10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,878 miles

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problem #224

Dec 152015

Impala

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning, the brake pedal seized, and the contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the security system shutdown and needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #223

Mar 312016

Impala

  • 90,000 miles
My back lights and dashboard does not work

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #222

Mar 142016

Impala

  • 159,000 miles
Car was parked I started it and began driving my ABS just went crazy. The pump was trying to engage over and over again even while driving. When I hit the ABS off button this problem continued. I feel this car could at anytime have something in the break or tire area just compeletly fail. Along with another list of issues including burning oil from the gasket. Please tell me if there is anything that can be done.

- Fremont, NE, USA

problem #221

Mar 122016

Impala

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the vehicle. On one occasion while driving, there was a odor of burning oil and then suddenly there was a fire near the engine. The front passenger was able to extinguish the flames under the hood. The driver, the front passenger and rear child passenger inhaled smoke due to the fire that affected their breathing. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Davin, WV, USA

problem #220

Feb 252016

Impala

  • miles
Had vehicle in shop to repair recall for oil on manifold. Within a week of that being repaired I started smelling something electrical buring under the hood of my car. We were driving for about 2 minutes when it first started, we stopped looked under hood didn't see anything but could continue to smell it. Checked fuses they were all good, checked under the car still good. Nothing oiutof the ordinary but could still smell something burning.

- Ithaca, NY, USA

problem #219

Jan 082016

Impala

  • miles
Security passlock not allowing car to start. Fuel regulator faulty not getting fuel to start car. Once I get vehicle started I can cut car off and try to restart, car will not start. Issue needs to be resloved.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #218

Jan 252014

Impala

  • 79,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 25 mph, the battery light illuminated. The contact drove to a stop light and the vehicle shut down completely. The vehicle restarted after approximately 20 minutes. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and replaced the catalytic converter, but the failure recurred and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and the air conditioning fans were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

problem #217

May 282015

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 185,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. The contact mentioned that the ignition switch took a long period to turn in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000. Updated 04/14/16 updated 05/10/18

- Greenfield, MA, USA

problem #216

Aug 202015

Impala 6-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while parked. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and the park lock cylinders needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Phoenix , AZ, USA

problem #215

Aug 032015

Impala 6-cyl

  • miles
2002 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key recall notice. The consumer also stated the intake gaskets leaked anti-freeze.

- Woodland, ME, USA

problem #214

Nov 032014

Impala

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Sand Springs, OK, USA

problem #213

Aug 202013

Impala 6-cyl

  • miles
2002 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer seeks reimbursement for lock cylinder assembly recall repairs. Updated 09/14/15 updated 10/25/2017

- Eau Claire, WI, USA

problem #212

Aug 312013

Impala

  • 108,000 miles
Vehicle has failed to start on numerous occasions. Key would turn, but nothing happened even though the lights and accessories were on. After a few minutes, the vehicle would start normally. Dealer attempted to fix by replacing the battery twice, but did not correct the problem. In December 2013, the ignition switch cylinder was replace. The problem has not recurred, but now the tire pressure warning can not be shut off. No further dealer action has corrected the problem.

- Clinton, IA, USA

problem #211

Jun 012012

Impala

  • 68,000 miles
You can be driving at any speed and all of the sudden your turn signals stop working. They will work well for hours then when you go to make a turn they either will not turn on or turn on for a couple seconds and then turn off. If you lightly tap the emergency flash button they will start working again but if you tap the emergency flash button to hard your emergency flash lights turn on. It really concerns me when I try to make a left hand turn on the highway in the fast lane and they stop working. I feel this is worse then the key problem GM has had because they work on and off at any given time without warning. I have spoke with a number of people with the same problem with the turn signals and they have advised me that it will run anywhere from three to four hundred to have repaired.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #210

May 042015

Impala

  • 207,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the ignition key failed to turn in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 207,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #209

May 082015

Impala

  • 82,324 miles
I had to have the key lock cylinder replaced for the second time I took it in about a month ago and GM done the recall which was to put a plastic plug in the keys but did not replace the lock and at the time I told them I needed a new lock. I have not taken my car out of the area because of warning lights coming on and not starting problems. I have replaced the battery many times and GM replaced sensors a few times. GM knows they have a problem but have not been held accountable for the repairs.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #208

May 082015

Impala

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the ignition failed to turn to the on position and the steering wheel did not lock while the vehicle was turned off. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Balivia, NC, USA

problem #207

Apr 152013

Impala 6-cyl

  • 145,000 miles
Car will only start randomly. Engine will not turn. All lights on dash will go out when turning the ignition. Starter has been replaced and electrical shop advised to go to dealer. Took to dealer for ignition recall which did not fix the problem. Dealer advised this issue is not covered by recall. Security light turns on.

- Mcallen, TX, USA

problem #206

Mar 102015

Impala

  • miles
My daughter was driving the car and it stalled, so she pulled over to try and restart it but it wouldn't start. We had it towed to a shop and they thought it was the crank shaft censor. We drove for 3 days and the security light came on again and the car wouldn't start. So we had to have it towed home. I've read several complaints about this same problem with this make and model. I find it hard to believe that GM haven't had a recall on this part. This is very frustrating and something needs to be done about it. This part has to be defected.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #205

Jun 112014

Impala 6-cyl

  • 19,900 miles
My vehicle has a faulty electrical start up system and fuel pump system the battery on this vehicle was replaced and the starter was replaced as well and the vehicle still is experiencing the same problems. I took the vehicle to be serviced at a mechanic shop and the vehicle worked perfectly fine for the mechanic at the time and they were unable to make any repairs because the vehicle didn't perform the issue in front of the mechanic. The issue has been going on since June of 2014 and it randomly wont start at all and then its starts hours and hours later. I have spent hundreds of dollars replacing parts on this car that deal with starting issues and still this car is experiencing the same difficulties. I have been stranded numerous places with this vehicle refusing to start. I am aware that this vehicle has a recall out for key ignition electrical switch and fuel pump pressure all of which fit the problems my vehicle is experiencing the recall that is available to my vehicle doesn't include either one of these and I personally feel it should include these because multiple mechanics who have inspected the car have confirmed these are the issues this car is experiencing I don't have hundreds of dollars to keep installing and making repairs on this car only to have it keep breaking down I am in need of assistance to figure out if I can get this vehicle under the other recalls as well please and thank you.

- Daytona Beach , FL, USA

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