Located in the lower right-hand corner of each radio, the input allows for plug-and-play through Impala's sound system. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 Buick , 1-800-458-8006 Cadillac , and 1-800-222-1020 Chevrolet. It's also important to note that the tester was a rental car. OnStar detailsThe OnStar system is standard on Impala. This engine offers more power and usable torque within its operating range, with 90 percent of peak torque available from 1,800 to 5,800 rpm.
Recall Date 2014-06-23 Description This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. The 2009 Chevrolet Impala seats up to six adults in reasonable comfort, though materials are still not up to the levels seen in a Honda Accord. The 2009 Chevrolet Impala receives strong, if not stellar, marks for safety. Otherwise, the ride didn't inspire confidence while cornering. Impalas are fitted with safety equipment, including anti-lock brakes, stability control, and side curtain airbags, all for an affordable price.
Impala design conveys sophistication and exudes big-car roominess. But the featureless black plastic on the center stack and instrument cluster is almost insulting. To reduce resonant sound, it is constructed of Quiet Steel laminated steel, which consists of sound-deadening material bonded between sheets of steel. The overall look is pleasing enough, with a dark gray upper and lighter lower dash separated by faux wood, and the control layout is wonderfully simple and logical. A rear stabilizer bar is standard on all models.
Although the Impala is expected to eventually be replaced by the rear-drive Chevy Caprice in law enforcement applications, police forces already employing the Impala might not want to make the switch right away. Even so, it's a rare six-seater that's a consistent top-seller; in 2008 it was the eighth best-selling car in the U. Of course, many of those sales can be attributed to fleet sales. Tall jounce bumpers in the front suspension help enhance stability and control. Of course, many of those sales can be attributed to fleet sales. The Charger and 300 rate Good in the front test but Poor in the side impact without optional side airbags and Marginal for rear impacts. The 2009 Taurus and Avalon earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick designation, which means they scored Good in front, side-impact and rear crash tests.
All of Impala's engines are matched with the Hydra-Matic 4T65 electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission, which is renowned for its smoothness and durability. The first and most obvious is the G8. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Damage may also cause the air bag fuse to short resulting in a loss of all air bags and seat belt pretensions. The top half of the dash has a soft material that's pleasing to the eye and touch. A generous pass-through from the trunk can be created by flipping the seat bottoms forward and the seat backs flat - an exclusive feature in the midsize segment.
With regard to safety features, the 2009 Chevrolet Impala is strictly middle-of-the-road. Styling is now pleasantly subdued, but the interior remains one of the worst in the full-size segment -- especially in lower trims. The front passenger seat frame may contact and damage the wires of the passenger presence sensor module. . Bluetooth cell phone connectivity is now also standard on the entire model line. That said, the generous headlights that sweep back along the sides of the hood, along with its unique twin grille openings, lend the Impala a hint of modernity.
The instrument panel is cleanly designed; the interior trim feels plain and a bit behind the curve in styling and materials, but it does the job. Inside The Impala's interior is extremely basic in design and execution. The Taurus offers better interior execution, but the Chevrolet Impala's quality is on par with that of the Charger and 300. While it can get by with this simplicity now — given there isn't much in the segment to get excited about — once the redesigned 2010 Ford Taurus, with its attractive exterior and high-quality interior, becomes available this summer, the Impala and others in this segment will have a lot of catching up to do. Also, increased stiffness helps reduce body lean and contributes to greater high-speed stability. The rear suspension uses a trailing arm, tri-link setup with gas-charged struts and coil springs. Not so Lexus-quiet, however, was the suspension, which emitted thumps and whacks into the interior over bumpy roads.
All models feature a quiet, efficient power steering system that optimizes internal flow of the hydraulic steering fluid within the pump and reservoirs. As an overall package, it lacks style, originality and individualization — basically anything a person could get passionate about; you won't take this car home to show off to your neighbors. Safety and crash avoidanceImpala offers standard side curtain air bags, which provide optimum head protection for outboard passengers. The cradle's lateral stiffness at the steering joint is increased with a new, one-piece machined rear cross member and new aluminum rear body mounts to help improve handling control. Auto journalists report the Impala can seat six, has a cavernous cargo hold, and offers plenty of convenience features. The Impala includes features designed to enhance the vehicle structure, including lighter, more rigid front and rear bumper systems. A power rack-and-pinion steering system is standard on all models, with a responsive 13.