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2010 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints
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My 2010 chevrolet impala ignition key is stuck in the ignition, I did get the key fixed under the federal safety agency campaign number 14v355000 from a qualified chevrolet repair center. From what I understand, this has become an ever increasing problem. This needs to be a recall. I will be contacting gm corp. Along with the federal safety agency and will follow up with the information or (excuses) of why this is somehow my problem. This car has only 40,000 miles. It's funny how gm is not simply replacing all ignitions with new keys. This is dangerous and I for one will not let this rest until I'm satisfied, my wife drives this car and unlike gm corp. Safety is my number one concern.I'm not a mechanic but I do all general maintenance on our cars and this pisses me off. If noise needs to be made to resolve this, then noise you will hear. The federal safety agency needs to put gm's ass in check and call them out on this ignition-electrical issue once and for all. This happened 12/16/2015.
The vehicle was in motion about 45 miles an hr when it began to suddenly lose speed once it stopped I was able to coast it to the light. I cut the car off an it started back up. I didn't understand why it did that so I proceeded to find a near gas station.. It started to run again and I proceeded to go home when it did it again (lost speed while the engine was running) still don't know what the problem is had the alternator and battery checked and both are fine.. This was very dangerous!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but details of the diagnostic testing could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
2001 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall repairs. *smd the consumer was involved in two separate accidents as a result of a faulty ignition. *jb the consumer stated the key slid out of the ignition and caused the vehicle to stall. Updated 10/26/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. Upon starting the vehicle, the steering column seized. The contact was unable to turn or remove the key from the ignition. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was driven to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to find a failure; however, they removed the part and inspected it and put the part back together. Afterwards, the vehicle was able to restart. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
At first it was when backing up and turning sharp. The traction control message would come on and a grinding like sound from the front driver wheel area. Later it included the ABS warning and would also occur after backing with turn and going forward at that moment. Now randomly when pulling out and the service air bag light comes on. Recently also the oil pressure low message and dummy light come on 3-4 times before stopping (and yes the oil pressure is good with correct oil, tires, pressure, brakes, sensors all check good). Best guess diagnostics is shorting in wiring harness that can not be located until it fails completely. However with grabbing with traction control when pulling out and air bag problems it is obvious this is a safety hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to start the vehicle, when turned. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled several times and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. As a result, excessive force was required to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system).the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the key was placed in the ignition but the key failed to turn to any position. The contact replaced the keys but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a binding ignition lock cylinder failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and smoke emitted under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the starter was faulty and overheated. The starter was replaced but, six months later, the replacement starter experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The transmission shifter lever is stuck in park and the key is stuck in the ignition switch due to a very poor electrical design. The electrical wires attached to the connector that operates the solenoid that unlocks the transmission shifter button in the park position and that also connects to the ignition switch and operates various functions such as releasing the ignition key and allows the vehicle electrical system to be completely turned off ,breaks off due to electrical wires being too short and the back and forth movement of the shifter . Checking the online blogs this is a known issue that has been happening on several gm vehicles for some time without any recalls despite constant customer complaints due to the very poor design. Some dealers have suggested leaving the key in the ignition switch and unlocking and locking the vehicle with the key fob. This invites vehicle theft and by not having the electrical system completely turned off, the battery runs down as the accessories and ignition is still turned on and the transmission lights on the instrument panel remains lighted. Some customers have had repeat reoccurrences after having the issue repaired at a cost of between $500 and $600. After inspecting the operation of the shifter and the affect it has on the electrical wiring it is obvious that the wiring will fail and in the blogs as early as whilst under warrantee. I am concerned if there are any other issues that may occur especially safety ones as there is 5 wires I do not know the function of each wire . Can you please investigate this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. While driving 40 MPH, the power shut off and the power steering and brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and mailbox. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained chest injuries, but did not seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The contact received the notice after the crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Makes a ticking sound when open door or just sitting when off. Have had fixed $400 and doing same thing again. Everyone I know who have impala doing same thing something need to be done .can't keep paying $400 .I love impala but about ready to tell everyone I know not to buy I have 3 impalas. The 2010 want quit ticking and the 2003 lights want stay on. Ready to hit facebook!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the trunk locked and was unable to be opened. When the failure occurred, the turn signals also failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the 12 volt relay to the trunk release needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the rear seat would not go down and there was no key entry for the trunk. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 7/16/15
Loud ticking sound coming from passenger side vent. I have checked with other owners of chevys who have the same problems going back about 6 yrs+- with impalas and malibu's. There are 3 motors on the passenger side that go bad, when one is fixed then and other two go bad shortly after. The cost range is about $600.00. I have been on the phone with gm and the dealer with no satisfaction. I am told the I have to pay their hourly rate to have this inspected, then the replacement cost. Gm should be held accountable for this obvious defect. Where can I get help. I am 74yrs old and on a fixed income. Please advise!!!!
Twice this week while driving at around 55 MPH my traction control and stabilization light came on also the check engine light. And a message that speed is reduced. The car did slow down and felt like my transmission was giving me problems. When I pulled over and stopped the engine the lights went out and the car ran ok it took till the next morning for the check engine light to go out.I took it in for a check up and was told it needed a gas pedal position sensor. I had this replaced at a total cost of $210.00.
When starting the vehicle the dash lights do not immediately respond. Adjustment to the light/dimmer control do not make the light come on. This will go on for about 30 seconds and then the dash lights will suddenly come on. It is not safe to drive after dark, you cannot see what gear you are in, your speed is not visible, nor any of the other dash lights. It is random and not reproducible for shop to see. This also occurred with our 2007 chevy impala, progressing to finally no dash lights and resulted in $700 repair for faulty wiring in steering column. Should be looked at for root cause and addressed at factory before release. Please, very annoying, expensive, and will cause me to not purchase again.
I was driving and my cars engine light came on 1st then the traction control light. When they came on it reduced power to my engine and quit on the interstate. I had looked up possible causes when I had a test ran it was showing throttle body I replaced it and it never fixed it upon research I have seen multiple people who owns impalas from the years 2009 and up having the same issues and feel it is something that needs to be looked into. What I have found idk yet I am waiting on the piece to see if this is the issue or not is the pedal sensor could be the cause. But I feel it can be unsafe because my car had quit on a busy interstate with cars traveling at the speed of 65mph and higher. Just when I was looking it up I had saw so many other people having the same issues with their impalas. Please look into it thank you .\
Two under dash actuators needed to be replaced at 31,060 and 39,914 miles. I believe these parts are faulty and need to be recalled. When I contacted chevrolet, case# [xxx], I was advised that recalls are only initiated by your organization. Since this is not a safety issue, this is questionable. Please advise. 2010 chevrolet impala, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the ignition key released from the ignition switch and the vehicle stalled causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front wheel was jammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
When I was driving to work my car suddenly lost its traction control,the engine went to have power and the check engine light came on. It happens very fast, and now my car wont go over 40 miles per hour. I research on the internet I see lots of people having this problem so I wanted to report it.
2010 chevrolet impala ignition design issue cw the consumer stated the modification was done in a timely and cost-free manner. However, the solution did not address the mechanical issue of the ignition design.
2010 chevrolet impala recall on ignition. The parts were not available.
2001 chevrolet impala quit at 30 MPH *cw the consumer stated on two other occasions, the vehicle would not start. The dealer replaced the ignition. After the ignition was replaced, the vehicle continued to shut off. The consumer finally traded the vehicle I 2011.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the gears were difficult to switch when the vehicle started. When the engine warmed, the failure was not experienced. Also, the key was difficult to remove from the ignition at times. The failures recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
This has happened on numerous occasions. While driving my vehicle will turn off. Sometimes me vehicle will have trouble starting. Turning the key will not engage the starter, there will be no attempt of the motor to turn over. This continues to happen even after the removal of all key rings from the ignition key. Today (11/18/14), my impala died while driving and the engine light turned on. The code stated that there was a faulty ignition switch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have repairs performed under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The technician was unable to repair the vehicle since the key was still stuck in the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,600.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the ignition failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the traction control sensor and the service engine sensor illuminated intermittently and the reduced engine speed error message flashed several times. The contact indicated that the vehicle drastically reduced speed and stalled several times. The contact was not able to travel over approximately 25 MPH each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that acceleration pedal may need to be replaced but the contact was not given a specific diagnosis. The contact was also waiting for parts to schedule a recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired pertaining to the failure which was getting progressively worse. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. Dyd
Vehicle was being driven and then the service traction control light came on and immediately the vehicle lost power steering and the whole instrument panel appeared to shut down. The engine was still running however I was unable to accelerate. After getting the vehicle to a stop I turned the car off and then tried restarting it. It would start but then immediately the engine would die.
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