2012 Chevrolet Impala acceleration problems

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 88,000 miles · IN

While driving home from work during rush hours my 2012 chevy impala's dashboard lights up saying " service traction control, service stabilink, engine power reduced" terrified as I was in the middle lane trying to get over as my car began to go into limp mode.I almost got rear ended due to this problem. I was accelerating from being stopped.

Filed Jan 5, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 160,000 miles · OH

Service stabilitrak - reduced engine power lights came on along with the engine light while driving on the highway causing the vehicle to not be able to accelerate to the appropriate speed.

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 51,564 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 chevrolet impala. While reversing out of a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle finally stopped when it crashed into an embankment. The passenger was taken to sherman elgin hospital to receive medical attention for back, neck, and shoulder injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed by the police to an unknown lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 51,564.

Filed May 10, 2018 · Acceleration, Steering · 140,720 miles · TX

Hub assembly

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 84,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. While driving 40 MPH, the traction control, traction stabilizer, and reduced engine power warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle never stalled; however, there was no response when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed and a dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that the issue could be due to the throttle body. The contact was also informed by the manufacturer that there was a special coverage to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · 19,500 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. After starting the engine and switching the shifter to the drive position, the vehicle suddenly went in reverse after the accelerator pedal was depressed. After turning off and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,500. Updated 12/13/16*lj updated 12/15/16.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 88,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver, and the engine stalled. As a result of the failure, the rear end of the vehicle crashed into a pole. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · MI

While driving my car highway speed was 65mph, at that rate of speed my vehicle was picking up speed and when I went to press on my brakes, it was if I was driving on ice and my car was skidding. Two days later I stopped for gas and my car wouldn't start, after my 3rd attempt, it stuttered hard time turning over. Once it did I turned it off but the car was still running. I did this several times. Very scared to drive my car back home because I'm out of town. My lights says I have low right tire pressure but I don't, it's back left tire for some odd reason.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 66,000 miles · AR

Car experienced complete engine and electrical system failure while accelerating onto busy highway. There was no emergency lane, so brought car to a halt blocking one lane. This was as very dangerous situation. Later determined that the cause was a loose hot wire terminal connection to the fuse box. It had either vibrated loose or was not tightened adequately at time of manufacture. Local dealer was not interested in reporting this event to the gm data base, so gave me a chevrolet customer service number to call, which I did.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Acceleration · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to perform a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 44,000.