2009 Chevrolet Impala Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 87,300 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (67% of reports).
- 108electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- 87,300median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 59%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 72 of 108 complaints (67%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 60 of 108 complaints (56%)
- Reduced service: mentioned in 9 of 108 complaints (8%)
- Starting disabled: mentioned in 6 of 108 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 108 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Impala electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Impala | 1 | 2% | 19,820 |
| 2017 Impala | 1 | 1% | 100,836 |
| 2016 Impala | 10 | 9% | 48,382 |
| 2015 Impala | 20 | 7% | 63,211 |
| 2014 Impala | 104 | 16% | 69,311 |
| 2013 Impala | 108 | 40% | 58,000 |
| 2012 Impala | 54 | 21% | 72,000 |
| 2011 Impala | 132 | 26% | 73,026 |
| 2010 Impala | 74 | 17% | 81,060 |
| 2009 Impala | 108 | 13% | 87,300 |
| 2008 Impala | 58 | 7% | 98,000 |
| 2007 Impala | 14 | 2% | 118,500 |
| 2006 Impala | 14 | 3% | 122,000 |
| 2005 Impala | 9 | 1% | 127,000 |
| 2004 Impala | 15 | 1% | 135,000 |
| 2003 Impala | 13 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2002 Impala | 17 | 2% | 118,160 |
| 2001 Impala | 8 | 1% | 134,000 |
| 2000 Impala | 3 | 0% | 150,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Warning says engine power down. Gm dealer said recall expired for throttle/pedal position sensor. My vehicle is under 100,000 miles i never received a notice of this recall. I would like to have it fixed under recall.
Power reduces in heavy traffic. If i slow because of traffic it jerks like brakes are still engaged. Acts like transmission going out. This can cause someone to get run into from behind. There was a recall earlier this year. The mileage was not enough to cover my vechile. There should be no mileage…
I bought this car from the car lot and the sensors keep going off, the seat belt doesn't lock up, sometimes it says engine is hot turn of ac when it isn't on. And when turning it's will sometimes make a vibrating noise that won't allow me to go then the accelerator kicks back in to go. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Chevrolet Impalas have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala (13% of the 824 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems start?
The median reported mileage is 87,300 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2009 Chevrolet Impala?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 72 of 108 complaints, followed by “engine power” (60).
Other 2009 Chevrolet Impala problems
- Air Bags problems (232)
- Electrical System problems (224)
- Engine problems (179)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (130)
- Power Train problems (68)
- Steering problems (57)
See all 2009 Chevrolet Impala problems or electronic stability control (esc) problems across all Impala years.