Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and an unknown flashing warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,795.
2000 Chevrolet Impala: engine failure
14 of the 817 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 81 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09e005000 (steering) and 08e063000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, smoke appeared and the engine blew out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/13/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and coming to a stop, the contact noticed that the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). While entering a residential driveway at approximately 5 MPH, the contact turned the steering wheel to the right and heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering column. Immediately, the keys fell from the ignition switch and onto the floorboard. The power steering and brakes became inoperable and the vehicle did not stop until it struck a bed of rocks, which prevented the vehicle from crashing into the house. The ignition switch seized and prevented the key from being inserted into the ignition to start the vehicle. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced at the contact's expense of $300, including parts and labor, and an additional $12 for a new set of keys for the replacement ignition switch. The failure mileage was not available.
On 2/24/14 at approximately 2:50 pm, I properly attached a set of battery jumper cables from my truck to this car to start it from a dead battery situation. When the owner attempted to crank the car, there was an explosion from the intake manifold during the cranking, resulting in an explosion and small fire. The owner immediately switched the car off, and exited the vehicle, and I immediately closed the hood so that the fire would not spread, called the fire department, and removed the vehicles around it. The fire dept. Responded within 5 min., and extinguished the fire with water. The fire dept. And police inspected the car, and left after it was determined that the fire was properly extinguished, and there was no further risk of the fire re-starting. The fire damage was confined to the entire under-hood area of the car. When the explosion happened, the engine cover and oil filler cap was blown approximately 5 ft. From the car, the intake manifold was blown open, and the fire was burning inside the intake manifold. We attempted to push the car into the parking space, but it would not move. It seemed the engine had seized, probably as a result of the fire. The car has since been towed to our mechanic. The car's owner was inside of the car, attempting to start it via the ignition key. I asked her if there were any prior issues with the car, and she told me that at the time, other than a flat tire and dead battery, the A/C was inoperative, and not being used. Approximately 2-3 years ago, the car was brought to a local dealer, and a recall issue was performed on it. She did not remember what service and recall repairs were done on the car. Prior to this incident, the car had not been operated for approximately 2 weeks. I am the person most able to give the details of the incident. The owner of the car (sister) has authorized me to act on her behalf in this matter.
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!
5/1, 5/2--ignition simply clicked . It took several minutes to get it started in each case. Took to repair shop--could not find the problem. Not the battery. 5/6, 5/8--engine died while I was driving down the road. Ignition clicked when tried to restart. Taken to repair shop again--could not find the problem. Chronic--since I have had the auto the "low coolant light" shows. This last time at repair shop, I was told that auto was leaking coolant--most likely gasket and would be very expensive to repair.
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
My 2000 chevy impala hesitates when it starts, it seems to get worst when it is about 90 degrees outside. Dealer replaced a couple of parts, but now the said they can't do anything else about it. I said that the should replace the engine for a new one. I am just a consumer.
Front of vehicle was rattling when making turns at slow speed. Dealer replaced engine cradle. In august of 2001 rattling returned. Dealer replaced steering upper shaft.
Engine failure - sputters, stalls, battery light / engine check light blinks, RPM rev, etc. On 9 separate instances - no solution from dealership.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in...
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
14 of 817 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala (2%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
There are 2 recalls and 81 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala
Stalling 87Fire or smoke 56Airbag light 46Won't start 43Harsh shifting 28Steering noise 23No deployment 18Check engine light 18Hesitation 18Headlights 16Power steering loss 14ABS 10Ball joint 10Knocking 10Fuel gauge 10Jerking 10Overheating 10Steering lock-up 10Brake failure 8Fuel pump 8Transmission failure 8Loss of power 7Pulling 7Door locks 6Fuel leak 6Adaptive cruise 5Sudden acceleration 5Whining noise 5
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