10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 2
Average Mileage:
74,539 miles

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problem #7

Jun 282003

Impala 6-cyl

  • miles
While driving, the headlights started to flicker.. the vehicle had been to the repair shop on three occasions. Also the dash lights flickered. There was a noise coming from the front suspension area, however the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

- Bath, ME, USA

problem #6

Nov 012001

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
The vehicle head lights flicker intermittently which caused poor visibility.

- Thornhurst, PA, USA

problem #5

Nov 132002

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,250 miles
Customer states dash lights and headlights are dim, especially when driving at night. Dealer test drove and found that the lights flicker, however dealer stated this was normal due to the drop in the voltage regulator, and should not cause lights or electrical system to fail.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #4

Dec 052002

Impala 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,200 miles
Electrical problems causing accelerator to stick and using cruise control does the same. Causing wreck with injuries and no airbag deployment upon impact of crash with speed over 55 mph to head on into to tree. Could not stop car even when brakes were applied and had to turn key off to stop car from blowing up.

- Perry, GA, USA

problem #3

Jul 082002

(reported on)

Impala

  • miles
Consumer states when the vehicle is placed in park, all of the doors unlock, consumer states this is unsafe because if she has to sit in the vehicle for a few minutes before exiting, anyone can open the doors.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #2

Jun 142002

(reported on)

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After vehicle being parked for several days, the vehicle is completely dead and must be jumped started, a reoccurring problem. The battery is in good condition (vehicle is a police package, the township also owns a second 2001 Impala with the identical problems).

- Newtown, PA, USA

problem #1

Jul 212001

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at night a power surge occurs which causes headlight assembly to malfunction. Low beam flashes to high beam. Dealer cannot correct problem. Manufacturer is aware of problem, but does not have a remedy. Consumer states that the dash lights are also affected by the power surges.

- Hyde Park, NY, USA