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2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA

2.5L I4 EcotecAWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor990Torque7715Fluid15DTC1938Battery2Maintenance0Recalls0
P0501moderate severityPowertrain

Vehicle Speed Sensor A Range/Performance

on 2017 Chevrolet Impala 2.5L I4 Ecotec · AWD

What this code means

The VSS reading is out of expected range.

Symptoms

  • Speedometer erratic
  • Harsh or erratic shifting

Common causes

  • Sensor issue
  • Tone ring damage
  • Interference from other signals

Diagnostic steps

  1. Compare VSS to wheel speed sensors
  2. Check tone ring
  3. Monitor signal pattern

Repair notes

Replace VSS or repair tone ring.

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