Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 040852001 | 02/01/2004 | 10012685 | Setup programming bcm for remote keyless entry. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 040604058 | 08/01/2004 | 10011214 | Revised pcm controlled air conditioning (a/c) circuit diagnosis and revised information sensors/switches description. *tt | 01/11/2005 | |
| 040847003 | 09/01/2004 | 10011075 | Security light on, engine will not crank, diagnostic trouble codes b2958 and/or b2960. *tt | 12/29/2004 | |
| 3002 | 01/01/2004 | 3002A | 10008865 | Unable to program new body control module (bcm). *mj | 08/24/2004 |
| 00351 | 01/01/2004 | 00351A | 10007535 | Remote keyless entry inoperative after body control module (bcm) replacement. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| 00579 | 01/01/2004 | 00579A | 10007518 | Diagnostic trouble code b 1001 in bcm and/or powertrain control module (pcm) speaical procedure. *mj | 06/29/2004 |
| 02112 | 01/01/2004 | 10007454 | Unable to correctly program a replacement body control module (bcm) using tech 2 software version 24.003. *mj | 06/23/2004 | |
| 02038 | 01/01/2004 | 10006946 | Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 030844005 | 02/01/2003 | 10001112 | Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
| 110501 | 05/11/2001 | 619790 | Some customers may comment that the interior and / or the exterior lamps vary in intensity (flicker). *tt | 06/29/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 03054 | 05/17/2004 | 10007859 | Upcoming product safety recall fuel pressure regulator. *mj | 07/13/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 000842011 | 12/01/2000 | 618096 | Some police agencies may comment about an intermittent dead battery. *jb | 04/03/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3064 | 3064B | 10010357 | Delayed crank, may be necessary to hold key in start several seconds until start. *tt | 11/17/2004 | |
| 00214A | 11/18/2003 | 10004118 | Delayed crank, may be necessary to hold key in start several seconds until starts. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 01740 | 01/01/2004 | 10006270 | Cross injector wires causing misfire at steady state speed and rpm, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, and a p0300 set. sit bulletin 1460291. *tt | 04/27/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/26/2013 | 184261 | ||
| My battery was dead, so i put a battery charger on the battery, then went to start the car. i turned the key for about three revolutions and then the car exploded! i wasn't sure what happened because i was sitting inside the car and there was snow on the windshield. i got out and there was plastic parts all around the car, and there were flames coming from the motor! | |||
| 08/22/2012 | 118000 | ||
| I purchased my brother-in-law's car in march. in august, while i was parked outside a friend's home, the car caught fire. no one was in the car and the keys were with me. after online investigation, we found that the car had a recall on it in 2009. my brother-in-law was never notified so neither were we. our first step was to contact gm who said there was nothing they planned on doing about this. we contacted the bbb who also contacted gm. gm then called us and again said there was nothing they could do. i feel there is plenty they can do. what about if my daughter and i had been in the car? how about if i had needed time off from work? i had to purchase another vehicle i was not prepared to purchase. we have the recall information, pictures from the fire, and a letter from gm if you are interested. i feel there must be some sort of compensation for this. the recall was because of their mess up in the factory and they failed to notify my brother-in-law. if gm had done what they were supposed to do, the fire would never have happened. | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 76295 | 1 | |
| Driving along and security light came on and car died. waited some time after pulling over and car started sometimes car will not start right away because of security light this is random and very annoying as you do not know when the car is going to die. dealer wants to replace parts that are very expensive and i did this once before (out of warranty) and can't see doing it again if this is not a fix. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 76295 | ||
| Driving along and security light came on and car died. waited some time after pulling over and car started sometimes car will not start right away because of security light this is random and very annoying as you do not know when the car is going to die. dealer wants to replace parts that are very expensive and i did this once before (out of warranty) and can't see doing it again if this is not a fix | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 2 | ||
| As i was pulling into traffic on a major highway....the car stalled and i was almost taken out by a semi......twice!!!!!!!! this car should be fixed by gm due to the passlock problem which was my original problem...the bcm was replaced and reprogrammed now this stalling and the air not working is not only unfair but unsafe. paid alot of money for my car to come back unsafe.....and i have talked to numerous owners of these cars....don't matter how much or who u pay to reprogram...still same problem. *tr | |||
| 07/27/2012 | |||
| As i was pulling into traffic on a major highway....the car stalled and i was almost taken out by a semi......twice!!!!!!!! this car should be fixed by gm due to the paslock problem which was my orginal problem...the bcm was replaced and reprogammed now this stalling and the air not working is not only unfair bu unsafe. paid alot of money for my car to come back unsafe.....and i have talked tomumerouus owners of these cars....dont matter how much or who u pay to reprogram...still same problem | |||
| 05/19/2010 | 100000 | ||
| My 2000 chevy impala decides not to start on some days. at first, it was very infrequent and now its happening more and more often. when i turn the key to start my car, the only thing that happens is the security light turns on. after about 10 minutes the my car suddently starts up again. from what i read online and on youtube, this problem is notorious with a lot of gm vehicles. not a lot of mechanics know what the problem is and i dont have the time or money to have it serviced multiple times. i do not understand why there has not been a recall for this obvious malfunction. i know that my next car will not be a gm. | |||
| 09/06/2011 | |||
| Car will not start. it appears to be the passlock system. need to wait for system to reset and it will start. this seems to be a common problem with this car and many other gm vehicles. this should be a recall. | |||
| 06/16/2011 | 125000 | ||
| No warning, no event leading up to the failure. 2000 chevy impala ls 3.8 stalls constantly. no check engine light comes on, so there is no way to know what is causing this. seems to be a common problem all over just look it up on the internet, don't know why this is not a recall, it is very dangerous. i was traveling 70 mph in the fast lane on a major highway and the car just stalled, also stalled at a red light, also stalled traveling at about 10 mph and at 30 mph (almost rear-ended on both occasions). chevy does not have an answer, chevy mechanic told me this has been a common problem with all gm cars for years. why is this not known to the public? they replaced the thermostat and it stalled about a mile down the road. now they will try replacing the crankshaft position sensor but will not guarantee that this will solve the problem. next they would try the mass air sensor. this is a known common problem that could be catastrophic if it happened at the wrong time. i know, i was almost killed on that major highway that day. | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 81000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the anti theft system was faulty. when he inserted the key into the ignition, it did not recognize the key and the vehicle would not start. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 93,000 and the failure mileage was 81,000. | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 81000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the anti theft system was faulty. when he inserted the key into the ignition, the ignition did not recognize the key and was unable to start. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 93,000 and the failure mileages were 81,000. bw | |||
| 02/08/2009 | 2573302 | ||
| Bought 2000 chevy impala on feb 8,2009,and have had multiple really bad problems. bad shake in front end,pulls to right really bad, has sevear cooling problems, turn signal failure more then working, gear shift problems, air bubbles backing up in coolant bottle, low coolant light always on, check engine ight always on major oil leakage under car body not on ground. loss of coolant but no idea where its going. serging problem in electrical system, and wiring conections and plugs not connected to anything. icnition problems key wont stay in and can be pulled out with car running.have replaced radiator,all hoses,all gaskets,thermistate,water pump,belts,done tuneup,oil change, done brakes,replaced sencers,battery,and other things. im pissed and very angry with chevy and gm for all the problems they have with there vehicals and not fixing the problems. | |||
| 01/01/2004 | |||
| 2000 impala does not always start. security issues not allowing start until at least 15 mins of trying | |||
| 01/28/2011 | 119000 | ||
| 2000 impala, car has died 2 times since purchased 2 weeks ago for no reason while driving. all electrical still works but starter will not engage, after 5-30 minutes of waiting it will start. chevy dealership says to change the ignition switch sometimes it helps. chevy knows about this problem but wont do anything it. also have the turn signal issue where they quit working until you turn on the flashers. fuel guage doesnt work. all of the recalls have been done to this car. why wont chevy fix the dangerous one about the car stalling at freeway speed and loosing the power steering and power brakes do to a stalled engine. 119000 miles on the car | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 48000 | ||
| Low/high beam switch (multi-function switch) while driving down the road and switching from low to high or vise / versa headlight will go out completly. just told my wife leave the low beams on and never switch to the high beams.. | |||
| 01/28/2011 | 119000 | ||
| 2000 impala, car has died 2 times since purchased 2 weeks ago for no reason while driving. all electrical still works but starter will not engage, after 5-30 minutes of waiting it will start. chevy dealership says to change the ignition switch sometimes it helps. chevy knows about this problem but wont do anything it. also have the turn signal issue where they quit working until you turn on the flashers. fuel guage doesnt work. all of the recalls have been done to this car. why wont chevy fix the dangerous one about the car stalling at freeway speed and loosing the power steering and power brakes do to a stalled engine. 119000 miles on the car | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 48000 | ||
| Low/high beam switch (multi-function switch) while driving down the road and switching from low to high or vise / versa headlight will go out completly. just told my wife leave the low beams on and never switch to the high beams.. | |||
| 01/17/2011 | 78000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. while parked the contact turned the key in the ignition and the vehicle would not turn on. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians stated the ignition needed to be repaired. the vehicle was being repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. ds | |||
| 09/12/2010 | 83000 | ||
| I own a 2000 chevrolet impala. the dimmer switch on the steering column has failed/misfunctioned several times and is now locked in a permanent hi beam position. the lights have totally failed in the past. a website named topix.com has cited many instances of this type of light failure, resulting in several near misses as regards serious accidents. t is very apparent (and evident from the number of compalints filed with your office) that this is a very serious safety issue for which chevrolet is denying the existence and/or responsibility of any problem. they are simply ignoring this serious issue and trying to charge anywhere from $600 to $800 to fix this problem this problem apparently extends through many model years, from 2000 (or earlier)to 2007/2008. it is only a matter of time before someone driving at night is killed because of this defect. please advise what you have done regarding prior complaints, and what you intend to do to resolve this issue.. | |||
| 11/28/2010 | |||
| My 2000 chevrolet impala has a problem a couple of times every month where it won't start up. i'll turn the key and nothing happens. so i'll just wait 15-30 minutes and it starts up fine. i've heard many other people having the same problem on all similar gm vehicles and was wondering why there has been no recall. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Turn signals have started not working intermittently. not good if you have to merge into traffic on the highway. i have googled it and found that there are many complaints about this issue although not on this website. most resources say it is the hazard switch. | |||
| 09/12/2010 | 150354 | ||
| Multi function head light switch i own a 2000 chevrolet impala i was driving home from work the other night the lights went off i had to hold the lever to engage the high beams the lights came back on as long as i held on to the lever. i went to the auto parts store to discover that this was a comon problem with chevrolets the replacement part was 330 dollars very expensive . | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Turn signals have started not working intermittently. not good if you have to merge into traffic on the highway. i have googled it and found that there are many complaints about this issue although not on this website. most resources say it is the hazard switch. | |||
| 09/12/2010 | 150354 | ||
| Multi function head light switch i own a 2000 chevrolet impala i was driving home from work the other night the lights went off i had to hold the lever to engage the high beams the lights came back on as long as i held on to the lever. i went to the auto parts store to discover that this was a comon problem with chevrolets the replacement part was 330 dollars very expensive . | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 114000 | ||
| My daughter with her permit was driving the vehicle and the turn signals stopped working in the middle of traffic. luckily she pulled over safely and i continued to drive home. the hazards worked fine and after some research, the hazard switch is the failure. this has been going on intermittently for a month and finally they would work only one time after car was turned on. my local dealer wanted $400 dollars for a $60 part and labor. thank god for used parts and an easy dash remove only seven bolts instructions online. do it yourself for cheap. my daughter at 16 did most of it as i told her with instructions. i do love chevy will remain loyal but they need to wake up and solve some issues. | |||
| 04/14/2010 | 150000 | ||
| I have the exact same problem as this one below. how do i get it resolved before i get killed? consumer complaint: odi case number: 10321063 component: exterior lighting details: turn signals inop (intermittent/ frequent) - wiglling hazard switch makes them function for awhile. found defective oem switch. occurrences: 1 injuries: 0 fail date: 12/01/2009 deaths: 0 date added to datbase: 3/19/2010 [file] your own complaint on this model car. | |||
| 03/07/2010 | |||
| Tl*the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet impala. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph and observed smoke coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road and the fire was extinguished. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the cause of the fire had not been determined. there was a recall defect which the manufacturer failed to honor. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the failure and current mileages were unavailable. | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 99000 | ||
| On feb.10th or 11th.my neighbor was attempting to jump start my car because the battery had failed due to a 3 day snow storm. after turned the ignition the second time, there was a loud boom. when we checked the engine, we noted the manifold cover had cracked into several pieces. also the wires were on fire. my neighbor quickly extinguished the flames. later, i went to my dealer(frank z chevrolet in dayton, oh. about the problem. i was told by the assistant service manager that the repairs could cost from $1,800-$2,000 mainly due to the fire damage. since i have been unemployed for 18 months, i have not had the car towed to the dealer for an estimate of actual damage. | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 145000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 chevrolet impala is causing a great deal of financial hardships and is leaving me stranded in awkward situations. at unpredictable times it will not start. i turn the key and nothing. i took it to a gm dealer and they put a new ignition switch on the car and it was fine for 6 months. cost $500. i often could wait 10 to 15 minutes and it would start. but it began happening more and more. i took it in to a mechanic, he ran the codes and determined it was the ignition switch. cost $450 and within a month it began doing the same thing. i got stranded and had to have it towed to a gm dealer and they put a new battery on it and removed all the after market unlocking mechanisms and charged $550. three days later we have the same problem. it seems to be connected to the pass lock system. there has to be a defect of some sort going on in the whole starting electrical system. *tr | |||
| 04/06/2006 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Electrical signals quit working intermittently,will start if hazards are pushed. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Body control module, pass lock sensor, ignition switch. will not allow car to start correctly often not at all. if research is done there is thousands of complaints on gm vehicles with this system having the same recurring problem. gm refuses to admit that this is an issue with this system. i have not personally had a injury caused by this problem but the potential for an injury is there. if i can not start my vehicle because of this problem it can and has left me in a position that is potentially hazardous. *tr | |||
| 08/28/2009 | 1 | ||
| My 2000 impalas pass lock system stops the car from starting for up to 45 minutes at a time. i try to start the car and it wont turn over or do anything. it happens every time i try to start the car. it leaves my family stranded when we try to go places. what were to happen if there were an emergency? i'd be stranded. also the steering clunks alot when i turn. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 92000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 impala has intermittent problems with the direction signals. at times they work fine and other times they don't. sometimes while the directional is working it will stop for no reason. this has resulted in several near rear end collisions even with arm signals. this occurs on a nearly daily basis. i am waiting to see if there is a recall as the cost to replace is approximately $500 as the directional signal is sold as a single unit (directional arm and flashing unit are 1 piece). the unit itself is over $300. *tr | |||
| 08/17/2009 | 142000 | 1 | |
| Passlock 2 system fails. vehicle shuts off and can not be restarted for 15 minutes. this can happen when you are driving or parked. if it keeps happening when driving, it will cause a serious, if not fatal, accident. this theft deterrent system fails 2-3 times per week. the only solution is to replace the lock cylinder, which is about $500 and only available through the dealer. this solution does not always work though. i have had mine replaced twice within a year and it needs it again. gm should be responsible for this and recall it and fix it right. if you search for pass lock system failure on the internet, you will see thousands of people having the same problems. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 160000 | 1 | |
| 2000 chevy impala 3.8l passlock security light issue. my car will not start b/c it thinks it's being stolen and it disables the car from starting. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2009 | 140000 | 1 | |
| I currently drive a 2000 chevy impala. my car fails to start because of the passlock feature. it has happen 4 times in the past 2 months. the most recent time occurred while i was actually driving my vehicle on the road. luckily i was on a residential street blocks away from my home and not on the highway in the middle of nowhere. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2000 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Car won't start sometimes and then after 5-10mins it will start. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 93103 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the security light illuminated in the vehicle. she believes that this caused the vehicle to stall at times or not crank at all. the vehicle would completely shut off and fail to restart. the following day, the vehicle still would not restart after several attempts. the failure occurred almost every other day and only the security light was illuminating constantly. the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. the current mileage was 95,908 and failure mileage was 93,103. | |||
| 07/18/2009 | 93390 | 1 | |
| While driving, for no reason at all, my 2000 chevy impala just dies on me. it locks up and won't restart for 30 minutes. this happens 3 or 4 times per week. this is extremely dangerous because it has happened at different speeds and road conditions. it has been occurring for the last 30 days. i researched online and found a blog where at least 30 other owners were having the same problem. *tr | |||
| 07/11/2006 | 86000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the security light illuminated and prevented the vehicle from starting. prior to the failure, the failure occurred randomly, but now it occurs very frequently. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current mileage was 93,000 and failure mileage was 86,000. | |||
| 07/12/2006 | 86000 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the security warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the manufacturer referred him to a dealer. the vehicle has not been diagnosed due to the $400 diagnostic fee. the failure mileage was 86,000 and current mileage was 91,000. updated 8/7/09 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle would not start on several occasions. updated 08/11/09.*jb | |||
| 05/10/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. the contact replaced the computer chips for the turn signal and another unspecified component and was charged $268 for the repairs. he stated that his vehicle only had 60,000 miles. the failure mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 04/22/2009 | 1 | ||
| My faulty passlock system causes car not to recognize the key and disables the engine for anywhere from 10minutes to several hours. sometimes the security light will appear in the message center while i'm driving, but most times it happens without warning. i will put in the key, but when i turn it, the engine is disabled and the security light blinks. i have to wait 10minutes for it to restart, and more often than not, it just trips itself continually and i'll be stuck for 30minutes or more. i have been left stranded countless times in the heat, and dread even stopping for gas for fear that my car won't start again. it is a constant problem when i travel out of town, as i fear that if i stop in a small town, i'll be completely stranded if my car doesn't start back up. two weeks ago i drove out of town and went 6 hours one way without stopping because the security light was on. this is a huge problem, and a hazard to people's health. it's also dangerous if i get a flat tire on the highway and it won't start back up, then i am in danger for no reason. i've also worried about parking in a scarier part of town, and not being able to just drive away safely if i see some shady people lurking around. there is no fix for this, as the dealer will charge $600 and not correct the issue. my 2000 impala should be recalled, as this obviously faulty passlock system poses a threat to human health and safety. i will never buy a chevy, gm, or dodge car again because of this issue that chevy has continued to ignore. thousands complain on chevy forums but nothing has been done about it. big big problem here. *tr | |||
| 04/02/2003 | 1 | ||
| 2000 impala intermittently will not start. suggestion by dealership to wait with key one 5 -20 minutes for the security module to clear then try to start again. also happening with 2004 impala. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2008 | 121667 | 1 | |
| I have what i am calling the classic gm passlock problem with my 2000 chevy impala. it started about 2 years ago very randomly not starting. on november 28, 2008 i reported a vehicle problem to the local general motors dealership. my | |||
| 03/15/2008 | 1 | ||
| I bought a used 2000 chevy impala for my 75 year old mother in law. the car has a problem with starting and the security module. you can drive the car to the store or where-ever but when you get back into the car it won't start again. you usually have to wait 10 to 40 minutes with key in ignition for car to start again. there are a lot of people out there on the internet with the same problem. we already paid over $700 for a new starter and a new security module but that did not fix the problem. other people claim they have spent thousands replacing all sorts of items at recommendation of chevy dealerships to no avail. it seems that gm/chevrolet should institute a recall on this vehicle. it is also a problem in the 2002 and 2003 models of the chevy impala. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Veh: 200 chevy impala ls yr:2000 fault: in the past few weeks this vech. has been experiencing faulty turn signals. sometimes they work and sometimes they stop, and then after cycling the hazard switch they return. i have researched the internet seeking information and i found that gm has done a recall on certain models in the same class year. i also contact the dealer and they said impala was not part of the recall even if the switch was the same used in the malibu. (recalled) nhtsa recall number 03v327. i am now unable to purchase a switch in the market because of the recall and the supply has been depleted. (told that from the dealer). in my mind gm should be conducting another recall before someone has an accident. *tr | |||
| 07/22/2008 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Passlock system intermittently stalls my car & interferes with the dashboard lights. i have a 2000 chevy impala. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2008 | 183000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 impala that does not have traction control. it has a no start problem. it won't turn over and i have to sit there anywhere from 10 to 30 mins waiting for this piece of crap to start. i think somebody needs to make gm recall these cars to fix them. its time to put the consumer first and not these money hungry corporations like general motors!!! *tr | |||
| 06/30/2008 | 92000 | 1 | |
| Like everyone else w/ a 2000 impala i have faulty, non-working turn signals all the way to the major problems of the intake gasket problem to the most severe - the problem of the car stalling while driving or sitting at a light. and no one can pin pointe the actual problem. my car used to just stall out at least once or twice a day while driving. now the car has given up and i'm about to too. it starts when it wants... i wish life worked that way but it doesn't. today i decided to research recalls on the car and found out everyone has the problems i do but chevy has not taken care of anyone. please take note this is serious. *tr | |||
| 09/04/2007 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Car quits running for no reason. number of occurrences = 4. usually happens between 35 to 45 miles per hour. noting done yet to repair. onboard computer does not show any problems. our concern is that if car quits running it could put us in a dangerous position. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2007 | 1 | ||
| My problem started back in november of 2006. i had to leave work to go pick up a sick child. when i got in my car it would not crank. i tried jumping it off but it still wouldn't start. i borrowed a car from a coworker and when i came back later it started without a problem. i took it to the dealership and they told me it was a fuel issue. but after reading all the complaints i realized it was indeed a passlock problem. it will happen about every 7 to 10 days, in fact today with the day. when out to my car at lunch and nothing happened. i do not want to spent $500 to get the problem fixed if it's not going to fix the problem. from everything i've read they are willing to take you money but not fix the problem. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2007 | 75000 | 5 | 05/29/2000 |
| Car went out of control after driver put the car into gear to move it from a parked, idling position, after noticing a burning like odor. it was noted by the driver at that time that the temperature gauge was in the red zone. when the driver attempted to move the car to a safer parking area only a few feet in distance, she heard a sharp snapping sound and also felt a vibration in the steering wheel/column area. the car suddenly lurched forward, the head lights and dash lighting went completely out as the car began accelerating out of control. in addition, there was no steering or brake control. no work has been done yet to correct these problems because an insurance company is involved. *tr | |||
| 07/22/2007 | 50000 | 10 | 06/01/1999 |
| 2000 chevrolet impala passlock problem, i dropped my wife off we strapped in 3 kids and i head home. she sets there july 110 degrees and car will not start for 20 min. i know of three that's had the same problem there needs to be a recall. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 170000 | 150 | 08/18/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. while driving 40 mph, the turn signals would not work. the contact stated that he had to activate the emergency lights to get the turn signal to work. when he accelerated, the fuel gauge moved to full and the air bag light illuminated. the contact stated that when he drove over a speed bump, the vehicle shut off. he was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately thirty seconds. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 170,000 and current mileage was 182,215. | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 35000 | 15 | 12/25/2001 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. while driving 65 mph the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle will not restart if the park gear wasn't engaged. 12 - 15 times on a hill the vehicle rolled backwards. the contact was aware of the safety risk involved ,including the heavy traffic flow in his area. the failure mileage was 35,000 , and the current mileage was 49,000. ak | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 97000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 |
| I have a 2000 impala ls with 97000 miles. the car will stall at highway speed. this has happened to both my wife and myself several times this summer. the car has been in the dealership for 3 of the last 4 weeks and i am tolled they can't find the problem. i have done a internet check and have founded several other owners with the same issue. this needs to be addressed before someone is killed. *nm | |||
| 08/25/2006 | 89400 | 1 | 02/16/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated without warning the vehicle stalled intermittently at various speeds. the consumer attempted to restart the vehicle. at time it would start right up. other times the vehicle had to cool down before it would restart. the dealership reprogrammed the computer but the problem persisted. *ak updated 9/22/2006 - the vehicle stalled a couple times a week. *nm | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 80000 | 24 | 07/22/2003 |
| For the last year my security light will randomly come on. soon after..sometimes hours, sometimes days...the car will not start. i contacted my dealer and they said it is a passlock security code problem. the car thinks it is getting stolen and you have to wait 15-20 minutes and try again. the code is easy to fix but it is also $395. the only place that can fix it is the dealership. i have done some investigating and many impalas have this problem. my dealer suggested i write a complaint because they see it a lot and hopefully a recall could occur. i don't know when it is going to happen again and being a young female it is scary when i walk out to my car late at night or alone. i have found car website forums and many have listed this same problem. i appreciate your time and hope that something can be done. this can be a safety issue for many people. | |||
| 11/19/2005 | 35 | 1 | 07/02/2003 |
| 2000 chevrolet impala locked me in car and couldn't get out. finally got door open. *jb | |||
| 02/10/2006 | 94000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights go on and off intermittently at night. this last from 30 seconds to 1 minute. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. the dealer could not duplicate the problem and no repairs were made. | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 2 | 01/01/2002 | |
| Dt: contact states both back door locks on his vehicle are malfunctioning. when the right door lock malfunctioned the contact thought the door unlocked, while lifting the door handle to open the door, the door handle broke off. the consumer contacted the manufacturer they stated it could be an electrical problem within the door. they did give him an option to purchase a vehicle without the power door locks. *the dealership where the vehicle was purchased is no longer in business, so there is no address available*. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 3 | 07/28/2003 | |
| The rack and pinion steering assembly failure. rack and pinion leaked and has been serviced and still has problems. *bf the low tire pressure light had come on and there was a rattling noise coming from the right front wheel while the vehicle was in motion. *sc *jb | |||
| 01/15/2004 | 1 | ||
| Electrical failure - signal lighjts work periodically and air bag light goes on and off.*ak | |||
| 07/07/2002 | 18071 | 5 | 04/06/2000 |
| Problems with the braking system at 18k miles. *ph the brakes began to vibrate and hum, the dash board lights came on which stated there was an abs and traction problem. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found a there was a senor problem. the rear wheel senor was showing a problem which resulted from the left front strut, where connector c101 and connector c045 wires passed into the trunk under the carpet. the consumer experienced problems with the brakes on several other occasions. the consumer also experienced electrical problems with the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 02/11/2004 | 2 | 12/19/1999 | |
| Dashboard lighting failed to light up when car is started. specially dangerous at night time, because this is also accompanied by failure of the tail lights to turn on. head lights are not affected. there is no override to manually turn on the tail lights nor dashboard lights. apparently there is a sensor that turns these lights on when car is started. this is a recurring problem. again, specially dangerrous situation when driving at night because of no tail lights, and no way for driver to tell what is the dirving speed. accident waiting to happen.*ak | |||
| 11/30/2003 | 33150 | 4 | 09/14/2003 |
| Musty smell coming from air conditioning. also, the steering wheel makes a weird noise when turning. the turn signals will go ballistic at times, flickering faster and faster. the inside lights also flicker at different intensities. *ak | |||
| 66000 | 1 | ||
| Ongoing problem with vehicle stalling without warning. vehicle could be driven 5 mph or 55 mph the problem would still occur. vehicle had been inspected by the dealer on three occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/30/2003 | 80123 | 4 | 04/28/2003 |
| Car completely turned off while the secruity warning showed in the message center when driving at 65mph on the freeway and had to force the car off the road with no brakes and no power steering. *la | |||
| 06/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the electrical system has failed. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 1 | 07/06/1999 | ||
| The a/c system stinks due to water retention in the heater which caused mold. the dealer could mask the odor but could not eliminate it. a loud bang occurred when the vehicle was started in cool or cold weather. the dealer indicated it was due to an electrical spike. the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while merging into traffic. the brakes rotors have failed three times, every 20000 miles on average. *nlm *nlm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 9 | ||
| The lights on the dash board were too bright, which blinded the consumer when driving at night. also the engine light illuminated. the consumer stated the steering system on the vehicle required high effort to turn the steering wheel when cornering, vehicle course corrections, and holding the steering wheel in one position, which caused injuries. *dt *jb the rear side view mirrors, block the consumer's view of the oncoming lane and felt that the sensor should be at eye level, the a/c ports on the dash blow on the operator's fingers and or shoulders and caused serious distractions, the horn is hard to find (specifically for the elderly), there was a wind noise in the back doors, a rattle in the front strut, and a rumbling noise had come from the heater blower. scc *cb | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 34000 | 1 | |
| When the vehicle was started, there was an explosion and the engine caught on fire. the ignition components in the firewall area overloaded or shorted out rapidly which caused the plastic cover and parts around it to incinerate. possible fuel leak, hoses, or seals damaged by explosion igniting fuel. general motors offered to replace vehicle. instead settled claim. replaced new impala. *jb *cb *jb | |||
| 01/25/2002 | 24115 | 4 | 11/01/1999 |
| Secondary air pump keeps shorting and having to be replaced. this has happened three times and is scheduled for a fourth time.*jb | |||
| 10/06/2002 | |||
| Consumer states while driving on highway at approximately 70mph, the car's speed suddenly decreased and the electrical system failed resulting in loss of power functions. problem occurs intermittenly. car checked by dealer who is not able to determine cause. | |||
| 04/24/2000 | 10 | 04/24/2000 | |
| Paint, molding too many to list | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer states soon after purchase, the vehicle began experiencing horn problems, after replacing the fuse several times, it was finally determined that there was an electrical problem, also the battery failed after 1 year of owning the vehicle.*jb | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| While vehicle was in park and idling, a fire started unexpectedly on dashboard near cigarette lighter. consumer was able to extinguish the fire before any injury occurred. dealership examined vehicle and could not determine cause of the fire because there were no malfunctions with cigarette lighter, and there were no other electrical systems near the area where fire started. please provide any additional information / documentation / photographs.*ak | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 2 | 07/31/1999 | |
| Engine will cut off or stall without warning while traveling at any speed. dealership has examined vehicle numerous times and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. *ak armrest cup holder broke. blower motor whistling, belt making noise. when applying brakes car shimmies, front rotors are out of round. when using a/c vehicle fills up with fuel smell, fan motor bearing worn, dealer replaced. dashlights illuminated. vehicle experiences hard start condition, dealer replaced wiring harness. consumer has to give gas inorder to stay running, fuel pump presure low, dealer replaced fuel pump assembly. *tt | |||
| 1 | 10/17/2000 | ||
| The vehicles security alarm never worked after the auto start was installed, the auto start was installed incorrectly and does not work properly, the car would not start and the security light was illuminated. nlm | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 53 | 08/13/1999 | |
| Electrical failure, steering rack and pinion failure, lower ball joint/lower control arm/lower ball joints/long shaft sleeve failure | |||
| 10/24/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Impala control computer - upon traction control activation (wheel slip), control computer activates security system which kills engine and prevents it from being restarted. myself and my three children were almost killed by a passing truck when we had to leave vehicle to seek assistance. dealer replaced computer, however, firmware release is likely problem. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 05/23/2006 | 97500 | 1 | 12/16/2003 |
| Dt*: 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. | |||
| 05/11/2000 | 9 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Engine failure - sputters, stalls, battery light / engine check light blinks, rpm rev, etc. on 9 separate instances - no solution from dealership. *ak | |||
| 04/25/2000 | 3 | 03/13/2000 | |
| 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. *ak *ml | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/23/2008 | 100 | ||
| Car randomly doesn't start. when i first got the car(6 mos ago) i replaced the starter having no idea that this has been happening over and over again to many impala owners if not all of them. started fine for 2 weeks and it's been happening ever since. sometimes when the car doesn't start it trips the passlock and i have to wait anywhere from 10 to 30mins before it resets in order to try starting again. i've been driving the car and at quick stops i have to leave it running to be sure i won't get stuck there for 30 mins or so. i've also been stuck at gas stations waiting 10 to 30 mins(at the pump) for it to start again (very embarrassing). after all the complaints i've read i'm afraid to spend anymore money on this problem. *tr | |||
| 08/22/2005 | 113100 | 10 | 05/27/2005 |
| Engine shuts down for no apparent reason. almost like someone turned the ignition switch off. i purchased this 2000 chev. impala ls in may 2005. on may 30, the engine coughed once but continued running smoothly, so i didn't consider it a problem. then june 29 it coughed again but continued running smoothly. that evening on the way home from work with no warning, the engine just quit running. after it sat on the side of the road for a few minutes, i was able to start it and continue on my drive home. since then, between july 5 and august 10, the engine shut down 7 times. 3 of those were on august 10. each time, after a few minutes, i was able to restart it. i took it to a dealer for repair(power chevrolet, irvine, ca),on august 12, after a short diagnosis, the complaint was signed off as road test 5 miles unable to duplicate customer concern. throttle body dirty, cleaned throttle body since there had been a recall on a fuel pressure regulator the service rep. had it replaced. i didn't receive the old regulator, but it didn't cure the problem of the engine shutting down for no apparent reason, because on august 22 it did it again (twice). someone at gm needs to determine the cause of this problem and inform the service personnel of the fix. an inexperienced driver could be in real trouble if this happened. | |||
| 08/11/2004 | 1 | ||
| The horn was inoperative. the consumer tried numerous times to activate the horn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the computer sensor needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb the air bag sensor failed which caused the horn to be inoperative. the lock cylinder had to be replaced because the consumer was unable to start the vehicle. | |||
| 05/17/2002 | 15 | 11/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle would have hard start problems, and would stall out at any time with no warning. this has happened on numerous occasions took in & was told that they would reprogram computer, other problems w car, brakes would wear out every month, odometer reading incorrectly. dealer no willing to work on vehicle unless a cash deposit was made. finally took vehicle to another dealer and was told that problems were taken care of. car in shop for 1 week, and after return of car the same problems began occurring, with the stalling, finally occoasionallywas when son driving on freeway car died while going 65mph. son had to put in neutral and restart vehicle . then finally after 1 week transmission dropped and had to be replaced. this vehicle has had various problems since date of purchase and dealers are unable to resolve problems.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When attempting to start vehicle there is a no start condition, problem is intermittent. consumer has contacted dealer on 6 different occasions, and parts have been replaced. but, problem still occurs. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| The car hesitates when pulling out especially after it has set for an hour after it was parked for that length of time. it has a miss at times. this does not happen on a regular basis. the dealer has been advised of this problem 5 times now. they had the car for 3 weeks and stated they could not find anything wrong. the car has a miss when accelerating, also when pulling out the gas pedal is pushed down and the car will not go immediatly and then takes off. as stated we never know when this will occur. it just happened again on 1/17/01 pulling out of my mother's driveway. i stepped on the gas and the car hesitated as i pulled out into the roadway and it failed to go right away. this is a dangerous situation.*ak | |||
| 09/02/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalls in heavy traffic. within 15 minutes vehicle was able to restart. taken to the dealer and informed consumer that the problem was due to a poor connection, repairs made. *ak | |||
| 02/04/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Car was idling in park when incident occurred. dealer's work order states excessive current load from fuel pump burned wire terminal at ignition block. repaired burned wire terminal and replaced fuel pump. since fuel pump is located in gas tank, any electrical failure of this part could cause a major fire. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| One day i was just going to work like and my car wouldn't start. the security light was flashing so i referred to the manual. i found out it was the passlock feature on the car and it was malfunctioning. i don't have the time or the money to fix the problem. *tr | |||
| 01/23/2008 | 100 | ||
| Car randomly doesn't start. when i first got the car(6 mos ago) i replaced the starter having no idea that this has been happening over and over again to many impala owners if not all of them. started fine for 2 weeks and it's been happening ever since. sometimes when the car doesn't start it trips the passlock and i have to wait anywhere from 10 to 30mins before it resets in order to try starting again. i've been driving the car and at quick stops i have to leave it running to be sure i won't get stuck there for 30 mins or so. i've also been stuck at gas stations waiting 10 to 30 mins(at the pump) for it to start again (very embarrassing). after all the complaints i've read i'm afraid to spend anymore money on this problem. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2008 | 147000 | 1 | 12/14/2007 |
| Received 2000 chevy impala as an inheritance. within 2 weeks car at times would not start. all lights on dash would illuminate followed by the yellow/orange security light. this is due to a passlock problem where the passlock system thinks that something other than a legitimate key is being used to try and start the car. my sister had this problem and at times would have to turn the key in the ignition to on position and wait 10 minutes. after several days of research i was able to determine that to reset the passlock system the key needed to be left in the ignition switch in the on position then removed and repeated two more times (3 times, 30 minutes total). after doing this i had no more problems. my only problem is there are lots of people out there that are not mechanically inclined, and plenty of people have had to had their vehicles towed and face a diagnosis fee (and plenty of times misdiagnosis). according to all the information readily available chevy/gm has to know about this and i consider it shameful that they do not allow some kind of concession or modification so that a customer of theirs with a legitimate key cannot start the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 40 | 3 | 04/28/2002 |
| Passlock system failure 3 times in 100,000 miles $300 repair each time. stranded in parking lots till the car resets then will start. my wife is scared to death when she is in the parking lot just sitting there waiting for the car to reset. intake gasket failure 2 times in 100,000 miles $600 each time. sub frame failure intermediate shaft failure 3 times. *jb | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 95000 | 20 | |
| My 2000 impala has a problem with the passlock system which causes the vehicle to stop working or surge while driving and causes intermittent difficulties with starting. this is a widespread problem among gm owners and we have made nearly 13 visits to the dealer to address this safety issue. we have had the ignition replaced, but on most visits gm staff are unable to diagnose, and hence, unable to treat the problem. another safety issue is related to starting. since my wife drives the car, she is often left unsafe in areas during the 20+ times that she has not been able to start her car. while no injuries have yet been linked to this problem with our vehicle, is such a widespread problem with gm vehicles that it needs to be addressed. thank you for your attention to this matter. *jb | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 2 | 07/31/1999 | |
| Engine will cut off or stall without warning while traveling at any speed. dealership has examined vehicle numerous times and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. *ak armrest cup holder broke. blower motor whistling, belt making noise. when applying brakes car shimmies, front rotors are out of round. when using a/c vehicle fills up with fuel smell, fan motor bearing worn, dealer replaced. dashlights illuminated. vehicle experiences hard start condition, dealer replaced wiring harness. consumer has to give gas inorder to stay running, fuel pump presure low, dealer replaced fuel pump assembly. *tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/12/2006 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. while the vehicle was in the shop for repairs (unrelated to the engine) the engine failed. the errors did not appear when the diagnostics were performed. the contact was initially called to come and retrieve the vehicle, but in the same conversation, she was informed that something failed in the engine. the contact was also informed that she should probably get rid of the vehicle. the engine was replaced. nhtsa campaign id number 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery) was referenced. the contact spent $1,000 to have the engine replaced. the current and failure mileages were 78,000. updated 08/27/08. *lj the consumer stated the crankshaft position sensor, ignition switch and fuel regulator was replaced. updated 08/27/08 | |||
| 08/26/2007 | 60000 | 10 | |
| My 2000 impala will not start from time-to-time. i have had it in for service on numerous occasions and they cannot find the problem. there is another 2000 impala at the service center right now with the same problem. my impala has 75,000 miles on it. if i let it sit for about 30 minutes and try to start it again - it will then start. this has happened about 10 times in the last year. *tr | |||
| 17500 | 3 | 04/03/2000 | |
| The security system came on while driving and shut the automobile down. chevrolet put in a body control module in 08-12-03. on 01-15-2004, while attempting to start, vehicle shut down. this time the driver was locked inside the vehicle. the door locks did not release, and the key did not come out of the ignition.*ak | |||
| 12/16/2003 | 65000 | 1 | 06/20/2000 |
| When you put the key in the igintion the key will not turn. tried spare key and turning the steering wheel back and forth and the key still will not turn.*ak in the past we have had the fiddle with the key in the igintion to get it to turn. now it does not turn at all even when you fiddle with the key. | |||
| 09/14/2001 | |||
| While driving at 35mph up a bridge, vehicle quit running, replace ignition switch. | |||
| 07/18/2001 | 1 | ||
| While trying to turn the a/c blower down,the consumer by mistake turned the ignition off because the design of the two switches were very close to each other. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 95000 | 20 | |
| My 2000 impala has a problem with the passlock system which causes the vehicle to stop working or surge while driving and causes intermittent difficulties with starting. this is a widespread problem among gm owners and we have made nearly 13 visits to the dealer to address this safety issue. we have had the ignition replaced, but on most visits gm staff are unable to diagnose, and hence, unable to treat the problem. another safety issue is related to starting. since my wife drives the car, she is often left unsafe in areas during the 20+ times that she has not been able to start her car. while no injuries have yet been linked to this problem with our vehicle, is such a widespread problem with gm vehicles that it needs to be addressed. thank you for your attention to this matter. *jb | |||
| 12/10/2000 | 24000 | 11/20/2000 | |
| Have repeatedly notified service department at dealership where purchased that my remote entry system does not work. i can only open the driver door or the trunk--rarely able to open both the driver door and passenger door even with repeated attempts. i feel the sensors are not working but the dealership brushes the situation under the rug and never addresses the problem. in todays world it becomes dangerous at times to not be able to enter vehicle promptly--not to mention it is a real pain in the butt during a rain storm. | |||
| 10/06/2004 | 61000 | 1 | 11/01/2002 |
| The air bag light came on intermittently. the manufacturer stated they would cover the defect, however they have not responded. *jb the problem was due to the factory wiring which caused the problem with the air bags. *sc | |||
| 01/09/2003 | 3 | 08/30/2002 | |
| Nar 04/10/2003 since the consumer purchased the vehicle nothing but problems has occurred the check engine light flashes on with out any notice of problems , the vehicle would frequently cut off while driving because of a bare wire detachment. the alarm system installed by chevrolet had to be removed because it was defective and sometimes it would shut down the vehicle. the consumer feels that the car has met all the standards to be determined a lemon. and requesting that her car be replaced at no cost. * cb | |||
| 04/13/2004 | 10 | 06/29/1999 | |
| Periodic transmission slip from initial date of purchase - dealer could not duplicate when taken in for service, until out of warranty. reflash e-prom/update done at 75k miles to correct problem. now at 110k dealer says new transmission is needed as car is exhibiting same problems. car headlights go out when using high beams. car has lost all power twice when driving and completely shut off, thus causing a significant steering problem until the car could be stopped. grounding wires added to see if correction could be made. lights & car have not quit yet, but transmission continues to exhibit shifting problems with check engine light coming on. when car is shut off the engine light will go out and not come back on and the car will reset it self and run okay for awhile. the car also exhibits a loud whining noise when the slippage / jerking is about to occur. gm will not allow conversation with anyone but a customer service person. all file numbers given to me by gm personnel when car was under warranty are not loaded into their data base, thus nothing can be done, mileage is too high and these things are expected to happen. *nm | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 18000 | 8 | 04/20/2000 |
| Vehicle stalls, moving anywere from 30-70-mph. has nearly caused 4 accidents. twice we were nearly rearended; once this happended when we were passing a vehicle and we lost control; and once this occurred as i was driving around a corner towards a group of children. has been to dealer for repair 6 times for same cause. still not correctly diagnosed or repaired. is unsafe to drive. dealer has replaced wires, plugs, fuel pump, and computer parts to no avail.*ak | |||
| 03/19/2001 | |||
| Seat belt sensor wire under front passenger seat caused a vehicle fire was determined by fire department. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/14/2006 | 40000 | 1 | 08/17/2002 |
| Car running well -no problems at all. parked car a local shopping area. apparently engine caught fire while i was in store. it was noticed by employee of store who called fire department. although they came quickly the car had to be totaled as the fire consumed and melted the entire engine. *jb | |||
| 03/25/2002 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| As i put the key into the ignition - turn the key - a loud bang came from the car - when i looked out of the window smoke was coming from under the hood - so, i pop the hood, exit the car, lifted the hood and the engine was in flames - called the fire department to put the fire out - firemen stated that the engine was on fire. | |||
| 03/25/2002 | 1 | 05/10/2001 | |
| Consumer put keys in ignition, turned the keys, and heard a loud noise, and saw smoking coming from out the hood, engine had caught on fire. contacted dealer.*ak *yh | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 2 | 06/01/2000 | |
| This is the second time in 12 weeks that my new vehicle has been back to the dealer for repairs. this is not acceptable. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 05/26/2001 | 2 | 12/02/1999 | |
| Consumer was driving for 1 hour and 10 minutes and got off highway when vehicle stalled out suddenly and could not restart. vehicle had to be towed to dealer. but, dealer could not determine cause at this time. *ak for the second time the vehicle stopped. the gm advised, the cause was the wire harness which dealer installed. *yh | |||
| 08/24/2000 | 1 | 04/03/2000 | |
| While driving there was a loud clunk. driver pulled over, opened the hood, and discovered flames coming from engine. vehicle has not been seen.*ak there was a hole in the gas line where it went into the engine and this caused a flash fire. *yh | |||
| 09/04/1999 | |||
| The consumer was parking vehicle, smelled smoke and noticed engine was on fire. front harness wires overheated. consumer lost power steering, and when the consumer went to move the vehicle, there was some type of fluid on the ground under. fire department came out and put out the fire.*ak | |||
| While parking noticed smoke coming from the hood area. when the hood was opened there was a fire that caused the vehicle to burn up totally. dealer has been contacted. the fire department put the fire out, cause undetermined. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 38200 | 3 | 02/12/2003 |
| The service vehicle soon and low coolant level lights keep coming on. i had the radiator checked and there is nothing wrong with it. the light still comes on and so did the service vehicle soon light. took the car back in again today to get it hopefully fixed. a sensor was shorting out for the driver display and replaced. i also had trouble last year with the directional signals going nuts. it was finally diagnosed as a faulty hazard switch that needed to be replaced. *la | |||
| 02/11/2004 | 2 | 12/19/1999 | |
| Dashboard lighting failed to light up when car is started. specially dangerous at night time, because this is also accompanied by failure of the tail lights to turn on. head lights are not affected. there is no override to manually turn on the tail lights nor dashboard lights. apparently there is a sensor that turns these lights on when car is started. this is a recurring problem. again, specially dangerrous situation when driving at night because of no tail lights, and no way for driver to tell what is the dirving speed. accident waiting to happen.*ak | |||
| 11/25/2003 | 50 | ||
| Electrical system - dashboard lights and other instrument lights do not turn on or will turn on only after several minutes of driving. very inconsistent. pose danger especially when driving at night. the problem appeared to have been fixed about a year ago, but the problem started to surface again recently (fall 2003). *la | |||
| 11/11/2003 | 1 | 09/11/2002 | |
| Lights in dashboard cluster don't illuminate.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Instrument panel remains illuminated intermittently. dealer has been contacted, but is unable to locate source of problem by computer. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 05/14/2001 | 10 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Most serious problems are stalling and electrical malfunctions. *ak | |||
| 10/19/2000 | 4 | ||
| Faulty instrument cluster caused the keyless entry system to fail intermittently. nlm | |||
| 02/19/2000 | 8 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Engine/trans partial failure, almost stalling in intersection. instrument cluster had system managment lighting in dash flashing for no reason. replacment of instrument cluster actually worsened uncommanded light flashing. initial repair of engine problems diminished severity of stalling, however did not completely correct the problem. unable to duplicate stalling on a consistant basis. *ak | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Scorched wires found under the dash, r-134a leaking into car from independant tester, daytime running lights occasionally, exhaust system damaged from excessive heatand fuel economy is only 10 mpg | |||
| 01/31/2000 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Inhalation injuries occurred due to melting of wiring harness plastic, thanks to your web site a fire didn't happen. 3 different people have had effects from the melting insulation of the harness and the company cannot duplicate the response. *ak | |||
| 11/09/1999 | |||
| For no apparent reason while the vehicle was parked there was a fire in the dash area. husband was able to put out most of the fire until the fire department arrived. fire department stated that the fire appeared to be electrical. owner not sure what will be done with the vehicle. *ak | |||