NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints
9 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Aug 5, 2016
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)
THE INDICATORS IN THE FRONT PANEL NEXT TO THE STEERING WHEEL WORK INCONSISTENTLY. THE SPEEDOMETER, THE ODOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TURN SIGNALS,AND EMERGENCY BLINKER SIGNAL WORK SPORADICALLY. THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. SO IT IS DANGEROUS TO TRY TO TURN LEFT WHEN CARS ARE ADVANCING TOWARDS ME OR TO TURN RIGHT WHEN CARS A…
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THE INDICATORS IN THE FRONT PANEL NEXT TO THE STEERING WHEEL WORK INCONSISTENTLY. THE SPEEDOMETER, THE ODOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TURN SIGNALS,AND EMERGENCY BLINKER SIGNAL WORK SPORADICALLY. THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. SO IT IS DANGEROUS TO TRY TO TURN LEFT WHEN CARS ARE ADVANCING TOWARDS ME OR TO TURN RIGHT WHEN CARS ARE DRIVING BEHIND ME. THE YELLOW WARNING LIGHT FOR LOW GAS IS THE ONLY CONSISTENT WORKING SIGNAL. THIS CONDITION HAS EXISTED FOR TWO YEARS.
NHTSA ODI #10893598
126,000 miles · Dec 13, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
ALL GAUGES ON THE CAR STOPPED WORKING 4 YEARS AGO AROUND THE TIME THE PASS LOCK HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE BEEN LOCKED OUT OF MY CAR MANY TIMES. THE VALVE COVER LEAKS OIL WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A FIRE. DRIVING IT RESULTS IN THICK BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE VALVE COVER LEAK.
NHTSA ODI #10809909
150,000 miles · Nov 4, 2015
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)
SECURITY LIGHT ON, WILL NOT START. WHILE DRIVING SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON ALL THE TIME. IF IT STARTS FLASHING WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL NOT START WHEN CYCLED AGAIN. YOU HAVE TO WAIT ALMOST 3HRS BEFORE IT WILL START AGAIN. WE ARE REPLACING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO SEE IF THAT HELPS.
NHTSA ODI #10788194
128,000 miles · Jul 11, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesUnknown Or Other
TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES EVEN ON DRIVE EVEN SURFACES. ABS ALSO ENGAGE ON SMOOTH, EVEN AND DRY SURFACES.
NHTSA ODI #10609998
145,000 miles · Jul 6, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
ESC AND ABS TURN ON AT LOW SPEED USUALLY COMING OUT OF STOPPING POSITION, OR DURING BRAKING. HAVE HAD FRONT WHEELBEARINGS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES TO NO EFFECT. WIRING CHECKS OUT. NO CODES THAT THE MECHANIC CAN DETERMINE WOULD BE CAUSING THIS ISSUE. EVENTUALLY TRACTION AND ABS TURN OFF AND SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM LIGHTS COME ON. …
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ESC AND ABS TURN ON AT LOW SPEED USUALLY COMING OUT OF STOPPING POSITION, OR DURING BRAKING. HAVE HAD FRONT WHEELBEARINGS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES TO NO EFFECT. WIRING CHECKS OUT. NO CODES THAT THE MECHANIC CAN DETERMINE WOULD BE CAUSING THIS ISSUE. EVENTUALLY TRACTION AND ABS TURN OFF AND SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM LIGHTS COME ON. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE FOR WINTER DRIVING. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10608456
120,000 miles · Jul 4, 2014
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)
MY 2005 CHEVY IMPALA INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO START. IT WILL RESTART AFTER WAITING ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES. THIS IS A SIMILAR PROBLEM (POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE) I HAD WITH A PREVIOUSLY OWNED 2000 IMPALA, AND OTHER FRUSTRATED IMPALA OWNERS EXPRESS ONLINE. CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS ARE UNABLE TO PIN POINT THE CAUSE AND GM CUSTOMER SERVICE WA…
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MY 2005 CHEVY IMPALA INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO START. IT WILL RESTART AFTER WAITING ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES. THIS IS A SIMILAR PROBLEM (POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE) I HAD WITH A PREVIOUSLY OWNED 2000 IMPALA, AND OTHER FRUSTRATED IMPALA OWNERS EXPRESS ONLINE. CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS ARE UNABLE TO PIN POINT THE CAUSE AND GM CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS NOT HELPFUL WHEN CONTACTED ON THE MATTER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10608245
120,000 miles · Jul 10, 2013
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
MY IMPALA IS HAVING TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS ISSUES MAKING IT HARDER TO FEEL SAFE ON THE ROAD. ABS STARTS WORKING FOR NO REASON WHEN STOPPING LIGHTLY AND THE TRACTION CONTROL ALSO STARTS WORKING WHEN TAKING OFF IN NORMAL CONDITIONS MAKING THE CAR HESITANT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10524272
130,000 miles · Jan 7, 2013
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power TrainSteering
I PURCHASED VEHICLE OCT 2011,TRANSMISSION WENT BAD,STARTED STEERING HARD, HAD IT CHECKED BY DEALER (CHEV) PLACE. GAVE ME ESTIMATE OF $3000. TO REPLACE STEERING. I TALKED WITH RECALL PEOPLE THEY FINALLY LOWERED IT TO ME PAYING $700.. SAID THE VIN # DOES NOT MATCH THE RECALLS IMPALAS. THERE IS LARGE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MAKES CAR SH…
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I PURCHASED VEHICLE OCT 2011,TRANSMISSION WENT BAD,STARTED STEERING HARD, HAD IT CHECKED BY DEALER (CHEV) PLACE. GAVE ME ESTIMATE OF $3000. TO REPLACE STEERING. I TALKED WITH RECALL PEOPLE THEY FINALLY LOWERED IT TO ME PAYING $700.. SAID THE VIN # DOES NOT MATCH THE RECALLS IMPALAS. THERE IS LARGE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MAKES CAR SHUT DOWN GOING DOWN ROAD. ALL OF THIS BEGIN 2 WEEKS AFTER MY PURCHASE. IM A SENIOR LIVING OFF SOCIAL SECURITY, CANNOT AFFORD EVEN THE SMALL AMOUNT OF FIXING THIS CAR. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH IMPALA OWNERS, THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. IM STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS PIECE OF JUNK. OWE $5000. BAD DECISION. DO HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10491682
97,000 miles · Jan 17, 2011
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HAS QUIT WORKING FOR THE 3RD TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR WINTER DRIVING. 1ST TWO OCCURENCES HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY, 70,000 MILES LATER IT HAS HAPPEND AGAIN. IN ALL 3 OCCURENCES IT HAS HAPPENED IN BAD WEATHER: RAINY FOR THE 1ST TWO AND SNOW FOR THE THIRD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10376903
Official recalls
1Jul 3, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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