No crash, but the speedometer, tachometer,gas gauge goes wacky most of the time the gas gauge does not work at all, the speedometer works about 25 percent of the time, I have read complaints from other impala owners on line and they all have the same problem, what I would like to see is a recall from g.m. It is a safety concern because you don't know how fast you are going. Also most of them said the temp. Gauge goes also and that concerns me if you car would overheat you wouldn't even know that it happened, until it was to late, now you would have to invest in a new motor and that is way to costly. Please see if there is anything you can do to help the problem to be fixed, were all in this together. They also said that the repair was to cost $500.00.
2000 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints
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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.
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 '2000 chevy impala anti-theft warning light was occasionally coming on and vehicle would not start at times.' the dealership charged me $812.00 to replace faulty passlock module, new ignition switch and cylinder. I'm concern about all the work being done as stated and charged for factory defects, many vehicle owners have had the same problem with their gm auto. In addition, I did not receive a new recoded key. Second, the replacement part for the faulty passlock module was not listed on the invoice as an itemized part ordered and replaced as appear other items. Thirdly, if the part not listed on the invoice, how is the warranty covered? I later learned that the door, trunk and ignition should be operated by one key. And if procedure requires ignition switch lock cylinder to be replaced, new ignition switch lock cylinder should be recoded to old key. Also, passlock sensor was an integral part of ignition switch assembly, but I still paid too much; I am seeking a full refund.
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.
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) the federal safety agency 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.
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.
Passlock system intermittently stalls my car & interferes with the dashboard lights. I have a 2000 chevy impala.
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!!!
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. The federal safety agency 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated intermittently. While accelerating from a stop, the transmission dropped to the lowest gear without warning, and hesitated before engaging to the next gear. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Also, the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect reading. Finally, while driving 30 MPH, there was a rattling noise in rear wheels. The last two problems were inspected by a dealer.
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.
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.
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.
Dt: the contact stated, while driving in clear, dry weather, the vehicle lunged forward and all power in the vehicle failed on four separate occassions. Once stopped, the vehicle restarted. The service dealer inspected the vehicle by computer dianostic, on two separate occassions, which did not reveal the problem. The vehicle''s electrical power failed for the fourth time.
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.
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.
2000 chevrolet impala locked me in car and couldn't get out. Finally got door open.
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.
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