Starter Solenoid Problems of Chevrolet Impala

Oil control solenoid valve failure causing loss of power, instability at all speeds, and surging of engine. Gm does not have any parts to repair this item and does not have a eta on when they will get them, there are no aftermarket options availible either due to the rate of failure. Gm part# 12633613.

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I placed the car in park on the street in my community, and left it running while dropping something in a mailbox. Tried to shift into drive to leave, and it would not shift. My foot was firmly on the brake but the console shifter would not budge. I was forced to leave my car just a few doors away from home until the next day when my son came and showed me how to remove the console cover to press the silver button and release the shift. I have seen many complaints about a btsi (?) solenoid or loose wires. Why is there no recall? being stuck could be very hazardous to safety.

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This car has been a lemon since we owned it. First the electrical system shut down (while we were driving at 70 mph), then the wheel barrings needed replacing at 60,000 miles, and now the solenoid has gone bad preventing the car from shifting.

The ignition switch at times fails to send power to the starter solenoid or the ignition coil. When the switch is turn on nothing happens at times, the coil works when connected to directly to the battery and the engine starts but stops in a few seconds when the battery lead is removed. .

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Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated when the contact made a left or right turn. In addition, the contact stated that a loud squeaking sound emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a computerized engine analysis, emissions check was performed. In addition, a vapor canister, a vent solenoid, a fuel tank vent valve were replaced. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v507000 (air bags, electrical system) and was to check with the manufacturer to determine when the dealer may be able to schedule a repair. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The transmission shifter lever is stuck in park and the key is stuck in the ignition switch due to a very poor electrical design. The electrical wires attached to the connector that operates the solenoid that unlocks the transmission shifter button in the park position and that also connects to the ignition switch and operates various functions such as releasing the ignition key and allows the vehicle electrical system to be completely turned off ,breaks off due to electrical wires being too short and the back and forth movement of the shifter . Checking the online blogs this is a known issue that has been happening on several gm vehicles for some time without any recalls despite constant customer complaints due to the very poor design. Some dealers have suggested leaving the key in the ignition switch and unlocking and locking the vehicle with the key fob. This invites vehicle theft and by not having the electrical system completely turned off, the battery runs down as the accessories and ignition is still turned on and the transmission lights on the instrument panel remains lighted. Some customers have had repeat reoccurrences after having the issue repaired at a cost of between $500 and $600. After inspecting the operation of the shifter and the affect it has on the electrical wiring it is obvious that the wiring will fail and in the blogs as early as whilst under warrantee. I am concerned if there are any other issues that may occur especially safety ones as there is 5 wires I do not know the function of each wire . Can you please investigate this issue.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the engine failed to start on numerous occasions. In addition, the vehicle failed to shut off due to the ignition key sticking to the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to a dealer on several occasions where it was diagnosed that the gear shaft wires were sending the incorrect signal causing the solenoid to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

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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.

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Chevy Impala. 3. 5 6cyl. Vehicle stuck in park. Electric pigtail ground wire for shifting broke. Vehicle cannot be moved out of park unless solenoid is pressed below center console. Wires loose could be potential fire hazard. Gm refuses to issue recall. Talked to brandy at gm 800-630-2438 on 7/1/2013 complaint number/service request 71-1199237495. Says nithing she can do and refuses to admit issue.

Gear shift stuck in park position. Would not shift into any other position. Chevrolet mechanic found electrical problem and made following comments on the repair order. Found that shift lock control solenoid inop. Found that green wire melted about 12 inches from shifter and also connector for shift lock control had high resistance. . Repair commented: replaced connector and repaired wire working as designed at this time. Mechanic stated that this was not uncommon. Also found numerous internet forum comments about this problem. . Very serious fire hazard. Gm seems to be aware since above repair implies a reworking design of wire working. : evidence of burned wire inside a vehicle should be considered a serious fire hazard.

The electric door locks lock / unlock intermittently. When the car is started all the door locks should automatically lock, but they do not always lock. In addition, when you park the car and hit the door lock key all the door locks will not lock. When you start the car you have to manually check the door locks to make sure they have all locked. This is a serious safety issue if you have children in the car. In addition,when you park the car, you have to manually maker sure all the door locks actually lock. When I contacted my local dealer about the issue they stated that they had repaired a few vehicles for the door lock failures, but there was no recall. They indicated that the grease used for the locks melted and leaked into the lock solenoid causing the failures. I researched the issue on the internet and found many people who own the 2008/2009 chevy Impala and malibu are complaining about the same issue.

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.

1) airbag light intermittently has gone on and off for months. I asked dealer about it, they said it would be expensive to diagnose because they would have to trace the wiring harness, removing seat and dashboard. Labor would be expensive. I complained to gm on a couple of occasions and was given a case#. I was told car is out of warranty, therefore, it would be my expense to have this diagnosed and fixed. Dealer said airbag would not deploy if light is illuminated. This a major safety defect. Fall 2013. 2) the rear window defroster stopped working last fall 2013. I had to pay for total repair as it was not covered under warranty. They said it was a wiring issue. Impala's have been known to have issue. Oct 2013. 3) the gas pedal fell off while I was driving. Dealer said they never experienced anything like that before, but would have to replace the entire assembly. Not covered under warranty, therefore, entire cost was mine. Saftey issue. Sept 2013 4) the evap vent valve and solenoid had to be replaced. System leak pressurized evap would not hold. Apr 2012 other issues have been reported/repaired, however, do not have paperwork at time of this complaint.

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.

I have a Impala lt that suddenly started locking in park not allowing me to shift to other gears. Apparently there is some solenoid that runs from the shifter to the brake pedal which released the button on the stick shift. I have to take it in yet to confirm the problem.

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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.

For 5 or more years when I try to start the motor I get nor response from the starter, the lights dim and other electrical driven things shut down. If I touch the solenoid terminal of the starter with a hot wire the starter runs and the engine starts. When I take the hot wire off the terminal the engine dies. Sometimes if I clean the fuse contact and try again it will start but often will not. I have found that reaching under the dash and moving the wires that come out of the switch behind the dash key will get it to activate the started but even this some times isn't immediately effective. I have at time had to walk and try again at a latter time. This could be a very severe safety hazard. If me and my family members including many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren could be stranded when we stop along the road or even in the back country where we like to go. Example: a severe storm or other reason to have get going fast such as injury or sudden sever illness, when I discussed this problem with chevy dealers they say that this recall will not even get me and inspection re the ignition switch without a large service fee. I feel that is a defective switch and should be replaced. It appears that the power wire to the coil is on the same circuit as the one activating the starter solenoid so if the engine should stall for any reason one may not be able to start it and you would have the condition that this recall is about. I t doesn't matter if I use a single key and I have tried both keys. The dealers don't will not even look at the switch itself. My experience shows that just putting a plug in the in the key slot will not solve the problem. .

The speedometer doesn't work sometimes. When it moves it doesn't move smoothly, but it jerks up and down, often indicating an incorrect speed. The car has low miles on it and the tcc solenoid and another solenoid regulating line pressure in the transmission has failed, requiring replacement.

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.