2009 Chevrolet Impala Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 3%of 824 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,312miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 3% of the 824 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,312 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I take a left hand turn I hear cracking; backing up I hear cracking; like the front axle is falling apart. There is a control arm recall but not on my car just police cars. The issue with my car sounds like the police issue car. I am kinda of scared pulling out into traffic scary, twice I have had the traction control come on and say it needs service; but when you shut the car off light doesn't come back on. It drives funny as well do not feel safe anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #10618978, filed 2014-08, 109,022 miles“Vehicle had bad shimmy and extreme tire wear on inner edges and outer edges. Took to the dealer who advised needed a tire rotation and an alignment kit - both of which would be a customer pay item. I complained to the service manager that this was a factory defect in the vehicle causing the tire wear and alignment issue. He confirmed my statement but said even his wife's car has the same issue and he can't get it covered by GM and had to pay out of pocket to correct the situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609559, filed 2014-07, 39,312 miles“I have had to replace the tires on this car for the third time,this car has 30,000 miles and should not have had to have tires 3 times.there seems to be quite a lot of 2009 impalas with this problem.the front times wear on the out side and inside.the back tires are like new.the first set of tires had 10,000 miles on them, the second set had 12,000 miles on them.the dealer replaced the front tires the first time after a lot of argument .I have found 37 complaints about this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641198, filed 2014-10, 30,000 miles“A 2009 chevy Impala police package cruiser car came into our shop this morning . The complaint was of chirping tires sound around turns.upon inspection we found that the right lower control arm has broken away from the bushing area. Causing the alignment to be off and the control arm to be unstable. This condition could have lead to a accident if gone undetected or resulted in loss of control during a high speed pursuit. This is the second vehicle to have this condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10419483, filed 2011-08, 49,603 miles“There appears to be many issues related to brakes and suspension for the chevy Impala. After only 10k miles, the brakes began to pulsate. The dealership resurfaced them. They were fine for a bit longer but then the issue reoccured. I am not sure if its a overheating issue or what but it has had other brake and suspension issues as well. There is under 30k miles on the car and it has already had: left front tensioner replaced, rear left sway bar removed/reinstalled, rotors refinish, and a whole new set of tires now. We have had many other GM vehicles over the years from both chevy and buick. …”
NHTSA complaint #10448291, filed 2012-02, 10,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V377000Aug 3, 2012General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety…Covers: Chevrolet Impala 2008–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10195128Apr 9, 2021This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 10188403Jan 29, 2021This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 17 | 6% |
| 2012 | 22 | 9% |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% |
| 2010 | 18 | 4% |
| 2009 | 25 | 3% |
| 2008 | 117 | 14% |
| 2007 | 85 | 14% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 34 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 11% |
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSeat belts
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology