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CHEVROLET IMPALA Power Train

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10439689

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2011.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . CAR WAS IN PARK AT A GAS STATION, IGNITION OFF, CAR NOT RUNNING. GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWED "PARK". DRIVER WAS OUT OF THE CAR AND THE CAR ROLLED AWAY, CRASHING INTO PARKED VEHICLE AND RESULTING IN INJURY TO DRIVER. THIS WAS AN AVIS RENTAL CAR WITH 7,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in ANDOVER, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Engine And Engine Cooling

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10449788

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Jan 03, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . ENGINE MAKES A TICKING NOISE OR KNOCKING NOISE WHILE ACCELERATING , I'M VERY CONCERNED WITH THIS BEING THAT THIS NOISE STARTED THE NEXT DAY AFTER I HAD THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP . I'M HOPING THIS ISN'T A SAFETY CONCERN BUT IT SURE IS A CUSTOMER DISSATISFACTION. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO ISOLATE THE NOISE AND COULD NOT AND SAID I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE MANUFACTURER GM TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. I'M VERY DEPRESSED ABOUT THIS HAVING SPENT GOOD MONEY ON A NEW CAR JUST TO HAVE IT MAKE MORE NOISE THAT A 40 YEAR OLD CAR , AND THEN BEING TOLD I HAVE TO WAIT TILL SOMEONE COMPLAINS ENOUGH TO SEE IF IT CAN BE FIXED. I BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS A NEW ENGINE IN THE IMPALA AND NOW AM WONDERING IF THIS ENGINE IS GOING TO BECOME A PROBLEM FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF. I HAVE READ SOME MAJOR CONCERNS FROM PEOPLE ABOUT THE 06 IMPALA AND HOPE THIS ISN'T WHERE MY CAR IS HEADED. ANY HELP THAT I COULD GET WOULD BE VERY APPRECIATED, THANK YOU..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E35C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in LACKAWANNA, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Impala 2012 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10453664

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Nov 25, 2011.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ENGINE . ENGINE MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHILE ACCELERATING. I DROVE ANOTHER ONE AND THE NOISE WAS EVEN WORSE, THAT ONE HAD 15000 MILES ON IT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THEM ALL. I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS CAR. I DON'T ENJOY HEARING ALL THIS NOISE FROM A NEW CAR. (NOW HAS 6000 MILES ON IT) IF I CAN'T RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM IT WILL BE THE LAST GM CAR I EVER BUY. THE DEALER HAD ME DRIVE ANOTHER NEW 2012 IMPALA WHEN I MENTIONED THE NOISE, IT ALSO SOUNDED THE SAME. GM DEFINITELY DIDN'T ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE PRODUCTION. *JS.Mileage was 10 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WC5E36C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in DULUTH, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Impala 2012 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10459443

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT. CONSUMER STATES HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IS VERY NOISY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STAND STILL AND ALSO STATES ISSUES WITH VIBRATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR MOTOR MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL LINES, WHICH APPARENTLY RUN DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR, VIBRATE DUE TO THE HARMONICS SET UP BY THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THE VIBRATION IS CONTINUOUS AND CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE FLOOR AND UP INTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *JB.Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in AUBURN, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20120227. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.DEALER'S NAME: SUMMIT CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: AUBURN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10459443

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT. CONSUMER STATES HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IS VERY NOISY WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STAND STILL AND ALSO STATES ISSUES WITH VIBRATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR MOTOR MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL LINES, WHICH APPARENTLY RUN DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR, VIBRATE DUE TO THE HARMONICS SET UP BY THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THE VIBRATION IS CONTINUOUS AND CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE FLOOR AND UP INTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *JB.Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in AUBURN, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20120227. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.DEALER'S NAME: SUMMIT CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: AUBURN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Air Bags

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10460656

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . WHILE DRIVING THIS MORNING MY PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING, I WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR. I HAD A 20 OZ AQUAFINA BOTTLE OF WATER SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON AND CAR WAS WANTING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THE THOUGHT OF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYING BECAUSE THE SEAT SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAG THOUGHT THERE WAS A PERSON SITTING THERE IS VERY DISTURBING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WA5E39C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in KNOXVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Wheels Lugs/nuts/bolts

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10461854

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS . I WAS ROTATING THE TIRES AT HOME. WHEN REPLACING THE WHEELS I STARTED AND SNAGGED THE LUG NUTS BY HAND. I WENT TO TORQUE THE LUG NUTS TO SPECIFICATIONS (100 FOOT POUNDS) USING A TORQUE WRENCH. ONE OF THE RIGHT FRONT LUG NUTS WOULD NOT STOP TURNING WAY BEFORE REACHING THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. AS I CONTINUED TO TURN THE WRENCH, THE STUD SNAPPED OFF. ONE OF THE LUGS/STUDS NEXT TO IT ALSO FELT SUSPICIOUS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD ALL STUDS AND LUGS REPLACED ON THAT WHEEL AS I AM AFRAID THERE MAY BE A BAD BATCH OF STUDS. THE PARTS HAVE BEEN SAVED IF NEEDED FOR TESTING. I WAS A MECHANIC IN THE 1960'S AND HAVE BEEN DOING THIS WORK ON MY OWN AND FAMILY VEHICLES SINCE THEN. I CAN NOT RECALL EVER SNAPPING A STUD BEFORE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8486 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WC5E34C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in DAMASCUS, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Impala 2012 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Steering

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10461854

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with STEERING . I WAS ROTATING THE TIRES AT HOME. WHEN REPLACING THE WHEELS I STARTED AND SNAGGED THE LUG NUTS BY HAND. I WENT TO TORQUE THE LUG NUTS TO SPECIFICATIONS (100 FOOT POUNDS) USING A TORQUE WRENCH. ONE OF THE RIGHT FRONT LUG NUTS WOULD NOT STOP TURNING WAY BEFORE REACHING THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. AS I CONTINUED TO TURN THE WRENCH, THE STUD SNAPPED OFF. ONE OF THE LUGS/STUDS NEXT TO IT ALSO FELT SUSPICIOUS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD ALL STUDS AND LUGS REPLACED ON THAT WHEEL AS I AM AFRAID THERE MAY BE A BAD BATCH OF STUDS. THE PARTS HAVE BEEN SAVED IF NEEDED FOR TESTING. I WAS A MECHANIC IN THE 1960'S AND HAVE BEEN DOING THIS WORK ON MY OWN AND FAMILY VEHICLES SINCE THEN. I CAN NOT RECALL EVER SNAPPING A STUD BEFORE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8486 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WC5E34C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in DAMASCUS, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Impala 2012 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10469138

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . VEHICLE STARTED VIA NORMAL KEY IGNITION. AFTER HIGH IDLING STOPS FOR WARM UP, VEHICLE STARTS TO HAVE ODOMETER NEEDLE MOVE FROM 500 RPM TO 1000 RPM FOR A STEADY 5 TO TEN MINUTES. IN ADDITION, EVENT OCCURS FREQUENTLY AT LONG STOPS EVEN AFTER CAR WARM. USUALLY, RPM MAY STEADY AT ABOUT 750 OR SO A NORMAL RPM SETTING FOR THIS VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO KEPT IT FOR A WEEK. NO CORRECTION MADE. DEALER STATE WAITING TO HEAR FROM MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE STILL HAVE PROBLEM HAVING NEEDLE FLUTTER BETWEEN THE RPM MENTIONED CAUSING UNDUE DISTRESS TO ENGINE COMPONENTS. PLEASE ASSIST. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E31C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in LITTLETON, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Engine

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10469138

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ENGINE . VEHICLE STARTED VIA NORMAL KEY IGNITION. AFTER HIGH IDLING STOPS FOR WARM UP, VEHICLE STARTS TO HAVE ODOMETER NEEDLE MOVE FROM 500 RPM TO 1000 RPM FOR A STEADY 5 TO TEN MINUTES. IN ADDITION, EVENT OCCURS FREQUENTLY AT LONG STOPS EVEN AFTER CAR WARM. USUALLY, RPM MAY STEADY AT ABOUT 750 OR SO A NORMAL RPM SETTING FOR THIS VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO KEPT IT FOR A WEEK. NO CORRECTION MADE. DEALER STATE WAITING TO HEAR FROM MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE STILL HAVE PROBLEM HAVING NEEDLE FLUTTER BETWEEN THE RPM MENTIONED CAUSING UNDUE DISTRESS TO ENGINE COMPONENTS. PLEASE ASSIST. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E31C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in LITTLETON, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Structure Body

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10472704

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 27, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . UPON ARRIVING AT A RESTAURANT LOCATION WHERE WE PLANNED TO DINE, MY SPOUSE OPENED THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR USING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE. WHILE PUSHING THE DOOR OPEN SHE RELAXED HER HANDHOLD ON THE HANDLE ALLOWING HER RIGHT HAND PINKIE FINGER TO BECOME CAPTURED BETWEEN THE RETRACTING HANDLE AND THE FLAT AREA WHERE THE HANDLE IS ATTACHED. IT PINCHED HER FINGER AND IT IMMEDIATELY FORMED A BLOOD BLISTER AND WAS VERY PAINFUL. AFTER SHE EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED, I INSPECTED ALL OF THE OTHER DOORS AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO REPLICATE HER TYPE OF INJURY AT ANY OF THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES. I THEN TOOK A PICTURE OF HER INJURY AND THE PROBLEM INSIDE DOOR HANDLE. *TR.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 26700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WC5E31C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in BUFFALO GAP, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Suspension

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10474032

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V377000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS A POLICE PATROL CAR AND REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN MADE DUE TO THE PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WD5E32C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in HUGUENOT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Engine

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10482086

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . I HAVE NOTICED WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STAND STILL THE RPM ARE HIGH AND THE ENGINE IS VERY LOUD AND NOISY. IT SEEMS AS I AM DRIVING WITH A V-8 OR EVEN A DIESEL ENGINE. I AM SURE GM HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS AS WELL AS SOME OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I HAVE REVIEWED HAS STATED THE SAME THING. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THE IDLING OF THE RPMS WHEN YOUR JUST TAKING OFF AT A NORMAL SPEED AND THE REDUCTION OF THE ENGINE NOISE AS WELL. MY 2002 IMPALA WITH 136K MILES ON IT SOUNDED BETTER THAN THIS AND IT NEEDED SOME WORK DONE TO IT. I THOUGHT I WOULD AT LEAST GET THE BEST QUALITY FROM UPGRADING TO SOMETHING MORE UP TO DATE BUT WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED. IF YOUR GOING TO PAY GOOD MONEY FOR A VEHICLE YOU SHOULD HAVE A DECENT CAR THAT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE A PIECE OF CRAP. CAN GM GET IT TO WHERE IT IS RUNNING AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS? *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11140 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E30C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Steering

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10484464

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 26, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STEERING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED WHIPLASH. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BROKEN THUMB AND A HEAD CONCUSSION. THE POLICE REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED A TOW YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 33,500. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 33500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WC5E36C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in NAVARRE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Visibility/wiper

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10488926

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Dec 16, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . THE WINDSHIELD HAS A CURVE TO IT THAT SKEWS YOUR PERSPECTIVE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS A RENTAL, AND AFTER JUST AN HOUR OF DRIVING, MY EYES HURT, AND I GOT A HEADACHE. THIS SEEMS LIKE A POOR DESIGN ISSUE, AND OUT CONCERNED ME FOR THOSE WHO MAY ACTUALLY OWN THE VEHICLE. *TR.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11000 miles. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in CEDAR PARK, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Engine

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10491646

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2011.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, ENGINE VIBRATIONS WERE EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNSURE OF WHAT COMPONENT FAILED OR HOW TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. UPDATED 3/14/13 *CN.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E38C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. DEALER'S NAME: RON MARHOFER CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 330-686-4822 . DEALER'S CITY: STOW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44224 .
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Power Train Automatic Transmission Lever And Linkage Floor Shift

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10491646

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2011.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, ENGINE VIBRATIONS WERE EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNSURE OF WHAT COMPONENT FAILED OR HOW TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000. UPDATED 3/14/13 *CN.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E38C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. DEALER'S NAME: RON MARHOFER CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 330-686-4822 . DEALER'S CITY: STOW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44224 .
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10504163

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I STOPPED AT A INTERSECTION,AND PULLED OUT ONTO ANOTHER ROAD,THE CAR BACKFIRED AND QUIT RUNNING ,LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION,AND ALMOST GOT HIT. I HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALER AND THEY SAY THE CAR IS OPERATING NORMAL. THIS HAPPENS ALOT WITHIN THIS VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 17500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WC5E39C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in FAIRMINT, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Engine

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10504163

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . I STOPPED AT A INTERSECTION,AND PULLED OUT ONTO ANOTHER ROAD,THE CAR BACKFIRED AND QUIT RUNNING ,LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION,AND ALMOST GOT HIT. I HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALER AND THEY SAY THE CAR IS OPERATING NORMAL. THIS HAPPENS ALOT WITHIN THIS VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 17500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WC5E39C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in FAIRMINT, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Steering

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10513910

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STEERING . I RECENTLY READ THAT GENERAL MOTORS ISSUED A RECALL AUGUST 3, 2012 FOR 2008 - 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALAS CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION. RECALL # 12V377000 CONCERNS THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WHICH, ACCORDING TO THE RECALL MAY FRACTURE. A FRACTURED LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THIS RECALL, ACCORDING TO GM, ONLY APPLIES TO POLICE VEHICLES. I AM WRITING THIS MESSAGE TO YOU TO ASK WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT THE POLICE VEHICLES FROM THE NON POLICE VEHICLES WHICH WOULD EXCLUDE THE NON POLICE VEHICLES FROM THE RECALL. IS THIS THE SAME TYPE OF SITUATION AS THE GM RECALL REGARDING 2007 - 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA CONCERNING DEFECTIVE SPINDLES IN WHEELS WHICH GM IS TRYING TO LIMIT TO POLICE VEHICLES ONLY BUT HAS BEEN SHOWN TO APPLY TO ALL CHEVROLET IMPALAS? THANKS, *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1EB5E37C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in ALBANY, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Service Brakes

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10514990

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on May 31, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT THE PEDDLE WOULD SLOWLY DRIFT TOWARDS FLOOR. THE CAR BEGAN TO ROLL AS IF THE BRAKES WERE RELEASING. I APPLIED MORE PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL HALTING THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER AND GM WAS AWARE OF IT. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS MAY CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKEING WHEN IN MOTION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E3XC1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in MOUNT HOLLY, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10519966

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . BRAKES HAVE WHAT I FEEL IS EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FADE ESPECIALLY AFTER JUST A FEW STOPS SEEMS TO OCCUR MORE AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32548 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5EK9B1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in STEWARTSTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Fuel/propulsion System

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10519983

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . THE VEHICLE HAS A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHEN YOU TAKE OFF FROM A STOP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 31100 miles. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in BANGOR, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Engine

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10521550

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . PURCHASED A GM CERTIFIED VEHICLE. VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHENEVER MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. WHEN I WOULD MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD DIE COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN. I WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. ONE INSTANCE WHEN TRYING TO RESTART THE CAR, THE IGNITION ACTED "STUCK." I ONLY TURNED THE IGNITION ONCE AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO CRANK OVER TO RESTART THE CAR ON ITS OWN. THE LAST COUPLE OF INSTANCES WHEN TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, IT DIED, EVEN WHEN NOT MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. IT WOULD DIE PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO MAIN MOTORS (A GM DEALERSHIP) TO HAVE IT FIXED. THEY SAID THE WIRES WERE WORN THROUGH IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT RUN TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THEY STATED THEY REROUTED THE WIRES. MY BILL WAS ONLY FOR LABOR, NO REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. I ASKED GM TO COVER THIS. THE SERVICE ADVISER TOLD THE FIRST AGENT AT GM THAT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE WIRE HARNESS. THEN THE CASE WAS DIRECTED TO A "DISTRICT SPECIALIST." THE DISTRICT SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MAIN MOTORS RETRACTED THE STATEMENT THAT IT WAS A DEFECT AND STATED IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO BE WORN THROUGH. NOT A SAFE DESIGN FOR AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO NOT LAST PAST 55000 MILES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E36C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in RAMSEY, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Steering

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10521550

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STEERING . PURCHASED A GM CERTIFIED VEHICLE. VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHENEVER MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. WHEN I WOULD MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD DIE COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN. I WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. ONE INSTANCE WHEN TRYING TO RESTART THE CAR, THE IGNITION ACTED "STUCK." I ONLY TURNED THE IGNITION ONCE AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO CRANK OVER TO RESTART THE CAR ON ITS OWN. THE LAST COUPLE OF INSTANCES WHEN TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, IT DIED, EVEN WHEN NOT MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. IT WOULD DIE PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO MAIN MOTORS (A GM DEALERSHIP) TO HAVE IT FIXED. THEY SAID THE WIRES WERE WORN THROUGH IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT RUN TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THEY STATED THEY REROUTED THE WIRES. MY BILL WAS ONLY FOR LABOR, NO REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. I ASKED GM TO COVER THIS. THE SERVICE ADVISER TOLD THE FIRST AGENT AT GM THAT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE WIRE HARNESS. THEN THE CASE WAS DIRECTED TO A "DISTRICT SPECIALIST." THE DISTRICT SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MAIN MOTORS RETRACTED THE STATEMENT THAT IT WAS A DEFECT AND STATED IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO BE WORN THROUGH. NOT A SAFE DESIGN FOR AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO NOT LAST PAST 55000 MILES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E36C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in RAMSEY, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Electrical System

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10521550

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . PURCHASED A GM CERTIFIED VEHICLE. VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHENEVER MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. WHEN I WOULD MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD DIE COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN. I WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. ONE INSTANCE WHEN TRYING TO RESTART THE CAR, THE IGNITION ACTED "STUCK." I ONLY TURNED THE IGNITION ONCE AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO CRANK OVER TO RESTART THE CAR ON ITS OWN. THE LAST COUPLE OF INSTANCES WHEN TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, IT DIED, EVEN WHEN NOT MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. IT WOULD DIE PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO MAIN MOTORS (A GM DEALERSHIP) TO HAVE IT FIXED. THEY SAID THE WIRES WERE WORN THROUGH IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT RUN TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THEY STATED THEY REROUTED THE WIRES. MY BILL WAS ONLY FOR LABOR, NO REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. I ASKED GM TO COVER THIS. THE SERVICE ADVISER TOLD THE FIRST AGENT AT GM THAT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE WIRE HARNESS. THEN THE CASE WAS DIRECTED TO A "DISTRICT SPECIALIST." THE DISTRICT SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MAIN MOTORS RETRACTED THE STATEMENT THAT IT WAS A DEFECT AND STATED IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO BE WORN THROUGH. NOT A SAFE DESIGN FOR AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO NOT LAST PAST 55000 MILES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E36C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in RAMSEY, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Steering

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10521908

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STEERING . DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER WHILE CHANGING LANES. I TOOK THE OFF-RAMP FROM HWY 515 TO 215 AND HAD TO PULL THE WHEEL HARD TO NEGOTIATE THE RAMP CURVE. I MADE IT HOME AND CALLED CHEVY ON MONDAY. THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK TO PICK IT UP BUT ONCE IT ARRIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP THE STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 21380 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WC5E35C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Structure Body

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10522054

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on May 02, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT STREET PAST AN INTERSECTION, A CAR RAN THE STOP SIGN AND HIT THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER OF THE PASSENGER DOOR AND DAMAGED THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAUSING A 180 SPIN AND SLIDING INTO THE CURB DAMAGING THE LEFT WHEELS AND STEERING DOING $10,000 DAMAGE. THE PROBLEM I AM WRITING ABOUT IS THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE. I HAVE TO WONDER WHY AND ARE THEY GOING TO ACTIVATE IF I HAVE ANOTHER CRASH. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WC5E3XC1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in NEW WHITELAND, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Air Bags

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10522054

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on May 02, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT STREET PAST AN INTERSECTION, A CAR RAN THE STOP SIGN AND HIT THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER OF THE PASSENGER DOOR AND DAMAGED THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAUSING A 180 SPIN AND SLIDING INTO THE CURB DAMAGING THE LEFT WHEELS AND STEERING DOING $10,000 DAMAGE. THE PROBLEM I AM WRITING ABOUT IS THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE. I HAVE TO WONDER WHY AND ARE THEY GOING TO ACTIVATE IF I HAVE ANOTHER CRASH. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WC5E3XC1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in NEW WHITELAND, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Power Train

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10522608

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 28, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,220. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3220 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E36C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in SAGINAW, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Air Bags

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10524344

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . CAR WAS SERVICED (OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION). AFTERWARDS WHEN DRIVING THE CAR 50-60 MPH THERE IS A VIBRATION FELT IN WHEEL AND IN SEAT. TOOK BACK TO DEALER, HAD ALL 4 WHEELS BALANCED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. ADDITIONALLY THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT END, NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEEDS (10-15MPH) WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN ROAD; NOTICEABLE WHEN A/C AND RADIO TURNED OFF. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY ANY PROBLEM, SAYS ITS OPERATING AS DESIGNED, NO NOISE. FRUSTRATING CONSIDERING THESE PROBLEMS WERE NOT PRESENT AT PURCHASE OR AT 30,000 MILES. ADDITIONALLY THE AIRBAG / SEATBELT INDICATOR ILLUMINATES FOR PASSENGER SEAT AT RANDOM TIMES FOR NO REASON. SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A BOTTLE ON THE SEAT WILL MAKE IT ILLUMINATE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 33500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WF5E38C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in HUDSON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Seat Belts

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10524344

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . CAR WAS SERVICED (OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION). AFTERWARDS WHEN DRIVING THE CAR 50-60 MPH THERE IS A VIBRATION FELT IN WHEEL AND IN SEAT. TOOK BACK TO DEALER, HAD ALL 4 WHEELS BALANCED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. ADDITIONALLY THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT END, NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEEDS (10-15MPH) WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN ROAD; NOTICEABLE WHEN A/C AND RADIO TURNED OFF. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY ANY PROBLEM, SAYS ITS OPERATING AS DESIGNED, NO NOISE. FRUSTRATING CONSIDERING THESE PROBLEMS WERE NOT PRESENT AT PURCHASE OR AT 30,000 MILES. ADDITIONALLY THE AIRBAG / SEATBELT INDICATOR ILLUMINATES FOR PASSENGER SEAT AT RANDOM TIMES FOR NO REASON. SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A BOTTLE ON THE SEAT WILL MAKE IT ILLUMINATE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 33500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WF5E38C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in HUDSON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Suspension

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10524344

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . CAR WAS SERVICED (OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION). AFTERWARDS WHEN DRIVING THE CAR 50-60 MPH THERE IS A VIBRATION FELT IN WHEEL AND IN SEAT. TOOK BACK TO DEALER, HAD ALL 4 WHEELS BALANCED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. ADDITIONALLY THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT END, NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEEDS (10-15MPH) WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS IN ROAD; NOTICEABLE WHEN A/C AND RADIO TURNED OFF. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY ANY PROBLEM, SAYS ITS OPERATING AS DESIGNED, NO NOISE. FRUSTRATING CONSIDERING THESE PROBLEMS WERE NOT PRESENT AT PURCHASE OR AT 30,000 MILES. ADDITIONALLY THE AIRBAG / SEATBELT INDICATOR ILLUMINATES FOR PASSENGER SEAT AT RANDOM TIMES FOR NO REASON. SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A BOTTLE ON THE SEAT WILL MAKE IT ILLUMINATE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 33500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WF5E38C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in HUDSON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Electrical System

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10532509

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Feb 17, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWER SENSOR FAILURE IN VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE ENGINE QUIT, THE FLASHERS WOULD NOT WORK AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS, OR LOWER THE WINDOWS USING THE POWER SWITCH. THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WAS WITH THE KEY FOB, THAT UNLOCKED OR LOCKED THE DOORS FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. A DIAGNOSIS REVEALED A BAD SENSOR AND TWO BURNED WIRES. THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. A WEEK LATER, THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. ON JUNE 13, 2013 WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DIED AGAIN. IT WAS THE SAME ISSUE THAT OCCURRED BACK IN FEBRUARY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AGAIN. THE NEXT THE DAY, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THEY STILL HAD NOT FOUND A PROBLEM. TWO HOURS LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THEY HAD FOUND THE PROBLEM, BUT THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED. THE PART ARRIVED THE SAME DAY, AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. HOWEVER, AS SOON AS HE PULLED OFF AT AN EXIT, THE VEHICLE DIED AGAIN. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A WEEK, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THEY FOUND NUMEROUS EXPOSED WIRES, THAT WERE CAUSING SHORTS, SUCH AS RUBBING ON THE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER METAL PARTS, MANY OF THEM WERE NOT PROPERLY SECURED. ALSO, WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS, HE DISCOVERED THE LOW BEAMS DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER STATED CHEVROLET BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK AND THEY OFFERED HIM A DEAL ON A DIFFERENT MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. UPDATED 09/24/13. JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WA5E39C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in DURHAM, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Impala 2012 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. DEALER'S NAME: HENDTICK DURHAM AUTO MALL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-277-0207 . DEALER'S CITY: DURHAM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27702 .
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10532509

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Feb 17, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWER SENSOR FAILURE IN VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE ENGINE QUIT, THE FLASHERS WOULD NOT WORK AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOORS, OR LOWER THE WINDOWS USING THE POWER SWITCH. THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WAS WITH THE KEY FOB, THAT UNLOCKED OR LOCKED THE DOORS FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. A DIAGNOSIS REVEALED A BAD SENSOR AND TWO BURNED WIRES. THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. A WEEK LATER, THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. ON JUNE 13, 2013 WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DIED AGAIN. IT WAS THE SAME ISSUE THAT OCCURRED BACK IN FEBRUARY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AGAIN. THE NEXT THE DAY, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THEY STILL HAD NOT FOUND A PROBLEM. TWO HOURS LATER, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THEY HAD FOUND THE PROBLEM, BUT THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED. THE PART ARRIVED THE SAME DAY, AND THE CONSUMER WAS ASSURED, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. HOWEVER, AS SOON AS HE PULLED OFF AT AN EXIT, THE VEHICLE DIED AGAIN. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A WEEK, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THEY FOUND NUMEROUS EXPOSED WIRES, THAT WERE CAUSING SHORTS, SUCH AS RUBBING ON THE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER METAL PARTS, MANY OF THEM WERE NOT PROPERLY SECURED. ALSO, WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS, HE DISCOVERED THE LOW BEAMS DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER STATED CHEVROLET BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK AND THEY OFFERED HIM A DEAL ON A DIFFERENT MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. UPDATED 09/24/13. JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WA5E39C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in DURHAM, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Impala 2012 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. DEALER'S NAME: HENDTICK DURHAM AUTO MALL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-277-0207 . DEALER'S CITY: DURHAM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27702 .
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Service Brakes

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10534064

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . SAME INCIDENT TWICE. I AM DRIVING EITHER AT LOW SPEEDS (5 TO 10 MPH) OR AT 30 MPH. THE LIGHT SERVICE STABILITRAK AND BRAKES COMES ON. AFTER I TURN OFF THE CAR, THE WARNING LIGHTS AND THE MESSAGE GO OFF. I TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP BECAUSE THE WARNING MESSAGE IS OFF. I HAVE SEEN MESSAGES ACROSS THE INTERNET POSTS THAT OTHER IMPALAS (2012) ARE DOING THE SAME THING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WA5E37C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Electrical System

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10534064

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . SAME INCIDENT TWICE. I AM DRIVING EITHER AT LOW SPEEDS (5 TO 10 MPH) OR AT 30 MPH. THE LIGHT SERVICE STABILITRAK AND BRAKES COMES ON. AFTER I TURN OFF THE CAR, THE WARNING LIGHTS AND THE MESSAGE GO OFF. I TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP BECAUSE THE WARNING MESSAGE IS OFF. I HAVE SEEN MESSAGES ACROSS THE INTERNET POSTS THAT OTHER IMPALAS (2012) ARE DOING THE SAME THING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WA5E37C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Visibility/wiper

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10536430

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . THE ENGINE DIED IN A HARD RAIN,WIPERS QUIT, FLASHERS CAME ON, WINDOWS WENT UP AND DOWN, CD PLAYER QUIT AND RADIO CAME ON, THEN FLASHERS WENT OFF. WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO BACK UP SOAKING THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS.THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND NOW SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. I CALLED THE DEALER TWICE AND GOT A RECORDING ASKING ME TO LEAVE A BRIEF MESSAGE. IF THEY DON'T HAVE TIME TO ANSWER THE PHONE, HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO FIX IT? *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3360 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E31C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in PORT ST. JOHN, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Electrical System

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10536430

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE ENGINE DIED IN A HARD RAIN,WIPERS QUIT, FLASHERS CAME ON, WINDOWS WENT UP AND DOWN, CD PLAYER QUIT AND RADIO CAME ON, THEN FLASHERS WENT OFF. WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO BACK UP SOAKING THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS.THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND NOW SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. I CALLED THE DEALER TWICE AND GOT A RECORDING ASKING ME TO LEAVE A BRIEF MESSAGE. IF THEY DON'T HAVE TIME TO ANSWER THE PHONE, HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO FIX IT? *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3360 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E31C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in PORT ST. JOHN, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Engine

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10536430

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . THE ENGINE DIED IN A HARD RAIN,WIPERS QUIT, FLASHERS CAME ON, WINDOWS WENT UP AND DOWN, CD PLAYER QUIT AND RADIO CAME ON, THEN FLASHERS WENT OFF. WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO BACK UP SOAKING THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS.THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND NOW SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. I CALLED THE DEALER TWICE AND GOT A RECORDING ASKING ME TO LEAVE A BRIEF MESSAGE. IF THEY DON'T HAVE TIME TO ANSWER THE PHONE, HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO FIX IT? *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3360 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E31C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in PORT ST. JOHN, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Steering

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10545475

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Sept 18, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STEERING . MY VEHICLE'S STEERING WENT OUT OF NO WHERE AS I WAS PULLING INTO A STORE. THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS, AND VERY THICK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO STOP TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. I OPENED THE HOOD AND WAS OVERCOME BY SMOKE. I ENDED UP RESORTING TO CALLING A TOW TRUCK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT 3 MONTHS PRIOR. THE CURRENT ISSUE THE DEALER SAID I HAD, WAS THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS EMITTING HEAT AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE HAD BURNED AND LEAKED FLUID ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT. I TOW THE CAR BACK TO THE SHOP THAT ORIGINALLY REPAIRED IT. THEY CONTACTED MY INSURANCE AND WERE INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE IN THE 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. ON 8/11 A RECALL WAS ISSUED. THIS WAS DUE TO THE POWER STEERING HOSE BEING ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE HEAT WAS BURNING THE HOSES. THIS WAS CAUSING ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED 2 MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN APRIL 2013 WITH 29K MILES. IT NOW HAS 33K MILES AND THE DIAGNOSIS GIVEN BY THE DEALER IS IDENTICAL TO THE DIAGNOSIS FOR THE RECALL. BUT I AM TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WILL NOT BE FIXED AS IT DID NOT FALL UNDER RECALL AND ARE BLAMING THE REPAIR DONE BY THE COLLISION CENTER. I BELIEVE THEY CONTINUED TO MANUFACTURE 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA'S WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND ARE PUTTING PEOPLE AT A CONTINUED RISK OF HAVING A FIRE START IN THEIR VEHICLE. *JS.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 33000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E33C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Impala 2012 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Service Brakes

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10546792

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE APPLIED MORE THAN ONCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD ALSO BE ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BRAKES WERE BLED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD NOISE. THE PULLEY AND BELT TENSIONER WAS REPLACED IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,746. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WA5E31C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in ELUESS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Steering

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10550290

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STEERING . IM GOING DOWN THE ROAD MASH ON THE GAS DOING 38 AND THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF CONTROL. I LITERALLY HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR. IM DOING 45 TO 50 AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVING ME RIGHT INTO THE SHOULDER OR INTO OTHER TRAFFIC I HAD TO LAY OFF THE GAS TO GAIN CONTROL OF CAR DOING SUCH LOW SPEED. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME. AND WAS BLOWN AWAY.HOW THE SUSPENSION AND CONTROL OF THE CAR WAS NOT IN MY HAND NO MORE. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT THAT EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT ON ONLINE. GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS ITS THEIR COMPUTER SYSTEM IN THE CAR THAT MESSING UP THE WHOLE CAR.AND IF THERE IS POLICE FLEET OF THESE IMPALAS AND THEY USING THESE IN POLICE CHASES. THE CHASES COULD TURN UGLY. I DROVE AND BUNCH OF POLICE FLEET VEHICLES AND NEVER HAD ONE WHERE I DIDN'T HAVE CONTROL OF IT GETTING INTO HIGH SPEEDS. THE MAIN CAUSE OF THESE IS THAT IMPALA HAS FWD WITH 308 HP ALL UP FRONT WHAT WAS THEY THINKING. IT'LL BE GOOD FRO A DRAG CAR GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. START FROM A STAND STILL AND TRY TO GET UP SPEED FAST. DOING IT WITHOUT CRASHING OR MERGING INTO ANOTHER LANE IS IMPOSSIBLE. GET IN A 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT WITH 308 HP THEN YOU WILL SEE THE PROBLEM. ALSO EXISTS ON SS MODELS AS WELL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35118 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E39C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in PELZER, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 38 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Electronic Stability Control

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10550290

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . IM GOING DOWN THE ROAD MASH ON THE GAS DOING 38 AND THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF CONTROL. I LITERALLY HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR. IM DOING 45 TO 50 AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVING ME RIGHT INTO THE SHOULDER OR INTO OTHER TRAFFIC I HAD TO LAY OFF THE GAS TO GAIN CONTROL OF CAR DOING SUCH LOW SPEED. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME. AND WAS BLOWN AWAY.HOW THE SUSPENSION AND CONTROL OF THE CAR WAS NOT IN MY HAND NO MORE. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT THAT EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT ON ONLINE. GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS ITS THEIR COMPUTER SYSTEM IN THE CAR THAT MESSING UP THE WHOLE CAR.AND IF THERE IS POLICE FLEET OF THESE IMPALAS AND THEY USING THESE IN POLICE CHASES. THE CHASES COULD TURN UGLY. I DROVE AND BUNCH OF POLICE FLEET VEHICLES AND NEVER HAD ONE WHERE I DIDN'T HAVE CONTROL OF IT GETTING INTO HIGH SPEEDS. THE MAIN CAUSE OF THESE IS THAT IMPALA HAS FWD WITH 308 HP ALL UP FRONT WHAT WAS THEY THINKING. IT'LL BE GOOD FRO A DRAG CAR GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. START FROM A STAND STILL AND TRY TO GET UP SPEED FAST. DOING IT WITHOUT CRASHING OR MERGING INTO ANOTHER LANE IS IMPOSSIBLE. GET IN A 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT WITH 308 HP THEN YOU WILL SEE THE PROBLEM. ALSO EXISTS ON SS MODELS AS WELL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35118 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E39C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in PELZER, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 38 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Engine

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10553942

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . WHEN DRIVING WITH THE ENGINE AT LOWER THAN NORMAL DRIVING TEMPERATURE, DRIVER STOPS AT A STOP SIGN AND WITH HARD ACCELERATION THE ENGINE SURGES FROM FULL POWER TO DYING OUT AS THO FUEL STARVED.THIS CONTINUES IN A JERKING ACTION. UNTIL; THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN PRESSES THE GAS FEED AGAIN AT WHICH TIME THE ENGINE RUNS SMOOTHLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG AS THE ENGINE IS NOW AT NORMAL RUNNING TEMP. DRIVER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE FUEL SYSTEM --- HELP.. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 29000 miles. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in SELINSGROVE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Fuel/propulsion System

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10553942

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . WHEN DRIVING WITH THE ENGINE AT LOWER THAN NORMAL DRIVING TEMPERATURE, DRIVER STOPS AT A STOP SIGN AND WITH HARD ACCELERATION THE ENGINE SURGES FROM FULL POWER TO DYING OUT AS THO FUEL STARVED.THIS CONTINUES IN A JERKING ACTION. UNTIL; THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN PRESSES THE GAS FEED AGAIN AT WHICH TIME THE ENGINE RUNS SMOOTHLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG AS THE ENGINE IS NOW AT NORMAL RUNNING TEMP. DRIVER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE FUEL SYSTEM --- HELP.. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 29000 miles. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in SELINSGROVE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10553942

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHEN DRIVING WITH THE ENGINE AT LOWER THAN NORMAL DRIVING TEMPERATURE, DRIVER STOPS AT A STOP SIGN AND WITH HARD ACCELERATION THE ENGINE SURGES FROM FULL POWER TO DYING OUT AS THO FUEL STARVED.THIS CONTINUES IN A JERKING ACTION. UNTIL; THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN PRESSES THE GAS FEED AGAIN AT WHICH TIME THE ENGINE RUNS SMOOTHLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG AS THE ENGINE IS NOW AT NORMAL RUNNING TEMP. DRIVER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE FUEL SYSTEM --- HELP.. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 29000 miles. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in SELINSGROVE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Unknown Or Other

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10557531

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . AT SPEEDS 15 MPH AND ABOVE AFTER DECELERATING THEN ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION WILL MAKE A NOISE RANGING FROM A CLINK, CLANK, CLUNK TO A BANGING JOLT AS IF THE CAR HAS BEEN REAR ENDED. THE MORE PRESSURE ON ACCELERATION AND THE LOWER THE GEAR THE LOUDER THE NOISE AND THE GREATER THE JOLT. DEALERSHIP STATES TRANSMISSION IS OPERATING PROPERLY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E31C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in SUN CITY, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Power Train

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10557531

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2012.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . AT SPEEDS 15 MPH AND ABOVE AFTER DECELERATING THEN ACCELERATING TRANSMISSION WILL MAKE A NOISE RANGING FROM A CLINK, CLANK, CLUNK TO A BANGING JOLT AS IF THE CAR HAS BEEN REAR ENDED. THE MORE PRESSURE ON ACCELERATION AND THE LOWER THE GEAR THE LOUDER THE NOISE AND THE GREATER THE JOLT. DEALERSHIP STATES TRANSMISSION IS OPERATING PROPERLY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E31C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in SUN CITY, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10558049

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . AT TIMES, THE VEHICLE JERKS WHILE SHIFTING. I HAVE EXPERIENCED HEAVY JOLTING, ROUGH SHIFTING, ESPECIALLY DURING LOW SPEEDS. WHILE ON HIGHWAY OR DURING STRONG ACCELERATION, CAR SHIFTS GREAT. MOSTLY THE ISSUES ARE DURING DOWNSHIFTS OR LOW SPEED SHIFTS. TOOK TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD A FACTORY RESET MAY HELP ADJUST TO DRIVING STYLES. WE BOUGHT CAR USED WITH 35000 MILES. THIS DID NOT HELP. NOT EVEN SURE IF THIS IS AN OPTION. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS OR ANYTHING. DEALERSHIP CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. SAYS TRANSMISSION TAKES SOME GETTING USED TO. AWESOME CAR, JUST WISH THIS PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 39504 miles. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in WALNUT COVE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Wheels

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10569460

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2013.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with WHEELS . THE FIRST TIME WAS IN DEC. 2013. EVERYTIME I BACKED UP I HEARD A CLUNK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A BAD RIGHT REAR WHEEL HUB. I WAS IN LUCK BECAUSE IT WAS COVERED BY MY EXTENDED WARRANTY MINUS THE 100.00 DEDUCTABLE.THE CAR ONLY HAD 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE SECOND TIME WAS TODAY,3/14/2014. I WENT IN FOR A STATE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RIGHT FRONT HUB WAS BAD. THE WARRANTY COVERED IT AGAIN.THE CAR ONLY HAS 42,190 ON IT. ONLY 2000 MILES BETWEEN OCCURANCES. SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG HERE.ALSO I WAS JUST TOLD OF A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE. DOES THIS INCLUDE MY 2012 IMPALA?.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in BLOOMSBURG, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Structure Body

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10573679

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2014.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD REST AND THE PANELS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR SIDES WINDOWS OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE HEADREST HOWEVER THE HEADREST COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,200. KMJ.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WG5E32C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in ROCHESTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Steering

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10575710

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Mar 25, 2014.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STEERING . WHILE DRIVING IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE MY DASHBOARD WENT COMPLETLY BLACK,THE RADIO WENT OFF AND MY STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMLY DFFICULT TO TURN.I WAS ABLE TO MANUEVER THE CAR TO SIDEWALK THE CAR WAS STILL IN DRIVE THE KEYS WERE IN INGITION.I TURNED THE KEY AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR IT MADE A TERRIBLE BANGING CLUNKING NOISE.I CALLED THE DEALER AND TOLD THEM WAITED 15 MINUTES LATER THE CAR STARTED.THS REALLY NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS I COULD HAVE CAUSED ARE BEEN INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. I'M VERY AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR. I TOOK THE CAR IN LATER TO DEALER THEY KEPT IT UNTIL FRIDAY PROVIDED ME A LOANER THEY CLAIMED THEY DROVE IT AND IT DIDN'T ACT UP.BUT ITS NOT LIKE THEY DROVE IT ALL DAY I'M EXTREMLY UPSET AND DISAPPOINTED IN THIS MATTER.I FEEL THEY DISCOUNTED WHAT I SAID.THIS COULD OCCUR WHILE A TEENAGER ARE ELDERY PERSON IS DRIVING.PLEASE PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E38C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in REDORD, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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CHEVROLET IMPALA Power Train

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 Safety Review #10575710

CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012 car safety problem was reported on Mar 25, 2014.CHEVROLET IMPALA 2012, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHILE DRIVING IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE MY DASHBOARD WENT COMPLETLY BLACK,THE RADIO WENT OFF AND MY STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMLY DFFICULT TO TURN.I WAS ABLE TO MANUEVER THE CAR TO SIDEWALK THE CAR WAS STILL IN DRIVE THE KEYS WERE IN INGITION.I TURNED THE KEY AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR IT MADE A TERRIBLE BANGING CLUNKING NOISE.I CALLED THE DEALER AND TOLD THEM WAITED 15 MINUTES LATER THE CAR STARTED.THS REALLY NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS I COULD HAVE CAUSED ARE BEEN INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. I'M VERY AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR. I TOOK THE CAR IN LATER TO DEALER THEY KEPT IT UNTIL FRIDAY PROVIDED ME A LOANER THEY CLAIMED THEY DROVE IT AND IT DIDN'T ACT UP.BUT ITS NOT LIKE THEY DROVE IT ALL DAY I'M EXTREMLY UPSET AND DISAPPOINTED IN THIS MATTER.I FEEL THEY DISCOUNTED WHAT I SAID.THIS COULD OCCUR WHILE A TEENAGER ARE ELDERY PERSON IS DRIVING.PLEASE PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2G1WB5E38C1. Chevrolet Impala 2012 problem was reported in REDORD, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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