Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 010603005 | 05/01/2001 | 619718 | Some customers may comment that the interior and / or exterior lamps vary in intensity (flicker). *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| 010201 | 02/01/2001 | 618267 | Some vehicles could exhibit a noticeable dimming of the interior or exterior lighting on the vehicle during operation. *tt | 04/10/2001 | |
| 021100 | 11/02/2000 | 616422 | On some police package vehicles, the deck lid warning lamps are remaining lit resulting in a dead battery condition. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| 01908 | 01/01/2004 | 10006430 | Headlamp condensation may be normal- check access plugs. *mr | 05/03/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE06017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/15/2006 | 10/25/2006 | ALLEGED HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| A total of 646,038 subject vehicles were sold during my 2001-2003, and the complaint and warranty data tabulated above apply to the total vehicle population.complaint reports alleging headlight outage represent slightly more that one-half of the total number of complaints and the balance are allegations of flickering and dimming.investigation disclosed the root cause of the malfunction to be wear of a contact plunger in the multifunction switch that may result in a temporary open circuit, with the plunger in a neutral position between high- and low-beam contact points.consumers consistently reported that manipulation of the switch handle on the steering column restores either high or low beam headlight function.no other potential safety related issues, e.g., fires or windshield wiper failure, were found to be related to this issue.the manufacturer recognized the subject headlight issues from failure and warranty reports, and issued a redesigned plunger in 2003. the manufacturer did not identify a defect requiring recall and remedy.odi has determined that the rates of occurrence, the failure mode and the real-world consequence of the alleged defect as compared to other similar investigations fail to identify a safety-related defect trend.this preliminary evaluation has been closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency may take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||
| PE06017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/15/2006 | 10/25/2006 | ALLEGED HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| A total of 646,038 subject vehicles were sold during my 2001-2003, and the complaint and warranty data tabulated above apply to the total vehicle population.complaint reports alleging headlight outage represent slightly more that one-half of the total number of complaints and the balance are allegations of flickering and dimming.investigation disclosed the root cause of the malfunction to be wear of a contact plunger in the multifunction switch that may result in a temporary open circuit, with the plunger in a neutral position between high- and low-beam contact points.consumers consistently reported that manipulation of the switch handle on the steering column restores either high or low beam headlight function.no other potential safety related issues, e.g., fires or windshield wiper failure, were found to be related to this issue.the manufacturer recognized the subject headlight issues from failure and warranty reports, and issued a redesigned plunger in 2003. the manufacturer did not identify a defect requiring recall and remedy.odi has determined that the rates of occurrence, the failure mode and the real-world consequence of the alleged defect as compared to other similar investigations fail to identify a safety-related defect trend.this preliminary evaluation has been closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency may take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| PE06017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/15/2006 | 10/25/2006 | ALLEGED HEADLIGHT FAILURE | ||
| A total of 646,038 subject vehicles were sold during my 2001-2003, and the complaint and warranty data tabulated above apply to the total vehicle population.complaint reports alleging headlight outage represent slightly more that one-half of the total number of complaints and the balance are allegations of flickering and dimming.investigation disclosed the root cause of the malfunction to be wear of a contact plunger in the multifunction switch that may result in a temporary open circuit, with the plunger in a neutral position between high- and low-beam contact points.consumers consistently reported that manipulation of the switch handle on the steering column restores either high or low beam headlight function.no other potential safety related issues, e.g., fires or windshield wiper failure, were found to be related to this issue.the manufacturer recognized the subject headlight issues from failure and warranty reports, and issued a redesigned plunger in 2003. the manufacturer did not identify a defect requiring recall and remedy.odi has determined that the rates of occurrence, the failure mode and the real-world consequence of the alleged defect as compared to other similar investigations fail to identify a safety-related defect trend.this preliminary evaluation has been closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency may take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/26/2011 | 157412 | ||
| Turn/ hazard signals intermittenly malfunction | |||
| 11/22/2008 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contacted stated that the turn signals do not work. the dealer had not been notified. the manufacturer had not been notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the current mileage was 144,000. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000. bw | |||
| 07/26/2010 | 119000 | ||
| The traction control system and abs lights come on in my car and i have had everything replaced that the mechanic has told me too and its still on. this is on every time i drive the car. the abs being on is very dangerous and i have kids. please there is a lot of people complaining about this on this particular type of car chevy impala 2001 - 2002 | |||
| 08/19/2010 | 125000 | ||
| On the 2001 impala the turn signals work intermittently. there is no consistency on when the issue happens, it suddenly starts. what actually causes it is unknown. sometimes pushing the hazard button several times will correct the issue temporarily. the only way to fix this issue is to $400+ to replace the switch on a well known issue affecting 1000's of impala owners over many years of the design. | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 110000 | 1 | |
| 2000-2005 chevy impalas experience flickering interior lights and exterior lights, faulty dash gauges, no shifter signs on dash, no manual interior lighting or exterior lights, no crank or start. was told that a bad bcm was the problem. (body control module) part# gmab166 is very old for the make of car the it was put in. there is a nhtsa bulletin out and gm refuse to fix it. bulletin $ 010603005 and 110501. because of this hazard i crashed my car into the back of another going 65 mph when the car just suddenly stalled and there wasn't adequate brake pressure to stop the car. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2010 | 98000 | 1 | |
| On my 2001 impala, the turn signals sometime fail to operate - i have found that i can turn on the emergency flashers and then disengage them to restart normal turn signals. instrument lights also dim at times making it impossible to read speed or any other instruments - problems do not necessarily occur together but can and it does at times - random in problem occurrence i also have a gas gauge problem where it will read full when it is not and show different amounts. now it is starting to shut off without warning it will however restart. but sometimes shutdown after a couple of restarts before it stays running. this has occurred over the past several months and appears to be getting worse; mileage approx 105,000. *tr | |||
| 05/10/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The turn signal on my 2001 chevy impala intermittently does not work. this is a very serious problem, can cause accidents when driving. this problem is the same as the recall on the chevy malibu listed below, recall id # 03v327000 - exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch. please add this recall to the chevy impala before many serious accidents occur. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 141551 | 1 | |
| The turn signals and brake lights quit working in my 2001 chevy impala. after searching on line to see how to repair the problem i am finding that i am not the only person who is having or has had this issue happen to them. i am also finding out that it is because of a bad turn signal switch located on the steering column. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 90500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while at a red light, the contact attempted to activate the turn signal switch and it failed to operate. he believed that the bulbs or the fuse needed to be replaced; however, they were operable. the turn signal switch would not operate unless the contact turned the hazard light switch on and off. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure mileage was 90,500 and current mileage was 91,100. | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 15000 | 1 | |
| The turn signals/ hazard warning flashers work intermittently. the brake lights do not work when the turn signal is activated when they are not working. this is only on the side that the turn signal is turned to and this only occurs when the turn signals are not working. they seem to work better when it is cool and they seem to fail more often when it is warm or hot. frequently the turn signals seem to work early in the day and they quit as the day gets warmer. there does not seem to be any other correlation to when they work. some mornings they do not work and then after i park they might or might not work when the car is restarted. when the turn signals work normally there is no problem. when they do not work the brake light on the side that should be signaling quits working when the turn signals are activated but not working. when they are not working the brake lights do not work correctly if the turn signal is activated. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2007 | 26000 | 3 | 09/27/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the headlights, tail lights, and interior lights would flicker intermittently. the contact heard a clicking noise and the lights dimmed. the dealer stated that the body control module needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 27,200. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 09/06/2007 | 90000 | 3 | 03/04/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the power locks, fog lights, and power trunk release do not work. he also stated that the service engine light and low fuel indicator illuminated while driving 25 mph. the dealer will inspect the vehicle on september 6, 2007. the current and failure mileages were 90,000. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 09/03/2007 | 55000 | 30 | 11/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the turn signal and hazard lights would not illuminate. her brother believed that the turn signal switch caused the failure. as of october 18, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. there is a recall for the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch (nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000) for the 2001 chevrolet malibu and the contact felt that her vehicle should be included. the failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 61,000. | |||
| 07/12/2007 | 116000 | 1000 | 01/03/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. since march of 2004, the vehicle's turn signals and hazard lights fail to work. the current and failure mileages were 116,000. | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 70000 | 2 | 02/08/2001 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that he had a reference number from filing a complaint with the chevrolet motor division 71-489286337. the turn signal stopped working without any reason. just as the contact was changing lanes the turn signal stopped working. a service technician at a chevrolet dealership told the contact that he should turn the hazard signal on and off and that the turn signal should work, and it did. the contact stated that the turn signal failed intermittently.this would indicate that the hazard switch failed. the current and failure mileage were both 70000.*ak updated 04/05/07. *jb | |||
| 04/03/2003 | 50000 | 10 | 03/05/2001 |
| Blinkers and hazards would stop working at times.*ak | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| Exterior hazard warning light failed to illuminate intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 06/17/2004 | 47000 | 5 | |
| The turning signal and hazard flashing warning light failed intermittently. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 05/10/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The turn signal on my 2001 chevy impala intermittently does not work. this is a very serious problem, can cause accidents when driving. this problem is the same as the recall on the chevy malibu listed below, recall id # 03v327000 - exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch. please add this recall to the chevy impala before many serious accidents occur. *tr | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 75000 | 8 | 02/09/2001 |
| 1. crank sensot failed and ran hazard lights on side of innerstate for 3 hours while gm roadside assistance sent tow service. 2. turn signals failed intermittently and operation of hazard switch would be restore them temporially. 3. replaced hazard signal switch and the old part is available. *tr | |||
| 07/04/2006 | 120000 | 100 | 02/15/2003 |
| The turn signals only work intermittently on a daily basis. we never know if they will come on or not. this has been going on since july, 2006. *jb | |||
| 07/28/2006 | 5300 | 30 | |
| The turn signals are inoperative in normal driving modes, i can not show intent of left or right signaling. i brought the vehicle to the dealer and the signal assembly and the multi-function switch was thought to be defective and repaired for a cost of $557.00. within a day, the signaling problems surfaced again and was then scheduled for a follow-up appointment. the vehicle was found to have a defective hazard warning switch, at a repair cost of an additional cost of $149.79. this is extremely a lot of money to pay for a defective part, and has caused much hardship. please refer to 2001 chevrolet malibu recall, nhtsa: 03v327000 and auto recall date 20030828. i am formally requesting financial assistance on this matter. *jb | |||
| 09/29/2005 | 85649 | 50 | 05/14/2001 |
| Dt: the contact stated when the turn signals are in use they will only flash once or twice before the light stays on. the contact must push in the hazard light switch to get the turn signals to flash on and off correctly. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealership for inspection. *ak dealer replaced switch hazard warning switch. *ak | |||
| 09/14/2004 | 71040 | 2 | 10/20/2001 |
| On 9-14-04 and 9-21-05 we had to have our hazard flasher replaced twice as it no longer performed intended function. *nm | |||
| 02/03/2003 | 45000 | 10 | 03/05/2001 |
| Blinker, hazards would not work after it rained. had to have the multi switched replaced. (gm #88964580). *ak | |||
| 06/19/2004 | 62478 | 1 | 12/10/2002 |
| Exterior hazard warning light faield to illuminate intermittently. dealership was notified with gm manifactor but did not resolve the problem.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 59000 | 2 | 07/21/2001 |
| Turn signal failed intermittently. *ak when the signal was engaged it did not work. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the hazard switch was replaced. the consumer stated his vehicle experienced the same problem as the malibu which was recalled. *jb *nm | |||
| 09/17/2003 | 12/10/2002 | ||
| Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch turn signal don't respond in the both cars the both are made on the some year 2001 chevy malibu ls and impala | |||
| 09/04/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 02/14/2001 |
| The turn signal and hazard lights did not work at times. *ak the hazard flasher switch was replaced. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 17000 | |||
| Problems with the directional signals which work intermittenly.*mr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 05/07/2008 | 155000 | 1 | |
| Headlights went off for several seconds,at night, and came back on working the dimmer level. thank god we were not in heavy interstate traffic. no manufacture should be allow design headlight circuits that can malfunction through faulty switches. why were the allowed to defer from the old way going straight from battery? my repair source indicates this is not an new problem . i understand there could be problems with the wiring plugs overheating ,since there is a jumper supplied with replacement. five day order replacement .original owner *tr | |||
| 04/10/2007 | 3 | 03/31/2007 | |
| I have a 2001 impala. the headlights stopped working.my high beams work fine.*ak | |||
| 05/20/2004 | 5 | ||
| Intermittently while driving at night the headlights failed.this caused poor visibility to the driver. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem at this time. *ak | |||
| 01/18/2005 | 47000 | 1 | |
| While driving at any speed the headlights shut off intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2001 | 1 | 05/11/2001 | |
| While driving the vehicle stalled while driving 70 mph, the passenger side headlamp blew, the roof molding was lifting on both sides, the drivers side window leaks air and the window hits hard in the top of the door jam, when going over bumps the vehicle shakes and there is a clunking noise under the vehicle, the dealer replaced the steering shaft and the tie rod ends yet the problem still exist. nlm | |||
| Headlights lenses are cloudy. dealership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 02/06/2009 | 80000 | 3 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. while driving at an unknown speed, the headlights failed and would not illuminate again. the headlights would take ten minutes or the next day to illuminate. the failure has occurred at least three times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they are installing new parts. the failure mileage was 80,000. updated 05/05/09 *bf the dimmer switch was replaced. updated 05/07/09.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Headlight dimmer switch caught on fire and burned wiring. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 12/02/2007 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the turn signal works periodically. the turn signal module was replaced, but still works intermittently. the current mileage was 137,000 and failure mileage was 120,000. updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 07/29/08 | |||
| 06/06/2007 | 1 | ||
| This car has been a electrical/mechanical nightmare and i'm finding many, many, reports on the internet of owners having the same problem(s). 1) intake manifold gasket leaks causing catalytic converter and egr valve to clog. the result of this is exhaust gases can't escape , backing up and burning/blowing a hole in the intake manifold itself. all above items had to be replaced at a very substantial cost. 2) blinkers intermittently work. mostly they don't work. this is caused by a defective (flasher) module located in the dash behind the 'flasher button. this ia very,very common. 3) a/c heater blower fan stops working on speeds 1,2 then 3 resulting. this is due to resistors burning up on a module mounted behind the dash and in front of the blower motor. my question here is, at what point does someone hold the manufacturer responsible for these obvious factory defects. all you have to do is google any of the above complaints and see how many people are affected. help !!! *tr | |||
| 09/22/2007 | 10 | ||
| The turn signal fails to work sporadically (starting 8 weeks ago). *tr | |||
| 08/30/2007 | 8 | 03/15/2001 | |
| Turn signals fail without warning. updated 01/11/08. *lj updated 12/12/07.*jb | |||
| 07/12/2007 | 116000 | 1000 | 01/03/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. since march of 2004, the vehicle's turn signals and hazard lights fail to work. the current and failure mileages were 116,000. | |||
| 05/30/2007 | 130215 | 2 | 05/23/2007 |
| I have a couple of problem with the 2001 chevrolet impala that i recently purchased used. as far as i know using carfax to check there have been no accidents or anything that would logically cause the problems. several mechanics have told me they couldn't find any obvious previous damage. when driving the turn signals will work completely at random for a short amount of time. i did not get a traffic ticket or had an accident. i had no idea what fixed this problem. also, the car will not start on occasion. normally, if i waited 10 - 60 minutes and tried it again it will eventually start. vehicle left me stranded for an unknown amount of time. i was told by my mechanic that it will cost about $400 to fix this problem ,and that only a chevrolet dealer could do it. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 70000 | 2 | 02/08/2001 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that he had a reference number from filing a complaint with the chevrolet motor division 71-489286337. the turn signal stopped working without any reason. just as the contact was changing lanes the turn signal stopped working. a service technician at a chevrolet dealership told the contact that he should turn the hazard signal on and off and that the turn signal should work, and it did. the contact stated that the turn signal failed intermittently.this would indicate that the hazard switch failed. the current and failure mileage were both 70000.*ak updated 04/05/07. *jb | |||
| 04/06/2006 | 52025 | 24 | 02/05/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on the highway, the vehicle's right turn signal did not illuminate when activated. both turn signals do not function at times. the signal malfunctions intermittently. there was another vehicle made by the same manufacturer who had a recall for the same problem. the manufacturer was alerted but has not respond to the contact's concerns. | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 06/19/2001 |
| My turn signals do not run properly. they work and sometimes they don't. the hazards work then they don't'. at times when you move the turn signals back and forth or you turn the hazards on and off, it might make the turn signals work ok, i haven't had any turn signals that work correctly for the past two years. *jb | |||
| 02/27/2006 | 52000 | 100 | 05/05/2001 |
| Turn signals only work sporadically. 2001 chevy impala. this has been occurring over the past year. the dealer can't tell me what is wrong. *jb | |||
| 09/29/2005 | 85649 | 50 | 05/14/2001 |
| Dt: the contact stated when the turn signals are in use they will only flash once or twice before the light stays on. the contact must push in the hazard light switch to get the turn signals to flash on and off correctly. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealership for inspection. *ak dealer replaced switch hazard warning switch. *ak | |||
| 10/13/2005 | 50000 | 15 | 11/01/2002 |
| I own a 2001 chevy impala. i have had problems with the turn signals and hazard lights working. they work when they feel like it. i am a single mom and can't afford to repair this problem. please help. i have a co worker who has the same car and is having the same problem. *nm | |||
| 10/09/2005 | 61000 | 11 | 06/18/2005 |
| I went to use my turn signal and it did not work. sometimes it will work then other time it wont. so be careful. unsure what's going on. *nm | |||
| 06/19/2005 | 39400 | 01/08/2001 | |
| Turn signal failure. this has been happening for several months once in a while. lately it is happening more often. if i turn off car and restart the turn signals work again for a while. tonight while driving one hour home, i had to turn my car off and restart it 4 times so the turn signals would work again. i believe that this is a defect - my car only has 39,400 miles on it. | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 4 | ||
| Problems with the wiring system on the 2001 chevrolet impala after the vehicle was impounded. *mr the temperature gauge, gas mileage and the turn signals were inoperative and the radiator hose had burned against the battery. the consumer found that the wiring system was changed. the consumer also found missing components such as a fuse and a huge hollow area due to the missing fans. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/03/2003 | 50000 | 10 | 03/05/2001 |
| Blinkers and hazards would stop working at times.*ak | |||
| 10/16/2004 | 67000 | 14 | 04/30/2001 |
| Have a chevrolet impala with a intake gasket leak. it is so bad it makes my young children physically sick. the turn signals have decided to only work once in a while and the locks on the doors (ours is a 4 door) are sticking - trapping us inside or keeping us locked out. our trunk wont open at all! *ak | |||
| 06/17/2004 | 47000 | 5 | |
| The turning signal and hazard flashing warning light failed intermittently. *ak | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 25 | ||
| The turn signals on my 2001 chevy impala have a tendency to stop working randomly. in traffic this is very dangerous. this has been checked out and no problem could be found because the turn signal was working at the time. *ak | |||
| 04/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| Turn signal work intermittently. dealership was notified of the problem. *la *nm | |||
| 03/26/2004 | 20000 | 30 | 09/11/2001 |
| At least once a week the turn signals fail to work (ussually during rush hour of course). i have reported this to the dealer 3 times and they have been unable to get it to repeat this failure; and, thus, say it is very difficult to fix the problem if they can't see it happen. last failure was 03/26/04. the car is still under warranty. *ak | |||
| 41500 | 1 | 04/04/2001 | |
| Turn signals worked intermittently. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer did not know what caused the problem. *ak turn signals failed in both directions. to activate them, consumer would have to activate the hazard lights for a few seconds or cut the engine off. *ph | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 07/08/2005 | 59436 | 4 | 06/15/2001 |
| Turn signals fail to operate at random times. could lead to rear end collision. have not repaired yet. *nm | |||
| 06/19/2004 | 62478 | 1 | 12/10/2002 |
| Exterior hazard warning light faield to illuminate intermittently. dealership was notified with gm manifactor but did not resolve the problem.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 56000 | 4 | 06/11/2001 |
| Turn signals intermittently fail to operate. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2007 | 55000 | 30 | 11/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the turn signal and hazard lights would not illuminate. her brother believed that the turn signal switch caused the failure. as of october 18, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. there is a recall for the exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch (nhtsa campaign id number 03v327000) for the 2001 chevrolet malibu and the contact felt that her vehicle should be included. the failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 61,000. | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 60000 | 1000 | |
| I own a 2001 chevrolet impala. when driving my blinkers will randomly stop working. i have to turn the hazard lights on and off several times to get my blinkers to start working again. i called a dealership and they quoted me $405 for a new switch. however, they were unable to install it because they are on a national back order. the dealership said this is a major issue as they install new switches constantly. after doing some research on the internet there seems to be thousands of people having this problem and there should be a recall for safety reasons. we should not have to pay $405 for our blinkers to work. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 5000 | 200 | 07/18/2001 |
| Turn signals work sometimes...sometimes not. you never know when they will or will not work. *nm | |||
| 11/30/2002 | 35000 | 11/22/2002 | |
| Turning signal failure. problem is fixed temporarly when i tap on the hazard warning switch. i called up manufacturer told me there was a problem with the hazard warning switch but, they won't fix the problem unless i pay for it. this problem has almost caused a traffic accident. | |||
| 02/03/2003 | 45000 | 10 | 03/05/2001 |
| Blinker, hazards would not work after it rained. had to have the multi switched replaced. (gm #88964580). *ak | |||
| 02/16/2005 | 15 | ||
| Directional turn signals work intermittently. when i brought this up to the attention of my mechanic, he told me that he has done approx 6-8 for the same problem. apparently, this appears to be a common issue with this vehicle and the repairs cost approx $150. the entire switch needs to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 06/19/2004 | 62478 | 1 | 12/10/2002 |
| Exterior hazard warning light faield to illuminate intermittently. dealership was notified with gm manifactor but did not resolve the problem.*ak | |||
| 09/02/2001 | 5 | ||
| Intermittently, the turn signals failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the turn signal switch needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 09/17/2003 | 12/10/2002 | ||
| Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch turn signal don't respond in the both cars the both are made on the some year 2001 chevy malibu ls and impala | |||