While driving 70 MPH, my side detection light remained on and stayed that way for a few days then completely stopped working. I was still under 36,000 but over 36 months. I made an appointment with the dealership but cancelled after talking with my friend who said the same thing happened to her denali and it cost her $3000 to fix it. A few months ago, I was driving around 50 MPH, all the sensors started flashing on my dash-parking assist, brakes, side detection, front camera, etc. The gauges stopped working, the heater turned off as did the radio and felt like the power was way down. My blinkers weren't working either. I pulled over and turned the car off to try to reset it and it did not work. I finished my drive to work. When returning to my car, it did not replicate the same behavior as in the morning. Now, my lane departure and front crash detection is not working. I have read many complaints about this issue in the 2014 chevy impala. I have always been, along with my husband, a gm product owner, gm has a plant 1 mile from us and they are talking about shutting it down. If this is not something gm looks into recalling, I may make the switch to a different car company. I have not yet taken it to the dealer but since more and more things keep breaking, I will be scheduling an appointment soon and letting gm know exactly how I feel about this. After spending $35,000 on a vehicle, it should not act like this.
2014 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints
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Key is stuck in the ignition, can not start car or remove the key. Battery is in good condition.
Instrument panel and gauges went out on my car .
Takata recall upon making a left turn, the ABS light flashes on and off, the engine grinds, and the car hesitates in the middle of the turn. On occasion the dashboard will indicate a stabilitrak warning. The pavement is dry and there no sand present. It happens most frequently when making a left turn after a complete stop. There are multiple forums by other impala owners with the exact issue.
Ac unit, it make a loud tapping noise the actuator is bad.
It would cut off and will not start with everything going blank thought it was the battery got a new one to replace the old one but still doing the same thing then the power steering light will come on sometimes when driving and we put in a new alternator thinking that it would solve the problem that didn't work still cuts off and won't start until 15-20 minutes had it checked by a mechanic and they couldn't find the problem scared to drive it do to having my kids in the car with me or going to work and it happens often then it should and only had the car for a year and a half and it have done it at least 5 times already
Having problems with my car when I do a turn in sterring wheel it makes a craking sound I hve changed brakes and other part in order to fix but did not solve the problem , also I braked hard once and the brakes locked and stayed that way I had to get vehicle towed because of this issue and this happen before new brakes, also when I turn all the light turn os as for brakes turning and other things.
While driving my car on a main street moving along at approximately 50 MPH the car completely shut down, electrical system and motor. The car would not recognize the fob. Therefore, it would not restart. I put the car in park to restart. Therefore, it was stuck in park and I could not move the car out of the lane of traffic. We tried to re-set the system by disconnecting the battery and tapping the brakes. This did not work. After my husband had brought me the second fob from home the car still would not recognize the fob. I walked away from the car to re-set the fob. The car still would not start. After being struck in friday afternoon traffic for an hour I called a tow truck. My husband tried the car again and it started. I drove the car home. The very next day I took it to the dealership and they could not find any problems. Two weeks later the car began not recognizing the fob again. The dealership cannot find the problem. I do not want to see any others get hurt from this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet impala. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the stabilitrac and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to johnny londoff chevrolet (1375 dunn rd, florissant, mo 63031) where it was diagnosed that the side vehicle detection module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000. The VIN was not available. *
Right front head light low beam wire harness burns completely up. I also found the same situation on 3 other 2014 impala limited while looking for a replacement harness in two different salvage yards. I think this is significant.
Power steering was lost, stability light came on - was told this was due to erosion - had repaired at my cost - extended warranty would not cover as techician stated my fault although apparently this area is not visible during normal service. Now the car twice has not started at all - all electronic sensors go dead. Have taken to chevrolet dealer and they are unable to determined what is wrong. At least every other time I turn on car, the stability light or steering light come on, as well as the park assist light. I wait for about 10 minutes or so, try again, and they may or may not go off. 2 - the rear view mirror fell off during the first month I purchased, so it was under warranty and they "re-glued) it several times - finally it was recalled, and replaced about 15 months ago, now the mirror is doing the same thing again. 3- last is the pillar trim - it peeled and I had to have replaced at my cost - this should not have occurred. I fear I have a lemon, but more importantly I am not receiving the service necessary from chevrolet dealer - I have maintained the service on my car through the dealer, but so many unanswered concerns leaves me at risk for accident should car just stop!
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet impala. While driving at an unknown speed, the side detection warning indicator failed to operate and "side defect detection was off" illuminated. The contact also stated that the brakes made squeaking noises. The vehicle was towed to memorial highway chevrolet inc. (1 chevy drive, windber, pa 15963, 814‑467‑4596) where it was diagnosed that the harness connected to the side detection light needed to be replaced. The technician also stated that the brake pads needed to the replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the repair cost for the side detection light would be discounted. The failures were not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 28,400.
While in motion, 70 MPH with cruise and A/C on, all dash indicators shut off. Cruise shut off as well as A/C. Within a few seconds everything came back on...like I restarted the car. It did that several times in a row and each time every conceivable malfunction indicator illuminated on the dash (cluster panel). All happening while traveling down the highway at 70 MPH. When the dash finally stopped this cycling, it left the car without any indicators (speed, tach, fuel, etc)...they were all on zero. Fortunately, my garmin GPS told me my speed. Things remained that way until I stopped and shut off the car for about an hour. After restarting things were normal, except that my drivers side mirror collision avoidance indicator remained on. That indicator remains on 24/7...even when the car is off and parked overnight. I finally had to remove the fuse to get it to shut off. I leave the fuse out all the time now. The erratic dash board trouble had happened one other time previously. The mirror anti collision indicators had been malfunctioning for about three months prior to the erratic dash board incidents.
The electrical system started to trip out. All the cars systems are blinking on and off.
Driving to work and all the emergency lights on my dashboard came on for no reason. The speedometer, tachometer, gas gauge, temperature gauge, radio and heater/AC controls and turn signals quit working. Additional warning lights on dashboard we're stabiltrac, ABS, air bag, tire monitor and brake light. Previous to this we had problems with the blind spot monitor system not functioning. The car has been at the dealership now for about 5 weeks with no answer. They currently have 3 other impalas with the same problem. We live in a town of under 10,000 people so what are the odds that we are the only ones. Sorry I do not have access to my VIN number at this time.
Driving in highway and the power steering wheel becomes extremely hard to turn move it completely electric shut off it was in dangerous situation vehicle running and and can't even move the steering wheel dashboard showed power steering need service. Went to side of highway for few mins and went back to car and turn on work back to normal this will be the second time happen 1st was on the garage turn engine but steering wheel wont move at all verh hard...
While driving vehicle on interstate after work a burning smell was noticed followed by the stabilitrak, ABS and service power steering lights came on, which made the vehicle very hard to turn. Took vehicle to a chevrolet dealership believing it was a recall due to research online, service department stated the recall was fixed so they reprogrammed it. Upon leaving the dealership, the brakes were grinding and all the lights came back on. Took back to service and it's taken 3 days for them to try and figure out what is wrong. They've now decided it needs a new steering gear. I've researched other 2014 impalas having a recall on steering gears but this vehicle is not listed? How is that? I feel it needs to be recalled and fixed since there's been previous recalls regarding the whole electrical steering system, steering modules, and steering gears. The service department is saying it is going to be $2,800 to fix.
Electrical failures. I experienced a failure in my stabilitrak, power steering and ABS system on my 2014 chevy impala 2lt. This caused my vehicle to lose power steering, and ABS brake control, which while driving on a rainy surface (in ma today 3/2 the weather was insane) was not reassuring. I have read numerous reports of other people experiencing this issue as well. Chevy seems to have are recall open for power steering, but my VIN supposedly is not impacted despite me having a power steering failure. Many, many electrical issues with this car have been reported, and yet chevy does nothing to correct this clear safety concern. Thankfully the power steering system only partially reduced itself, and didn't completely fail or else who knows what would have happened. Very dangerous and disappointing that nothing is being done to protect people.
This car has been a lemon since we owned it. First the electrical system shut down (while we were driving at 70 MPH), then the wheel barrings needed replacing at 60,000 miles, and now the solenoid has gone bad preventing the car from shifting.
Warning indicator lights began flashing on the dash and warning lights in the mirrors flashed randomly. Gm dealer said it was a sensor that water had leaked in and corroded inside. Said it was safe to drive and would take a week to get the part. The next day it shut off after about one minute when started with the remote start. When driving on the street more indicator warnings came on: airbag, traction control, parking brake, etc.; the A/C came on by itself; the headlights, heater, and turn signals stopped working. Stopped the car and shut it off for about an hour. After starting it with the key and running it for about 3 minutes, it shut itself off. Once started again, would only move about a foot and then stopped sharply, like the brakes had been slammed on. Did this several times. Parked it again and had it towed to the dealer. They still say it's the sensor problem and will be $1200 to fix. They did not investigate the issue further although it is clearly a safety problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet impala. While driving, all the warning indicators illuminated, the speedometer failed, and all the functions of the air conditioning unit failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (sarchione chevrolet, 1572 oh-44, randolph, oh 44265) where it was diagnosed that the obj sensors and wiring harness failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 49,700. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet impala. While driving 30 MPH, the headlights turned off and on. The contact made an appointment with mike smith buick gmc (6014 s transit rd, lockport, ny 14094, (716) 625-8235) for diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the failure first occurred last year. The dealer diagnosed that there was an electrical failure, and the wires were burnt and corroded. The contact stated that the electrical wiring harness was replaced. The manufacturer was notified by a letter that was mailed by the contact, but no response was received. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.
I've had an issue with my 2014 chevy impala ltz getting locked up when turning the steering wheel. This started a few months ago, I took it to the dealership but they were unable to recreate the problem. The first incident occured 09/2017, I was driving on the highway going 60 MPH, upon switching lanes it felt like the steering wheel jammed and locked for a second and the electrical power went out on the radio and dash. The alerts then said "power steering drive with care' & "front camera' or something to that effect. This has happened various times since on city streets, another message I've seen has said something about stabilitrak. The most recent episode occured on 12/25/2017. I was driving on a city street and turned right and the steering wheel jammed and the radio went out and the same messages came up, I took a video this time so that the dealership can see what the issue is. I found that there is a recall on other 2014 chevy impalas for similar issues with power steering but when searching under my VIN number there is no recall on my car but I feel as though this is a mistake and my car should be recalled for this issue. This is a big safety issue and a big concern to me as I have two small children and almost crashed while on the freeway due to this issue. Luckily the other times this has occured I was on city streets not driving at a high speed but regardless it is still a safety hazard.
When driving at low speeds or cornering at steep angles the traction control activates and will almost stop the vehicle. Previously had issue repaired under warranty and they replaced a wiring harness. Issue occurred again. A dealer service tech informed me that there is an issue with water getting in the harnesses but there is no recall only a technical service bulletin. Where it is a known issue that effects the traction control and ABS I feel this being a know issue should be addressed though a recall as the repair is expensive and a safety concern.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the infotainment system failed and caused the air conditioner, radio, navigation, speedometer, and onstar to malfunction. As a result, the contact was unable to view the backup camera. In order for the infotainment system to function, the contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to jerry chevrolet (1940 e joppa rd, baltimore, md 21234), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the radio was reprogrammed previously at jerry chevrolet dealer for the same failure; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. The manufacturer advised the contact to wait until he heard something from the mechanic. The approximate failure mileage was 32,565. ...updated 11/15/17 *bf information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I experienced loss of power steering while turning through an intersection. Took the vehicle to a dealership to get a diagnosis. The results were that the there was a loss of communication to bcm.
Blind side motion detector monitoring system malfunctioned. This was after headlight malfunction so we thought it was related to headlight repair. Dealer said no. Car was in motion when warning light came on. Classic chevrolet/gm refused to cover under manufacturer's warranty even though it's under 36,000 miles. They said it was because we were 2 months after warranty. Contacted chevrolet/gm hoping for partial coverage to no avail. System should not have failed that soon. Neighbor said his system failed also. It was still under warranty so that means his didn't even make it past 36 months.
It's shutting off while driving.
I leased the car brand new in october 2014 and my passenger headlight burned out. I took it to the dealership to have it replaced and found out that it will cost $350 to replace the bulb (the warranty was for 3 years or 36k miles, I have 41k miles on it). However, the light bulbs should last longer than 2 years on a brand new car. I called gm and they said they could do nothing.
While traveling 70mph, all electrical controls inside the vehicle turned off, including the headlights. They immediately came back on, but did not register that the vehicle was in gear (the speedometer was registering 0 but the car was still traveling). The next morning the car would not turn on immediately (it took several tries) and then when we reached the mechanic, it would not turn off. We have been having issues with the electrical components for some time. The mirror sensor (with blind spot indicator) went out soon after purchase. The front camera will sporadically stop working with an error light. Traction control will turn off, with an error message. This car has some serious electrical issues.
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