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Poor electrical reliability
Jim, 07/12/2019
2009 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I took my 2009 Chevy Impala over 250,000 miles but after the car turned 10 years old experienced a rash of electrical actuator failures. Three (3) of the remote door locks failed which I had to live with because the cost to fix was more than the car was worth. Apparently GM decided to use PLASTIC gears which become brittle and break over time. The HVAC actuator also had PLASTIC Gears that caused the vehicle to loudly tick (even after the keys were removed. Had to pay $160 to fix that defect). Car would go into limp mode due to a faulty Accelerator Actuator sensor (took me another $100 and an afternoon to DYI this failure). If it weren't for these avoidable actuator failures I'd give the car a 4 star due to the overall mechanical reliability. As of now I'll never buy a GM again.
Worlds nicest piece of junk!
ljohnson0102, 03/18/2012
2009 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have an 09 Impala LT with 78xxx miles on it. Very dissapointed with this car. it has been in the shop for NUMEROUS electrical actuators including two airbag actuators! Bought an extended warranty that even with the 100.00 deductible it has paid for itself probably two or three times over. The car currently has more issues but I just dont have the time. It is very comfortable to drive and has an excellent ride quality. But for a 27,000 dollar car it was poorly made and poorly trimmed. I mean not even a rear cup holder!?! Plus I looked into trading it in on a new car and only offered 8,000 for it and this thing is CLEAN. That is AWEFUL RESALE value!!! Highly do not recommend, sorry
Smooth car
paul kay, 01/10/2009
2009 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my 09 impala 1/3/09 from Heinrich Chevy in Lockport,NY. Was looking for a cool car after my 07 Hyundai Sonata lemon was in the dealership every 2 weeks for problems. Go buy one, smooth ride, no engine noise, no road noise. Great on gas.29 MPG on a large v-6
great ride
louis, 08/02/2009
2009 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have the ss model which is great. Plenty of room Nice seats and this car drives real Nice and handles the road as expected if not better. As for gas its good but you don't buy the ss model for gas mileage right. I really enjoy driving again. Oh and I drive all day at work. If you buy an impala get the ss you wont be disappointed.
Problems with this Chevy
Kellie Leonard, 09/01/2015
2009 Chevrolet Impala LT2 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used back in 2010 with average miles. Now on my 6th year everything is going wrong. Here's what went wrong and not under warranty seeing the five (5) years are up: 1.) Car won't shift out of drive into park. $300.00 visit to the Chevy Dealer to fix. 2.) ABS light, and reduced power light came on. Another $350.00 trip to the Chevy Dealer. 3.) Now a load tapping noise from the glove box area. Another $350.00 trip to the Chevy Dealer to fix. 2 of my 4 door locks don't work properly and my check air bag light is now going on. I can only wonder how much more this will cost me!!! Very disappointed in the quality of my Chevy Impala. Don't buy!
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