Starter Solenoid problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala

The vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a broken wire in the btsi solenoid terminal which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by re wiring the ground wire to the shifter where the pin had broken. On may 3rd the key got stuck in the ignition and would not come out. Let the car sit for 24 hours the battery died and the key released out of the ignition. Took the car to the dealership on may 5, 2014 and the shifter wires were re constructed. Car still acts as if the shifter is not going to shift.

Shifter cannot be moved from park position (repair/reroute brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) solenoid harness) models: 2007-2009 Chevrolet Impala supercede:this bulletin is being revised to end the need for information from the field and provide repair information. Please discard corporate bulletin number 08-07-30-007a (section 07 - transmission/transaxle). Condition some customers may comment on either of the following conditions: - the key cannot be removed from the ignition. - the transmission gear selector (shifter) cannot be moved out of the park position. Cause this condition may be caused by an incorrectly routed brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) solenoid harness which can make it difficult to install. In some instances, the wiring looms are tangled, causing stress on the wires in the connector at the btsi. If the btsi harness is routed incorrectly, it may also result in a wire pinching issue. Correction important do not use force to move the gear selector (shifter). Using force may cause damage to the btsi. Inspection/routing and repair of the btsi wiring harness/connector 1. Check for wire damage at the btsi connector terminal ends. Refer to si for repair procedures. 2. For very intermittent issues, check the btsi wire harness individual circuits for broken or crimped wires. Refer to si for repair procedures. 3. Inspect the routing of the wiring harness leading to the btsi connector. The illustrations above show the btsi harness routed incorrectly. 4. Reroute the wiring to create available slack and avoid future occurrences.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the all four tires were worn down to the metal after a short period of time. The tires were replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that they were unaware of the problem. A local mechanic stated that the wheels were the cause of the tire wear. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would look into the problem. Additionally, there was corrosion on the emissions solenoid which she was alerted to when the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that either carbon was stuck in the valve or the solenoid was full of water. The vehicle was repaired. Also, the cable to the battery was corroded. Two mechanics inspected the vehicle and stated that the failure was not caused by normal wear and tear. The vehicle was repaired. The current mileage was approximately 73,000. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

On December 24, 2009, after parking my 30 month old 2007 Chevrolet Impala ltz on level ground at 6:30am in the morning and minus 13 degrees fahrenheit, I attended my morning workout for 1 hour. On return and after successfully starting the car I found the stick shift access button could not be pushed, despite following the recommended procedures, and the car was stuck in park. It was towed to the local gm dealer for $100. After six days and $150 in expenses for another car the gm dealer reported that the problem was a "broken ground wire" in the "shift lock solenoid connector" [inside the centre console where the shift lever is located]. The cost of repair was $137. My internet research shows this problem occurs often in Chevrolet Impalas, which suggests that the problem is in the design and manufacture of the vehicle. This problem could be life threatening if the problem occurs in a remote area at this temperature. I thought this was a power train problem since the part allows the transmission to engage, and therefore should be covered under warranty. Gm claims it is not part of the power train. My complaint is that the problem could be life threatening, is a defect in design and manufacture, and that the problem is a power train problem and therefore should be covered under warranty.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch and the vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a broken wire in the btsi solenoid terminal which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who then replaced the shifter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 71,535 and the current mileage was 166,000.

Backing out of driveway, radio became non-operational, no display, no sound, no on-star, no phone. Car shut off in driveway, car would not start. Had it towed to dealer. They tested, radio came on for 5 mins. Then shut off. They found a battery cell was bad and replaced the battery. At 22k mi. Power passenger seat was making loud noise, lumbar support broken. At 39k mi. Timing cover seal was leaking,replaced timing cover and front pass. Seatbelt broke. At 44k mi. Could not take out of park. Faulty actuator was replaced. At 45k mi. At 50k compressor clutch came apart required replacment. Transmission slippling while driving on fwy, no power. Input sprague failure due to premature wear,they stated they fixed trans. But 1474 mi. Later car went in for complete trans. Overhaul at 46699 mi at 62k. Mi could not get out of park. Shift control solenoid broke. Again at 75k. Mi. Could not get out of park. Shift control solenoid wires broke. . Accuator x2 prob. Replaced once. Broken again, contols internal air cond. At 78k. Steering gear needed replacement.