2010 Chevrolet Impala: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Sep 10, 2020 · Airbags, Suspension · DE

Transmission slips front end hits hard when bumps occur service air bag is on the dashboard actuator knocks

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Engine · 160,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. When the contact turned off the vehicle, a loud abnormal, ticking noise was heard. The noise also occurred when the engine was started and lasted at least one minute. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to carl black chevrolet (11500 e colonial drive, orlando, fl 32817, 888‑449‑6517) where it was diagnosed that a new blender actuator needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · FL

I was driving home from work and I was doing 55 MPH,and the car started to hesitate,and the dashboard info read stabilitrac, engine safty mod, and reduced power. Then the car started to slow down,and when I tried to give it some gas the engine started to knock,and the temperature gauge went all the way up to the top. I pulled over and shut the car off,and opened the hood, and it wasn't even over heating. After letting it sit for a few minutes I started it up and went about five hundred feet and it did it again.

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Seat belts, Visibility · 114,000 miles · NY

Wiper stopped working while driving on expressway on heavy rain there is no power from fuse to wiper have checked everything possible .seatbelt sometimes doesn't lock on passenger side and sometimes it comes off on its own knocking noise in front dash board and it seems like there are too many problems with these chevy unbelievable but no recalls. Refuse to recommend chevy cars to anyone!

Filed Jun 7, 2015 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · MS

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!

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Electrical · 41,000 miles · NJ

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!!!!

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · FL

Recently I took my 2010 chevy impala to be serviced for a loud ticking noise coming from the dash board by the air conditioner vents, by researching a little before I took it in to be serviced it was said to be a known problem for several years in these cars. I think this should be a recall. I explained that to him and he said because it is not a safety issue it is not considered for recall. I disagree the ticking comes out of know where it is loud and does not stop it could drive someone insane not to mention cause an accident because you are trying anything and everything to get it to stop . Sometimes it does but then starts right up again very stressful to say the least especially when it happens while you are driving. I feel that chevrolet should have had this known actuator problem recalled and fixed several years ago when they knew and still know that it is a problem.in my oppinion it is a safety issue the loud ticking comes out of know where sometimes when you are driving it scares and startles you.it potentially can cause an accident.this has been going on for years I think cheverolet should be held reponsible for this defect and not make the consumer pay for their problem with this car that has been since atleast 2008 and is still not fixed .

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Driver assistance · 111,873 miles · TX

I own a 2010 chevrolet impala. I started my car and it was sputtering and knocking which it has never done before. The message on my computer display read " reduced engine power " and " service traction control" I turned it off and let it sit for a moment and then upon restarting everything was back to normal. I have notice that same message prior to today but only briefly but until today had not experienced the sputtering and knocking. Through research I see that this is a common problem and a dangerous one to have while driving. It sounds like a much needed recall is in order before someone ends up seriously injured or possibly dead.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 81,060 miles · IL

The car experienced a reduction in power and the engine began making a "knocking" noise. The check engine light came on as well as a "reduced engine power, service traction control" alert.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Engine · 86,748 miles · MO

On this day came out of work, started my car and started hearing a knocking, ticking noise coming from what appeared as the passenger side dash. I have yet to get it checked out but looking on the internet others describe it as the actuator. There were so many other impala owners that experience the same, so I came on this site just knowing it would be some sort of recall but didn't find one. It amazes me that so many impala owners have the same complaint and gm isn't fixing/ looking into the issue.

Filed May 6, 2014 · Visibility · 18,500 miles · NC

When there is any movement to the car before starting there is a knocking that sounds like it is coming from the air vent on the passenger side; possible actuator door ?? Also, when switching between fresh and recirculated air the knocking starts and lasts 1 - 2 minutes. The noise is getting louder and I have noticed that when the temperature drops below 36 degrees the windows fog completely and running the defroster at it's maximum speed will not clear the windows. I have to wipe the excess condensation with a towel to maintain visibility. May have to do with the actuator door being stuck and interferes with the defroster?? I have tried using rain-x anti-fog wipes to no avail. Need some help gm.

Filed Aug 25, 2013 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 51,923 miles · MS

When turning on the air, there is a knocking noise on the passenger side by the glove box. Sounds like the air door actuator. It was the same thing with my 2003 chevy impala. Check on youtube. There more and more problems with this part. Just purchase this vehicle on july 24, 2013 at a dealership.