPH a message came on the information screen. Something about going over 160mph. The car suddenly slowed, couldn't seem to find the proper gear. At the same time the speedometer was going up and down showing 60, 30, 80, 0. Then it cut off. I put the rolling car into neutral and started it. It fired up immediately. I put in gear and continued until it was safe to stop. Let engine cool off and drove home. The speedometer continued to fluctuate, it also cut off and flashed the message again. Called dealership next morning and took in. They came back with diagnosis of transmission failure, need to replace. I shelled out $4000 for the transmission, now it is slipping. I drove home today and that message flashed across my screen along with the transmission struggling to find the proper gear. The speedometer was moving up and down. The speedometer was replaced when the transmission was replaced. I have contacted the dealership to schedule an appointment. I also made a formal complaint to gm.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · FL

Transmission slips when you stop at light when you step on accelerator to go transmission slips and then suddenly catches and car jerks quickly forward causing car suddenly lunge forward.

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 Mar 12, 2013 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · MD

Occasionally, when starting from a stopped position the engine will rev up and then the transmission will kick in to gear. Occasionally it slips on hills also. We generally do not have to merge into high speed traffic but if the transmission slipped at that time there could be serious consequences. The dealer has been unable to fix the problem after five visits, and apparently will not do anything until they themselves experience the transmission slip.

Filed May 15, 2012 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · NC

My transmission is slipping and sounds like a bearing is going out when I release the accelerator.

Filed Sep 21, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 50,000 miles · MN

Vehicle's transmission slips when accelerating, and also jerks when idling. This is a common issue that has been reported in multiple places by a large number of people. Issue has been increasing in frequency - making this car unsafe to drive, yet chevrolet has not bothered to address the now obvious problem.

Filed Mar 8, 2011 · Transmission · CA

Letter to the administrator from reporting transmission slips intermittently in his 2007 chevrolet impala ss *tgw the consumer stated the transmission problem usually happened when starting from a standstill or while moving at a slow speed. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection where they checked the shift points, checked the computer for faults and installed a software update in the computer. The transmission fluid was in satisfactory condition. The dealer stated they were unable to observe any problems with the vehicle.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 45,000 miles · OH

We bought our 2007 chevrolet impala 3lt new in february 2007. The car just turned over 50,000 miles. At 38,000, we noticed the passenger seat heating element quit working. Chevy dealer estimates the cost of repairs at about $200. At 48,000 the shifter release switch stopped working, so the shifter could not be moved from the park position. Chevy dealer said a wire broke in the center console and repairs were $137. From about 45,000 miles to present, the transmission occasionally slips when accelerating from a stop at an intersection. The engine revs for about a second or two before the transmission engages. The chevy dealer has had the car in twice for this problem, the second time for more than a week, and we're told it doesn't happen in the shop. The slip happens about once every two days that we notice. Now, at 50,100 miles, the exhaust has gotten louder and a repair shop said there's a crack on the top of the left muffler. The chevy dealer says it's not in warranty, and the job will cost $1,152. An independent repair shop says the muffler can be replaced for $160.

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · IN

I purchased a 2007 chevy impala lt with 52,000 on 5.27.10. The car is unsafe, makes loud road noise, the tires are wearing out funny, even tho the car was perfect when I bought it. The brand new tires are wearing out funny, I took it to 2 shops, had rotors replaced that were warped, balanced, and rotated tires, tomorrow getting it aligned again, the dealer aligned it when I purchased it less than a month ago. The tires also need balanced again even tho I got it done a week ago. I don't feel safe driving this car it has a serious defect with the car not the tires, some kind of alignment problem a gm defect, and I'm seeing alot of others same the same thing as me on the forums about the 2007 impala. The transmission slips when taking off from a light in city at low speeds, I push the gas peddle just a little bit to speed up like a car is designed to do but the rpms go up but the car does not speed up to keep up with traffic, I push the gas peddle down half way and the overdrive kicks in without expecting it and it speeds up like a rocket in 30mph traffic. The car struggles and kicks its overdrive in to just speed up in the city, something isn't right with this. Im afraid to drive on the highway with the tire wear issue, the tires are being ruined and no excuse for it. Im saving and filing all repairs done to my impala... I really am afraid to drive this car over 50mph, I don't think my life should be at risk because gm slapped together a car without making it safe. I don't feel safe driving the car, it doesn't handle or stir that well either, not very responsive. I'm shocked that gm put out such a vehicle, it's a mess and I don't get it? It's a factory problem gm overlooked and not willing to recall. They should considering it's unsafe. The car has other issues as well.. A warning light came up saying driver side airbag not working, it corrected itself and went away, I hope the airbags are working properly? My girlfriend sits in that seat. I want her safe.