1999 Chevrolet Impala — Known Issues & Recalls

Your car unexpectedly shifted into reverse twice after you moved the gear shift from Park to Drive. This is a serious transmission control issue that requires immediate dealer attention, especially since it's happening repeatedly.

When you use your turn signals, you hear a loud abnormal noise and your check engine light comes on. After this happens, the engine won't restart. The issue occurred at around 200,000 miles on your vehicle. A mechanic should diagnose the engine and electrical system to identify what's causing the noise and restart failure.

Your airbag service light is coming on intermittently. You've noticed this same issue occurred in your previous Impala and lasted for many miles without repair. The light may be triggered by the passenger seat position or electronic devices placed on the seat, so you plan to try adjusting the seat and keeping your cell phone off it. A mechanic will need to diagnose the airbag system, which may involve checking the passenger seat sensor or replacing the airbag control module.

Your steering wheel lacks grip texture, making it difficult to hold onto while driving because your hands may slide around on it. This could potentially cause you to lose control of the steering. The smooth surface makes it hard to maintain a secure grip, especially in wet conditions or during normal driving.