128 of the
932 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Impala are about the
electrical system — 14% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
84,200 miles.
C
128
Complaints
5
Crashes
6
Fires
3
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Electrical System
11892.2%
Ignition
32.3%
Switch
32.3%
Instrument Cluster/Panel
32.3%
12V/24V/48V Battery
10.8%
Electrical System across every Chevrolet Impala year
I started for the first time in early June of having reduced engine power. At this time I get several warrning lights on dashboard. I get engine power is reduced, traction control and engine light. The car goes into limp mode. I replaced the accelerator pedal position sensor after the first event. Since this time I had it happen 4 more times. This situation can be dangerous if a car is behind me and I slow up real quick due to going into limp mode. I try to pull over where I can when this happens. Once I pull over for 10 minutes the car will resume like normal driving with just the engine light on. The next day the engine light usually leaves. It is hard to know when this will occur but it can be a dangerous situation to be in.
NHTSA complaint #11544877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portland, TNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There is an electrical connector behind the right side, kick panel that overloads and chars the plastic housing. The connector is for the rear defroster grid, but it cannot handle the amperage that the grid carries. It overloads and is a fire hazard that can could start a fire in the passenger compartment. It is a very common problem on ninth generation Chevrolet Impalas, to the point there are multiple YouTube videos, offering shade tree repair advice that bypass the connector with a jumper wire. I’m including a link to one such a video. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11542505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Graniteville, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car at lights act like it does not want to go which can cause a wreck
NHTSA complaint #11522408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 129,000 milesST Louis, MOCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, A VEHICLE VEERED INTO HER LANE AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT SPUN AROUND INTO A CEMENT ROAD BLOCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS RELATING THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK SORENESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
NHTSA complaint #11406525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roosevelt, UT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE WIRING UNDER THE GEAR SHIFTER BROKE CAUSING THE IGNITION CYLINDER TO NOT TURN OFF SO YOU CAN'T REMOVE THE KEY WITCH IN TURN MADE THE CAR GO INTO THEFT MODE NOW IT WON'T START THE WINDOWS WON'T ROLL UP THE DASH LIGHTS WORK AND THE HORN BUT NOTHIN ELSE WORKS THE TRUNK WON'T OPEN IT WAS PARKED AT THE HOSPITAL
NHTSA complaint #11302081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 177,606 milesSuitland, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST FORWARD MOMENTUM, BUT DID NOT STALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE LOCAL AUTO ZONE CHECKED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AND DETERMINED THAT BOTH WERE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,606.
NHTSA complaint #11281014 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisville, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK ON TUESDAY 11-12-2019 AT 6 AM IN THE MORNING, MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON THEN, MESSAGE DISPLAYED BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE,AC HOT SHUT OFF, TRACTION ON AND REDUCE POWER, EVERYTHING CAME ON IN DASHBOARD AND ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER THE WHOLE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN, AND CAR WILL NOT START BACK UP. HAD TO GET SOMEONE TO JUMP START IN ORDER TO START CAR BACK UP IT WILL RUN A PERIOD OF TIME AND IT HAPPEN AGAIN EVEN AFTER REPLACING A NEW BATTERY, STARTER AND ALTERNATOR I ALSO TAKEN IT TO DEALER SHIP TO RUN DIAGNOSING TEST AS WELL AND THEY CHARGE ME FOR SERVICE ALTHOUGH THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH CHARGING SYSTEM AT ALL .BUT THIS OCCUR DURING THE BUSY TIME OFF THE DAY AND A LOT OF TRAFFIC
NHTSA complaint #11279929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hagerstown, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS EVEN AFTER BEING FIXED. ONLY HAD CAR FOR FEW MONTHS AND BARLEY CAN DRIVE IT.
NHTSA complaint #11234389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Worth, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL. IGNITION KEY STAYS STUCK WON'T RELEASE KEY I'VE SEEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE AND THE GAS CAP MAKES ENGINE LIGHT COME ON WHAT'S GOING ON!!! I'M ON 2ND GAS CAP
NHTSA complaint #11222335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,000 milesHattiesburg, MS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRAND NEW BATTERIES DIE WITHOUT EVEN DRIVING.NEW BATTERIES WILL DIE INSTANTLY.
NHTSA complaint #11209166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesTwin Falls, ID
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND I KNOW A LOT OF OTHERS ARE HAVING IT TOO. WHEN I'M DRIVING THE CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WILL RANDOMLY AND CODE SAYING ENGINE POWER REDUCED. MY CAR'S ENGINE POWER WILL REDUCE AND I WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN. THIS HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES: ON THE FREEWAY, IN TOWN, AT STOP LIGHTS, GOING UP HILLS, ON FLAT GROUND, WHEN I FIRST TURN MY CAR ON, AFTER DRIVING FOR 5 HOURS. THERE IS NO PATTERN. AFTER I TURN MY CAR OFF FOR A COUPLE MINUTES, THE LIGHT TURN OFF AND MY CAR RUNS OK AGAIN. IT HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, BUT SOMETIMES 4 OR 5 TIMES WEEK.
NHTSA complaint #11204669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anniston, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WINDOW MOTOR WENT OUT.
NHTSA complaint #11183352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Conway, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS KEEPS BLOWING OUT SOMETIMES ALL HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT. I REPLACED ALL LIGHTS AND THEY KEEP GOING OUT. SOMETIMES THE BRIGHT LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I TURN ON SIGNAL
NHTSA complaint #11155749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SLOW ON TAKE OFF, PASSENGER DOOR DOSENT OPEN ALL THE WAY REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK AIR ACTUATOR GONE OUT
NHTSA complaint #11133200 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesRound Rock, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE IN MOTION AT 70 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKING, AND NEARLY CAUSING A FATAL COLLISION ON A HIGHWAY OVERPASS. ERRORS ON DASH STATED THROTTLE DISABLED STOP ENGINE, OIL PRESSURE LOW ENGINE POWER REDUCED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THERE WAS A RECALL (EXPIRED?) FOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR DUE TO FAULTY SOLDERING.
NHTSA complaint #11091429 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesValparaiso, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAG INOPERATIVE LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND AFTER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE WIRING HARNESS ASSOCIATED WITH (PIG-TAIL) WAS BROKEN AND CHAFED FROM INTERFACING WITH CAR FRAME DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY TYPE OF INCIDENT . VEHICLE HAS 58,025 ORIG MILES THE CAR IS OPERATED ON. CITY AND HIGHWAY PAVED ROADS.
NHTSA complaint #11034334 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,000 milesJacksonville, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE AND ALSO THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
NHTSA complaint #10984514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesBaroda, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRACTION CONTROL, WARNING COMES ON THEN ENGINE STARTS TO SHUT DOWN NO POWER TO MAINTAIN FREEWAY SPEED HAVE TO EXIT. SCARY. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. ON A SIDE STREET IT IS NOT QUITE SO BAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. NEED HELP. MOST RECENT JAN 5 2017. COLD WEATHER, CAR VIBRATES SO BAD AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. BEEN HAVING TROUBLE FOR ABOUT 3 TO 5 YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #10940050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRANSMISSION FAILED, ENGINE LEAKING, VEHICLE HAS UNEXPECTED SHUT OFF, SMELLS SOMEWHAT LIKE IT'S BURNING.
NHTSA complaint #10915007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jefferson City, MO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING REPAIRED PER A RECALL CONCERNING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN MID SEPTEMBER OF 2014. A YEAR LATER, WHEN THE KEY WAS IN THE OFF POSITION, IT WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT MADE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AND WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10910291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesCameron, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA complaint #10895241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY 2007 IMPALA RECENTLY SHUT OFF ON ME WOULDN'T MOVE IN DRIVE AS I SAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS IT HAS BEEN JERKING SINCE I HIT 135000 MILES IT HAS A STRONG ODOR WHEN I CUT MY AC ON IN AS MY CAR IS RUNNING THE ENGINE HAS A STRONG ODORNOW MY CAR WANT DRIVE AT ALL AN I SEE IT HAS 3 RECALLS ON IT PLEASE LET ME WHAT'S GOING ON WITH MY CAR BECAUSE THAT WAS SO SCARY HAVING BREAK DOWN ON ME IN TRAFFIC.
NHTSA complaint #10865002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesBaltimore, MDCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE, AND THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10837420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,000 milesDearborn Heights, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE STEERING COLUMN SQUEAKS WHEN TURNING WHETHER IT'S LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. ACCELERATING ONLY 20 MPH AT 2,000 RPM AT THE START OF A GREEN LIGHT FROM A COMPLETE STOP ON RED OR IT JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP AT A RED LIGHT LIKE IT HAS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING OUT OF 1ST GEAR.
NHTSA complaint #10825045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lorena, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10746474 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesBroken Arrow, OKFire1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED, BEGAN TO SMOKE, AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SMOKE INHALATION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
NHTSA complaint #10730601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Gibson, MS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10724283 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DRASTICALLY REDUCED SPEED FROM 60 MPH TO 30 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
NHTSA complaint #10716210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Catskill, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR. WITHIN TWO WEEKS LATER, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO RESET THE COMPUTER. THE STALLING OCCURRED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND THE CONTACT NEEDED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10712697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesBolivar, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD EJECT FROM THE IGNITION INTERMITTENTLY. ON OTHER OCCASIONS, THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED AND WOULD NOT TURN OVER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
NHTSA complaint #10704136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.