2017 Chevrolet Impala

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/31/2021· POWER TRAIN

  Vehicle jerks and shakes when I accelerate. Took to dealership stated torque issue in transmission. New transmission needed. Purchased Nov 2020 from same dealership only has 112500 miles. This should be recall.

• 12/30/2016· WHEELS

  RENTED AN ALAMO RENTAL CAR AT THE DFW AIRPORT ON 12/23/16. . LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON TEXAS HWY 36 CAUSING THE CAR TO LOOSE CONTROL AND SPIN OFF THE ROAD. *TR

• 12/30/2016· WHEELS

  TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NEAR A FARM. THE CONTACT CALLED ALAMO RENTAL CAR TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 02/21/17*LJ

• 12/24/2018· SEATS

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS FRACTURED WHERE THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS LOCATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

• 12/21/2020· ENGINE

  BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. INFORMED DEALERSHIP OF LOUD EXHAUST SOUND. ASKED IF THEY COULD CHECK FO AN EXHAUST LEAK. UPON PICKING UP MY VEHICLE I WAS INFORMED THE LOUD EXHAUST WAS DUE TO A CRACK IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I ASKED WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN. THEY WERE UNSURE OF CAUSE IT IS NOT A NORMAL ISSUE FOR THE MILEAGE AND AGE OF VEHICLE. THEY DID PROVIDE ME WITH A QUOTE TO REPAIR. I TOOK MY CAR TO A DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOP AND THEY WERE CONCERNED THAT THIS PART WAS FAULTY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THEY INFORMED ME THAT A RECALL COULD BE POSSIBLE AND ADVISED ME TO CONTACT GM.

• 12/12/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

  NOV 2018: CENTER CONSOLE / TV FAILURE INCLUDING BACK-UP CAMERA ALONG WITH INFOTAINMENT. OCCURRED JUST AFTER 36,000 MILES, THUS GM WARRANTY DID NOT COVER AND REPAIR COST FOR HMI MODULE = $732 THOUGH WE DO HAVE A 3RD PARTY EXT. WARRANTY, WE STILL PAID $200+ OUT OF POCKET AND FEEL IT IRRESPONSIBLE FOR GM ELECTRONICS TO FAIL JUST 1 YEAR AFTER MODEL YEAR (AS ELECTRONICS NORMALLY SHOULD NOT RELATE TO # MILES) - SHOULD BE A FACTORY RECALL. REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT CHEVROLET SENIOR SUPPORT BY PHONE TO DISCUSS SITUATION WENT UNANSWERED. DURING THE TIME THE CONSOLE WAS OUT (BUT CAR STILL DRIVE-ABLE), WE HAD REDUCED REAR VISIBILITY AND WERE MORE FEARFUL ABOUT BACKING UP, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WITH MANY CHILDREN PRESENT.

• 12/11/2017· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  HEADLIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT UP THE ROAD ON RIGHT SIDE, CANNOT SEE ROAD, CURBS OR PEDESTRIANS WHEN TURNING. PROJECTION SYSTEM, DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG, VERY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN. THEY NEED TO FIX PROJECTION SYSTEM TO COVER RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE. MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB REGARDING THIS ISSUE.

• 11/26/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  ON NOVEMBER 17TH AND 20TH OF 2018 WHILE AT MALL PARKING LOT AND AT DRUG STORE AS I PROCEED TO LEAVE MY CAR'S BATTERY HAD COMPLETELY DRAINED IT'S POWER. NO LIGHTS OR DOORS WERE LEFT ON AND I HAD TO GET AAA TO BOOST ME ON THOSE TWO OCCASIONS. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER THEY SIMPLY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG OR LOCATE THE PROBLEM AFTER KEEPING THE CAR FOR A DAY. I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW SEPTEMBER 2017 AND HAS LESS THAN 12,000 MILES AS OF TODAY. WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO DOJUST KEEP GOING AS IF NO PROBLEM EXIST? IT IS A GOOD CAR AND THIS IS THE FIRST PROBLEM I'VE EXPERIENCED BUT SOMEONE NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, NO FUN BEING STRANDED AND TECHNICIANS AT DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEMS.

• 11/21/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Unknown

• 11/18/2017· SEATS

  RENTED A 2017 CHEVY IMPALA FOR A 10 DAY 3000 MILE ROAD TRIP.I DID THE DRIVING AND MY WIFE, 5' 1", SPENT THE TRIP IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. DUE TO THE EXTREME FORWARD POSITION OF THE HEADREST AND LACK OF HEADREST ADJUSTMENT SHE WAS MISERABLE THE WHOLE TRIP. I HAD BEEN PLANING ON BUYING THAT EXACT CAR, NOT NOW. I'LL BUY A USED CAR WITH HEADRESTS THAT MAKE SENSE, THE ONES ON THE NEW CARS DON'T.

• 11/13/2018· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE FONTS ARE TOO SMALL ON ALL OF THE CONTROL SCREENS, THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN AND ON THE VARIOUS BUTTONS ON THE DASHBOARD. MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO TAKE THEIR EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR TOO LONG TO READ THE WRITING AND SYMBOLS. THERE IS PLENTY OF UNUSED BACKGROUND ON THE SCREENS AND BUTTONS WHERE THE FONTS COULD BE ENLARGED. OR, PERHAPS A FEATURE COULD BE DESIGNED WHERE THE DRIVER COULD INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE FONTS AS NEEDED.

• 11/11/2019· AIR BAGSCrash

  FRONT END CRASH & AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

• 11/10/2022· ENGINE

  2017 Chevy Impala 3.6L engine exhaust leak at the exhaust manifold / turbo charger. Resulting in exhaust fumes leaking driver/passenger area could cause fire and or damage to engine. Checking on the customer review and complaints page on the internet I have a lot of other complaints even to the point one persons wife developed lung cancer possible related to inhaling the exhaust according to her doctor. Who knows but I had a hard time getting my car to pass NC inspection because of the lake, please advise. As I am hard of hearing and didn't know I had this problem until the local NC Inspection station pointed it out all I knew was I could smell it or something. PS the email is that of my local mechanic, as I don't have one or how to even turn a computer on.

• 11/09/2020· ENGINE

  STARTING IN MARCH 2019 THE 2017 CHEVY IMPALA ENGINE WOULD STOP AND WOULDN'T START BACK UP FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. IT WOULD HAPPEN WHEN I STOP AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT OR WHENEVER I STOP THE VEHICLE. THEN IN JULY OF 2019 THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. IT WOULDN'T REVERSE OR GO FORWARD. IT WAS IDENTIFIED AS A TRANSMISSION LEAK. ALL THE TRANSMISSION OIL HAD LEAKED OUT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS WHICH THEY COULDN'T IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. MY TRANSMISSION IS DAMAGED BY NOW. A 2017 CHEVY IMPALA SHOULD NOT HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS UNLESS THERE IS SOME TYPE OF DEFECT.

• 11/04/2019· STEERING

  AS I WAS DRIVING IN A CURVED LANE ALL OF A SUDDEN A WARNING LIGHT AND POPPED ON THE DASH ABOUT A POWER STEERING ISSUE AND I LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND WAS HEADING OUT OF CONTROL. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR AT ALL IN THE CURVE. THEN I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND PULL OFF THE ROAD. WHO SHOULD I TALK TO ABOUT THIS MAJOR ISSUE?

• 11/02/2023· POWER TRAIN

  The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and ascending a grade, the vehicle lost forward momentum. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle revved but failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that she shifted the vehicle into reverse (R) and drove back down the hill. The contact stated that the transmission failure was intermittent at first but had gradually become a recurring failure. The contact stated that at the first failure there were no warning lights; however, in the later failures the transmission overheated warning light would become illuminated. The contact stated that prior to the failure the transmission had begun to jerk and hesitate. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,343.

• 10/24/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Vehicle was driving and operating as normal. I Drove to shopping center, was in store for an hour and came out to a car full of smoke when door opened. There appeared to be a fire that had started and stopped originating from the drivers side door panel.

• 10/20/2025· STEERING

  Power steering assist drive with care warning popped up on dash. Took the vehicle to the dealership and they said the power steering gear failed.

• 10/15/2018· AIR BAGS

  I KEEP GETTING A MESSAGE "AIRBAG SERVICE" AND THE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ILLUMINATED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MALCOLM CUNNINGHAM CHEVROLET ON 15 OCT 2018. I WAS TOLD THAT EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT FINE AND THAT THERE IS NO ISSUE. I DONT UNDERSTAND THIS BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN I START THE VEHICLE AND WHILE I AM DRIVING I WILL GET THE MESSAGE.

• 10/11/2020· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  ONCE DRIVEN,CAR WILL NOT RE-START. THIS WILL HAPPEN RANDOMLY . NO CLICKING,NO DASH LIGHTS, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING; AS IF NO BATTERY IN CAR. HAD IT DIAGOSED IN SHOP TWICE NOW, CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG (CANNOT DUPLICATE NO START). I NOTICED IN CAR COMPLAINTS .COM THAT SOMEONE IN HORN LAKE, MS HAD SMILAR ISSUE WHILE DRIVING ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIUOS SAFETY ISSUE!!!!

• 10/07/2023· POWER TRAIN

  The Transmission failed, yes it is available for inspection upon request The car was jerking extremely hard from 1st to second gear. Doing damage to my back. The car has been confirmed by a dealership. The vehicle is set to be inspected by the manufacturer on 10-16-2023 There was leaking from the transmission coolant lines. 01-31-2023

• 10/06/2021· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Evaporator core failure; GM issued a bulletin regarding this repair but my 2017 Impala that meets all other criteria for some reason "is not covered" by this; the evaporator core was confirmed to be faulty by a non-dealer mechanic; this released refrigerant into my garage; the bulletin in reference is N182186881; I phoned GM regarding this bulletin and they advised me to file this complaint here

• 10/04/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE PASSENGER SIDE BLIND SIDE DETECTOR SYSTEM STAYS ON PERMANENTLY.

• 09/28/2020· POWER TRAIN

  TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF MY 2017 CHEVY IMAPLA LT WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE ON 9/26/20. I HAVE 164,000 ON THE VEHICLE AND ACCORDING TO VEHICLEREPORTS.COM THE LIFETIME EXPECTANCY OF THESE TYPES OF VEHICLES ARE ONLY 160,000. THE TORQUE CONVERTER INSIDE ON THE TRANSMISSION ARE KNOWN FOR FAILING AND COSTING MANY CUSTOMERS SUCH AS MYSELF TONS IN REPAIR COSTS. THERE ARE MANY CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ONLINE OF THE BAD SHIFTING IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR ON THESE VEHICLES. THE TRANSMISSION JERKED SO BAD REPEATEDLY UNTIL IT CAUSED HEADACHES.

• 09/26/2022· STEERING

  The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the instrument panel displayed the Power Steering Failure message. The contact stated that an independent mechanic looked under the hood but found no failure. The vehicle was able to restart with no issues. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

• 09/26/2018· AIR BAGS,SEATS

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COUGHLIN GM OF MARYSVILLE (15801 US-36, MARYSVILLE, OH 43040, (937) 644-9000) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000. *TT UPDATED 11/28/18*JB

• 09/24/2022· POWER TRAIN

  Was driving and lost power steering. Message came up stating power steering service drive with caution. Drove straight to dealership.

• 09/22/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  The exhaust manifold cracked, took to shop to see if can weld and was told it is connected to the Cadillac converter. This was putting MAJOY exhaust fumes into car. making myself and children sick. at the shop they said this is VERY COMMON and he is not sure WHY no recall has been placed on this and why they wont fix. In the process of saving to get this fix the car rode rough, stalled, exhaust fumes and sensor's went. I replaced and I am now HAVING this issue AGAIN. Chevrolet needs to get this fixed and a recall should be done. Had this car just for a year and I SWEAR once warrenty went EVERYTHING this

• 09/21/2021· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Found leaking bright green substance on driveway. AC disabled/blowing air with no cooling affect. After trying to reach Donovan at an 800 number referenced in other complaints that number is now associated with 3M disability program. This is very much a health issue and should be a national recall. The evaporator core must be replaced at no cost to the vehicle owner as this is a known defective part. Freon is dangerous to breathe.

• 09/16/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I have had this car for a few years and the evaporator core has failed, the car will blow air but it is very VERY hot air. The faulty evaporator core is a direct result of GM using cheaply made parts not inspected to the standard prior to installation into the vehicle. having previously owned this car in Hawaii and still owning it in a hot climate, the interior temperature exceeds well over 150 degrees Fahrenheit. This presents a serious safety hazard due to the potential for heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps which can effect the ability of the driver to control the vehicle appropriately. Children in the back seat, the elderly and even competent adults ARE AT RISK. NO ONE should be expected to pay to repair a safety hazard that GM has known about and ignored other than a bulletin the left many owners without a repair. This issue is clearly a serious safety concern and should be handled appropriately by GM.

• 09/16/2016· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR ON CAR, HEARD A WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION FROM OVER HEAD. DISCOVERED THAT REAR SUNROOF PANEL HAD EXPLODED, GLASS PIECES HAD FALLEN ONTO SLIDING VISOR PANEL. HAD BEEN SITTING STATIONARY IN THE SUN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. WITHOUT QUESTION THEY SAID IT WAS A WARRANTY ITEM (CAR 2 MONTHS OLD). WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND EXPLODED PANEL THEY HAVE SEEN THIS WEEK ON A GM VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP, GLASS SHARDS FLEW OFF THE ROOF SCRATCHING THE REAR DECK PAINTED SURFACE.

• 09/13/2023· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  I WAS DRIVING MY 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA IT STARTED JERK AND THEN STALL OUT I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED HOME ONSTAR SENT ME THE CODES SAYING IT WAS ECM AND TCM PROBLEM THAT VERY SCARY I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD

• 08/31/2018· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BARTON CHEVROLET (845-219-1521, 800 AUTO PARK PL, NEWBURGH, NY 12550) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A PLASTIC BAG WAS SUCKED INTO THE AIR FILTER AND BLOCKED AIR FROM ENTERING THE ENGINE. THE TECHNICIAN REMOVED THE PLASTIC BAG AND REPLACED THE AIR FILTER. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE REMAINING DEBRIS THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY ACCUMULATED. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE FAILURE WOULD NOT RECUR, STATING THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT RETURN THE CONTACT'S CALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,018.

• 08/29/2018· POWER TRAIN,ENGINECrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND JERKED FORWARD. IN ADDITION, THE EMISSION SYSTEM AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CREST CHEVROLET (909 W 21ST ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405, 909-713-6481) WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN VALVE LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE DIVIDER AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED TO THE SAME DEALER. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.

• 08/21/2023· EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I continuously have water leaking into the trunk of my 2017 Chevrolet Impala, specifically the spare tire compartment. I noticed through research that the issue has been recalled for select years, but not my vehicle year. If the issue is a known defect, this should be covered by the vehicle manufacturer. I am constantly having large amounts of water after rain and it is causing a moldy smell. I try to scoop water and then dry the area, however this is a repeat issue.

• 08/21/2018· SUSPENSION,WHEELS

  BALL JOINTS LOOSE FRONT END SQUEAKY ALSO TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULTY

• 08/20/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR A WHIT CLOUD OF SMOKE FILLED THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR MAKING THE VISION VERY BURRY. I PARKED MY CAR FOR 2 DAYS BEFORE THE MECHANIC COULD LOOK AT IT. HE REPORTED THAT THE A/C EVAPORATOR CORE RUPTURED AND LEAKING FERON INSIDE THE CAR.

• 08/20/2018· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVORLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST SMOKE SEEPED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND EXTREME PRESSURE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROTOLO CHEVROLET (16666 S HIGHLAND AVE, FONTANA, CA 92336, (909) 333-6924), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,312.

• 08/13/2020· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND SEEMED AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING MOTIVE POWER. THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,836.

• 08/10/2023· AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESCrash

  The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, a tractor-trailer crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to cross two lanes of traffic and collide with a barrier wall. During the crash no air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the back, spine, torso, arms, knees, and shoulders which required medical treatment. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. Also, while the keys were inside the vehicle the doors had locked and the contact was unable to enter the vehicle. A locksmith was called to open the doors. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 72,000.

• 08/08/2020· AIR BAGS

  MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON NOW ROUGHLY TWO MONTHS AND SOMETIMES I'M ACTUALLY SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR HOPING THAT IT WON'T DEPLOY WHILE I'M DRIVING BUT IT'S MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK.I HAVE CHECKED ALL FUSES I HAVE GOTTEN SOMEONE TO PUT A TESTER LIGHT ON IT TO MAKE SURE THE WIRES ARE NOT BROKENAND THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE FUSES ALL THE WIRES SO I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND THE CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN IT FIRST CAME ON

• 08/06/2019· AIR BAGS

  AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN NO ONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. THE LIGHT COMES ON FOR SERVICE. THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON ONCE I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE OR ONCE I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE FIRST TIME THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF BUT THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHT STAYED ON.I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE AND IT WAS A BAD SENSOR IN THE SEAT. IT TOOK A WEEK TO GET THE PART FROM THE MANUFACTURER.

• 08/04/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  EVAPORATOR CORE NEEDS REPLACING,BROKE WHILE DRIVING BREATHING IN DANGEROUS FUMES

• 08/02/2018· AIR BAGS

  GOOD MORNING, I'M UNSURE OF HOW OFTEN THIS IS HAPPENING, BUT I BELIEVE IT COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY WITH THE RECENT TAKATA AIR BAG ISSUES. I HAD (BUT HAVE SINCE SOLD) A 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA THAT MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON JULY 4, 2018 WHEN A WARNING LIGHT AND SOUND ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. WE ALSO RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM ONSTAR THAT DAY INDICATING WE SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER BY THE NEXT DAY. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WATSON CHEVROLET IN TUCSON THAT AFTERNOON. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A FAULTY AIRBAG SENSOR WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF APPROXIMATELY $1100.00 WHICH WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY SINCE OUR VEHICLE HAD OVER 36,000 MILES ON IT. I WORK AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD BY OUR SERVICE MANAGER THAT THIS SORT OF ISSUE IS COVERED BY FORD MOTOR CORP. UNDER THEIR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. I DON'T KNOW THE REASON FOR THIS, BUT I WOULD GUESS IT'S BECAUSE FORD FEELS IT WOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF REPAIRS WEREN'T MADE BY A CUSTOMER DUE TO COST. WE ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, BUT I WONDER HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE ON THE ROAD THAT HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE BUT HAVE GONE UNREPAIRED DUE TO COST. I ALSO WONDER IF THERE HAVE BEEN ENOUGH ISSUES WITH THE SENSORS TO WARRANT A RECALL. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.

• 07/29/2022· AIR BAGS

  An airbag alert sounds very often, and the passenger airbag indicator shows that it is off. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer and they were not able to find the issue when running the diagnostics. The alarm continues to intermittently sound, and indicator shows the passenger airbag is off. This is of high concern that the airbag most likely will not deploy in case of impact.

• 07/27/2018· AIR BAGS

  AIRBAG WILL NOT STAY ON IF SOMEONE IS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. ALARM ON DASH GOES OFF AND ON

• 07/24/2019· AIR BAGS

  THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ... IF I HAVE A PASSENGER ON FRONT SEAT THE AIRBAGS GOES OFF AND LIGHT COMES O THE DASH SAYING SERVICE AIRBAG... NOW I HAVE NO ONE IN THE CAR WITH ME AND AIRBAG LIGHT IS STILL ON

• 07/23/2018· SEAT BELTS

  THE BOTH REAR SEAT CROSSBODY SEATBELTS CLINK THE WAY ROLLER COASTERS DO WHEN GOING UP AN INCLINE AND JUST GET STUCK AND BEGING TO TIGHTEN. THE ONLY WAY TO LOOSEN THE BELT IS TO TAKE IT COMPLETELY OFF AND LET IT WIND UP ALL THE WAY BEFORE FASTENING IT AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS THE CAR IS ON OR OFF, MOVING OR STOPPED, HIGHWAY AND CITY DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS.

• 07/21/2025· ENGINE

  I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction regarding a recurring issue with my vehicle’s catalytic converter pipe. At 37,000 miles, the left-hand (front bank) catalytic converter pipe near the cylinder head mounting flange weld failed and was replaced under warranty by GM. Now, at just 88,000 miles, the same pipe has cracked again—at the identical location—and is not being covered by GM, forcing us to pay for repairs out of pocket. This is not simply a case of wear and tear. The failure not only resulted in significant performance issues, but also caused the housing of the fan to melt due to excessive heat exposure, posing a serious safety hazard. This repeated failure clearly indicates a design or manufacturing defect, and I’m appalled that GM has not acknowledged this as a broader issue—despite evidence suggesting this is a known and frequent problem with this vehicle model. In my view, the failure of the same part in the same location twice, within a relatively low mileage span, reflects an unacceptable lack of quality control. It is deeply disappointing that GM has not issued a recall or offered to cover this repair, which is demonstrably caused by the same flaw as before. This situation feels less like responsible customer support and more like an attempt to profit from known issues, leaving loyal customers to shoulder the financial burden. I am requesting immediate reassessment of this case, full coverage for this second repair, and a formal acknowledgment of this defect. I also encourage GM to investigate this issue further and consider issuing a recall to prevent others from experiencing similar damage and expenses.

• 07/19/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR CORE LEAKED ALL FREON GAS.