2009 Chevrolet Impala: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 67,000 miles · VA

I was deriving down a steep grade on the gatlinburg bypass toward pigeon forge, tn in second gear for engine breaking. I first noticed the car getting warmer and I checked the dual climate control by feel to make sure my rider had not increased the temperature. Then I noticed the steering was harder on slight curves; then I noticed the tachometer going to zero and sone other gauges decreasing; then I had to slow for a charper curve where I had no power brake assist and no powering steering assist. I managed to bring the vehicle to a safe stop where I tried to restart the engine. The vehicle restarted after a short cranking but acted if it was starving for fuel. Once restarted the vehicle ran satisfactory, if I had been a weak person or had panicked this incident would probably have resulted in a crash. The ignition switch recall had recently been accomplished. The fuel level was 1/2 tank. As an electrical engineer this appeared to be an electrical problem where the engine power was cut off shutting down the fuel pump, instrument cluster, ignition, and electric steering assist.

Filed May 18, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the fuel gauge went down to zero. Also, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate. The service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Fuel system · 50,445 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed half a tank and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle would not restart. The contact had to call for fuel to be brought to the site. Once the fuel was poured into the fuel tank, the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred two other times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,445.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 106,000 miles · MO

Was driving when the traction control light came on and message came across saying service traction control: then check engine light started flashing rapidly at the same time. Follow by a very loud knocking noise from the engine. Then speed would not accelerate. Turned on flashers and coasted into parking lot. Vehicle had troubles restarting and would not move. Steering wheel was hard to turn. Tries to die while idling after you get it to start. Did diagnostics and code p0300 random misfire detection power train unable to establish a link to the vehicle. Fuel system 2 is ol, lift at 0%, spark plug 13.5, fuel level low 38.8, ecu 14.417, low acceleration. Contacted local chevy dealership and was told it will cost $35 to tow it to their shop and about $85 just to run a diagnostic on their machine. If it is a lifter the cost will be over $700 to get fixed. I purchased this automobile in august 2013 and have just had it a year. So now I have a car payment on a car that doesn't run. I bought it at wk motors in sedalia, mo. This is the second time this car has had issues and without a warranty the dealership wont do anything!!!

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · TX

While driving, service traction control will come on along with the engine light, and they flicker on and off, and cause the car to jerk, the locks to relock, my fuel gauge to go out of place, and sometimes cause the car to turn off. I have taken my car to an actual chevrolet dealership, but they stated that there was nothing wrong with the car because they tried and no problems were diagnosed when they used the scan tool. I don't know what to do. Some people say that it may have something to do with my transmission; others say that it is something electrical; while others say that a wire is not connecting or is touching something. One dealer stated that this is happen in all 2007-2012 impala once they hit a certain miles.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH in cruise control, the vehicle began to stall. The vehicle also failed to increase speed when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the fuel gauge also failed simultaneously. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident and informed the contact that the vehicle was not listed under any recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Driver assistance · 46,253 miles · TX

I noticed the service stabilititrak light came on several times but after shutting off the car it does not come back on until another day on july 1, 2013 I took my car to the dealer ship in temple tx because of my extended warranty, told them that gas gauge was saying I was out of gas (even after I filled it) and the service stabilititrak came and the dampener solenoid could be bad. They fixed the gas gauge but told me they could not find a code for the stabilizer. So 2 days later when it came on, I took it to them to show the dash board to them that clearly said service stabilititrak did not shut off car so they could run the code because the said they could not find it last time, no call all day long when I got of work I called to find out something they said it was not checked when I asked if they ran the code they said no. So today they called me early and said they could not find anything. If I can find information about the problem, tell them , show them and they still can't fix the problem.they want me to pay an additional deductible for the same problem I brought to them in the first place. My husband is ase certified and the only reason we brought in is because of warranty but what good is warranty if you can't get it fixed. My husband always believed in chevy's but now they are not made like they used to be!!!!!!!!!