“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.”
Owner complaint, filed Nov 19, 2019 at 177,606 miles
“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.”
Owner complaint, filed May 9, 2017 at 112,000 miles
Complaints and recalls over time
By year of filing
All complaintsAbout the electrical systemRecall (red: the electrical system)
Complaints about the 2007 Impala peaked in 2014, with 118 filed that year. Owners had filed 24 complaints about the electrical system before the first recall that covers it, 14V355000 in June 2014; 73 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 3 so far.
Filed Jun 23, 20143,141,731 vehiclesGeneral Motors LLC
Defect. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Filed Feb 17, 2009979 vehiclesDorman Products, Inc.
Defect. DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Risk. A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy. DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
Filed Oct 31, 20061,602 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.
Defect. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
Risk. WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
All 3 campaigns on file, newest first.
Technical service bulletins
935 on file
Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2007 Impala. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.
General CommunicationService campaignAug 26, 2024electrical system
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to …
PIT5236GService campaignMar 31, 2016electrical system
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program …
PIP4723JService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 25, 2024electrical system
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
09-06-04-026YService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 6, 2024electrical system
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
24-NA-098Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 6, 2024electrical system
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
13-08-116-001JService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 30, 2024electrical system
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
10-08-45-001HService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 28, 2024electrical system
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
Showing the newest 6 of 149 bulletins about the electrical system, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Engine
Filed Jun 22, 2026105,000 milesCA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving and turning into a shopping center, there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipes before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the residence and inspected by an independent mechanic, who discovered that the spark plugs were bent, and that the engine had seized. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 17, 2026NJ
I can pull my key out the ignition while the car is started and when I shut off the car , you don't know if it's off because the key come out the ignition, and it drains my battery dead.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 16, 2026LA
Dash warning light indicates check airbags. (About a year ago). Upon using a code reader it states that the wrong airbags are installed and needs to be replaced. The airbags had been replaced in 2007 by GMC after a serious accident as a program\loaner. I purchased the repaired vehicle from Southern Chevrolet in December of 2007 from their used car lot. I do not know why it has gone unnoticed for all these years.
Air BagsCrash
Filed Oct 28, 2025KY
The driver side airbag did not deploy when I got into a wreck. I feel the airbags could have helped me from hitting the steering wheel and hurting my ribs. I feel that it could have been less painful to have the airbag deploy. I thought the airbags were in working order.
Seat Belts
Filed Sep 11, 2025KY
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the seat belt buckle failed to latch securely. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tires
Filed Jul 22, 2025OH
See attached document for complaint.
Electrical System
Filed Sep 16, 2023PA
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.
Electrical SystemFire
Filed Sep 4, 2023TN
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)
Electrical System
Filed May 17, 2023SC
The car at lights act like it does not want to go which can cause a wreck
Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Jul 18, 2022TX
Check engine light Code p2138 Change the throttle pedal position sensor the next day the car dropped down to 5 to 10 mph information center said engine safety been reduced to 5 to 10 mph plus my traction control light came on then information center said service traction control put my old throttle pedal position sensor back on and it turn traction control light out and the car went back to driving normal don't know how long its going to last before it goes back to 5 to 10 mph and the information center says engine decelerate to 5 to 10 mph.was on highway in Texas had to get over on shoulder quick car just slow down quick and pedal was to floor. Also keep failing state inspection due to failed OBDII test ( see vir).
Structure › Body
Filed Jun 29, 202196,000 milesPA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the dashboard had cracked due to the heat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the crack had extended to the passenger side airbag. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Electrical SystemCrash1 injured
Filed Apr 5, 2021129,000 milesMO
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.
Engine
Filed Jan 27, 2021118,000 milesGA
REDUCE ENGINE POWER. CODE P2138
Engine
Filed Aug 11, 2020120,000 milesTX
HAD ISSUES WITH MY 2007 IMPALA 3.9L STALLING AND REDUCING POWER ON MY WIFE, AND AT TIMES ALMOST LEAVING HER IN OR ON THE ROAD. I HAVE REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY, THROTTLE PEDDLE ( TWICE ) AND HAD THE CAR FLASHED AT THE LOCAL GM DEALER. NOW THE CAR NOT ONLY READS REDUCED ENGINE POWER IT READ STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE AND DIED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR.. CAUSING HER TO ALMOST BE INVOLVED IN A BAD WRECK. THIS SERIOUSLY NEEDS TO HAVE ATTENTION OF WHOEVER AT GM IS OVER SAFETY, CAUSE THIS ISSUE WILL END UP IN A REALLY BAD SITUATION IF OR WHEN SOMEONE ENDS UP SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. I MEAN YOU REALLY NEED TO PROGRAM THEM TO SLOWLY REDUCE POWER, NOT JUST TELL YOU THEN SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AND HAVE THE DRIVER FIGHT AND PANIC TO GET OFF THE ROAD THROUGH TRAFFIC, WHILE NOT GETTING RUN OVER IN THE PROCESS. BUT IF THERE IS A FIX WE NEED TO KNOW.
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Mar 17, 2020173,000 milesCO
THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING OVER 40MPH. THE DRIVER SWERVED TO MISS A DOG IN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE ROLLED AND LANDED ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER WAS SEEN AT THE ER FOR CERVICAL AND LEFT SIDED PAIN.
Engine
Filed Feb 3, 2020200,000 milesNY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE REDUCE, AND STARTING DISABLE SERVICE THROTTLE MESSAGES ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWER OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR FIVE MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000.
Electrical System
Filed Jan 26, 2020UT
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
Air BagsCrash
Filed Jan 22, 2020152,891 milesMI
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO A DEEP DITCH HITTING A TREE STOPPING IT COMPLETELY AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS CATAPULTED INTO THE AIR AND RETURNED TO THE GROUND QUICKLY AFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION HEADED FOR A TEE INTERSECTION WHERE THE DITCH WAS LOCATED ACROSS THE TEE INTERSECTION.
Engine
Filed Jan 2, 2020100,000 milesMI
COOLANT CROSSOVER PIPE GASKETS ROTTED AWAY AND HEAT QUIT WORKING LEAVING MY WIFE AND KIDS TO FREEZE IN THE WINTER.
Engine
Filed Dec 13, 201970,000 milesDE
I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 CHEVY IMPALA IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT 25 MPH, AND WHEN I WAS GETTING READY TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE BADLY WITH THE CODE "ENGINE LOSING POWER." LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF. BEING 68 YEARS OLD, I GOT EXTREMELY SCARED. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TRIED CALLING 2 OF MY CHILDREN TO HELP ME. NOT BEING ABLE TO GET EITHER ONE OF THEM. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON, AND PROCEEDED BACK HOME WHICH WAS ONLY ABOUT A HALF MILE FROM MY HOUSE. I CALLED THE PREVIOUS OWNER, AND SHE STATED THAT HAD HAPPENED TO HER ABOUT 6 MONTHS PRIOR. NOW I AM TERRIFIED TO TAKE IT OUT ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY. THE CAR ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT AND HAD BEEN GARAGED KEPT. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME REGARDING WHY THIS MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Dec 9, 2019260,000 milesNY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, BACK, AND NECK AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A JUNK YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 260,000.
Electrical System
Filed Nov 19, 2019177,606 milesMD
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.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Nov 13, 2019KY
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
Power TrainCrash
Filed Oct 8, 2019137,466 milesNY
SLIPPING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND THEN STALLED GOT BUMPED LUCKY NOT FAST SPEED LEAVING FROM RED LIGHT
Seat Belts
Filed Aug 31, 201991,591 milesMI
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH MALFUNCTIONING. BUCKLE WILL NOT INSERT PROPERLY. THIS IS THE SECOND IMPALA MY FAMILY HAD THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. IT APPEARS A SPRING CLIP OF METAL COMES OUT OR BREAKS OFF INHIBITING THE INSERTION OF THE BUCKLE.THE FIRST 2 IMAGES ARE OF THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE. THE THIRD IMAGE IS OF A WORKING PROPERLY BUCKLE( PASSENGER SIDE)
Service Brakes
Filed Jul 24, 2019MD
CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS EVEN AFTER BEING FIXED. ONLY HAD CAR FOR FEW MONTHS AND BARLEY CAN DRIVE IT.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Jul 24, 2019154,000 milesIN
TRANSMISSION TENDS TO LONG SHIFT AT 1ST AND 2ND GEARS CAUSING ERRATIC SHIFTING UPHILL AND SOMETIMES TURNS. UNSAFE! JASPER ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS DID UPDATE FOR CLUTCH PLATES AND PRESSURE SOLENOID FOR THIS IS KNOWN TO BE A PROBLEM. HESITATED ACCELERATION WHIM GOING UPHILL. FIRST TRANS WAS INSTALLED IN 2016 OCTOBER
Seat Belts
Filed Jul 8, 2019104,200 milesIN
I DID NOT KNOW WHO TO REPORT THIS TO OR I WOULD HAVE DONE THIS ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. EVERY DAY WHEN IT IS THE FIRST TIME TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR THE DAY, I HAVE TROUBLE GETTING THE DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT TO LATCH. IT DOES NOT LATCH FOR MY FIRST ATTEMPT. BUT IT MAY TAKE A FEW TIMES BEFORE IT FINALLY DOES. I HAVE BEEN VERY CONCERNED THAT AT SOME POINT IT WILL NOT LATCH AT ALL OR THAT I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO UNLATCH IT. I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE WITHOUT THE SEATBELT. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I HAVE MY GRANDCHILDREN WITH ME SO THIS IS A CONCERN FOR ME. MY HUSBAND PURCHASED A DEVISE TO CUT THE BELT IF NECESSARY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS SITUATION CAN BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS FOR THE DRIVER OF THE CAR.
Electrical System
Filed Jun 24, 2019TX
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
Steering
Filed May 24, 2019133,000 milesNY
STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT LOCK IN PARK ALARM DOES NOT ENGAGE WHILE PARKED
Electrical System
Filed May 22, 201979,000 milesMS
BRAND NEW BATTERIES DIE WITHOUT EVEN DRIVING.NEW BATTERIES WILL DIE INSTANTLY.
Steering
Filed May 10, 2019132,300 milesNY
STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT LOCK AND ALARM DOES NOT ENGAGEALL THE TIME
Electrical System
Filed Apr 30, 2019150,000 milesID
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.
Power Train
Filed Apr 22, 2019132,222 milesNY
WHEN DRIVING IT SHIFTS HARD FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR MOSTLY ON A GRADE NOT TO STEEP SHIFTS SO HARD IT CHIRPS TIRES WHEN IT ENGAGES INTO SECOND GEAR FLUID IS ON CORRECT LEVEL .IT HAPPENS AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT NORMAL DRIVING I DO NOT DRIVE FAST OR ACCELERATE QUICKLY. IM IN PROCESS OF GETTING IT CHECKED IM NOT DRIVING CAR TOO MUCH RIGHT NOW BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE NOW 132.222 MILES ON CAR.
Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Apr 13, 2019131,100 milesNY
POWER STEERING BOX WHEN CHECKING FLUID POP NOISE WHEN TAKING OFF CAP ALSO CHANGED SERPENTINE BELT STILL SQUEALING STIFF STEERING LEAK NOT DETECTED AT THAT TIME .#2 SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR IS VERY FAST NOT NORMAL
Service Brakes
Filed Mar 28, 2019131,355 milesNY
INTERMITTENT TRACTION LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT POOR ACCELERATION
Power Train
Filed Mar 3, 2019189,745 milesWI
MY CAR HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN A 6 MONTHS TIME FRAME. MY TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND IT SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING AGAIN I HAVE HAD IT REPLACED UNDER A YEAR AGO. I WAS DRIVING WHEN I NOTICED MY CAR SLIPPING FROM 11ST FEAR INTO SECOND. THE DEFROST DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND ALL WINDOWS ARE FROZEN MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE.
Electrical System
Filed Mar 1, 2019AL
WINDOW MOTOR WENT OUT.
Steering
Filed Feb 7, 201923,000 milesOH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE TURNED. A WARNING INDICATOR WITH A QUESTION MARK APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A NEW POWER STEERING SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED; HOWEVER, THE STEERING FAILED AGAIN ALONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED LATER. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Jan 31, 2019TX
MY WHEEL STARTED TO CLUCK EVERY TIME I DRIVE, THEN MY SPEED WANT GO AS IT AHOULD
Power Train
Filed Jan 30, 201980,000 milesMS
TAKATA RECALL. I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND REALIZED I HAD FORGOTTEN MY PURSE AND WHEN I TRIED TO BACK UP TO GET MY PURSE, THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND ALMOST GOT STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. A FEW MEN CAME TO HELP PUSH THE CAR OUT OF THE ROAD. AFTER CHECKING A FEW RHINGS, THEY TOLD ME THAT MY TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT.
Power Train
Filed Dec 30, 201813,700 milesTN
WELL MY 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA WANT DRIVE OR MOVE SO I DON'T IF IT'S THE TRANSMISSION BAD OR NOT I NEED ANSWER PLEASE IT'S LEAKING FLUID AND OIL AS WELL.
Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 8, 2018PA
MY CAR WILL START SOMETIMES AND SOME
Electrical System
Filed Dec 3, 2018SC
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
Power Train
Filed Nov 13, 2018149,000 milesWI
WHEN TAKING OF FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE HESITATES TO ACCELERATE AND STARTS TO JERKS AND JUMPS. AND SHIFTS HARD.FEELS LIKE SOMONE JUST REARENDED YOU.HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WHETHER ON A CITY STREET OR MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY AND ALSO WHILE TURNING .
Engine
Filed Oct 24, 201890,000 milesGA
TAKATA RECALL WHILE DRIVING I KEEP GETTING A 'ENGINE POWER REDUCED' MESSAGE AND MY CAR IMMEDIATELY SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.
Structure › Body
Filed Oct 3, 20182,000,000 milesTN
SLOW ON TAKE OFF, PASSENGER DOOR DOSENT OPEN ALL THE WAY REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK AIR ACTUATOR GONE OUT
Air BagsCrash3 injured
Filed Aug 16, 2018175,000 milesCA
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN AT A MOMENTS NOTICE THE CAR SHUT OFF POWER STEERING WAS LOST THE CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND ANOTHER CAR SLAMMED INTO MY PASSENGER SIDE SWIPING ME.
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail PipeFire
Filed Aug 14, 2018200,000 milesNC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ALLOWED IT TO COOL DOWN. AFTER, APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Service Brakes
Filed Aug 3, 2018AL
TAKATA RECALL , IT MAKES A VIBRATION NOISE & WON'T GO OVER 40MPH
Complaints 1-50 of 627, newest first, reproduced as filed.
It is not among the Impala years to avoid. Owners filed 627 complaints, against about 515 for a typical Impala year. The most common complaint is about the electrical system (15%).
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
The electrical system: 97 of the 627 complaints (15%) are about it. Owners most often say it stalls (13%), sets off warning lights on the dash (8%) and will not start (6%). The typical report comes at 90,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Impala have?
3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Jun 23, 2014. The largest, 14V355000, covered 3,141,731 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems start?
Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 60,000 miles. For the electrical system the midpoint is 90,000 miles.
Are there service bulletins for the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
The manufacturer filed 935 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (149), the engine (131) and the transmission (44). They include a service campaign, General Communication, filed Aug 26, 2024. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.
Reading this record
1 death reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Jun 23, 2014. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.