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2G1WC58R079••••••2007 Chevrolet IMPALA
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2007 Chevrolet IMPALA build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
523on the model
119builds in total
Most reportedSteering 2Electrical System 2Suspension 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineNov 2019
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…
Electrical SystemSep 2014
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…
SteeringJun 2013
I was pulling up to the hospital to pickup my husband who had surgery. And had no steering. Had it towed in and they said the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Cost $800 then had to take it back for more work. The steering is acting up again. Has there been a recall on this…
TiresSep 2012
I bought this car used 9 months ago and put new tires on it, one of the rear tires blew out on the inside where it was worn down the to steel and the other is down to showing steel and needs to be replaced as well. It is only the inside of the rear tires and it not visible when…
SuspensionJan 2011
I had my transmission repaired when the technician realized my brand new tires were worn to the cords on the inside. They said it was the shocks and struts . When they called to get the warranty to cover the problem the warranty inspector said it wasn't the problem. The problem…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1WC58R079121704 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.