Rearview System Braking problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Impala

Gm has a know issue with the side detection system and refuses to do anything about it even after there service bulletin expired. When this fail it can cause other issues with the dashboard system failure and more. In this case the system would never shutdown draining the battery.

Have had issues 2 times since owning this vehicle, both times sensor was replaced by dealership. Was told by service at dealership that this is a known issue for gm. Dealership found side detection modules swelled and connections corroded. Again for the 3rd time since owning this car from new. They, the dealership, cost the replacement of the module at $980. 00 including labor. To fix an issue they have known about for years.

Taillight gasket failed and leaks water resulting in water leaking into trunk anytime it rains or go through car wash. This caused corrosion to the amplifier shorting it out, there is now no sound or on star available. It also caused the blind spot detection monitor to have issues and no longer work. Upon inspection when the vehicle is running the wires sometimes start smoking white. Dealer said there was no issue, obviously the radio doesn’t work, the screen doesn’t even light up, no backup camera, no sound warning if the forward collision system is engaged, no seatbelt ding, no blinker sounds, no rear detection system or cross traffic warning system.

Just received a message on the driver information center that says "side detection system" so I looked it up in the warranty info book and found only an instruction that said to clean the rear bumpers, and nothing else. Called dealer and they want $135 to diagnose and possible repair charge of $1100. Looked into common problems with others vehicle owners and found several with identical problems; also found a gm 'special coverage adjustment"" dated 4-1-19 covering the cost of repair but also found it was only good for years and/or 80,000 miles. My vehicle has 62,000 miles but is 6 months beyond the years. Is this not a safety issue? I would think so. So what can I do about this, as I understand it can cause significant other incidents with the vehicle, such as loosing the instrument panel indicators as well as issues involving vehicle headlight and engine shut down. Would like a response as soon as possible as I would like to get this taken care of ASAP. Thank you james m. Fox cell # 586-260-8527 June 15. 2021 p. S. This has been the best vehicle I have ever owned; up until now.