2000 Chevrolet Impala: check engine light

Filed Apr 1, 2019 · Engine · 195,795 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) by puente hills chevrolet (17300 gale ave, industry, ca 91748, (626) 709-4230). The contact mentioned that the check engine warning indicator illuminated after the recall repair and the vehicle almost caught fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,795.

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Engine · 153,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, the manifold intake gasket, the valve cover gasket, the mapping center, and the combustion chamber needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Engine · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact discovered that the ignition key had moved into the accessory position. The contact pulled over and noticed smoke emitting from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an intermix of coolant and oil in the engine, and the head gasket and radiator needed to be replaced. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part for the recall was not available. The dealer told the contact that the recall remedy would not fix the specific failure of the head gasket. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · NC · crash

2000 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall #14350.* ld the consumer stated prior to receiving the recall, she experienced several problems with the vehicle, such as: the gas needle stopped working, a loud thumping noise was heard, every time she attempted to start the vehicle. Also, the engine light illuminated, and it wouldn't go off. The repair shop was unable to determine the problem. The consumer was involved in an accident and the air bag did not deploy.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 161,000 miles · GA

I have a 2000 impala with approximately 161,000 miles on it. The car is used and I am the 2nd owner. I went to have my normal oil change as I had noticed the low engine oil pressure light had come on. The car had been running out of oil frequently, but I didn't see any oil leaks. The print out after the oil change stated multiple oil leaks. But there was never any oil on the ground. The car had been running very rough and was staring to run warmer than usual. Not hot, but past the middle line on the temp gauge. And I had noticed a burning smell after driving, but never saw any smoke. This all started in april 2014 and has been ongoing. I've taken the car to a repair shop and nobody seems to know what's going on. Now july 5,2014 I went to turn left and the steering wheel was extremely hard to turn. I had to put a lot of muscle into turning the wheel. I checked the power steering fluid and saw it was low so I topped it off. Problem should have been fixed right? Wrong. It got worse. I took it to a different repair shop and was told it was the tensioner pulley. O'er $100 later, the problem has gotten worse. When I turn left the wheel stays stuck and I have to jerk it back straight. Thus is a safety hazard as I transport my family in this vehicle. Since these problems stared the car eats a lot of gas. Going 5 miles should not use almost a quarter tank of gas and the check engine light comes on and stays on at random times, during theses times the car eats a lot if gas. When the light is not on gas mileage is ok. This is very dangerous.

Filed Dec 16, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · MN

My car started to over heat in the middle of winter in minnesota. There was plenty of coolant in the reservoirs. While the vehicle was idling there was a noise and once I started to move again the car began to jerk then the check engine light came on while attempting to accelerate. Then a few weeks later the gas gauge began showing the incorrect about of gas levels in my vehicle.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · CA

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.

Filed Jun 2, 2009 · Engine · 89,000 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway I have noticed that me steering wheel became very stiff and smoke started to come out from the hood. I drove the car home slowly, and the next day taken it to the chevy dealership. My engine was blown due to the lower intake manifold gasket (which already had been replaced) and the head gasket was blown. I had to replace a brand new engine.($4k). Next my transmission was completely done, and I had to replace that. The radiator was messed up and had to replace that as well as the starter. The airbag light will not go off at all either. Now I can not get my car smogged due to the check engine light which the codes came up as "too lean on bank 1" which could mean a variety of things according to the mechanic. Today while I was driving my car to work there was smoke coming from the steering wheel column which smelled like burnt plastic. Oh...how could I forget a few months back my car just wouldn't start out of nowhere and the mechanic had to replace the sensors as well. Oh another problem is the steering on the car is so stiff as if I don't have power steering. All the money I have invested in this vehicle I could be driving around a mercedes!

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 80,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed May 2, 2006 · Engine · 133,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45mph, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The temperature gauge of the engine also elevated and the engine was turned off. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic determined the intake manifold, head gaskets, and the engine cooling system needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer have been alerted and agree the vehicle is included in a customer satisfaction program, # 03034, concerning the engine and engine cooling. However, both refuse to repair the vehicle without charge because the campaign expired.

Filed May 26, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · PA

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.