I had drove my car about 10 miles, park my car and went inside the waterpark. They call for the person driving the chevy impala to come up top,. I was the told my car was smoking, I proceeding out the door and their were flames coming out from under my hood. I went back in and told them to call the fire department.. My whole motor was in flames by the time they got there. My car was then total out and we still don't know what cause the fire.
2000 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints
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I was driving one night to my friends house about 10 - 15 miles away from my house. As I was driving my car just shut off and my steering wheel locked up, so I drifted to the side of the road and tried to start my car up. I started it about 3 more times then it finally came back on, as I kept driving down the road it happened yet again. Lately it's just been happening every now and then but I'm constantly on fast busy roads and if this happens I can't always get over and it could end up getting me and anyone with me hurt. I've tried taking it to people but nobody knows what going on and I've even called chevy and they can't tell me anything. I've taken it to them before and $483 wasted because they "couldn't find anything wrong with it" this starting to become a problem because I need reliable transportation.
150k this january heater not working, took to garage, told about engine coolant prob. Called gm canada , told my car is too old for them to do anything but there was a recall on an engine part they would do, took the car for a scheduled appt and after an hour wait the service manager came to tell me they did not have the part in stock and "not to bring the car back because it wasn't going to last long" I was very upset and called gm, there anywhere was for me to go back to that dealership. How insulting, I told gm I used to have a honda and even though it was over 10 years old they fixed a prob with fuel tank free , washed car inside and out and were very polite, this is one of the reasons gm is not doing well, they have no customer service at any level. When I first contacted them they said it was my fault because I had not registered with them when I bought the car (2002) so they did not have the ability to inform me of any prob. When I asked if all I should expect from a gm prod is 80,000 miles he said nothing. They have known about this prob since 1985 and they still deny it. I will never buy a north american prod again. This is july and I am still driving the car and the recall has not been done. I figure so many vehicles are involved they would go broke if they acknowledged this issue. Cant someone help us.
Car stall while driving down freeway. At red light or any other place or time. When I say it stalls, I mean it dies & you have to restart it . It hasn't caused a crash or damage yet, but it could at any time. I looked on the internet and other people have replaced several different components at great expense and hasn't helped.
Antifreeze is leaking. Auto repairman said that their is a recall because of dexcool. I was told that because of dexcool the repair of the engine would cost close to $800.
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.
2000 chevrolet impala 4 door with 3.8 v6 engine caught fire while driving and I was stuck inside due to all electrical going down. Police arrived within minutes of me calling 911 from car. I was just exiting the car 3 minutes after calling them. Doors were locked and car was a blaze and also smoke filled interior. People were all around vehicle as I was trying to exit. I now have a severe cough and lung pains due to plastics burning and now I am taking advair inhaler. The car gave no warning at all as it just burst into flames. The doors and all windows locked. A city employee came running with an extinguisher to try break windows as I was inside, I exited as the police came to car and he blocked the road to traffic with his cruiser. The fire dept arrived shortly after he did. I was all black with an oily substance and soot as well as coughing lots. I am awaiting an appointment with lung specialist as this cough will not subside and it is awful as I can't talk or exhale without gasping for air and coughing all the time.
The lower intake manifold gasket leaked twice within 45,000 miles, had to have vehicle serviced twice for this intake issue, which involved missing work. Bad enough I can't afford the repairs, but then I have to miss work as well. Low coolant light comes on constantly and vehicle over heats. I have had the transmission replaced, radiator replaced, water pump replaced and haven't only owned the care for 3 years. I am rebuilding the entire car! I've owned 7 chevy cars but none as bad as this. I will never,ever,ever buy another chevy.
Our 2000 chevrolet impala was left in an apartment behind my children's' apartment in omaha, nebraska. When they returned from christmas break, the battery was down and it was cold outside. They tried to jump start the car using jumper cables from another vehicle next to it. My daughter was in front of the car to remove the jumper cables after it started. When my son tried to crank the engine, it exploded all over the parking lot, showering my daughter with bits and pieces of the plastic top of the engine. My daughter was shaken up but not hospitalized and her confidence in starting gm autos is "gone." gm claims that they are not responsible because there is 120,000 miles on the vehicle at the time of the explosion and will not provide any safety advice on starting the vehicle in the future. They also contend that the children were responsible for blowing up the car by starting it with jumper cables, although the dealer acknowledges that it was started in accordance with the owners manual. There seem to be unresolved safety issues here that gm does not want to acknowledge or admit to.
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.
One day it just got warm. We turned it off and the radiator bubbled. I let it cooled down. I checked the oil and water. It was probably a quart low and the oil looked a touch milky. Oil was not over full. I assumed it was fine. The next trip to town and back(about 20 miles round trip)it ran warm on the way home. When we got home the radiator was boiling a little bit again. After it cooled off I checked the water is half to three quarters gallon low on water. Oil was registering a little more than a quart over full and real milky looking. That is when I noticed there was a problem. I change oil and filter. Topped off water. I added some aluminum seal and topped off the water. After I did that it seemed like it was fixed for about 8 days then it did it again. I haven't started it or driven it since. It is going to cost about 500-800 dollars to get it fixed. My complaint is that general motors knows about the intake manifold gasket problem but they won't recall any of these vehicles. There is even a petition online to get them to. My car is a 2000 chevrolet impala. I didn't feel like I should have to pay for their mistake. I can't afford to get it fixed and I am still making payments on it. I didn't want it to go to waste it is a very nice car. I really like my car. I wish I could drive it.
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.
Intake manifold gasket leak on 2000 chevy impala.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who could not determine the cause of the problem.
2000 chevrolet impala ls, 3.8 engine. At 78,000 miles the "lower intake manifold gasket" failed causing loss of coolant. Required $804 repair. My research indicates this is a widespread pattern failure of gm 3.8 liter engines of that year, due to insufficient torque on the intake manifold bolts and/or a faulty gasket. This affects other gm brands using the same engine. A properly maintained engine should not suffer this type of failure at 78k miles.
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 while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle stalled during startup and cruising. The engine stalled 35 times. The vehicle would usually restarted after 5 to 11 attempts. On 08/24/06, the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who was unable to locate the cause of the problem. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was taken.
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.
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.
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.
My 2000 chevy impala the engine coolant is leaking into the engine manifold. This is causing my car to constantly be low on coolant, loss of gas mileage, and poor performance. This is a blatant manufacturers defect that should be taken care of by gmc.
Engine stalls when it reaches normal running temp, it becomes hard to start after. Only makes clicking noise. Even after starter has been replaced.
I have a 2000 chevrolet impala and it only has 54,000 miles on it. And I had to put a new intake gasket on it. The mechanic said that was a problem with all 3.1 and 3.4 chev engines. How many others have paid for chevrolet mistake. Should this not be a recall.
Dt: the consumer stated while stopping at a red light a strange odor entered the vehicle followed by a loss of power steering. He managed to drive the vehicle to the dealer, where the dealer determined that vehicle was leaking power steering fluid. The dealer replaced the power steering fluid hose at the consumer expense. *ak the consumer was told the serpentine needed to be replaced. There was damage to the suspension. Updated 01/11/06.
Dt: the contact stated the turn signal worked intermittently. This has been occurring for approximately one year. When the turn signals were not working he could press the hazard light switch and the turn signals would activate. Nothing has been done to correct the problem. During an oil change a mechanic determined that the lower intake manifold gasket was leaking. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to pay for half of the repairs. The repairs have not been made. *ak the replaced the hazard switch warning light. Updated 01/11/06.
Intake manifold gasket.
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.
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.
2000 chevrolet impala leaking intake manifold gasket. Vin# [xxx]. Car purchased new. Currently with only 21500 miles 3.4 engine. Gm has a tsb on the issue. Replacement = gasket of different material. Quote for repair at local dealership $900. !*ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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