As far as dependable cars are concerned, you can’t go too far wrong with a Chevrolet. Chevys have long been known as some of the best-looking and most reliable vehicles on the road, but they aren’t immune to the occasional problem. From issues with the key and Passlock system to cracking dashboards and air conditioning worries, there are a number of things you should look out for as a Chevy owner.
Passlock Problems
There’s nothing quite so concerning as when your car won’t start and while there are a number of reasons that this could be happening, Chevrolet owners are finding that the issue could lie with the Passlock security system. ChevroletProblems report that passlock sensor errors are “preventing owners from using their cars” with the issue resulting from a problem with the sensor. (http://www.chevroletproblems.com/passlock/) This system can prove to be faulty and lead to issues with locking the vehicle, unlocking the vehicle, or even starting it up at all. Owners have come up with a few temporary fixes, usually involving waiting for 10-15 minutes, but a permanent fix is typically recommended.
Power Steering Issues
Some Chevy vehicles, particularly the 2015 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon, have reportedly been prone to issues with the power steering. ChevyProblems report that the effected vehicles have an “unprotected electrical connection” between the power steering motor and torque sensor, and that this could lead to premature corrosion. A recall was announced in 2021, in which vehicles were recalled in order to replace the sensor cover and apply anti-corrosion gel to this connection. (http://www.chevroletproblems.com/colorado-power-steering-loss/)
2005 Impala
The 2005 Chevrolet Impala was recalled four separate times for various problems, with over 600 complaints received by the NHTSA regarding the vehicle. Some of the most common issues have included “transmission failure, power lock malfunction, heater issues, excessive oil consumption, pass lock failure and intake manifold gasket failure”, as reported by MotorandWheels (https://motorandwheels.com/problems-with-chevrolet-cars/). These issues often require quick repair to ensure that you can drive safely and prevent more costly and extensive repairs in the future.
Air Conditioning
The Air Conditioning condensers in some of the larger GM systems in some Chevy vehicles have been reported as simply not working. Any Chevy SUVs built on a GMT K2XX platform, including the Silverado and Suburban have, according to ChevroletProblems, been likely to face issues where the condensors “may have a condition where thermal cycling on the combination transmission fluid/oil and AC condenser cooler creates a crack that may allow refrigerant to escape.” (http://www.chevroletproblems.com/ac-condenser-leaks/) This ultimately deactivates or damages the system, leading to the vapour freezing and damage requiring replacement.
Chevrolet vehicles are typically reliable, durable and a great option for those seeking a stylish everyday car. We hope our guide to the most common problems can help you keep an eye out for signs of any of the above, so you can book your vehicle in for repairs with our team before the issue can grow into something bigger and more costly. For more information, please get in touch with our team here at Service4Service, today.