2009 Chevrolet Impala Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 824 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 0% of the 824 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have owned the car since 9/2013. Shortly after purchasing the airbag sensor light started illuminating on and off. I took it back to the dealer and it was serviced. Shortly after that it came on again. Then back in february the car started making a very annoying and embarrassing clicking sound that comes from the AC/heating unit. I was told that it was common in the Impala and that it is the actuator. It has gotten so bad that it clicks even when the car is not running and is locked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593114, filed 2014-05, 92,000 miles“There is a constant knocking in the dashboard, when I attempt to turn on the air condition or the heating system in the vehicle. This knocking causes the heat to be passed threw the vehicle, in the summer time I would have to turn the car off and on, then keep adjusting the air control until the air began to blow. Majority of the time the air does not come on, there is just constant heat coming for the dashboard and the floor board. I begin to notice that this knocking would occur while I was not in the car, while hitting the remote for entry into car and while the car is being driven. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604633, filed 2014-06, 100,000 miles“My drivers side door lock I have to manually lock and unlock with key.. And now passenger side back seat where my 2 yrs old sets., the lock on her side sometimes doesn't lock and she can open the door.. Also when it does lock I hafta crawl thru front seat into back and pull the latch up to unlock door... Also I have to use a screwdriver to push in some solenoid on my shifter to get my car into gear.. It sucks big time!”
NHTSA complaint #10609744, filed 2014-07“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Impala. When the contact turned on the air conditioner, after a few minutes a strong odor came out of the air vents in the vehicle. The dealer informed her that there was a build up of mold in the air ducts; however, no repairs were made. The failure has continued to occur. There were no prior warnings. The failure and current mileages were 5712. Updated 10/21/09. Updated 10/22/09.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 0% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 21 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala
232 complaintsElectrical system
224 complaintsEngine
179 complaintsVehicle speed control
130 complaintsElectronic stability control
108 complaintsOther or unknown
89 complaintsBrakes
75 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsSteering
57 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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