10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,473 miles

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problem #11

Apr 072004

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,200 miles
The service vehicle soon and low coolant level lights keep coming on. I had the radiator checked and there is nothing wrong with it. The light still comes on and so did the service vehicle soon light. Took the car back in again today to get it hopefully fixed. A sensor was shorting out for the driver display and replaced. I also had trouble last year with the directional signals going nuts. It was finally diagnosed as a faulty hazard switch that needed to be replaced.

- Onalaska, WI, USA

problem #10

Feb 112004

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dashboard lighting failed to light up when car is started. Specially dangerous at night time, because this is also accompanied by failure of the tail lights to turn on. Head lights are not affected. There is no override to manually turn on the tail lights nor dashboard lights. Apparently there is a sensor that turns these lights on when car is started. This is a recurring problem. Again, specially dangerrous situation when driving at night because of no tail lights, and no way for driver to tell what is the dirving speed. Accident waiting to happen.

- Woodbury, MN, USA

problem #9

Nov 252003

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electrical system - dashboard lights and other instrument lights do not turn on or will turn on only after several minutes of driving. Very inconsistent. Pose danger especially when driving at night. The problem appeared to have been fixed about a year ago, but the problem started to surface again recently (fall 2003).

- Woodbury, MN, USA

problem #8

Nov 112003

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lights in dashboard cluster don't illuminate.

- Hull, MA, USA

problem #7

Aug 012001

Impala

  • miles
Instrument panel remains illuminated intermittently. Dealer has been contacted, but is unable to locate source of problem by computer.

- Fayetville, NC, USA

problem #6

May 142001

Impala

  • miles
Most serious problems are stalling and electrical malfunctions.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 192000

Impala

  • miles
Faulty instrument cluster caused the keyless entry system to fail intermittently. Nlm

- Sonoma, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 192000

Impala

  • miles
Engine/trans partial failure, almost stalling in intersection. Instrument cluster had system managment lighting in dash flashing for no reason. Replacment of instrument cluster actually worsened uncommanded light flashing. Initial repair of engine problems diminished severity of stalling, however did not completely correct the problem. Unable to duplicate stalling on a consistant basis.

- Folsom, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 312000

Impala

  • miles
Scorched wires found under the dash, R-134A leaking into car from independant tester, daytime running lights occasionally, exhaust system damaged from excessive heatand fuel economy is only 10 mpg

- Whitinsville, MA, USA

problem #2

Jan 312000

Impala

  • miles
Inhalation injuries occurred due to melting of wiring harness plastic, thanks to your web site a fire didn't happen. 3 different people have had effects from the melting insulation of the harness and the company cannot duplicate the response.

- Whitinsville, MA, USA

problem #1

Nov 091999

Impala

  • miles
For no apparent reason while the vehicle was parked there was a fire in the dash area. Husband was able to put out most of the fire until the fire department arrived. Fire department stated that the fire appeared to be electrical. Owner not sure what will be done with the vehicle.

- Brandon, FL, USA