general problems of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala - part 1

Very loud abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle, failed actuators. Resulting in hvac loss. Arecall issued in 2014 for stabilitrak /abs for bad grounds on 2014 chevy Impalas. However 2. 5 and 3. 6 l engines were not included, but need to be!!! the car will drive rough and eventually just cut off in the middle of traffic highway or residential. This is what it did on me, putting me in a very dangerous position with my 5 year old in the car. This issue is effecting thousands of the same vehicles and gm's failure to address this issue is leaving the owners of the affected vehicles driving unsafe vehicles. Gm / chevy needs to issue a recall on alll the 2014 Impalas. (which they will not confirm or deny). While I was driving 60mph on an interstate my car notification screen displayed "service stabilitrak"/ "engine power reduced". . . Then my car acceleration seemed to have died and car slowed all the way down to around 20 mph with the gas pedal diwn to the floor. . . A big semi truck was behind me and had to break and swerve around me while blowing his horn. . . I was nearly killed.

I received an alert to service the sideview sensors. Also, the sideview alert keeps flashing in the side mirrors even when there's no vehicle present.

Service side detection system came up on the display while driving on the freeway at 65mph.

Side detection system failure. I have had 3 harness replacements on driver side. 2 harness replacements on passenger side, and a module replacement just 2 years ago. This failure causes my instrumentation to shut off, turn signals not work, and shuts off cruise control when in use. I have read outher more extreme cases like engine compartment fires or car shutting off while driving. I believe all these should be considered safety issues. I have owned this vehicle since new.

I previously owned a 2011 Buick regal and now have a 2014 chevy Impala. Both vehicles have had a stabilitrack warning come up. Both vehicles experienced the same issue. The car seemed to jerk, lag in speed, cannot accelerate over 40mph. The regal was diagnosed with an electrical/wiring issue. The Impala was diagnosed with a failed transmission control module. We now have a 2016 Impala and the same issue and warning lights have appeared. That’s 3 vehicles we’ve owned from GMC with the exact same issue. This can’t be a coincidence and should be looked into. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of more consumers on forums experiencing the exact same issue. This should be recalled! imagine the possibilities of danger this can cause when on the interstate and can’t accelerate over 40mph.

My back window exploded. The defrost system blew up while driving it's brown burned marks in my window where the defrost runs.

The brakes continue to malfunction I am unsure if a previous recall was fixed properly or not the chasis electrical system has been fixed with electrical tape only the transmission and stability track and anti lock brake system error light with go off from time to time when it does and the more it’s driven the worse the issues get these are all recalls and the problems still persist are we confident that the recalls have been corrected.

The side detection module has just failed out for the second time in under 2 years, 20k miles on my 2014 Impala ltz. The first time it failed (less than two years ago), the side detection indicator on the mirrors started to go off randomly, and then eventually, I was unable to reliably lock/unlock my car. Eventually, it wouldn't even start/shut off (push to start), and the entire dash was off even when running. It messed with seemingly the entire car's electrical system, and made it unsafe to drive (imagine if I would've been on the highway and the car shut down, plus I didn't have any gauges at all). As stated, this system (and side detection module specifically), has corroded and gone out again, despite this module supposedly being better sealed. I had a gm dealership replace the entire system with their kit, which was out of their specialty 80k mile warranty for this system, as they realize it is flawed but refuses to recall it. This kit was approximately $1000 installed, and I am again looking at the same price for a flawed system that gm is totally aware of and one that has safety implications and makes the vehicle undrivable.

My blind spot detectors went out, now as a result most of the electrical stuff no longer works. The car powers on and drains the battery randomly and the speedometer doesn’t work. Every light comes on from front camera, abs, and even power steering. I didn’t feel safe taking my kids to school and now I don’t feel I should pay $1,300 out of pocket.

Every year the side sensor goes bad. . This causes vehicle to loose important factors while driving. Headlight go off and on. Speed goes to 0, all codes flashing, gas and ram gone. Car also locks and unlocks randomly along with no heat or air. . This has happened twice even after fuse is pulled while waiting on yet another $1000 repair. This is so very unsafe. Car needs to be removed from roads or side sensor part coverd.

Started the car radio was black a/c compartment wasn’t lit then power steering fluid drive with care message appears.

Back windshield exploded/shattered d/t short in defroster. This is the third time this has happened in 5 years, first 2 times were in 2019.

Module kit needs replaced due to water getting in it. . . Had been replaced less than 5 years ago.

My steering wheel tripping , my brake light , my parking gear is triggered , stabilizing system and air bag.

My vehicle is exhibiting the exact systems outlined in NHTSA bulletin pi0924b: some customers may comment on unwanted opening of the trunk without pressing any of the release buttons while the vehicle is parked. Although the trunk is unlatched while parked, the owner may not observe the trunk open until they begin to drive the vehicle. This may also be accompanied with a “trunk open” message in the dic. This condition may be caused by the trunk release button on the remote transmitter being pressed inadvertently while the transmitter is in their pocket or purse.

Messages for “service side detection system” and “service rear vision system” appear web vehicle is turned on. Side detection system as well as backup camera are both non functional. Gm knows about this issue and had a recall/ warranty repair program. However I was never notified to bring my vehicle in to have this repair done, and now I believe it is past the date that was set to have repairs covered. Will be contacting gm to have these things potentially fixed.

On July 11th 2023 I finalized the purchase of a black 2014 chevy Impala lt at premiere auto solutions llc. The beginning of the week of July 22nd I started hearing loud noises coming from back tire area. On approximately July 24th, the engine light came on for small evaporation leak code. Returned back to premiere auto and spoke with worker\dealer about situation with the car. Was told by this person after a test drive with him that the back tire noises are normal due to the braking system, and he cleared the engine code from dash panel. Within the next week, back tire noise got worse and engine light came back on along with message to service front camera\side detection system. Car diagnosed by two mechanics for replacement of back rotors\brakes and evaporation purge valve. Attempted to contact premiere auto to no avail. On August 4th the vehicle suffered an electrical failure with total loss of power while driving. On August 7th the car was towed to bob johnson Chevrolet at 1271 w. Ridge rd. Rochester, NY, 14615. The car is still there diagnosed with a shorted wire to the front camera module which renders the car inoperable, and is not covered by the extended warranty.

Power steering stability trak doors locking making clicking sound all this shows up on dash and the car feels like it is accelerating and then jerks slows down and a big sound putting it into gear and a code that says u0101.

My car has had a the side detection modules fail every 1 to 2 years since I've owned the car new in 2014. The dealership has repaired it for free every time now for at least 5 times. Now that the car is not under warranty they refuse to fix it for free. This is a problem with the design and engineering of the car and it is very costly to fix. The problem will continue to occur since the manufacturer refuses to find a permanent solution to the issue. It is related to the placement of the unit and it is affected by the environment and corrodes.

The right turn signal bulb keeps blowing. Break lights were stuck on. I got pulled over because the blinker wasn't working and parking light wouldn't go off. The officer was nice because I had just got the car and didn't give me a ticket, just a warning. Blinker on passenger side won't work with lights on and fuses for that side keeps blowing.

I have a 2014 chevy Impala ltz, owned it for 9 years. Just started with issues within the last 6months and it just seems to be getting worst everyday. While making a left turn, not even driving 5mph my power steering fails and the drivers side tires seem to lock up as if the car would be hydro planing. Once it happens the dashboard alerts come on such as stabilitrac, traction control, abs, service break assistance, power steering, and I lost control of the car in the middle of the road!! brought the car to the shop they change the wheel bearings. We also changed the brakes in March of this year, we had a front and back realignment plus new tires within the last 6 months. The dealer we got it from is no longer in business, as I did buy it used. I called the Chevrolet 800 number for recalls but no luck finding anything. After searching year/make/model I found similar issues to other "2014 chevy" within the last couple of years. This is a serious issue and it can become dangerous while driving with my family in the car. I can't afford another vehicle as this car is my reliable vehicle.

Gages are going up and down. All lights keep coming on and appears to dying while driving. Turns dignals do not work when this is happening. My car has been with dealer (2298 crain hwy. Waldorf, MD 20601) for two weeks. As of Jan 3, 2023. They are offering to replace the chassis however not following the notified recall. Insisting that I pay. . .

I was driving in a snowstorm and all of the sudden the abs, stabilitrak, and power steering went out. I'm frustrated that this is the 2nd electrical safety issue that I have experienced. Both of which have been reported by several drivers and still no recalls!.

Car turned off while driving and lost al power.

Electrical issues, radio volume disappears for a short period of time, turn signal audible noise disappears at same time radio volume stops, power sterring assist stops working for short time, sterring issue repaired in 2016 but doing again, ac cooling stops working for short time period, off and on, seems to be some type of electrical issue with the vehicle, purchased new in 2014, only 32,000 mile on car at present, every time taken to dealer will not reproduce the problem, called gm states recall 14515 is not part of my car, I question that in that this recall is for electrical issues. Can not seem to get any furthur with anyone on this issue.

Due to a poor electrical ground connection to the power steering control module, the vehicle has been losing power steering assist during start up and while driving; this requires much greater effort for me to steer the vehicle even at low speeds, and is increasing the risk of a crash for me and my family.

Power steering issue. . Was a recall with this model vehicle back in 2014. . Car has electrical power steering and its affecting my steering on my car.

Cross traffic sensors have failed at less than 80k miles but over the covered 6 year coverage. Renders the sensors inoperable and blocks other information the cluster.

Vehicle : 2014 Chevrolet Impala VIN: 2g1125s35e9251623 on 04/08/2022 the side detection failed warnings appeared on dash warning system. General motors initiated the warranty repair noticed ( n72097060 ). I filed a complaint with gm on 04/11/2022 ( 9-7584960349 ). On 04/14/2022, I was informed by gm on the phone, that I was not covered. Their warranty ended o8/2021? the vehicle also must have under 80,000. My vehicle has only 55,638. I was never contacted by gm of this fault. I am the original owner. I have read that the fault issue can cause fire to the vehicle. Also other electrical issues as unable to unlock the car doors. ( which I am expierencing ). I also started a complaint with the bbb ( 17048359 ). I will take to my gm dealer on 04/18/2022 for repair at my cost. I think gm knows of this safety problem and liable for the cost. I have been told gm has designed a new module that is water proof, thus correcting the problem.

Bad wiring harnesses causing brakes and antilock brakes to throw codes and fail. Abs and stable track fail and also cause car to suddenly go to low engine power mode while driving down highway. Replaced nearly every brake component plus vehicle computers and abs modules. Vehicle now throwing new codes serious at random. Main pcm computer replaced twice. Abs, brake booster, abs modular, master cylinder, 4 calipers, hoses, abs module and abs valve assembly all these components replaced twice at least. Vehicle was not a flood car.

Side detection module malfunction. Causing electrical issues and error codes. When happening headlights turn on and off without control. Huge safety problem when driving at night!.

51,000 miles. System has failed three times. First two covered by warranty. Not under warranty now. There are numerous complaints about this problem. It will now cost me up to two thousand to repair. Car is at risk of fire,failure to start and other major electrical problems. Dealer wants $140 to diagnose, I am afraid to drive this car.

Multiple electric concerns. . . Airbag light, park assist, inop camera, and losing communication with bcm(?) found multiple communication codes for a variety of different modules. Found main source to be from the "side detection modules". Found fuse 62 blown underhood. Inspected side detection modules and found "a lot of corrosion" on both modules and connectors. Needs side detection kit. I purchased the used Impala on 12/19/2020 with 63,897 miles. The first time this issue was a concern was on 07/02/2022 at merit Chevrolet (mn). Mileage was at 83144 at that time. Diagnosis . . . Recommend both rear side detection modules and harness? according to special coverage adjustment #n172097060 it is known to be subject to "water intrusion"? this problem affects the whole electrical system which includes airbag function. Why does this safety concern have a limited coverage time? according to the "special coverage" document, there was an 80000 mile timeline? this appears to be an ongoing issue with this year, make, and model and my feeling is that a "special coverage" is denying the safety problem and putting it on the consumer?.

The electronic parking brake fails to disengage entirely from the rear brake pads causing them to become welded together. This results in extreme heat, excess brake dust, poor acceleration, and caliper / brake line (air) issues.

While driving the car electrical system will lose all power and reset. This happens often.