2009 Chevrolet Impala: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 6, 2024 · Body, Brakes · 81,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The traction control, ABS, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic however, a diagnostic test could not be performed due the excessive rust underneath the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to hoist the vehicle on the lift because safety and liability issues. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2021 · Airbags, Driver assistance · OH

My dashboard says my seatbelt is off it says my airbag is off it has ABS and tracking the lights in the dashboard everything comes on and goes off you have to see it in order to believe what I'm saying because I didn't took it to everyone and they keep telling me they can't do nothing about the airbag sensor and the other sensors could be anything

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Driver assistance · 124,000 miles · NY

Reaccuring problem with grinding on front wheels with traction control and ABS lighting on control panel. Have had wheel hubs replaced which had no effect on the problem. The car feels unsafe to drive. Have read many complaints of other impala owners with the exact same problem. The grinding occurs during acceleration when moving forward or backward mostly when turning but has occured when just moving forward, mostly on city and suburban streets. The problem developed about 5 months ago and continues to date. Need help and advice please.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · CA

After I getting the transmission fully repaired after it went out of nowere anyway I was driving and the steering wheel locked up on me and the sins are started going crazy in the car and I am one payment away from owning the vehicle and the last few months starting the beginning of this year I've noticed one problem after another the seat belt in the passenger's front side does not want to lock also it's saying that it needs service and as far as I'm concerned I bought this car barely two years ago in 2017 I'm financing it on a lease once I finish this last payment it'll be a little over 7,000 that I paid for it I feel like the dealer got over on me because it's my first vehicle and I didn't know exactly what I was doing this wasn't the car that I wanted if anything they avoided selling me the car that I wanted and gave me this one everything seemed fine for awhile but slowly started to all break down the tires are starting to say traction control and ABS is on and never goes off the car shakes when I drive also the windows are starting to get stuck where they might want to roll up in might not I have already had to redo the transmission and I have already hacked you put a new head gasket and now I'm going to have to repair the axle and a motor mount and I don't know but this car is not safe the car dealership sold me a vehicle basically and scammed me because I did not know exactly what leasing a used car was about the car did lock up on me when I was driving I did not crash unfortunately but it pulled me to the side of the road and I had to pull to the left side of the road to avoid another car turning into me and crashing then I pushed as hard as I could and got home cuz it wasn't that far and I have my fiance check out the car. I don't want to give my car away nor do I want the money back I just want a car that is not going to cause death to me or my children.

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Engine · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that several warning indicators illuminated, including the ABS, air bag, service traction control, and stability control. The contact also heard banging noises coming rom the rear of the vehicle, resulting in rough driving. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 85,000 miles · NJ

Abs and traction control lights intermittently come on causing car to jerk with acceleration, or occasionally, to slip during braking. Wheel hub assemblies have been replaced multiple times and the same faulty issue keeps reoccurring. Low quality wiring and position and tautness going into the harness are a recipe for disaster. Sensors can be set off with as little effort as gently rocking the car, definitely going off if there are any bumps or potholes in the road. Also had other annoying although less dangerous issues: door lock actuators and heating/AC actuator, causing door locks to not respond and causing a horrible clicking noise in the car, respectively. I have walked away from the car thinking I had locked it only to find one or more of the doors did not lock. Actually had items taken from the car. The clicking noise from under the dash was sporadic, usually upon starting the car, but occasionally while driving with no notice. This ear splitting, headache inducing noise would for the most part stop after several minutes of driving, but would sometimes continue after the car was shut off and would drain the battery. The electrical system throughout the car is horrible.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 89,000 miles · CA

For the last year or so I have dealt with several issues that started happening all of a sudden and all at once. For starters, my air bag indicator come on and off when I drive at any speed. An independent mechanic could not diagnose it and the dealership attempted to diagnose it and all he said was I needed to replace my air bags which would have cost roughly $3400.00. In addition to that, my ABS indicator began going on and off and has caused my car to feel as if it was on a hydroplane mode. When it turns on it occasionally makes my car jerk on the road. I went to an auto supply store for diagnosis and was told there was no reading so nothing was wrong, dealership said the same. The light shut off and it was like deja vu all over again. Also, I have had to replace the door actuators at least one to two times a year because they continue to break. Finally, my new batteries the last few of years have been completely drained for no apparent reason and I had to replace it several times due to damaged batteries even though I replace it with brand new car batteries.

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · 149,000 miles · PA

Abs lights come on service traction control lights come on and it cuts the engine when it comes on

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 124,500 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While operating the vehicle, the ABS sensor suddenly illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate normally. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 124,500.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Airbags · 79,000 miles · CA

Takata recall, traction control (ABS) 1. Service air bag 2. Service traction control, ABS light comes on. Car loses power when pressing on the gas pedal

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Wheels · AR

I am the owner of a 2009 chevrolet impala and for months my car keeps locking when I turn to the left or right. I have had the wheel bearings replaced, a hub assembly kit put on, new tire rods, a rack and pinion, new breaks, new rotors and a new break line put on and still my car keeps locking up on me. When I turn the ABS and traction lights come on and I'm stuck at a pause and can't move for about 10-20 seconds. Can you please steer me in the direction as to what needs to be fixed before a serious accident happens that's out of my control. I'm afraid to drive my car yet it's the only means of transportation for my family and I. Also I have to travel long distances to and from work. So please if there is anything you can tell me or where to lead me please let me know something. Thank you

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · WV · crash

Tires: are constantly needing replaced have had three sets of 60k goodyears tires in addition to a set of perillis with about 40 % tread since febraury 2015. Brakes: three sets of brakes on vehicle since february 2015. Everytime vehicle goes to mechanic they state that rotors are severely warped. Electrical: having issues with ABS traction control. This is causing reduced engine power when turning. When crossing a main intersections the car coasts across oncoming traffic. Actuators and wiring to many vehicle components having ongoing issues. Air conditioner, doors, door locks, relays the main issue I am having is non operational doors locks in vehicle. I have to craw through the car to open the door locks. I have young children and my daughter was standing out of the car awaiting me to unlock the door. Another vehicle pulling into a parking spot nearly hit my child. Another incident was having items stolen from vehicle due to intermittent of the locks. It has really become a major safety issue for me with this car. This issue with locks became a problem about two weeks ago. I stated to chevorlet I was able to press lock or unlock a couple of times and was always able to at least free one lock within the rear and front. Any help with this issue would be greatly appreciated thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).