2011 Chevrolet Impala: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 21, 2020 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · VA

The transmission went out on a major highway in motion 2/12/20

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Airbags, Transmission · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. Since 2015, the contact had to replace the transmission on three separate occasions. During each failure, the vehicle would not accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal and a yellow warning indicator appeared. On the first occurrence, the contact had the vehicle towed to ferman chevrolet of tampa (9751 e adamo dr, tampa, fl, 813‑623‑2411) and the contact paid for the transmission replacement. For the other two failures, the contact had the vehicle towed and serviced at an independent mechanic. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired for the air bag warning indicator. The transmission was replaced. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Lights, Transmission · 41,908 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the transmission failed. When the contact entered an intersection, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the planetary gear failed. The mechanic rebuilt the transmission and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle's warranty was expired. The contact also stated that the low beam headlights failed to illuminate on july 12, 2019. The headlights were not replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 41,908.

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was in operation, the engine stalled and the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was taken to reedman toll chevrolet of springfield (840 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, 484‑472‑6290) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. *tt consumer stated te gas pedal is no longer working.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · MI

4t65e transmission. I stop at a stop sign and go take off and my car won't move forward. I could get almost home in second gear and then nothing at all would work to move the car forward. I had reverse and still do but I cannot move forward in any gear. Code p1811. I had it looked at and when the transmission was open there was a piece of metal that was just lying there about an inch long. He said it was a missing apply lug that broke off one of the apply bands and that I would have to replace the transmission or have a complete rebuild. I just think a transmission should last more than 7 years. And I read this is common for that transmission but it happens more in 2000-2002 models.....but I guess it happens with the newer ones also.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 107,000 miles · WA

June 8 2013: when driving, noticed on the freeway, it wasn't smooth at times. The transmission's shifting was pretty rough. No indication of any issues popped up on dashboard. When arriving at freeway ramp, it felt like I was hydroplaning, but on gravel. Then, noticed when pressing the accelerator, was not going anywhere, but felt like I was in neutral. Was able to pull in and take a look... Transmission fluid was fine... Nothing popped up on the dashboard. Nothing! The indicators for tires, oil, etc were showing info, but nothing to indicate it had died!! Dropped it off at the dealership - had just bought it in july 2012. 11 months later, this?!?!? They are saying they have never seen it this bad, even when compared to other ollllllder cars, this was the worst. They have to replace the entire transmission. They called in the gm people to take a look at it.their auto trans concern: customer states towed in transmission will not move at time of write up reverse and forward working input and reaction carrier excessive clearance metal in torque converter., valve body, burnt clutches call tac case #71-1194752825 prive comp advised to replace trans due to cost with srta. Ord serial #619asbwjr6j prelacw tih srta flush code 693ffee5 they replaced it under warranty... Total cost was $4400 aug. 29, 2017. The replaced transmission failed. We were on the freeway, just got off, while in motion, there was some really rough vibration. Could not go any faster than 25 MPH. No light indications on the dashboard. It tells me if flat tire, blinker is on, the temperature outside, etc etc, but nothing wrong with the transmission. I'm not sure if it's related, but we smelled vinegar every time we started the car for about 4 days straight. We noticed that when accelerating, it's okay, but when letting off the gas on the freeway, it "shudders."

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · 55,500 miles · MI

My daughter was driving this vehicle home from a trip and stopped at a store. When she returned to the vehicle it would not move. We had to have the vehicle towed and had to replace the transmission and replace the steering gear on this vehicle. The vehicle only has 55,500 miles on it. I don't feel this is a repair that should have been necessary with this few miles. We are the original owners on the vehicle and took possession from the dealership on 2/2/11. I do have the repair bills. Work was performed on 6/9/17.

Filed Dec 17, 2016 · Engine · 117,000 miles · VA

Transmission failure, vehicle cut off in the middle of the street during rush hour. People could not push the vehicle out of street. Transmission /engine locked

Filed Jun 25, 2016 · Transmission · 60,400 miles · PA

Pulling into the driveway at about 10 miles an hour the transmission died, causing the car to come to a dead stop: the transmission has to be replaced now, husband hit his head off steering wheel, if we were on a highway doing 60miles per hour we could have been killed. The car is now at tom hesser dealership who said they will pay half of the 4k to fix it, the car has 60400 some miles on it, just turned 5 yrs old. I do not think this car is safe if the transmission will just die at any moment without warning.. It does not have over 100k miles on it nor does it have 61k miles. This car make and model has been recalled for everything but the trany and engine so far, the car is not safe period..the dealership who is doing repairs is not the dealership it was purchased from, , but it is a chevy dealership. And they are willing to pay half for repairs, I think gmc should pay the entire cost for the repairs.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · MO

With no dashboard warning at all, my transmission failed on my 4-year old impala. The only clue I had that anything was wrong, was a "surging" of the engine about 10 days before the transmission failed, which I had attributed to be fuel injection problems.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 39,000 miles · MI

While driving, the following lights came on 3 months after purchase. Service stabilitrak, engine power reduced, service traction control. Turned car off for about 30 minutes, and lights went off and were able to drive home. That monday, took car to dealer, and were told it was a part that had something to do with the fuel. Out of warrant, but they covered it anyway considering I just purchased the vehicle. Same lights came on again roughly about 6 months later, noticeably when it's wet out. Lights would eventually go off after car sits so after reading threads, I assumed this was normal when it was wet out. Late 2013 lights came on again, had wheel bearing replaced and lights went off for a while. Early 2014 lights are on again, and I start noticing hard shifting in transmission, but ignored because I know there's no way my trans could be bad considering the car was only 2 years old at the time. Thanksgiving 2014, I was planning a shopping trip to indianapolis, and no lights, but transmission went out. Car would not move whatsoever, and I had to get the car towed. Took car to several dealers and some said it was the trans and some said it was not. Either way, it was going to cost me a whole lot of money I did not have considering the transmission went out 3000 miles after warranty ended. Had transmission replaced, and walllah lights are back on. One dealer said I had another bad wheel baring, but did not produce any paper work with the code. Took it elsewhere for a second opinion, and found out that the dealer forgot to connect the line that's connected to the wheel baring. Lights are now off and I'm happy. Today, the day after christmas, now that I'm flat broke and have $30 to my name, lights are back on and I'm mentally exhausted. Cannot report as a lemon because I have had the vehicle longer than 1 year, and my warranty is exhausted.

Filed Jun 25, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 43,700 miles · WA

When driving, noticed on the freeway, it wasn't smooth at times. The transmission's shifting was pretty rough. No indication of any issues popped up on dashboard. When arriving at a freeway ramp, it felt like I was hydroplaning, but on gravel. Then, noticed when pressing the accelerator, was not going anywhere, but felt like I was in neutral. Was able to pull over and take a look... Transmission fluid was fine... Nothing popped up on the dashboard. Nothing! The indicators for tires, oil, etc were showing info, but nothing to indicate it had died or if there were any engine issues. Had brought it to the dealership where I had bought the car 11 months ago. The mechanics were saying that they have never seen such an huge transmission failure before. They would have to replace the whole thing.