At the rear, triangular jewel-like tail lamps are a bit generic and bear no resemblance to the traditional round lamps that were the hallmark of the Impala for decades. Replaced a tranny at 100,000 miles, brakes twice, front struts once, and tightened the seals in the engine once. Recall Date 2014-06-23 Description This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. On the exterior, large headlamps have a premium, jeweled appearance with three independent lighting units. All Impalas are front-wheel drive, like the Avalon, while the Taurus is front- or all-wheel drive and the Charger and 300 are rear- or all-wheel drive. I have very few complaints with the car, and have never been in a situation where it hasn't performed to the best of its ability. Spent a lot of money to kind of bring it up.
The comfort and interface of the interior is also impressive. These details complement other high-quality attributes, such as tight tolerances of 3. As an overall package, it lacks style, originality and individualization — basically anything a person could get passionate about; you won't take this car home to show off to. It is rated at 303 horsepower and has a highway mileage rating of 24 mpg. Directions are downloaded by the OnStar advisor to the vehicle and can be played back or paused through the drive up to the destination. Primary Use: Commuting to work Total Dependability — Have had no issues with the vehicle whatsoever. Primary Use: Commuting to work I Really Wanted It To Work Out.
Another sensor out, another removal of the engine and another couple hundred dollars gone. All of Impala's available seating features clean, simple and tailored appearances. Our last Impala was a 2007. Also, this car should have been rear wheel drive, the front wheel drive does not do the V8 engine any justice. With newer and better equipped vehicles, such as the Ford Taurus and Dodge Charger, ready to steal away domestic customers, dealers may be willing to deal to help keep the Impala moving. Not according to a recently filed piece of litigation, which says a suspension defect -- and one General Motors is allegedly aware of -- may be to blame. The safety recall began on August 21, 2012.
Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Keep reading complaints about the seats from folks. The Taurus and Avalon include a stability system standard, and the Chrysler and Dodge make it optional on less-expensive trim levels. Our Take on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet's Impala is a full-size car without flash, extravagant features or risky styling. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 Buick , 1-800-458-8006 Cadillac , and 1-800-222-1020 Chevrolet. Both conditions increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Before it could go any further, I decided to get rid of this vehicle, not sure if I got a lemon, but it just seemed too convenient that there were no problems until 36,201 miles. Stronger ties between the upper and lower rails stiffen the front structure for improved ride and handling and a large, lower front-of-dash panel has been strengthened. Customers in these areas have the option of ordering E85-compatible engines. Looked at a lot of cars and settled on the Impala again once more. .
The recall began on August 1, 2016. Active Fuel Management can improve fuel economy by up to 12 percent in certain driving conditions. Use it mainly for local driving and some long distance trips. The driver's seat also includes adjustable lumbar. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. Of course, many of those sales can be attributed to fleet sales. Also, flat-blade windshield wipers are used to provide consistent pressure on the glass, which helps eliminate streaking and wind noise.
The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module. If you take the current incentives on the Impala into consideration, you could likely get into one for the same price as a much smaller car. I would say that if you have small children in car seats this car is feasable but don't expect to be able to fit a 3rd person in the back seat. Replaced tires, battery and windshield wiper blades at 56,000 last September. The 2009 is so much better! The seats also have firm cushions and lumbar support that provide more comfort, especially during long drives. Even entering a highway on-ramp at normal speeds led to ; any faster, and the front tires started sliding under the strain. Tall jounce bumpers in the front suspension help enhance stability and control.
Although the Impala may not have the strong resale figures of its Japanese rivals, it does have a number of redeeming qualities. Competition like the 2009 Ford Taurus, Dodge Charger, Toyota Avalon and Chrysler 300 offer flashier features, like advanced multimedia systems with navigation, all-wheel drive and aggressive styling in the 300 and Charger. A rear stabilizer bar is standard on all models. The solid feel at highway speeds was impressive, as was the almost Lexus-quiet cabin. The Charger and 300 rate Good in the front test but Poor in the side impact without optional side airbags and Marginal for rear impacts. The OnStar service available on the Impala includes the Advanced Crash Response System, making crash data available to 911 centers to potentially dispatch the appropriate life-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster.
Competition like the 2009 Ford Taurus, Dodge Charger, Toyota Avalon and Chrysler 300 offer flashier features, like advanced multimedia systems with navigation, all-wheel drive and aggressive styling in the 300 and Charger. The recall began on August 1, 2016. With many states introducing laws banning handheld cell-phone usage while driving, now offers the option of Bluetooth connectivity through the OnStar system. Used had 20,000 miles on it so still in warranty for a while longer. Lots of compliments and questions.