2009 Chevrolet Impala cruise control problems
132 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 132 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 119 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 27 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 11 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 119 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while at a stop light with the brakes applied, several warning lights illuminated including the engine power reduction and traction control lights. The contact indicated that the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and traveled into a busy intersection, crashing into a second vehicle. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The VIN was not available.
While accelerating after a stop at a red light the throttle lost responsiveness. The check engine light came on and three messages appeared on the dash board display. 1. 'service stabilitrack' 2. 'traction control malfunction' followed by 3. 'reduced engine power'. Vehicle would not accelerate beyond 40MPH. I was on a down ramp heading toward a highway with no breakdown lane available. Very dangerous situation.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala
- Air bags 233 complaints
- Electrical system 225 complaints
- Engine 200 complaints
- Stability control 108 complaints
- Brakes 76 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 65 complaints
- Steering 58 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints