transmission problem
7.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,200.00
Average Mileage:
69,466 miles
Number of complaints:
11 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- replace transmission (5 reports)
- better gm warrnty (1 reports)
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2006Apr 07
(reported on)Impala
- 45,000 miles
First time to the dealership, they said something was collapsed in the steering column... some type of safety feature. Second time, I was told by the mechanic that it is the way I drive. Third time, after telling them to drive the car like it was their car and they were making payments on it, they called to tell me that I was correct in assuming it was a transmission problem. The "inspector" from the warranty division came to inspect my car and approve the repairs and he backed out of the garage bay and knocked my passenger side mirror off of the car. Okay folks, what should I do?
2008Apr 09
Impala LS 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
My car only has 60,000 miles and I'm already replacing the transmission. I'm still currently in shock that my 4 year old car needs this much work. I really am disappointed in GM and after much research have found that many people have had the same problem. Its a real shame and I will never ever buy an impala again!
2008Feb 02
Impala 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 95,158 miles
This may seem i'm repeating what has already been said, but it's driving me crazy. First off I bought the car in Aug of 07. I feel in love with it, I thought it was best riding and driving car i had drove in a long time. Now thats saying alot considering we had just totaled a Toyota Camry the same year. The problems didn't take long before they started, first off the temp gauge started going crazy, then the speedometer started the same crap. So i thought no big deal yeah it was expensive but i can deal with it for now. So, I continued taking great care of my car, regular oil changes, tune ups, and keeping it clean. I had the oil changed the last time and I was informed that the transmission fluid was black and it needed changing. So I made the appointment to take it in and have it taken care of, and the was the worst mistake I could have made. Only hours after having it changed, me and my hubby went to back up and the transmissions slipped. Needless to say we both had a few chosen words to say. Well the problem has gotten worse, it sometimes slips when i go to take off, you can hear a whine while driving, and reverse...we try not to even to back up....only when it is absolutely necessary. I went back to GM because I thought they had actually made a good car....boy i was wrong....I'm going back to Toyota.
2008Feb 15
Impala 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 103,211 miles
I am very disappointed to be experiencing this problem so soon. I have been having weird
problems for over 7 or 8 months with a jerking when start to accelerate from a stopping
point but not bad to complain about. I had it check out and at that time it would not do it. I had a diagnostic test done and every was fine. Now 9 months later the transmission
is slipping. No noise but just hesitation when accelerating. Took the car to AMMCO
Transmission and they say the transmission is bad (slipping) and recommend to have it
rebuild. I am now in the processes of trying to have this repair done as cheap as
possible. This sucks alot.
2007Dec 14
Impala 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 76,000 miles
My car which is now out of warranty, has the transmission completely gone. I started slipping a week earlier, a shop suggested a get the transmission filter/fluid changed, the it went totally out. I have been a loyal GM customer my entire life (I am 42), my father-in-law is a retired GM worker, and now I will never buy another new GM care my entire life. Way to go GM! It is no wonder everyone is buying Toyota. Needless to say I am very disappointed. Honda, here I come!
2007Oct 19
Impala 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
had the car home for 2 weeks a new problem started happened took the car back to Chevy the new transmission was leaking and on the 21st of November i was going on a trip the new transmission slipped my way of solving over $8000 in repairs on this car was to trade it off and not for another Chevy after only buying Chevy for 25years i'm done
2007Aug 02
(reported on)Impala Base 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 63,858 miles
One night while driving the transmission decides that it wants to get stuck in third gear. It started making a loud noise and jumped hard as hell. Service has been done on it and I don't know what the problem it this is sh*t if I ever seen. Has anyone else had the same problem that I've been experiencing, if so are there any solutions, resolutions to this problem.
2006Nov 12
(reported on)Impala 3.4
- Automatic transmission
- 54,400 miles
When you come out on a cold morning and start up the car and warm it up for a few minutes and procede to go and make your first stop and pull off it slips and jumps like someone has rear ended you. This didnt start until it got cold, it happen last year too . I previously owned a 2002 mailbu it didn't do this at all. I don't know what is wrong with chevy I plan on trading it in next year and getting another impala with less miles on it.
2007Jan 02
(reported on)Impala 3.4L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
For a thrity thousand dollar car it is a nice driving car that everything in it is either fallen off or is breaking, the dash speedometer cover is already cracking the head light covers are leaking the tranny slips, the oil light won't go out, the steering column is squeeking very time i turn the wheel. have had a ford and gm family all my life and now i will never buy a gm vehicle again. the brakes have had numerous problems too. the engine seems to have lost power already too.
2006Dec 18
(reported on)Impala 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
I had to stomp on the gas to pull out into trafic. After that, the transmission started making a noise and shiffting hard when shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. If you now baby it you can slightly feel and here the problem. But if you are not driving like Grandpa it slips, it is getting worse. The transmision has been flushed and has not made a difference. I take great care of my vehicles and have a 1995 GMC truck with a 185,000 miles with no problems. I'm very dissapointed.
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2008May 21
Impala 3.4L V6
I can't believe that our transmission had to be rebuilt already! The 2nd gear clutches were bad. I'm so glad that this happened before our extended warranty is up.
Amanda S.
Nixa, MO, USA
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