10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
103,044 miles

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problem #10

Feb 032014

Impala

  • miles
Seems a lot of 2000-2005 Impala are experiencing the same issues as I am with the dash instrument panel and possible issues with the passlock system. Sometimes I have to wait 10-15 minutes to crank my car when it wont start or do the lock and unlock trick to reset the passlock system. Ironically enough haven't had issues with the ignition switch which now has an active recall. Instrument panel speedometer stuck on 120 mph while in stop position...almost got a ticket over memorial day weekend because I was speeding...showed the officer my speedometer that was sitting on 90 mph at the time and he gave me a warning and told me to get that fixed.

- Odenville, AL, USA

problem #9

Jul 172014

Impala 6-cyl

  • 77,540 miles
Defective vehicle key switch forced vehicle to shut down while driving on southern parkway in islip NY. We managed to push vehicle to dealer where it currently is awaiting repairs. There is no current recall on this car - there should be! my family and I could have been seriously injured or killed.

- Leesburg, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 122013

Impala 6-cyl

  • miles
First happen around 8-12-2013, driving from baltimore md., to syracuse N.Y, stopped at traffic light to get on highway to syracuse car turn off and would not start, I called aaa auto, after along while waiting for aaa auto, I turn the car key and the car started, I have been having the same problem when starting my car, all year, from Jan. Through now (June 2014).

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #7

May 292014

Impala

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start. The contact mentioned that it took numerous attempts for the vehicle to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #6

May 162014

Impala

  • 150,000 miles
Problem started first with car not starting and then it would start few minutes later, now car will shut off completely while driving low speeds/coasting even. Cel blinked several times once still giving 0300 code. Changed spark plugs and nothing changed. I have to shift car in neutral when this occurs and restart engine but have to push on accelerator to get to start and shift into drive. This is dangerous and could kill someone if they didnt know what to do.

- Springfield, TN, USA

problem #5

Nov 262013

Impala 6-cyl

  • 119,000 miles
When the Impala is at normal operating temperature the engine dies when you remove your foot off the accelerator as when approaching a stop sign. If the engine has not reached normal operating temperature this does not occur.

- Rusk, TX, USA

problem #4

Feb 202014

Impala 6-cyl

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle was restarted on the first attempt and the contact resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

- Cochran, GA, USA

problem #3

Dec 122013

Impala 6-cyl

  • 170,000 miles
My car just lost all power so I coasted to a stop. I smelled smoke and saw it coming from under the hood. The car started on fire and was a total loss.

- Milton, WI, USA

problem #2

Jun 092013

Impala 6-cyl

  • 184,785 miles
First bought the car in 2011 with 160,000 miles on it and four months later my entire steering goes out so I had no power steering the people I bought the car from didn't bother to tell me about it and the car wasn't under warranty so when we told them about it they didn't want to fix it. Then exactly a year later the same problem happens I don't have any power steering so we got the power steering fixed twice now so im thinking ok something is going on here then this year about the exact same time as the previous two times my power steering goes out again for the third time so we got that fixed again and I don't wanna sink anymore money into my car. As for my traction control and ABS system I have nothing even though we took it to a garage to have it fixed and they said they fixed it now three days later the ABS and traction control light are on again saying I don't have either and as of now I don't feel safe with my car anymore because the power steering has gone out so many times and since I don't have ABS or traction control anymore.

- Fort Dodge, IA, USA

problem #1

Apr 212013

Impala

  • 15,600 miles
Coolant leaking now the coolant light is on when at a stop and a whistling noise happens after a long ride.

- Barstow, CA, USA