2009 Chevrolet Impala Wheels Problems
5 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA AND FOR MONTHS MY CAR KEEPS LOCKING WHEN I TURN TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. I HAVE HAD THE WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED, A HUB ASSEMBLY KIT PUT ON, NEW TIRE RODS, A RACK AND PINION, NEW BREAKS, NEW ROTORS AND A NEW BREAK LINE PUT ON AND STILL MY CAR KEEPS LOCKING UP ON ME. WHEN I TURN THE ABS AND TRACTION LIGHTS COME ON AND I'M STUCK AT A PAUSE AND CAN'T MOVE FOR ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS. CAN YOU PLEASE STEER ME IN THE DIRECTION AS TO WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED BEFORE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT HAPPENS THAT'S OUT OF MY CONTROL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR YET IT'S THE ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY AND I. ALSO I HAVE TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES TO AND FROM WORK. SO PLEASE IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU CAN TELL ME OR WHERE TO LEAD ME PLEASE LET ME KNOW SOMETHING. THANK YOU
THE SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON, AND FROM ASKING MECHANICS AND OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE, IT IS NOT JUST THE REPLACEMENT OF A SENSOR OR PART. WAS VERY NERVE RACKING WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED SINCE I THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH ONE OF MY TIRES (SINCE IT SHOWED ONE AT 0 PSI), BUT IT WAS JUST A GLITCH. IF SOMETHING REALLY WAS WRONG, I WOULD HAVE NO IDEA SINCE THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY WITHOUT THERE BEING A REAL ISSUE
WHILE DRIVING, I GOT TO ABOUT 60MPH AND THE TRACTION CONTROL AS WELL AS TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE POWER REDUCE. I DROPPED TO 40-45MPH THEN SYSTEM SAID ENTERING TROTTLE MODE AND VEHICLE CUT IN ROAD. I PULLED OVER, TURNED IGNITION OFF AND WAITED 2 OR 3 MINUTES THEN I WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. *TR
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HWY WHEN THE MESSAGE APPEAR ON THE BOAR "ENGINE POWER REDUCE " I WAS SCARED BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER HAD THAT PROBLEM. I WHEN ONLINE AND SAW THAT PEOPLE WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WAS WEIRD BECAUSE THEY ALL SEEN TO BE IN THE SAME MONTH LIKE IF IT WAS PROGRAM TO HAPPEN. SO I WANT AN EXPLANATION ON WHAT'S GOING ON WITH MY CAR? WHAT'S THE MESSAGE ABOUT? DO I HAVE TO CHANGE THE MOTOR ? I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE THIS CAR HAS A LOT OF PROBLEM I JUST WANT SOME ANSWERS . THANKS FOR READING. *TR
THIS IS A COPY OF A COMPLAIN THAT HAS BEEN SENT TO THE CHEVROLET DIV. OF GENERAL MOTORS. CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER PO BOX 33170 DETROIT, MI 48232-5170 [XXX] SEPT. 23, 2010 RE: WARRANTY DECEPTION ( VEHICLE 2009 IMPALA) THIS VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY WITH ODOMETER READING OF 27,000 MILES. A STUD BROKE OFF THE RT REAR WHEEL AND THE LARRY GREEN SERVICE DEPT.IN COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA REFUSED TO REPAIR IT UNDER THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. THEY CLAIMED IT WAS SHEARED OFF BY WHOMEVER ROTATED THE TIRES LAST. MY CLAIM WAS THAT THE TIRES WERE NEVER ROTATED AND THE STUD BROKE. I ALSO CLAIM THAT IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE BECAUSE NO MATTER WHEN AND IF THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AT SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE A STUD MAY BREAK BY ROAD IMPACT. IF IT CAN BE PROVEN THAT THE STUD IS DEFECTIVE IT MAY RESULT IN A MASSIVE RECALL. HOW MUCH TORQUE IS REQUIRED TO TWIST OFF A STUD WITH A STANDARD WRENCH? THEY ALSO CLAIM THAT THE STUD DIDN'T COME FROM THE FACTORY DEFECTIVE. THAT IS AN ASSUMPTION. ( OF COURSE WITHOUT TESTING THE STUD IT IS UNKNOWN.) WITH THAT LOGIC ANYTHING THAT BREAKS CAN BE EXCUSED AS AN EXISTING CAUSE. THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY IS DECEPTIVE. IF AUTOMOBILE PARTS NEVER BREAK THE JUNK YARDS WOULD BE EMPTY! GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD INVESTIGATE THIS BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR NOT! WHAT LARRY GREEN HAS LOST IS THE GOOD WILL OF A KOREAN VET AND PERHAPS MANY OTHER VETS THAT MAY HEAR OF THIS. I HAVE SPENT MANY HOURS IN KOREA REMOVING BUSTED STUDS THAT, HOPEFULLY, ALSO DID NOT COME FROM THE GM FACTORY DEFECTIVE. [XXX] CC: LARRY GREEN CHEVORLET INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR