2015 Chevrolet Impala driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 1, 2025OHBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechSeats & Seat Belts

   I am leasing the car out. I’ve been leasing it out for the last three months since March I went delinquent on one of my payments because I have my mechanic look at it and type my VIN number in and they told me that I was recall he couldn’t tell me why I was recall Two days ago, which was Saturday, June 28. The lender called me and told me that the car was recalled. I tried to call him back to discuss what can be done. I have the payment, no response and I don’t have my car…

   NHTSA complaint #11670442 · source
2. Filed Apr 16, 2025MIAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Side Blind Zone Alert (SZBA) system continues to be an issue with this vehicle. Sensing module(s) on inner left or right side of bumper cover fail due to water intrusion. When sensing module fails, "Service Side Detection System" message will appear on driver information center on instrument cluster. General Motors has previously issued a special coverage "N172097060", which is available on NHTSA website. As indicated in the special coverage document, if the issue is…

   NHTSA complaint #11655024 · source
3. Filed Dec 16, 2024WADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   GM has a know issue with the side detection system and refuses to do anything about it even after there service bulletin expired. When this fail it can cause other issues with the dashboard system failure and more. In this case the system would never shutdown draining the battery.

   NHTSA complaint #11631054 · source
4. Filed Feb 21, 2024MNDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The blind spot warning system stopped working, and yes it is available for inspection upon request. I have heard this leads to further electrical problems and am worried this may compromise my safety if not dealt with. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer. The component has not been inspected. There was a warning that popped up stating “service side detection system” that appeared randomly on my drive home the other day. I had not hit anything or done anything to…

   NHTSA complaint #11573243 · source
5. Filed Feb 6, 2024MIDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The Side Detection System failed. Both rare modules are shorted. The defective module drain out the battery, causing engine start failure. And the defective module may cause fire. I have one side of the modules repaired in three years ago. Now both sides are failed. I had two jump start in the recent month. Every time I start the engine, warning for service of Side Detection System shows up.

   NHTSA complaint #11570176 · source
6. Filed Jan 23, 2024ILDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   In April 2019, the side detection module was replaced under warranty, at 21,500 miles. The same ‘issues’ are reappearing, where a warning is illuminated on the side mirror when no cars are present. If the dealer/ mfr replaced the original modules and wiring harness with the same items, this would only delay a reoccurrence. I called Chevy Cust. Sec for assistance, and they said their ‘recall’ program expired in 2019. The car currently has just 47,000 miles and the the modules…

   NHTSA complaint #11567164 · source
7. Filed Apr 7, 2023MIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Have had issues 2 times since owning this vehicle, both times sensor was replaced by dealership. Was told by service at dealership that this is a known issue for GM. Dealership found side detection modules swelled and connections corroded. Again for the 3rd time since owning this car from new. They, the dealership, cost the replacement of the module at $980.00 including labor. To fix an issue they have known about for years

   NHTSA complaint #11515911 · source
8. Filed Mar 24, 2023MNDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I have had the blind spot modules replaced two times already and they are out for the third time. I have had to replace them like just over every 2 years. This time I had loan my car to my daughter, due to any accident she had with a deer, and had her four kids in the car when multiple modules started shutting down and nearly leaving her stranded. When I was able to inspect the car i found the the blind spot modules where extremally corroded and showed signs of melting to…

   NHTSA complaint #11513557 · source
9. Filed Mar 15, 2023NYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   My dealer is charging me $1606 for 2 sidevew detection modules caused by water damage and corrosion and that’s not covered under my extended warranty for my 2015 Chevy impala ltz 108k miles my cars has trouble starting and I have no working dash indicators no speed no gas no temp no rpm’s air bag light on and trac control on light . No turn indicators and no heat or ac and key fob don’t work unless I insert key fob arm rest slot all because of the sideveiw modules wow that…

   NHTSA complaint #11512091 · source
10. Filed Mar 7, 2023OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    System failed suddenly stabilitrac , abs power steering, side detection all flashed on dash . Had to replace computer to restore power steering and stabilitrac and abs . Side detection a safety item still inoperative.

    NHTSA complaint #11510691 · source
11. Filed Mar 4, 2023MNDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    Service side detection notice came on, after replacing twice. While driving on the highway my speedometer dropped to zero. My odometer stopped advancing. My blinkers stopped working, as did my radio. Speedometer went to 12 (while driving at highway speeds) stayed at 12.

    NHTSA complaint #11510173 · source
12. Filed Feb 26, 2023ILDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    My side detection system has failed and not working on my 2015 ltz. Blind spot light stays on even when car is off. It’s causing other lights going crazy on and off. No check engine light on just the side blind spot indicator lights stay on. My car only has 70k miles it’s been happening for 1 wk I’m afraid to drive it after reading online that a clients impala nearly caught on fire. I’m reading that there is a recall with 2015 impala # n172097060 side blind zone alert module…

    NHTSA complaint #11509141 · 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