2009 Chevrolet Impala: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 3, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · MN

While driving the car it would pop up a message saying “ENGINE POWER REDUCED”. Today while driving it home it popped up with a message saying “STARTING DISABLED, SERVICE THROTTLE” and then the car wouldn’t drive and I had to pull over on the side of the road. For months now when I drive and accelerate at times the car would almost grind. I believe it has to do with the traction control or the transmission.

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 20, 2017 · Driver assistance · 131,100 miles · TX

Lost power and shut off completely when accelerated at high speed when getting onto a freeway. My husband was able to coast to an exit and get off. After waiting some minutes, turned car back on and was able to go home. Also traction control alert comes on when driving slow in a parking lot or making a slow right or left turn. Causes a grinding noise.

Filed Mar 6, 2017 · Driver assistance · 106,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While driving, the traction control indicator remained illuminated. While making turns, the contact heard a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The manufacture was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 170,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While stationary, the traction control and ABS indicators remained illuminated. While turning the vehicle, it made a loud grinding noise as if the traction were unstable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 22, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 68,989 miles · SC

I have a 2009 chevrolet impala with 89756+ miles. I have been having issues with the car's traction service control and ABS lights. The lights stays on and when I turn the car makes a grinding sound and sometimes stalls. When the light goes off, the car loses some brake control. I have taken it to 3 different auto mechanics. I replace the gas pedal (twice), the left barring and the problem hasn't gone away. I have been researching this for a year now. My research shows that this is an issue that is happening to a lot of 2009 chevy impalas. There are multiple websites and forums supporting this issue should recall by chevrolet. This is very reckless. I only drive my car to work and back. I am fearful every time I get in my car. I cannot afford to keep paying for repairs that are not solving the problem. Please look into the traction control service & ABS system issues in the 2009 chevrolet impala.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Lights, Locks · 36,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. Whenever the contact attempted to open the driver side door, the metal latch pinched her finger. The rear passenger rear window squealed whenever the contact attempted to move the window upward or downward. The contact also stated that the signal blinker generated false commands intermittently. The failures occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Seat belts · 56,000 miles · CA

During normal conditions warning lights flash "service traction control" along with ABS light. There is a grinding noise in the front left side wheel. Also seat belts light flash. Already replaced accelerator pedal sensor.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Steering · MI

The steering column squeaks when you turn the steering wheel slowly and backing up and turning into position slowly.

Filed Mar 16, 2014 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 62,963 miles · PA

I have had numerous problems with my 2009 impala. From the very beginning with only 100+ miles on it and the problems continue today. The dash will say reduced engine power and as I was going down the road at 55 miles an hour my car just shut off. I was able to get it to the side of the road and just sat there wondering what was going on. It wouldn't do anything, it was just completely off. I was about to call for aaa and tried one more time and it started. This happened again in november of 2013 as well and I was going 45 on a country rd. Again I was able to pull to the side and sat there and waited again. When this happens the car will do nothing. I have problems with my traction control, making a strange grinding type noise and bogs the car down from moving when I am trying to accelerate from a stop or trying to turn either left or right. I have had problems with my air bag lights coming on and telling me to service my air bags. It comes on and goes off and comes on and goes off. The dash light will come on and tell me to shut engine off now for low oil pressure, this has happened for 4 years, the car is 5 years old. This car was never a good car from the very day it came off the lot.

Filed Oct 9, 2012 · Driver assistance, Lights · 57,068 miles · CA · fire

I was turning left into a driveway going no more than 7 miles an hour, because I was following a car, when I heard a large grind then pop. I parked my car and knew immediately the transmission failed by the fluid trail and part left behind. I took it to a dealer and luckily it was covered under the power train warranty. A week after receiving my vehicle back the alignment was off, driver-side headlight socket caught fire, I have labored start up, have stalled on the freeway! And have stabilitrak, airbag, and reduced engine power error codes that randomly appear.

Filed Sep 27, 2012 · Suspension, Wheels · 27,000 miles · NH

Had the car in for normal inspection and was informed I had uneven rear tire wear on rear tires.. They had to grind the rear spindle to get proper four wheel alignment 2011. 12 months late 2012 was informed in 2012 inspection had to replace all four tire and four wheel alignment and have two rear spindle bolt to complete job. There was never a mention of the class action lawsuit or if the dealer would stand hind the product and warranty the work done.