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#302 of 427 Service Stabilitrack & Reduced Engine Power Message in 2011 Impala by cjq11983

Feb 18, 2013 (7:01 am)

I just got my Impala (used) in July, and I've already begun having issues with this "service stabilitrak" message and "reduced engine power" message. It had about 39,000 miles when the problem started. The first time it happened, I was driving in town and didn't really pay it much mind as it didn't really affect my driving, and eventually after a few days the check engine light went off. I did research it and from some of the comments I saw at first, I thought it would be ok, until I was in the middle of Georgia on the highway during rush hour and the message came on and eventually the computer shut down the throttle and the car slowed down and stopped. Fortunately people around me were paying attention and allowed me to pull over before the car stopped completely so no accident occurred, but it was very scary. I shut the car off and after a few minutes was able to continue, but this shouldn't have to occur. The light has come on twice since then, and usually within a few days the service engine light goes off again. I haven't taken it to the dealer because without the service engine light on, I am pretty sure they will have trouble diagnosing it and the light always goes off before I have time to take it in. It happened again last night, and even after the car was shut off and turned back on (which I have learned to do), the reduced power message remains. I am planning to take it to the dealer, but I can't afford to pay repairs out of pocket so I sincerely hope this issue is covered by warranty.

#303 of 427 Re: 2010 chevy impala [cinginn] by cjq11983

Feb 18, 2013 (7:04 am)

Replying to: cinginn (Feb 15, 2013 2:44 pm)
from reading the other posts on the forum, I believe it is something throttle related. I have the same problem with my 2011.

#304 of 427 Re: Service Stabilitrack & Reduced Engine Power Message in 2011 Impala [cjq11983] by gmcustsvc

Feb 18, 2013 (9:18 am)

Replying to: cjq11983 (Feb 18, 2013 7:01 am)
Keep us posted, cjq11983. If you want for us to check into anything further with you on this, don't hesitate to email us at socialmediagm.com with more details (including your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and a summary of the situation so far).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#305 of 427 Re: 2009 chevy impala trouble [jwade05] by rbowens

Feb 19, 2013 (3:53 pm)

Replying to: jwade05 (Feb 13, 2013 8:35 am)
I am also having the same issue with my 2006 impala. I bought this car brand new in 2006 and I have not had any problems until two years ago when my car started to slow down while driving and then the message appeared engine power reduced. It did it a few times that year and then it never happened again until a few days ago. Please keep me updated with your progress on your impala!

#306 of 427 Re: Service Stabilitrack & Reduced Engine Power Message in 2011 Impala [gmcustsvc] by nighteagle79

Feb 20, 2013 (6:12 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Feb 18, 2013 9:18 am)
I am having the same issue. Just started today. Wouldn't this be covered under the Powertrain warranty? I bought Certified Used to not have these problems. But I am past the Bumper to Bumper.

#307 of 427 Toyota by dasupa

Feb 20, 2013 (6:19 am)

How strange that Toyota's hybrid had problems with its acceleration and not only was there a recall, they had to pay millions of dollars (just heard it on the news last week). Yet, Chevy has a very similar issue (instead of sudden acceleration, we get sudden deceleration) and not a word is spoken by anyone but the victims.

#308 of 427 Re: 2009 chevy impala trouble [rbowens] by gmcustsvc

Feb 20, 2013 (11:57 am)

Replying to: rbowens (Feb 19, 2013 3:53 pm)
Have you had this checked into at any point over the last few years that it's been happening, rbowens?
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#309 of 427 Re: Service Stabilitrack & Reduced Engine Power Message in 2011 Impala [nighteagle79] by gmcustsvc

Feb 20, 2013 (12:06 pm)

Replying to: nighteagle79 (Feb 20, 2013 6:12 am)
If you have questions about warranty, nighteagle79, we'd be happy to get you more information. Please email us at socialmediagm.com with your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and summary of your inquiry.
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#310 of 427 Re: 2010 chevy impala [cinginn] by gmcustsvc

Feb 20, 2013 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: cinginn (Feb 15, 2013 2:44 pm)
cinginn,
Depending on when your vehicle went into service and how many miles it has on it you may still be within your bumper to bumper warranty (3 years/36000 miles). Please don't hesitate to email us at socialmediagm.com if you have any questions! Include your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and a summary of your inquiry.
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#311 of 427 reduced engine power by annoyed10

Feb 23, 2013 (8:28 am)

Just had the same issue as most of the posts I have seen. Started the car, and it ran horribly, with the messages; service traction control, service stabilitrak, reduced engine power, and the check engine light was on. Took it to the Chevy dealer, and he was not surprised. He made the comment that "these cars each have a personality of their own", and "this problem occurs more often than you know" after I mentioned that there were hundreds of complaints on the internet. He said it could be one or more of about 4 things. Unfortunately, the car has 60,000 mi. (2010 model) so it is out of warranty, but this is a safety concern. I do a lot of highway travelling, so I really don't want this to happen again at 70mph., and I won't let me wife drive the car until I know it is fixed. I am waiting right now to see what the service dept comes up with. I will post their "fix" once they get back to me.

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