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2009 Chevrolet Impala suspension problems

25 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 39,312. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
25
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
39,312
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Front
    2
  • Front: wheel bearing
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Impala suspension problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 11

Related recalls

Suspension: front: control arm: lower armReported August 3, 2012 · 36,413 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Risk
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546.

Recall number 12V377000 · Recall details

What 2009 Chevrolet Impala owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 16, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · IL

None

Filed Jan 11, 2021 · Suspension · MI · crash

2009 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to unrepaired recalls which resulted in a fatal accident. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was traveling at high speeds. The dips in the road, the high speed, the loading/unloading and of the suspension contributed to the loss of control of the vehicle.

Filed May 12, 2020 · Engine, Suspension · KY

Just keeps showing warning signals a traction control. The front left strut cover is corroded which was told to me eventually the strut will come through there. Showing no signs of the fan working to cool the car down which then reads engine too hot turn off AC.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Suspension · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front driver side control arm failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the lug nuts were replaced on the front driver's side tire, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 84612117853. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Driver assistance, Suspension · FL

I have a 09 chevy imapala and my car makes this aggravating ticking noise when I enter my car when I crank up the car when im outside and touch he car it ticks for about a minute or two. It also ticks when I have to turn the air on for the driver side I have to leave the temp or hot and when the ticking stops completly ( there is two reps of it) then I can move it to the cold side.

Filed Nov 21, 2015 · Suspension · IN

Since about a year after I owned this car I have been having tire wear problems and noises coming from the front end. I took it while still under warranty to the dealership only to be told it was the brakes sticking and this was normal for these brakes on this model. So I let it go only to get worse so I took it to my mechanic and he says both control arms are loose a the bushings are bad and have to be repalced. I see that there was a recall on this model of police cars I think you may need to look at expanding this. I also only have 38300 miles on this car and have never had to replace suspension parts on a car this early.

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Suspension · 62,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While driving 20 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front passenger and driver lower control arms and pinions needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 75,906 miles · AL

Traction control light on , car lose power and has trouble stopping when brakes are deployed.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Engine, Suspension · 94,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 10 MPH and making a turn, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred when making a turn. The dealer replaced the front driver side wheel bearing, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Suspension · 30,000 miles · AR

I have had to replace the tires on this car for the third time,this car has 30,000 miles and should not have had to have tires 3 times.there seems to be quite a lot of 2009 impalas with this problem.the front times wear on the out side and inside.the back tires are like new.the first set of tires had 10,000 miles on them, the second set had 12,000 miles on them.the dealer replaced the front tires the first time after a lot of argument .I have found 37 complaints about this problem. Gm has repaired the problem on the 2009 impala police cars,so that is an admission of a problem.they have not extended this fix to the other buyers of the 2009 impalas.my car also had several recalls for other problems. I am now waiting for the ignition repair to be fixed. I have been a gm buyer for over 40 years and this is so frustrating.

Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet Impala suspension

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Impala have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2009 Chevrolet Impala suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 39,312 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 12V377000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Impala have bad suspension?

The Chevrolet Impala model years with the most suspension complaints are 2008 (117 complaints), 2007 (85 complaints) and 2000 (34 complaints).

Other 2009 Chevrolet Impala problems

Airbags 232Electrical 224Engine 199Driver assistance 147Acceleration 130Brakes 75Transmission 68Steering 57Locks 22Seat belts 21Body 19Fuel system 19Wheels 18Tires 14Visibility 14Seats 12Lights 9

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