2014 Chevrolet Impala transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 14V092000Feb 21, 2014355 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

  Risk: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 3, 2026TXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the Stabili-Trak warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the steering to become extremely firm. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact safely pulled over, and after the audible alarm ceased, the vehicle returned to normal operation. Additionally, the vehicle lost electrical power and stalled on…

   NHTSA complaint #11761845 · source
2. Filed Aug 13, 2026KYSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Stabili-trak" and "Power Steering" displayed on the instrument panel, and the traction control warning light illuminated. Additionally, the transmission display switched from drive(D) to park(P) while driving, causing the vehicle to decelerate and stall. The rear-view camera also intermittently failed to function properly, displaying the message "Park Assist…

   NHTSA complaint #11756703 · source
3. Filed Nov 4, 2025125,000 miRITransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and stabili-trak warning light were illuminated. An Independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V092000 (POWER TRAIN); however,…

   NHTSA complaint #11697392 · source
4. Filed Apr 24, 2025CAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have push to start car. On my lunch i starting my car and I immediately notice the rpm went to 2500, which is high and it went up to 3000 and then the warning light flashed stability track error and check engine and swerving light I took a pic. I turn car off and wait a few min turned car back on and it was fine. No errors drove to get lunch and back no issues. Then on leaving work s ame thing happened but the error didn't go away. I was able to shift out of gear. Hard…

   NHTSA complaint #11656648 · source
5. Filed Jun 11, 2024TNBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The brakes continue to malfunction I am unsure if a previous recall was fixed properly or not the Chasis electrical system has been fixed with electrical tape only the transmission and stability track and anti lock brake system error light with go off from time to time when it does and the more it’s driven the worse the issues get these are all recalls and the problems still persist are we confident that the recalls have been corrected

   NHTSA complaint #11593641 · source
6. Filed Jul 16, 2023INBrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Fourth time I had submitted this text so this one will be vague. I've had to Repair my stuts and shocks and brakes to my vehicle due to ongoing issues with tires while divingand hitting small speesbumps and potholes. I did replace low performance tires and still was an issue with my struts and shocks when I drive causing me to hit a bump or a small hole and diverts me to the next lane of ongoing traffic also I had to my battery replaced twice. To find out that it was only…

   NHTSA complaint #11532552 · source
7. Filed Jul 14, 2023ARElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   Power steering stability trak doors locking making clicking sound all this shows up on dash and the car feels like it is accelerating and then jerks slows down and a big sound putting it into gear and a code that says U0101

   NHTSA complaint #11532193 · source
8. Filed Jul 3, 2023VADriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   There is a current recall on Chevy impalas with the trans mod control system but my vin number is not apart of the recall but my car is doing everything that recalls states. The recall number is 14V614000. The recall date 10-01-2014. My vehicle is 2014 and I have only had it for 2 years.

   NHTSA complaint #11530131 · source
9. Filed Apr 25, 2023PATransmission & Drivetrain

   Been having transmissions issues since I got the car and nobody can figure out what is wrong, changed the fluid, added lucus, sounds like it’s reving while driving (foot not on gas, cruising)

   NHTSA complaint #11518989 · source
10. Filed Jun 16, 2022TXTransmission & Drivetrain

    I have taken it in on several occasions and been told there is no active code. My transmission control module constantly looses communication. Through my research I have found numerous accounts of this part failing and GM not repairing it, nor issuing a safety recall. I took the vehicle in and was told it was a common failure. The failure of this part has put myself and my children in danger, the computer failure causes the car to randomly shift gears while driving jerk…

    NHTSA complaint #11469509 · source
11. Filed Aug 5, 2021CATransmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission pulls back from second to third gear around 20 MPH. Serviced transmission fluid and problem persists. I personally checked the transmission by removing trans cover and determined the problem; he shifting solenoids are faulty.

    NHTSA complaint #11427872 · source
12. Filed Apr 8, 2021122,000 miINTransmission & Drivetrain

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission would not properly shift into gear and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. Additionally, a screeching sound was present coming from underneath the vehicle while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer - bill estes chevrolet located at 4105 w 96th st, indianapolis, in 46268, who diagnosed that the transmission torque converter was…

    NHTSA complaint #11406993 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology