Carrier/rack Problems of Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet Impala owners have reported 27 problems related to carrier/rack (under the equipment category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the Impala.

1 Carrier/rack problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 04/19/2021

When turning left the wheel locks up as it would if the car were sliding on ice. The stability track alert comes on. It becomes a problem when I'm driving in busy traffic and turning at an intersection because it'll just lock up and not let me go, stopping me in the middle of the intersection.

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2 Carrier/rack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 04/03/2021

The welds to the bracket that holds the control arm broke, if it broke while on highway that would have been deadly. . . . .

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3 Carrier/rack problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 02/16/2021

My vehicle was stationary. I was sitting at a fast food drive thru. When all of a sudden, my rear windshield cracked without warning. There was no blunt force or object that directly hit my rear windshield. The whole rear windshield cracked and I heard loud sound when my rear windshield cracked. I haven't done anything to my windshield or my vehicle for the matter, for this to happen. I called the dealership for assistance on this matter and I was referred to g. M. C which is general motors, and I couldn't get any assistance, in regards to my vehicle being safe to drive. What may have cracked my rear windshield is unknown.

4 Carrier/rack problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

My dashboard says my seatbelt is off it says my airbag is off it has abs and tracking the lights in the dashboard everything comes on and goes off you have to see it in order to believe what I'm saying because I didn't took it to everyone and they keep telling me they can't do nothing about the airbag sensor and the other sensors could be anything.

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5 Carrier/rack problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 10/12/2020

The left side (radiator side) catalytic converter develops hairline cracks and eventually breaks from the flange attached to the engine. If it breaks, it falls forward and gets caught in the fan, possibly causing further damage. Appears that cracks develop due to lack of strength from thin metal and possible stress of weight at given point, which if unnoticed, the converter will break.

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6 Carrier/rack problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 07/12/2020

2014 Impala ltz hello all I am having a hard time finding any info2 to help my issue. The sunroof shade to my Impala has came off on one side of the track. It is held on by glue and appears like nothing else. Dealerships are no help and only want to sell you more on top of your issue. I truely believe whole heartedly that this should not be happening to an Impala with less than 58k on it. I hardly ever use the sun roof luckily or it would have happened sooner. I take the best care of this vehicle that I can. Please help myself and all the others dealing with this issue. Taking apart the whole interior of the vehicle and pay 2,000 to repair a paper shade and re glue it to the track doesnt seem fair. Im not sure how many of these we can send individually but purchased this vehicle Dec of last year. It was bought new from the previous owner. When driving the vehicle I have always felt something wrong with the transmission also. I understand its a new design but the very hard shifts into drive and jerking into gear on the highway made me take it in. Again dealerships are no help. They will not take the time to help you and only push you to the side. The behicle was under warrenty when I went in last year. Im not sure about now. My vehicle litterally only has 574056 miles on it. I travel for work and it is kept in storage 90% of the time. Please help.

7 Carrier/rack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 03/22/2020

There dashboard cracks really bad and apparently this has been an ongoing situation with chevy and gm vehicles. There's lots of static and I get shocked all the time which shutting my vehicle off or starting. I have had no off market work done to my vehile so its all as it was when original purchased.

8 Carrier/rack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 03/04/2020

I have a 2013 Chevrolet Impala--I have had multiple problems with; my dashboard lights up with service stablitrack, brake assist, traction control, and the abs light comes on while driving down the road. I have taken it to numerous places, that tested it, and was told no problem was found. It makes a grinding noise when in reverse; sometimes it doesn't want to accelerate, especially when it rains. Also my passenger seat's, buckle up alarm, goes off when no one is sitting there and the front window always seems dirty, even after it's cleaned-inside and out.

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9 Carrier/rack problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 11/22/2019

My car was taken to be inspected by courtesy Chevrolet. They clearly documented that I did have a problem with the catalytic converter. There has been past saftey recalls on the catalytic converter cracking. According the the document that I was given it clearly states that it was a welding failure. The part that is currently on the the car is the original part that was put on the part when it was being made. I have been trying to get the issue fixed however everyone says that its a factory problem and should let them fix this. My car is starting to wear out the longer I wait and need for the problem to be corrected by gm.

10 Carrier/rack problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 06/06/2019

Sunroof exploded while driving on hwy at 65mph, two minutes after stopping at a convenience store. 92f outdoor temp. Ac just cooled off vehicle. 2017 black chevy Impala ltz. Both front windows and windshield previously cracked after starting to drive while car cooling off (ac on) during previous summers. I was on the phone during the sunroof blowout and the other party was witness to the extremely loud explosion sound. Thank goodness I decided to tint the sunroof when I bought it, could have been much worse.

11 Carrier/rack problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 02/19/2019

On this vehicle when you go to make a left hand turn from a stop, the front driver wheel, caliper, or something in the drivetrain locks up and will not allow the vehicle to proceed forward making a left turn. The vehicle only goes forward when you let off the gas then press the gas peddle again. This has been known now for 5 months and the customer is complaining that she almost got into accident, how ever here at dieselz motorsports we had replaced the rack and pinion, front rotors and pads and outer tie rods. And the issue still persist.

12 Carrier/rack problem of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 01/02/2019

My touchscreen radio doesn't work at times it's doesn't show any preset radio stations nor the temperature plus I have no sound and the onstar doesn't work plus I can't turn the radio off by pushing the off button it's nerve wracking.

13 Carrier/rack problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 05/23/2018

As I go down the road the engine light comes on and the stabletrek waring trackion light also comes on light and power reduce engine power light comes on but not all the time it goes off after a day or so and than no one can fine the problem.

14 Carrier/rack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 05/20/2018

I was driving on I-695 (in baltimore) with my 3 daughters I received "service stabilitrak, traction control, engine power reduced" message while driving around 65 mph. The engine and tracking light came on and the messages would not go away. I was frighten and hopeful that we would not only make it to our destination but then back home again. Fortunately we did but the very next day I have researched this issue. It seems to be a ongoing issues and maybe cost me hundreds of dollars to repair. That makes me nervous because I am a single mother with only one source of income.

15 Carrier/rack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 05/18/2018

2013 chevy Impala ltz has to many issues with under dash door agigator censors 2times on this car and now abs and trackstablizer lights coming on and it makes a grinding noise when turning the wheel to the left was driving and the lights came and cant get them to go off even after resetting them.

16 Carrier/rack problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 09/02/2017

Power steering very hard to turn, seems to stick when turned all the way left or right, mechanic said rack (?) and power steering pump need to be replaced. Makes noises and leaks power steering fluid.

17 Carrier/rack problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 04/19/2017

Driving home one night after just having my vehicle repaired a few weeks earlier, without warning, my vehicle began to stall. Just before the stall it was driving completely normal with no issues at all. Suddenly the check engine light came on along with the messages of service stabiltrack, traction control disabled, and low engine power. When I took the vehicle to the dealer I bought it from I was told that there was an aftermarket senondary air check valve that was causing the issue. With this they gave me the following codes; p0068, p0340, p0651, and p2135. Due to me just recently getting this part replaced this past February I took it back to the mechanic that replaced it. When I received the vehicle back it would no longer even start. The mechanic then informed me that the air valve would not cause this issue and there was something else wrong with the vehicle and to take it to another dealer. When that was done I was told a second time that it was the air valve. I have now come out of pocket twice for tows that I can't afford. Along with paying for an expensive part possibly twice. Vehicle only has 50k miles on it and has never given me any issues until this year.

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18 Carrier/rack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 10/06/2016

While driving the car I came up to a red light it started shaking then a message came up that said service stabilitrack after it turn off and wouldn't turn back on I had to push it out of the main st to avoid getting hit or causing an accident I ended up getting it towed to my house called a mechanic to look at it and he says it might be my motor so I called the chevy dealer in lakewood and they told me my warranty was up last year so they say they could not do nothing for me I have to fix it out of my pocket this car had already too much problems from the start my transmission broke also under 60000 miles luckily is was covered by warranty but now I got no car no money and I'm still paying for the car I got about 2 yrs left to finish it and it didn't even get to 100000 miles I got played on buying this car all my hard work money is being taken for them selling me a problematic car I spoke to general motors and all they said they have to talk to a senior advisor it's become dangerous to even drive this car because when something happens to it it stops were ever now I have a family kids I don't feel safe driving this car no more I need to know what could be done to fix this problem if not I have to proceed with legal matters and also get a class action lawsuit started cause theirs many people with similar problems and the same car.

19 Carrier/rack problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 07/30/2016

My dash is cracked.

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20 Carrier/rack problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 04/16/2014

When I was driving my vehicle a couple months back my car only steer one way and I had to stop on side of the road so I went to the shop and they told me ot was my rack and pinion so he repair that after a few weeks of driving ot my rack started leaking again now im stuck with that not to mention I replace my 02 shift sensor and I suppose to stop my car for stall in firest and second gear but it still do d the same and now it go n to gear and won't move.

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21 Carrier/rack problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 03/06/2014

Fuel shift around in bracket. I am afraid a hole wii develope and could leak fuel and cause a fire I believe the factory should be responsible for the repair. I was told by general motors that it was nothing they could or would do.

22 Carrier/rack problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 03/02/2014

The dash in my Impala cracked suddenly a few months ago. I didn't know it was an issue in Chevrolet vehicles until I saw a report. Also, my heater does not actually blow heat unless I am accelerating! it is such an inconvenience during this time of year b/c when it's cold outside & I have to slow down or stop at a red light or stop sign, the car gets cold inside! lastly, when the temperature is changed from hot to cold or if the fan is set to circulate over the entire car, it starts making a knocking noise for about 30-60 seconds. This has been an issue for a while.

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23 Carrier/rack problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 11/28/2013

I purchased a 2013 Impala in November with 19,000 miles on it. I noticed a bang in the front end when backing out of driveway cutting to the right or left. The drivers tire is wearing uneven because the alignment is off "but only slightly and within specs". Steering wheel shakes at 45-50 mph without pulling. Go over a bump and feel a vibration in the floor under my feet! it has been in several times and they have done the following: 1. Tighten motor mount 2. Had it half a day to replace a broken motor mount (same one they tightened two weeks earlier) 3. Had it all day to "listen for the noise", heard it and ordered a strut spacer 4. Had it half a day to replace strut spacer, did not stop the noise they have heard the noise 3 times and made several attempts to correct but was not successful. I suggested the rack and pinion but was told gm will not pay them to explore my front end. Shop says without hearing the noise all the time we will have to wait for a "catastrophic event to occur".

24 Carrier/rack problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 11/26/2013

Every other week or so I get the "engine power reduced/ service stabiltrack/ service traction control" and the car will loose power. After an hour or so of sitting with the car off, it resets and the check engine light stays on until that eventually also resets. Today I was driving the same trouble codes came on and the car completely lost power I had no ability to accelerate, the power steering was disengaged it also mentioned something about the throttle body this time. Luckily I pulled into a nearby parking lot and the car reset after sitting for about an hour. This warning light and the reduced engine power has been an ongoing issue but I never lost complete power to the engine and steering light until today. This is an unacceptable issue that is ongoing with many gm owners. There needs to be a recall immediately!.

25 Carrier/rack problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 11/01/2013

My trunk has sprung a leak. I noticed a smell and them I had to track the water down. My spare tire well was full of water. I am taking teh car to the dealership next week.

26 Carrier/rack problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 10/01/2012

My stability control light came on when I steered to the left. Steering was difficult in the vehicle and the steering wheel/ car shook at low speeds. Dealer was informed of steering noise after purchase of vehicle. Dealer did not recognize any issue. Rack and pinion was replaced at 50,000 by mechanic. Rack and pinion snapped at 90,000 leaving no steering ability in vehicle. Dealer and gm informed as this is a serious safety issue.

27 Carrier/rack problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala

Failure Date: 09/06/2010

Sunroof exploded. Several years ago, I was driving on a sunny day, around 70 degrees. It was a 2-lane highway, and there were no vehicles nearby in either direction, no trees near the highway, and the roadway was clear. I was driving about 55-60 mph. There was a sudden loud cracking sound, and several seconds later a louder bang. I stopped and found the sunroof was in tiny pieces. Fortunately, the inside cover was closed, so the amount of glass coming into the car was fairly small. I no longer own this car. I'm not looking for any kind of help on this. I just recently became aware that this is a fairly common issue, and simply wanted to report it. The date below is a guess, might even be a year or two off.



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