2007 Chevrolet Impala: complete transmission failure

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 Jun 30, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · WV

My car started having the traction control come on about 2-3 years ago. I was told I needed a new transmission. The transmission was cracked-chevrolet said not their fault, so, I replaced the transmission. Then, it started doing it again. I replaced the brake pads. It stopped. Then, started up again. Took to the chevrolet garage who put it on their total diagnostic machine. Told I need both bearings on the front. At a $972.00 price tag for this, I bought the bearings and had another garage put them on at a great reduction in cost to me on labor. Now, it is doing it again. At first it was only every once in awhile. The wheel sensors appear to be fine. Now I notice it is doing it a lot more and starting to do it when I accelerate from a stop at certain times. I bought this car brand new, and, for its age, it does not even have 60,000 miles on it. (the date that that I am using in the next step here it began is the date when it really started doing its 'tricks' a lot more).

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 Oct 10, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Transmission failed, engine leaking, vehicle has unexpected shut off, smells somewhat like it's burning.

Filed Feb 13, 2013 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH the transmission failed. The traction control warning light was illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was notified and advised the contact that they were not familiar with the type of failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2010 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · PA

The vehicle was purchased in march 2007 and is used as a commuter car from new oxford, pa to washington, dc daily. I average 750 miles per week. Last fall when the vehicle had just over 90,000 miles, I began having problems first with the cruise control dropping off speed and not resetting. This quickly advanced to a shuttering feel when accelerating and occasionally picking up speed and within 50 miles the car refused to move after a stop light. I turned it off and restarted the engine and after putting it into drive, managed to get it to a nearby former chevy dealer. They determined the transmission was totally slipping and required replacement. Chevy stood by the 100k power-train warranty with a no-cost replacement and installed a new transmission, issuing a 12,000 mi warranty. Today, at 111,000 miles, less than 20,000 into the new transmission, the problem returned. The first time it was on flat ground and I was simply a stalled nuisance in traffic. This time, I was going up a hill and had stopped for a light. The car began to roll back down the hill, I had difficulty braking and nearly got struck by a large truck. It would not move forward until I turned off the engine and then with a thuds and jerks I was able to move it to a safe parking spot. This time I did not have the difficulty with the cruise control but did have a bit of what I now recognize was transmission slip but I attributed to the anti-slip brakes on ice. This happened a couple of times. From the early shudders, less than 400 miles elapsed. I was fortunate both times.