My 2017 chevy impala's, equipped with a 3.6l v-6 engine, air conditioning evaporator is damaged and is leaking refrigerant and resulting in loss of air conditioning. this loss of air conditioning occurs all the time-stationary, in motion--the air conditioning no longer works at all.
Recently purchased this vehicle 3 months ago took it in for a routine oil change after driving it for several miles and filling the gas tank loud exhaust sound with an onstar diagnostic p0151 code appeared. thinking there was water in the line i purchased heat to remove the moisture with no results. i proceeded to open the hood of the car for inspection and found the oxygen sensors lying in the cooling fans and the catalytic converter disconnected from the engine block. the plate was still connected with new nuts and bolts but the part looked rusted which seem odd for a car this new as a result of the heat escaping the engine block via the opening the cooling fans melted. i check for recalls on this model and there were none showing via several sources including the manufacturer's web site. the issue could have caused severe damage to the engine and electrical systems well due to the high temperatures from the engine block under the hood of the vehicle. the vehicle will operate and drive in this condition showing a check engine light on the instrument panel. what seemed odd was the bolts were shiny and the plate was discolored as seen in attached photos. the welds were also a concern as well.
We purchased our car in september of 2018, and almost immediately we started noticing the car would hesitate to start every time after we would put gas, then the check engine light suddenly turned on.. so then in december we took it to the chevy dealership and they fixed the purge valve, and also checked why the check engine light was on. they ran some tests and said that cylinder 3 was misfiring, so they ran more tests to see what exactly the problem was. the problem is that the spark plug tubes are leaking and the leaks are caused by porous spots in the head created during manufacturing. the spark plug tubes are permanently sealed into the head and are not replacable. this is a manufacturing problem that needs to be taken care of immediately, we just purchased our car and their telling us that this problem is going to cost $3,000 to 4,000 to fix which we are not responsible for. please if someone could get back with me as soon as possible, something needs to be done we should be able to take it back to the dealership and get a different car since ours had a manufacturing problem which we are not liable for. thank you .
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and jerked forward. in addition, the emission system and check engine warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to crest chevrolet (909 w 21st st, san bernardino, ca 92405, 909-713-6481) where the battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an unknown valve leak. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle jerked and caused the contact to lose control. the vehicle crashed into a concrete divider and the front driver's side tire blew out. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was damaged and towed to the same dealer. a police report was not filed. there were no injuries. the manufacturer was called, but no one answered the phone. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet impala. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to barton chevrolet (845-219-1521, 800 auto park pl, newburgh, ny 12550) where it was diagnosed that a plastic bag was sucked into the air filter and blocked air from entering the engine. the technician removed the plastic bag and replaced the air filter. the contact removed the remaining debris that had previously accumulated. the technician could not guarantee that the failure would not recur, stating that the vehicle performed as designed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not return the contact's call. the failure mileage was 10,018.
Vehicle was condo parking area in spi texas and lowell,in. mice chewed fuel ijection harness (disabling(3 cyl) on feb.10,2018 and again 10 days later harness ( 4cyl) and foam intake manifold. all soybean based wires and foam. both repaired at gillman chevy in harligen ,tx. then on 6/21/2018 there was an extreme safety event with rodent damage to soy based fuel line elbow on top of fuel tank that pumped out 8 gallons of gas on top of hot exhaust system with the potential of fire in rear of car in 10 miles of travel from hebron,in to lowell,in. the fuel pump shutoff for run away fuel pump never deployed thus creating extreme hazard that was undectable inside vehicle.the fuel line was repaired by smith chevy in lowell, in on 6/21/2018. the repair bills were $731.50, $592.10 and $507.17 respectively for a total of $1830.72. chevy claims soy based parts not design flaw and refuses warranty claims and safety liability.. all manufactures have similar soy based design flaws and refuse claims. problem needs to be addressed and solved.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevorlet impala. the contact stated that exhaust smoke seeped into the vehicle through the air vents. the vehicle also accelerated on its own and extreme pressure had to be applied to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. in addition, coolant was leaking from the engine. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to rotolo chevrolet (16666 s highland ave, fontana, ca 92336, (909) 333-6924), but no assistance was provided. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 35,312.