Car Will Not Start problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala

Six problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2009 Impala.

1 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2014

At 55 mph, a warning message stating service traction control-engine power reduced appeared. While driving downhill or on level ground, I had sufficient power to continue driving. When headed uphill it was extremely difficult to get the car to shift into a lower gear. When it finally did shift, it shifted hard and really jerked the car. A few miles down the road, I rounded a corner and began to pick up some momentum. Without warning, the engine stopped and another warning light stating starting disabled-service throttle appeared. I had enough momentum to move off to the side of the road. I tried to start the car several times. The engine did not crank and the message continued to flash. I completely turned the key off and sat for a few minutes. I was about to call for a tow truck when I tried again. The engine started and I was able to continue home with no issues. A few days later, the first message I mentioned appeared (service traction control-engine power reduced). I was still at work, so I found a parking space and turned the engine off immediately. A few minutes later, I restarted the engine and drove away. I guess I'm just lucky this didn't happen on the turnpike or interstate. Gm has to know about this. I guess they don't pay attention to near-misses.

2 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2014

I was driving on the highway during rush hour traffic going approximately 65 per hour and the service traction control came on and then said that engine power was reduced. It also had the engine light come on and stayed on all the way home. I then got home safely that time and shut off the car about 20 minutes later went out and all lights had gone off and was back to normal. This has happened at least a dozen times since then. Then on 6/29/15 this happened again on the highway during rush hour traffic. However this time the car said throttle disabled and the car shut off completely in the middle of the highway and I had to try and get to the side of the road without incident. After about 10 or 15 minutes the car then started back up and the lights went out and I was able to drive again. Then later in the day I returned home and tried to leave in my car and it would not start and had no power what so ever. The key also would not come out of the ignition and I just had that recall dealt with on the key. I could have been seriously injured in this last incident. This needs to be recalled and gm needs to pay for what I am out of pocket because I now had to get a rental car to work. I have read pages upon pages of complaints just like mine, which is ridiculous that this issue has not been fixed. Does it take someone getting injured or killed for gm to do something?.

3 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. An abnormal noise was also heard when the vehicle was started. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and, until the contact received a second letter, the vehicle would not be serviced. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.

4 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a guard rail and rolled over. The air bags did not deploy and the vehicle failed to restart. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not. The contact sustained whiplash all over the body that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Djr.

5 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2014

2000 Chevrolet Impala. Vehicle wouldn't start. Took it to service dealer and got it fixed. Recall was issued for same reason. The key, and tumbler were replaced, and the key switch was re-programmed.

6 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2012

Car stalled on the interstate. Merged car to break down lane without being hit. Traction control light illuminated. Car would not restart for about 20 minutes. Car then restarted and warning light was off. Previous electrical issues with this vehicle including rear windows that will not roll down and defective air bag sensor.




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