The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for repair, the battery depleted. While attempting to start the vehicle, the intake manifold exploded. The mechanic stated that the valve cover and intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 04V090000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,200.

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the anto-theft security and the battery warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign: 14V400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer was uncertain of when the part would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were also uncertain when the part would become available. The contact stated that the recall notice stated that parts were expected to become available on October 1st of 2014 but the manufacturer informed that not all dealers were receiving parts. The approximate failure mileage was 235,000.

- Fresno, CA, USA

: the contact stated the engine would not start after the vehicle was parked overnight. Initially, it was suspected the battery was discharged and the battery was charged for twenty minutes. Afterwards, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, with the key in the ignition, and the intake manifold exploded. A large fireball along with pieces of the intake manifold and the engine cover shot out of the underhood area. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The dealer determined the backfiring occurred due to the contact starting the engine while applying the accelerator pedal. The manufacturer was alerted.

- Fremont, MI, USA

Engine failure - sputters, stalls, battery light / engine check light blinks, RPM rev, etc. On 9 separate instances - no solution from dealership.

- Springboro, OH, USA

While driving could see the battery light come on, then engine will stall. Consumer will turn ignition off for 10-15 minutes, then restart again. On last visit to dealer, they found the problem to be due to improperly connected wires. Repairs were made, no problems since.

- Algonquin, IL, USA