On june 22, 2012 as I was driving approximately 40 MPH, the reduced engine power and traction control message popped up on the dash. I know my car slowed down a lot and then picked up speed again. I notice that each time I pressed on the petal to stop at a light or stop sign the car would jerk forward. I did not think too much of it until my husband then drove it and said the same thing happened to him and the car was driving really rough. I did some research and see that lots of chevy owners have been experiencing the same problem. Please enforce a recall as this is not safe especially when you are driving on a freeway.
2008 Chevrolet Impala acceleration complaints
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As I was driving, all of a sudden the service traction control light came on and then engine power reduced light came on. This caused my car to slow down without warning which could have been a dangerous situation had I been on a busy highway which fortunately I wasn't. I read up on this and noticed that this is happening quite often and this should really be remedied before an unfortunate death or injury occurs from this.
I have a 2008 chevy impala. Starting last month (may 2013) the service traction light and reduce engine power lights started coming on. I took it back to the place where I purchased the vehicle and it came back that it was the accelerator pedal. It was replaced and 5 days later the lights were back on again. I called the shop and they told me to bring it back to them on monday because they were closed saturday and sunday. I took the car back to the shop and the lights weren't on. They told me that they could not get a reading on the car and to come pick it up. I drove off the lot and 3 days later the lights were back on. This has happened every week since they replaced the accelerator pedal. When I took it in initially they said it was either the accelerator pedal or the throttle. On friday june 14th the car stopped the service traction system light, reduced engine power light and starting disabled service/check throttle light came on and the car stopped. It was still running but when I pressed the accelerator pedal it would not move. I cut it off and sat for about 10 minutes. I started it and drove straight to the lot it was friday at 4:45 pm they closed at 5:00 the guy said bring it back monday (wow really). I parked the car again all weekend didn't start it until monday. The lights were off when I got in it on monday as soon as I backed out of my drive way the lights popped back on and it would only go 40 MPH. Luckily the place is about 3 miles from my house when I got there they weren't open yet so I sat there. When they finally opened I drove in and told the guy who I was. The drove the car around several times and could not get the lights to come back on. It is now tuesday and I still don't have my car back. They say that they took it to the dealership to have them look at it. I'm not sure what to do at this point I need my car to get back and forth to work.
Traction control loss of power while driving warning lights.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine power reduced rapidly. There were a combination of two warning messages displayed on the instrument panel indicating engine power reduction and throttle picktal. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting the vehicle resumed as normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the throttle picktal was replaced. The failure recurred three times and the vehicle was currently being diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
On 4/28/13, while turning into church parking lot, traction control and check engine lights came on. Computer check the next day showed code 2127. The computer was cleared and this problem code did not reappear. On 5/28/13, while driving on a flat country road at about 50 MPH, traction control and check engine lights again came on. I had to drive approx. 20 miles to get back to my mechanic. Part of the computer response during the this time was to reduce engine power. This was noticeable on any minor hill. Again, my mechanic checked the computer diagnostic and said code 2127. I took my car to my dealer 5/29/13 and they replaced the accelerator pedal assembly.
I currently drive a 2008 chevy impala, I've only had the car 1 1/2 and not even a year after I purchased it, I start experiencing the (tcs) traction control sensor - which alternatively reduce the speed of the engine; it happens sporadically,... I took it to auto zone to have a diagnostic performed on the car, and they reader said it was due to a cylinder 5 misfire.... My car is a 6 cylinder, it is dangerous when driving on the highway as when the (tcs) does come on' the reduce engine speed is well under the highway speed limit. Other concerns that arise is that sense this sensor has been own, it' has accumulated other sensors' (ABS) (!) and the throttle pedal sensor. I have reached out to the gm to see if there was any recall on this, and was advise that nothing has been done. I think this is a huge danger, as this is a commonly used car in the u.s & if there has been several complaints thus far over the same issue, why hasn't anything been done to resolve the issue? What if you've worked hard to drive the vehicle you want;& have to pay out of cost; other than basic maintenance?
The car had been leaping forward when you would depress the accelerator pedal at a stop light or stop sign. I was driving down the street and the word engine power reduced appeared along with the check engine light and several days later the check engine lite went out. Researched the federal safety agency website and internet and found that several complaints had been logged along with several service bulletins. I called the chevy dealership where the car had been purchased and was told to bring the vehicle in for service. After arriving at the dealership on saturday may 25th and stating the service bulletin number. The dealership told me that their are many bulletins out there. However the dealership was provided a number but failed to lookup the bulletin. The issue was a failed code p2138 set. Due to a faulty accelerator position sensor. Replaced pedal. The first price quoted was less than $200.00 and the total bill was $280.77. An accelerator pedal is a part that is designed by the makers of an automobile that should not be faulty, how could an owner cause an accelerator pedal to be faulty or bad. This needs to be a national investigation.
2008 impala ss: often when I try to accelerate from a stop the car feels sluggish and does not accelerate. I talked to a mechanic and this is a common defect with these vehicles. I figured by now there would have been a recall since this is so common, but I suppose there have to fatalities and lawsuits in order for the manufacture to step in.
On friday 5/17/2013 I was driving home from work as I usually do and I made a stop at a red light. When the light turned green and I stepped on the gas to drive, I felt the car jerk and then the engine light came on and a message popped up and said engine power reduced. The car struggled to accelerate often feeling like it was going to cut off. I was able to make it to a parking lot where I felt safe in see the car broke down and I turned the car off an sat there for about 10 min and restarted the car. I was able to make it home by taking the highway since that is the only way I can make it home. When I got home the light turned off and I drove the car again and it appears to be driving normal. Then again today 5/19/2013, the same thing happened but this time the engine light did not shut off. I have no choice but to take the highway home and the car was very dangerous to drive because it does not accelerate the way it should. His poses as a danger to my life as well as others. After further research online I discovers that many people with chevy impalas have reported and complained out the same issue that it can possibly be a sensor in the gas pedal which apparently isn't covered under the warranty and its costly consumers hundreds of dollars to correct. This vehicle definitely needs to be recalled as it is a safety threat.
I have read many other complaints similar to mine . I was driving yesterday and the "service stabilitrak, service traction control" warnings came on. After a few minutes "engine power reduced" warning came on and the car would not run over 50 MPH. This is on a 2008 chevrolet impala. I was driving 45 MPH and when the lights come on ,they just as quickly turn off and on again. The car shook and the throttle was a bit off. It was very scary to drive, especially since this happened at night and it is not the first incident.as of today, this is the 5th time I have dealt with "reduced engine power"/"service stabilitrak". Such a safety issue. Instead of being scared of getting into an accident, I'm fearful I will be the one causing the pile up.
I was driving and trying to pass a slower vehicle when my check engine light came on and said "engine power reduced" I have a 2008 chevy impale with 45000 miles, I took it to the chevy dealer in indianapolis and was told in fact it was the gas pedal and was not covered under the power-train warranty...they also charged me $90 to check the problem and wanted to charge me $160 to fix it...I have been n contact with chevy customer service and am hoping they will make this right...I want this problem fixed and to be reimbursed my $90...no one should be replacing a gas pedal on a car with less than 45000 miles and under 5 years old...
When my impala first started to display the engine power reduce message. I was told that it was the accelerator pedal position sensor. So I change the gas pedal the engine light when off for about two weeks. Then my car cut off one day as I was on my way to work. When I went to get it check they told me it might be the alternator and then it was the throttle body. Then there was nothing wrong with it but my car is now park and refuse to stay running. It will start only to cut off a mile or so into driving.
I was driving on the highway at approximately 60 MPH and my check engine and traction control light came on. Additionally, the dash alternately flashed between "service traction control" and "reduced engine power." my car slowed down, but never cut off. My acceleration wasn't what it normally is. I was able to make it to my destination, but was not a fun experience.
2008 an up chevy impala traction control light an check engine light plus engine power reduce. Its actually the sensor on your gas pedal what will happened without warning the car will drop to 5 MPH. While you are driving and stay like that I took it to the chevy dealer an they explain to me what's the problem its a very serious defect that can cause a rear end crash to the losing the amount of power. The chevy dealership explained to me that they have a lot of problems with the chevy impala gas pedal.this is a serious issue an need to a recall for these makes an models.
I started the car with the remote start and it was warming up, went out put my two small children I and started it with the key, went back to grab my bag, and got in to go. When I hopped in the message center was blinking; engine power reduced, stabilization track, and something else to do with the traction control. It was very cold out and we had a long drive, I was very scared we would be stranded in the cold. My car has several miles, but has always been taken care of. This is very frustrating, and scary. I have done some research on-line, and it sounds as though chevy is doing nothing to help the situation, and its happening with a lot of the same year vehicles! I love my car, this is the first big issue, I am so sad about it. I am worried about driving with my kids, from what I have read the car will just turn off! Not okay!!! I hope that something; say a recall happens so this can be repaired with few lives lost. Do they want to be like toyota and all the headache they had!
I was going down the road and out of no where my car says service traction control, followed by service stabilitrak, followed by engine power reduced with a check engine light on. Lost almost all power to the car, could barely turn the wheel and the brakes felt extremely strange. I could only go about 5mph tops down the road. Luckily I was only 2 min from home. Which actually took 6 min because of the reduced engine speed. Right before I pulled in the driveway the motor died. The next day I went out and tried starting it. The remote start wasn't working and my check engine light was still on but it did start up with a turn of the key. I looked up codes and found that it was telling me the accelerator pedal sensor was bad. I have googled this issue and found that it is a very dangerous, common problem with the chevy impala. Although that is the code it is giving me, other people have had to replace their throttle body to resolve the problem. Gm should recall it before someone gets hurt. I will not be buying another gm vehicle in the future because they are too cheap to fix this common issue which could essentially cost someone their life.
I own a 2008 chevrolet impala. Today 11/03/2012 while driving to work the check engine light came on with a message indicating "engine power reduced". I researched the issue and discovered the accelerator pedal sensor is malfunctioning and this causes the message and check engine to appear. This sensor affects the cars drivability and causes limited speed in the vehicle. I looked on google and there are several complaints regarding the same issue. I guess no one has reported it but it seems very common amongst chevrolet impala model cars 2006 and up. This is the email link with several other concerns regarding the accelerator pedal sensor: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f215e7e I also have a problem with my seat belt. The driver??s side seat belt will not fasten without me holding the latch down. This issue started around august 2012 and is a real safety concern of mine. I didn't think much of it because it fastened. But knowing I have to hold the latch down in order for it to click indicates a defect and eventually it may not work properly. Please investigate these issues and if necessary warrant a recall because safety is the number one concern for consumers and if I don't feel safe driving a gm vehicle it will be my first and last time purchasing one.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, her vehicle stalled. The contact had to maneuver through traffic in order to avoid a crash. The auto throttle body disabled light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact did not try to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to her home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the accelerator sensor malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2008 chevrolet impala. Consumer states unintended acceleration while driver was not in the vehicle *tgw the consumer stated he left the vehicle running, in park, with the door opened. He walked approximately six steps away from the vehicle, and when he turned to go back to the vehicle, it was in motion, the opened door hit the side of the garage, which stopped the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala ltz (na). While driving at any speed and attempting to accelerate, the contact noticed a delay in upshifting or downshifting before the vehicle would actually accelerate. Both the dealer and the manufacturer stated that the problem was normal. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 16,000. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. When the cruise control is set at 60 MPH while driving downhill, the vehicle will accelerate to approximately 85-90 MPH. The acceleration continues until the brakes are applied. The dealer stated that this was normal for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 1,471. Updated 10/21/08
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