2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,820 miles

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problem #4

Dec 152012

Impala

  • 239,281 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the horn began sounding independently. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 239,281.

- Kenner, LA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 192002

(reported on)

Impala

  • miles
The horn on 2002 model was harder to push than on the older models due to design flaw. The consumer stated that the horn design safety problem could cause a serious accident and should be recalled.

- Corning, NY, USA

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problem #2

Feb 272002

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Pressing horn button takes a lot of effort. Dealer said it was designed that way, and there was nothing that could be done.

- Corning, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 152001

Impala

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn is very hard to locate and activate when needed. Dealer has been notified. The sevrice manager says that air bags makes it difficult to blow the horn during an emergency condition. All Impala and Malibu have the same problem.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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