2000 Chevrolet Impala: won't start

Filed May 25, 2018 · Engine · 160,000 miles · MI

While driving, the vehicle suddenly loses all power while in motion on city streets and stalls. On occasion, the vehicle will stall while at a stop light during the daily drive. Sometimes, the car can restart normally, sometimes the restart is rough and the car shakes, and sometimes the car will not start immediately (one occasion required a wait time of approximately 30 minutes). The vehicle has been maintained over the years and when it runs, it runs fine. Once the intermittent stalling began, the vehicle was taken to two different shops, neither of which could diagnose the problem (the vehicle did not stall while in park, engine running, vehicle not in motion). Error codes did indicate that the map sensor should be replaced, and it was replaced, but the stalling problem persists. The stalling problem occurred once in 2017, and has become more frequent in 2018, occurring at least once per day. The stall may occur in the first few minutes of driving, or at 15 minutes into the drive, or at 45 minutes into the drive: the timing of the stall and the characteristics of the stall being inconsistent. There is no suggestive pattern. As it stands today, the car is unsafe to drive, and the repair to return the vehicle to safe operation is unknown.

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 147 miles · DE

Car been having coolant leaks, & electrical problems , windows stop working then start working again , & overheating even after repairs, car won't start now it shut off while in motion

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 210,000 miles · TX

Issues w/starting vehicle, doesn't turn over, single click. This started 3 wks ago. Security light came on and stayed on, would not start..reset of diagnostics, car will start a few times then not start. Remove battery cables also fixes the problem but only temporarily purchased used, replaced recalls: key knobs & valve cover gasket,

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Engine · 144,703 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. While te vehicle was stationary, the ignition key malfunctioned. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start after numerous attempts. The contact was able to start the vehicle on the last attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 144,703.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Electrical, Seats · DE

2000 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to water enters passenger compartment through the cabin air filer. *smd the consumer stated a $5.00 piece of plastic would have prevented water from entering the passenger compartment. Also, the vehicle would not start. The body control module was replaced. The consumer stated the electrical problems started in 2008 with a bad blower resistor. Other electrical issues were the driver's side window, the outside rear-view mirror control and the hazard switch. The driver's heated seat stopped working.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · MI

I went to start my 2000 chevy impala after sitting for 2 days in the cold. It would not start. We opened the engine to charge the battery. I tried to start the car one more time and it sounded like a bomb went off. Parts flew everywhere hitting everyone around the car. When we checked the engine we noticed the intake manifold exploded. This is extremely dangerous and we were lucky no one was hurt be flying intake parts.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Electrical · CA

The car won't start security light flashes. I usually have to leave it in the on position for about 10 minutes then back to accessory for ten seconds then to on position for two seconds then mostly it will start other times it can take up to four attempts. From what I read online today this car is and has been a lemon from day one as soon as it rolled off the assembly line... I'll never buy chevy again...

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Electrical · 22,835 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,835. Updated 11/24/14*lj the consumer stated on two occasions, the vehicle would not start and the security light illuminated. After 15-20 minutes, the vehicle started. However, the vehicle would not shut off, but the lights would stay on. Updated 01/27/15

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical · OH

1.) I can remove the ignition key from the cylinder while the engine is running. When I turn key off and lock door, the lock pops back up because it not in the off position. I get back in and put the key in and turn to the left, even though the car is off, and I can now lock my door. I must always use emergency brake because I don't trust it not to roll when I get out. On 9/29/2014, the federal safety agency recall #:14v400 gm, recall #:n140350 completed but did not fix the problem. It did nothing that I can tell. " 2014-04-10 gm is aware of several hundred complaints of keys coming out of ignitions. Second repair added to vehicles recalled earlier detroit ?? General motors informed the federal safety agency today that it is adding ignition lock cylinders to its safety recall of 2.2 million older model cars in the united states. The cylinders can allow removal of the ignition key while the engine is running, leading to a possible rollaway, crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries. 2.) car takes a long time and many clicks to start. Turn key,clicking and dash and security lights flash but will not crank, you can turn it over until your fingers go numb, then after you have reach the point of screaming it cranks. Car started doing this just a couple of times a while back and as time went by it takes longer and longer to start or should I say it takes more clicks or many tries and then it will just turn over. The dealer started it faster when I had it in for the recall. 9/28/2014 22 complaints: 2000 chevrolet impala car won't start, clicking noise when try.. Http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/impala/2000/electrical/car_wont_s...

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Electrical · IL

Hello I am very concerned about my problem because my chevy impala 2000 hasn't working properly I went to the store and I was in the parking lot for a couple hours trying to start my car I call a mechanic I know and told him what was my car doing and he told me that was the passlock theft- deterrent system the mechanic told me to go to the chevy dealer to have them check it out and so I call the dealer and they told me I have to pay for them to just check it and it was alot of money plus to fix it I was so upset why I have to pay from my pocket if its not my fault I think its a defect on the manufacture car I live in chicago and winter its around the corner and I don't want this happened to me again when im in the middle of snow storm and below zero and my car wont start again this is not a safe situation I was searching on the web and alot of people have the same problem and all cars are from general motors corporation please please I need help!!

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 140,000 miles · KY

I was on my way to work and my car just shut off out of no where at a intersection, I was scared I didn't know what to do. The car behind me almost hit me because of it. I tried starting my car back up and it wouldn't roll over or make a sound and my brakes were like locked up . But all my dash lights were on and my air bag light kept blinking and my radio was working. After about 6 times trying to start my car it finally started up and the air bag light went off for like 2 minutes and came back on and my turn signal stopped working and started making a buzzing sound . Til this day if that air bag light is on my car wont start and sometimes I can put it in neutral and it will start . Every once in a while my car will accelerate on its own and when I put it in park it sounds like my car is just going to blow up because it sounds like my foot is on the gas . I took my car to advanced auto and got a free testing on it and my starter is good and so is my battery I recently got a new one . So I don't know what it could be . But I have noticed that alot of older impalas have this same problem because I have googled and searched online .

Filed Nov 3, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · CT

I w also as driving into a shopping plaza and my steering wheel locked and my car steered across the entrance after a couple of minutes it started back up.I am so nervous because the steering wheel locked,also every now and then it just wont start up and then all of a sudden it will. The gas gauge doesn't work either so you cant judge the gas never received any recall notices I have a 2000 chevy impala.