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2007 Chevrolet Impala Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 627 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Impala, most often about the electrical (20% of complaints, typically around 84,000 miles). It is 9th of 21 Impala model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Impala problems
Electrical
128 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician advised the contact to…
I was driving down the road suddenly check engine light came on speed reduced get a reduced power/traction control message and speed drop to 40 in matter of seconds engine running very rough. Almost caused a accident due to this happening at the morning rush hour on commute to work. I looked online this seems to be a…
Engine
106 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
2007 Chevrolet Impala has strong odor (skunk-like smell) that radiates from the vehicle's interior when the outside climate begins to warm up. Gm issued a tsb (#08-08-110-019) for the problem, but will not repair vehicles that are out of warranty. The problem pertains to incorrect parts (a rubber brake booster boot…
Returning home from work on interstate noticed it took higher rpms to get up to the 65mph speed limit. After driving for a few minutes I stopped at a red light. The vehicle could then only get up to 40mph and lost power down to 10mph when I pulled over and called it a day. Currently at the shop with 10 different codes…
Steering
101 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, linkages, rack and pinion, electric power assist system.
I own a 2007 Chevrolet Impala ls. For some reason, there is a clunk/knock in when I steer to the right. At times it has a tendency to lock up. Also, there is a strong vibration that occurs when I am doing 35 MPH or faster. I do not feel safe.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. During a routine maintenance appointment, the dealer told him that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. He previously noticed a knocking noise in the steering wheel after it was brought to his attention at the dealership. He had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date.…
Suspension
85 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
This complaint is about my 2007 chevy Impala. On 3/31/10 I was on the highway coming back from florida when my rear tire started loosing air. I immediately got off the highway and found a tire repair shop in barnesville ga. They looked at my back tires and both were worn on the inside as though my rear end was out of…
First snow storm I drove this car in, the cars rear end slides all over the road. I have driven in snow all my life and this was the scariest vehicle I have ever drove in slick weather. I changed the tires believing this was the problem only to see that the rear tires are both wearing on the inside. After having this…
Transmission
80 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Started having trouble with my transmission a while back. If I was at a stop and tried to accelerate it was slowly take of then all of sudden slam into the right gear then take off. It also happened even if I didnt come to a complete stop and tried to go again. My check engine light came on after about a month of this…
Reported that car would jerk (kick into gear late) when accelerating from stop to start. At 74,000 we made our first claim with local dealer. They couldn't duplicate the concern. Brought car in two more time because it got worse. Felt like someone was hitting me from the back. My car often kicks out of gear on a left…
Wheels and tires
78 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, sidewall.
My 2007 Chevrolet Impala was recently in Chevrolet shop for 30,000 miles maintenance. I was shocked when told I needed tires. I am the original owner and drive to and from work and an occasional weekend trip. I have my tires rotated every 10,000 miles. What gives?
Vibration and pulling on highway in speeds above 60mph. Had tires rotated/balanced and numerous alignments performed without resolution. Third party inspected tires and found "tread separation" on 3 of the 4 tires. Tires exhibited these problems since about 29000 miles and were replaced at 36000.
Brakes
58 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, pedals and linkages, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 30 MPH, the driver seat completely detached and threw the contact into the back seat. His spouse was able to grab the steering wheel to prevent a crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they repaired it under warranty. The contact spoke with the…
Front rotors are warped at 22,000 miles on the car. It appears that the rotors are either undersize, made of poor steel, and or imported from china. There is no reason for the rotors to have failed and be resurfaced. As a mechanic this condition caused a significant safety issue under highway speed braking to a stop.…
Air bags
49 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
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…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and the steering seized. As a result, the contact collided with a curb. The air bags did not deploy. The driver had memory loss and pain in the hands, back, and legs. The rear seat passenger…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Chevrolet Impala recalls
Electrical: ignition
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: storage
Risk: With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Impala
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (128 complaints, typically around 84,000 miles); engine (106 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles); steering (101 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Impala have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 23, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Chevrolet Impala?
- It is 9th of 21 Impala model years by number of complaints, with 627 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.