2008 Chevrolet Impala: transmission slipping

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · ID

When starting from a stop, the car will sometimes initially move forward slowly and then suddenly launch forward about 3-5 seconds after applying the accelerator. It is also giving a traction lost indicator when I make sharp turns from a stop and it sounds as if there is slipping from the front end. Remedy for this is to back off the sharp turn slightly and once the car is rolling turn the wheel more sharply.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the transmission gears hesitated to change and the gears were slipping. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Transmission · 155,928 miles · NY

Was on my way home from work and the transmission started slipping out of gears. Came to a stop at a traffic light and when the light turned green I could not go toward. Engine just revved. Had the car towed and was told I needed to replace transmission control solenoid because that was the issue. Had part replaced only to find the tranny itself went. Did some research and it looks like this is a very common problem and I am not the only one experiencing this issue. Why isn't this issue or defect under recall when its such a common problem and very costly as well?

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · WI

The transmission slips and will not allow the car to speed up when taking off from a dead stop. It will then suddenly rev up and take off or the wheels will spin. This has happened many times in a day and then be fine for a few days. It works fine if shifted manually. Very dangerous when crossing intersections and not knowing if there will be any power to accelerate. The sudden jerk is hard to deal with in the wisconsin slippery weather conditions. I have seen many complaints on the web for the same issue.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 36,000 miles · CT

This car is so dangerous due to incredible wear on the tread on nearly new tires. All 4 tires are very worn when the tires have only 10,0000 miles on them. We are slipping and sliding on wet roads. Even though we have had the car aligned -- there is something wrong with this car!!!!

Filed Jul 13, 2014 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · NC

When accelerating after a stop, transmission feels like it's slipping, the car does not want to move. After applying enough gas, the car will "brake loose" and lunge forward. This can definitely cause an accident.

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 32,000 miles · OH

I was at a stop sign, when I went to pull onto the highway, the transmission slipped and hesitated! I took it to gm dealer and was told they could find no problem with it! It would actually have to go bad before they could do anything about it! Now I have 68000 miles on it, and the problem happens daily! Two days ago, when pulling on to the highway, it hesitated again, but this time there was a semi coming! Luckily it finally took hold and I could proceed! I saw on the internet, that this is a common problem for this vehicle!! Why, doesn't gm fix it?? Also, I have had my car in for engine problems, they have removed the engine from the car, and "decarboned the cylinder"! Now about 30000 miles later it has the same problem again!

Filed Oct 3, 2012 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · MS

At a stop sign on signal, vehicle would not shift into 1st unless stepping hard on gas. Transmission would slip until engaging at higher RPM. This has happened on a number of occasions and has been taken to the dealer to be looked at. Dealer can't seem to replicate the issues I've had. Have had dealer service manager with me and it still would not to it. 10/1/2012. Doing the same thing. 83,000 miles. Gm and dealer aware of previous issues. Have not contacted dealer of gm this time. I give up.

Filed Jun 6, 2011 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · NY

Transmission slips, rolls backwards when accelerating uphill, vibration when accelerating from stop, grinding/ rattling noise from transmission.