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#3429 of 3460 My '06 is about to be history by wbowl99 Jan 29, 2009 (3:23 pm)
After almost 2 1/2 years of problems, bad service, GM breeching the warranty, and all the stress and frustration that went along with that, a BBB arbitration and lawsuit, my Impala is going back home.Some of you will remember me and my problems, so I wanted to let you know what the final result was. If you remember I rejected the replacement that was awarded in the BBB arbitration because the arbitrator assessed a useage fee based on mileage that is not included in Tennessee's lemon law.   We were scheduled for trial March 9, but the judge ordered us to go through mediation first. Through this process we worked out a repurchase that I could live with. I still think I could have won case, but the deal is not too bad and I hated to cause so many of my family, friends and co-workers who had witnessed the problems have to take off work to appear in court over what the difference would have been. (Some of them don't get paid if they don't work and don't have vacation to take.)   I'm looking for another car now and need to get it as quickly as possible so I can turn this one over to them. I will not buy another Impala at this point, nor even a GM most likely. I wouldn't mind another GM, but there is no way I want to have to deal with the GM district manager again if anything came up. He has totally soured me on them.   I will caution you guys out there to watch your brakes. After a test drive by an inspector and him testing my ABS with a couple of sudden stops, there was smoke coming out of my passenger front wheel. I had been having brake trouble, but when the service departments checked them, they said they were fine and nothing was wrong.   Anyway, take care everyone and good luck with your Impalas. Replies to this message: quietpro (Jan 31, 2009 3:34 pm)
#3430 of 3460 Re: My '06 is about to be history [wbowl99] by quietpro Jan 31, 2009 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: wbowl99 (Jan 29, 2009 3:23 pm) Thanks for the update, Wanda. I wish things would have gone better and I'm sure GM hates to lose a customer but sometimes it's best to move on. Good luck to you as well and let us know what you end up buying. I'm considering a new car as well but haven't narrowed it down much. It's a want, not a need so I'm not extremely motivated.
#3431 of 3460 Steering Wheel Popping/ Knock by tra9105 Feb 01, 2009 (2:24 pm)
I just bought a 2008 Impala LS with 44000 miles and there is a popping/knocking noise that can be felt through the steering wheel at low speeds. Does anyone know what could possibly be the problem? The noise doesnt occur that often. Replies to this message: jccinoh (Feb 05, 2009 9:22 am) quietpro (Feb 12, 2009 6:52 pm) tra9105 (Feb 14, 2009 8:20 pm) billw7 (Apr 11, 2009 3:46 pm) ryster (Apr 13, 2009 5:07 pm)
#3432 of 3460 Re: Steering Wheel Popping/ Knock [tra9105] by jccinoh Feb 05, 2009 (9:22 am)
Replying to: tra9105 (Feb 01, 2009 2:24 pm) We had the exact same problem with our 2007 Impala. I searched the internet and took this information to the dealer:   TSB #070235005 -- EI07162 - STEERING CLUNK NOISE FELT, HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN. (REPLACE I-SHAFT) *NJ UPDATED ON 09/24/07 *NJ UPDATED 10/5/07. *NJ (NHTSA ID #10022711, AUGUST 01 2007)   They replaced the I-Shaft and the clunk/noise went away. Replies to this message: quietpro (Feb 12, 2009 6:52 pm) tra9105 (Feb 14, 2009 8:20 pm) billw7 (Apr 11, 2009 3:46 pm) ryster (Apr 13, 2009 5:07 pm)
#3433 of 3460 Re: Steering Wheel Popping/ Knock [jccinoh] by quietpro Feb 12, 2009 (6:52 pm)
Replying to: jccinoh (Feb 05, 2009 9:22 am) It's a very common problem with many GM FWD cars. Sadly, they haven't really fixed the problem...only temporarily as the new Intermediate Steering Shaft eventually goes bad as well. Replies to this message: tra9105 (Feb 14, 2009 8:20 pm)
#3434 of 3460 Re: Steering Wheel Popping/ Knock [quietpro] by tra9105 Feb 14, 2009 (8:20 pm)
Replying to: quietpro (Feb 12, 2009 6:52 pm) I took it to a mechanic and he told me the I-shaft needed to be replaced. Luckily, the dealer where I bought it from is covering the cost.
#3435 of 3460 Re: brake lights [biga9905] by ksp692 Mar 09, 2009 (6:36 am)
Replying to: biga9905 (Dec 23, 2008 6:16 pm) I am having the same problem. Can you tell me how you fixed yours? thank you
#3436 of 3460 Power steering noise by bobloblaw17 Mar 18, 2009 (5:13 pm)
I have an 06 Impala, the power steering is making a noise. It only happens when I first put it in gear then turn the wheel. If I put it in gear then wait a few seconds, the sounds doesn't happen. The dealership acknowledges the sound, but said it takes a couple seconds for the transmission to engage and I should just wait a couple seconds, then move the wheel??? I think I'm getting a bum steer. haha
#3437 of 3460 Random CHIME through radio 06 IMAPALA 3LT by nomoreford2 Apr 02, 2009 (9:54 am)
I have a random constant chime that comes through the radio every now and again and can still be heard if i mute the volume and will stop if i turn off the radio or turn the volume completely down, but comes right back when i turn the radio back on or when i turn the volume up 1 notch it can be heard again. And the only way get rid of the chime immediately is when the turn signal is activated, then it will go away for a good while before it happens again. Sometimes it will go away on its own after 20-30 mins Ive taken it to the dealer and it cant be replicated.   Anyone else had this problem or knows what will fix it.
#3438 of 3460 Re: Steering Wheel Popping/ Knock [jccinoh] by billw7 Apr 11, 2009 (3:46 pm)
Replying to: jccinoh (Feb 05, 2009 9:22 am) Hi, tra9105. I'm new to this forum. I have the same problem on my 06 Impala with 70k miles. How expensive - approximately - was it to fix this problem with the new intermediate steering shaft? Sounds like I'm going to have to do that, too.   Thanks,   billw Replies to this message: ryster (Apr 13, 2009 5:07 pm)

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