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2G1WT57K691••••••2009 Chevrolet IMPALA
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2009 Chevrolet IMPALA build (23 vs 7).
23on this build
713on the model
101builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 9Service Brakes 5Engine 5Air Bags 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashOct 2014
The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle crashed into a pothole and the key released from the ignition while the vehicle was still powered on. In addition, the vehicle stalled and the contact was able to…
EngineJun 2018
"low oil pressure light, shut off engine" keeps coming on. Oil is full. So far I have air bag light, traction control light, engine light, engine speed reduced light all on! How are these auto's not being recalled! I will never own a chevy again! Unsafe piece's of junk!
Air BagsMay 2018
While driving on the interstate at 70mph, air bag light, engine light as well as traction control light came on. Felt as if brakes were on. Dash read "service traction control" & "engine speed reduced". 140,000 miles
StructureJan 2016
The dash board on my car is cracked around where the front passenger air bag comes out. I feel it is a huge safety hazard for when the air bag needs to deploy. I feel the cracked dash board may turn into a shard of hard plastic that could either pierce the air bag or hurt the…
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2015
The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed half a tank and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle would not restart. The contact had to call for fuel to be…
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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 2G1WT57K691129893 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.