2009 Chevrolet Impala: engine failure

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 131,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While driving 70 MPH, the traction control indicator illuminated and the message "losing engine power" appeared. Afterwards, the steering wheel seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact applied the emergency brake and the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to yemm chevrolet buick gmc chrysler dodge jeep ram (2195 n henderson st, galesburg, il 61401, (309) 271-0106), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Steering · 90,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While turning into a parking lot at a low speed, the steering wheel seized. The contact was unsure if any warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a power steering pump malfunction. The contact stated that the power steering pump was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Frenchies chevrolet (255 e orvis st, massena, ny 13662, (315) 764-1760) was contacted and stated that there were no open recalls. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2016 · Engine · 130,000 miles · FL

I was waiting at a stop light. When the signal turned green, I turned and as I was turning my car began to decelerate and shut down. I had to steer hard to pull over to get out of traffic. I pulled alongside the road. Thinking maybe it was low on fuel, I had my brother get gas and we put gas in it. However, it would not start. Sat for maybe 20 minutes to see if it. Nothing happened. My sister came to give me a jump thinking that I needed one. However, no luck at all. Had to pull the car home. The mechanic thought that it was my starter, put the starter on and still nothing. The end result, my engine has seized on me!!

Filed May 29, 2015 · Engine · 76,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While driving 65 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated and recurred multiple times before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the engine failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Engine · 160,000 miles · MA

I own a 2009 chevrolet impala. I was driving on the highway at 65 MPH when the check engine light, traction control light and engine power reduced light came on. A few minutes later, in heavy traffic it said engine shutting down and there was a short countdown displayed before the engine died completely. This is very dangerous and I am lucky to have been able to get over to the shoulder without getting hit.

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · UT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering seized and the vehicle exhibited a loss of engine power. The contact crashed into the guard rail and the front driver's air bag failed to deploy. The contact suffered unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and believed that it's directly related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 1, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 42,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and the steering wheel became seized causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The police report was filed and no injuries sustained. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. Ne

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, the contact stated that although the vehicle has never been involved in a crash the air bags had to be replaced a total of eleven times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 38,000 miles · WA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 62 MPH, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a seat belt injury that did not require medical attention. In addition, the front seat passenger sustained soreness in the shoulder and a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Engine · 150,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while traveling 65 MPH, the engine light illuminated and the engine seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 150,220. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Sep 6, 2013 · Acceleration · 97,000 miles · MO

I was driving down the highway, and the traction control light came on and the reduced engine power light came on. I drove a few miles further going about 65 miles and hour, and the engine died in the middle of the highway. I had to pull the car off the road with no power steering (I was still rolling thanks to momentum) so I wouldn't get hit by another car. After I sat on the side of the road for a few minutes, I was able to start it again and drive it about 10 miles back home. Our repairman said the throttle motor signal came up when he plugged it in to the computer, so we spent the $280 to replace it. It worked fine for about 4 days, and then the traction light and and reduced engine power light came on again a few days ago. We've got it in the shop again and are waiting for the news as to what it is this time.