2010 Chevrolet Impala visibility problems

Filed May 7, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 58,500 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the 'service air bags' warning light illuminated. The contact stated researched failure on-line and found the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system), however was unaware if recall was serviced on the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 16v507000 (electrical system). The contact also indicated that the rear defroster had failed and burnt the electrical wires. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,500.

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 Jan 8, 2015 · Visibility · 54,856 miles · IN

While driving on the interstate my visibility became very difficult to be able to continue driving. My windshield wipers stop working, so I had to pull off the interstate because of poor visibility. The motor and the transmitter in the wipers are working but they are not moving at all on the windshield.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Visibility · 88,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise near the front end of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the heating and air conditioner failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Engine, Visibility · TX

It doesn't matter if the car is running or not the actuators to the air conditioner and heating unit start clicking and making a loud noise. After a few minutes it will stop. I went and had it checked by the dealership and was told it would cost between 500 and 600 dollars to fix. In any event I have talked to several people who own impalas and they have had the same problem. My sister was one of those people. She had to take her car back twice before it was repaired correctly. Apparently the computer chip in these cars are defective. The clicking noise happens even when the car is sitting in the garage and it is storming outside. I feel this is a manufacturing problem and general motors should take care of the problem without any out of pocket money from the consumer. After all the taxpayers did bail you out.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 63,000 miles · MS

I had to have an actuator replaced on my 2010 chevrolet impala. When I called other mechanic shop (including gm), was uninformed that this is a common issue with impalas. I also had several coworkers with impalas have the same issue. Considering this issue is so common in these vehicles, there should be a recall.

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 Nov 16, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 74,500 miles · OH

The rear defroster stopped working. After investigating the issue I discover the electrical harness connectors holding the wiring for the rear defroster(and all other wires) is burnt., the electrical connectors are harnesses for wiring leading form the engine area, to the rear of the vehicle for all electrical components, including the rear defroster. Visibly you can see the area that is burnt for the rear defroster. The wiring for the rear defroster is not fused, and in my opinion is a fire hazard. While doing research on this issue I discover that other owners have had these issues, and is very prominent in impala's between 2006 and up. With out a fuse for the rear defroster there is no safety mechanism preventing a short, or burn out of the components, thus creating the potential for a fire inside the compartment of the vehicle, and the rear defrost not to work.

Filed Apr 16, 2013 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the rear window defrosting system failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the rear defrost wiring harness. The manufacturer advised that the failure was caused by ordinary wear and tear. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 70,000 miles · MI

My key is stuck in the ignition and will not turn back to the off position so I can get the key out. I have to disconnect my battery to keep the battery from draining completely when not in use and reconnect my battery when I need to drive my car, and I cannot lock my car because of this. I feel this is a safety issue because I could get injured while connecting or disconnecting my battery and I cannot secure my car. The passenger air bag indicator is on. It was not on when I purchased this used car but it came on at approximately 70,000 miles. My rear defroster barely works. The speedometer sticks at zero then starts working for a few tenths of a mile then goes back to zero again. I have to guess what speed I am going. The speedometer started malfunctioning at about 68,000 miles. Chevrolet refuses to repair any of the above at their expense. Stating there is no recall on this vehicle. I have seen numerous complaints about the key getting stuck in the ignition on many models of chevrolet vehicles on the internet. Why isn't there a recall on these issues?