This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Driving on the highway and dash notification popped up that I needed to service my power steering, service my stabiltrac, service ABS. I lost power (electric) steering and barely able to exit and park safely. I'm a small woman with not much strength and I could hardly turn my wheel with every bit of muscle. This is not safe! I could've been seriously injured or died along with other drivers/vehicles! this needs to be a complete recall!!!!
The vehicle had water damage from 'clogged sunroof drains', which cause water to run all down the side and back panels causing an extensive amount of damage from one horrible design flaw. Some of the things effected was electrical company's such as electronic parking break was engaged and would not release cause the vehicle not to move! next was corrosion on several other inside wires having to do with steering and possibly air bags, but who knows if they will be effective until there is an accident and it's too late to find out if they are dmamged. Other safety features such as side detection was corroded so it too malfunctioned. There was a lot of other electrical things damaged but the car is in the shop and I don't know what else could be a huge safe concern. There is now so much mold which is dangerous to be breathing in if not totally replaced. There is an extensive amount of water in the spare tire wheel well that is causing rust and the inability to use this safety feature if needed! this became a horrible safety concern for myself and whomever my be traveling in my vehicle. Please do research into this because I could not believe this could happen to a car with only 70,000 miles! my car is in the shop so I cannot take any pictures of it! please help!
Side detection warning system failed and as a result while I was driving the electrical cluster and air bag system alert theft alert starting beeping flashing only half of the stuff works when it feels like it I cant drive the car air bags could deploy at anytime trunk could open doors come unlocked you cant see how fast your going so my car is parked in a garage undrivable
- Newton, IA, USA
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The blind spot detection sensor is corroding and shorting out. It is causing other systems on the car to show error messages and failures like the air bag and traction system well driving. It also keeps blowing fuses. This sensor was never properly protected from the elements. It also cost over $800 to replace one of them. I know this is the problem because I have had to replace them before and it is happening the exact same way.
While I was driving on the highway, my vehicle gave me a 'service side detection system' warning. A few more miles down the road, I smelled an electrical smell almost like something was burning. Luckily, I made it home and am taking it to the dealership tomorrow. It was very scary and I'm thankful my 1 year old son wasn't in the car with me at that time.
Oil control solenoid valve failure causing loss of power, instability at all speeds, and surging of engine. GM does not have any parts to repair this item and does not have a eta on when they will get them, there are no aftermarket options availible either due to the rate of failure. GM part# 12633613
While driving in town- side detection message appears on dash. Left side detection indicator stays on. Vehicle taken to dealership for service. Service technician informs me the detection module is corroded, likely from moisture. The statement reads two "miscellaneous body electrical- repair" recommendations totalling $1104.91. I can not afford this. I ask if we can disable or turn off the sensor and I am told no. I ask if neglecting to replace the corroded module can cause further disruptions with the vehicle, including safety systems, and I am told yes, it can. This is outrageous. The module should never be made in a way where it is susceptible to water damage, especially given its placement in the rear bumper. This is negligent design and complete disregard for safety, the user, or the product. I hope I havent left anything important out. I am trying to be factual and keep my frustration aside.
Side detection lights don't work and followed all the ideas to make them work other than replacing them.was going down the round and was going to make a turn and the lights weren't working. The next time they work, now there out completely.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 70 mph, all the instrument cluster warning indicators became inoperable and the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact had to disconnect the battery to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to feldman Chevrolet of lansing (2801 E Michigan ave, lansing, mi 48912, (517) 489-4858) where it was diagnosed that the safety sensors were inoperable and there was water intrusion in the side sensor module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the air bag and service air bag warning indicators illuminated. Also, the vehicle exhibited difficulty starting and experienced electrical system failure. The contact stated that the instrumental panel darkened, the rpms provided incorrect readings, and the turn signals failed to work. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery and the alternator; however, the repair did not correct the failures. The contact stated that the vehicle had front vented heated seats and should be included in NHTSA campaign numbers 15V465000 (air bags). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000.
My car won't work at all half of the time. Mostly all electricity stops in the vehicle. The battery is 2 years old. Sometimes electric will work and still won't start. I have been told there's some kind of electrical problem in my car and that there is a recall on that but for whatever reason it says that it's not for my VIN number. I think my electrical has a problem it's been going on for well over a year now and I have to jump my car a lot.
When driving the warning sensor came on on saying power steering and stab track problem. I was on the highway and came inches from an accident. My steering was not normal and found it very hard to steer around car in front of me that slammed on breaks. Then I pulled over to see what was wrong and got warning that front camera wasn't working...I don't have a front camera! then when I backed out of that driveway it gave warning that my rear camera warning sensors were not working. I'm afraid to drive my car.
Side section doesn't work light on mirror is constantly on today every light on the dash was on the headlights were flashing on and off while driving down the road none of the gauges worked no heater controls or heat was not working the air bag light is on all service reminders came up on the display the radio also doesn't work traction control and stabilitrac doesn't work!! air bags and headlights not working properly is my biggest safety concern!! the car did this stationary and also driving down the road!
Bought car about 6 months ago had 52,000 miles on it seemed to be a decent car until today Dec 1, 2019 driving on the highway at about 70 miles an hour with ice covered roads power steering went out, and stabilitrak, a long with ABS all at once and prompted service lights in dash and info screen power steering was so stiff I could barely turn or control car and almost slammed into median luckily not hitting another vehicle drove to nearest exit and turned car off turned back on after about 7 min and still same things in dash thankfully this didn't end worse my car can now barely steer and service lights are on going to try to see about talking to someone at dealership tommaro it seems a lot of people are having this problem with this car
The car has intermittent various electrical problems. It will run fine and then the next time the key fob wont open the door, no interior lights, it wont start...absolutely no power to anything in the car. It is as if the entire battery was removed. Then later, it will start right up. Trying to jump start it does nothing.this has left me completely stranded several times. I have had the car towed 3 times. But each time when I get it to the mechanic, it starts right up. Other times, the car runs fine but the door locks will unlock and lock on their own rapidly over and over. This usually happens while sitting with the car on and in park. Other times when trying to pull into traffic, the engine sputters, the radio display flashes on and off, and the ac blower cuts out all at the same time. This is dangerous because the sputtering stalls the acceleration while pulling into traffic. Other times just the radio and the display will go off - sometimes for days & sometimes just a few minutes, but everything else works fine. Other times the speedometer will completely stop working and the gas gage registers nothing. This has happened on the interstate on long drives so that I can't tell how fast I am going or whether I have enough gas. It will then start back up, but may be days later. I took it in to be fixed. They took the computer out from under the rear wheel well and showed me that it was completely corroded. I drove the car without a computer for 8 months but because of the same problems continuing, I took it back in and they said I needed a new computer. The car had too many miles for this to be covered so I paid over $1500 for this to be fixed. Now it is 3 weeks after getting the new computer installed. All of the problems have continued. And again today, I was stranded when I went out after work and found it dead again. It is back in the dealer again.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. When the vehicle was started, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the passenger side hub sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was given an estimate for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist because the vehicle was out of warranty. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 89,926.
I received a recall letter for the side blind zone alert message on my Impala and I did not understand the wording in the letter "of it being covered within 6 years of the date your vehicle was originally placed in service." I thought it meant it couldn't be older than 6 years old but wasn't sure what placed in service meant and also not have over 80,000 miles on it. My vehicle has almost 26,000 and my date was September 13 per the local dealership, so when I called to make an appointment they told me it was not covered anymore. I had an appointment in August but had to cancel it as my mom was just put into hospice at that point. You would think they would put in the letter my date of originally placed in service but it would make it a lot easier to understand. I am hoping that I can still have it fixed and not have to pay for something that GM made incorrectly. My side blind alert comes on every time I turn my car on and doesn't work in the rain when I am driving. I thought this feature was to help people be more safe on the road and lessen crashes but it seems to be about money for GM or else they would fix it. I paid a lot of money for my Impala and its special features and though I know things will need to be fixed, I shouldn't have to pay for GM's mistake when manufacturing the vehicle. Thank you.
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- Brownville, ME, USA