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LFX

Gas/Ethanol V6

3.6L/217

Direct Injection

300 @ 6500

262 @ 5300

Front Wheel Drive

MX0

6

Automatic

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4.50

2.90

1.80

1.40

1.00

0.70

2.90

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2.77

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3555 lbs

3649 lbs

MacPherson Strut

Tri-Link

Touring

Luxury

Touring

Luxury

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1.18 in

1.34 in

0.63 in

0.76 in

Pwr

4-Wheel

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Yes

11.93 x 1.18 in

10.94 x 0.43 in

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17 x -TBD- in

18 x -TBD- in

17 x -TBD- in

18 x -TBD- in

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Aluminum

Steel

QVS

QDG

QVS

QDG

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P225/55R17

P235/50WR18

P225/55R17

P235/50WR18

Compact

30 MPG

306.00 mi

18 MPG

22 MPG

510.00 mi

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17.0 gal

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8.3

5

Pwr Rack & Pinion

13.3

2.4

38.0 ft

40.0 ft

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5

104.5 ft³

39.4 in

42.3 in

58.7 in

56.4 in

37.8 in

37.6 in

58.6 in

57.2 in

110.5 in

200.4 in

72.9 in

58.7 in

62.4 in

61.5 in

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18.6 ft³

1000 lbs

100 lbs

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125

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Engine, 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 VVT (300 hp [223.7 kW] @ 6500 rpm, 262 lb-ft of torque [353.7 N-m] @ 5300 rpm).

Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive.

Oil life monitoring system.

Front wheel drive.

Battery rundown protection.

Alternator, 125 amps.

Suspension, 4-wheel independent, Touring.

Steering, power, rack-and-pinion.

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc.

Exhaust, dual-outlet stainless-steel

Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) machined aluminum.

Tires, P225/55R17, all-season, blackwall.

Tire, compact spare.

Spoiler, rear.

Moldings, body-color bodyside.

Moldings, body-color rocker.

Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control.

Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted.

Mirrors, outside power-adjustable body-color.

Wipers, front intermittent.

Door handles, body-color

Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) machined-face aluminum.

Tires, P235/50R18 performance, W-rated.

Tire, compact spare.

Spoiler, rear.

Moldings, body-color bodyside.

Moldings, body-color rocker.

Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control.

Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia.

Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted.

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable body-color.

Wipers, front intermittent.

Door handles, chrome

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 playback seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock and auxiliary input jack.

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio (Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.).

Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface).

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls.

Antenna, integral rear, AM/FM

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 playback seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock and auxiliary input jack.

Audio system feature, Bose premium 8-speaker system.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio (Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.).

Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface).

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls.

Antenna, integral rear, AM/FM

Seats, front bucket.

Seat trim, cloth.

Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power.

Seat adjuster, driver manual lumbar control.

Seat, rear flip-and-fold flat with armrest.

Floor mats, carpeted front and rear.

Shifter, floor console.

Steering column, Tilt-Wheel.

Steering wheel, leather-wrapped.

Instrumentation, analog Deluxe with chrome trim, 4-gauge cluster with speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, outside temperature and compass.

Windows, power with driver Express-Down and passenger lockout.

Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection.

Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry.

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed.

Trunk release, remote.

Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+.

Stolen Vehicle Assistance.

OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.

Air conditioning, dual-zone manual climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger and air filtration system.

Defogger, rear-window electric.

Shift knob, leather-wrapped.

Applique, woodgrain on instrument panel and door.

Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night with map lights.

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered.

Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboard.

Lighting, interior with center-mounted dome and rear reading lights

Seats, front bucket.

Seat trim, front leather seating surfaces.

Seats, heated driver and front passenger.

Seat adjuster, driver 8-way power.

Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way power.

Seat adjuster, driver manual lumbar control.

Seat, rear flip-and-fold flat with armrest.

Floor mats, carpeted front and rear.

Shifter, floor console.

Steering column, Tilt-Wheel.

Steering wheel, leather-wrapped.

Instrumentation, analog Deluxe with chrome trim, 4-gauge cluster with speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel, trip odometer, Driver Information Center, outside temperature and compass.

Windows, power with driver Express-Down and passenger lockout.

Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection.

Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry.

Universal Home Remote includes overhead system.

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed.

Trunk release, remote.

Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+.

Theft-deterrent alarm system, content theft alarm.

Stolen Vehicle Assistance.

OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.

Air conditioning, dual-zone manual climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger and air filtration system.

Defogger, rear-window electric.

Shift knob, leather-wrapped.

Applique, woodgrain on instrument panel and door.

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with map lights.

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered.

Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboard.

Lighting, interior with center-mounted dome and rear reading lights

StabiliTrak, stability control system includes Traction Control.

Daytime Running Lamps.

Air bags, dual-stage frontal, and thorax side-impact, driver and front passenger, and head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Head Curtain Side Air Bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. A note about child safety: Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See your vehicle Owner's Handbook for more information.).

OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with Destination Download (requires navigation radio) and OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.).

Automatic Crash Response.

Safety belt pretensioners, front row seats.

Door locks, rear child security.

Trunk emergency release handle.

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for child safety seats.

Tire Pressure Monitor

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Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Corrosion Years:
6.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
3.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Miles/km:
36,000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V398000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 05, 2011.

Component:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
10,344.

Summary:
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED SO THAT IT CAN COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND/OR CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WITH THE ENGINE ON, HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY MELT THE POWER STEERING HOSE..

Consequence:
POWER STEERING FLUID COULD FLOW ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR..

Remedy:
GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE IS ROUTED CORRECTLY AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438..

Notes:
GM'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11224. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V355000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 23, 2014.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3,141,731.

Summary:
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine..

Consequence:
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash..

Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two 13mm key rings and key insert into the vehicle's ignition keys, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Overall Rating:
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
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Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.

Note:
Not Applicable.

Overall Side Crash Rating:
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Side Barrier Rating:
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
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Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
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Rollover Rating:
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Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
11.3%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
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Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
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Side Barrier Rating Note:
Not Applicable