I turned the key in my car to start it, there was a very loud pop and the engine started smoking. The engine then caught fire and is totally destroyed. This car had been used 2 days prior with no issues, no safety lights on, no issues driving and it started fine that last time it was driven. The fire department has sent me a report on the cause.
2000 Chevrolet Impala fuel system problems
76 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 76
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly15
- Delivery10
- Delivery: fuel pump6
- Fuel injection system5
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
- Storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1
- Storage: fuel gauge system1
- Fuel injection system: injectors1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Impala fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
- Risk
- The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V090000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.4l engine and non-antilock braking system (ABS). These vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." a fuel return line can become severed in a frontal collision, resulting in fuel spillage.
- Risk
- If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash. Owner notification began june 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020.
Recall number 01V136000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine compartment fires
Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v‑473 and 04v‑090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold ruptures and related fires in other my 1995-2002 gm passenger cars equipped with the subject intake manifold.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA02030
What 2000 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall my intake manifold have a recall on it and I would like to bring it in to get fixed. I bought the car from an auction. Also my fuel flow does not work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. When the vehicle was started, a clunking sound was heard. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that a fire had erupted near the exhaust manifold. The fire extinguished on its own. Also, the vehicle intermittently misfired and performed sluggishly. The vehicle was towed to schukei chevrolet inc (721 s monroe ave, mason city, ia 50401, 641‑494‑5589) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action numbers: ea02030 (fuel system, gasoline) and pe00005 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure caused the contact to have to rent a vehicle for two weeks. When the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer, he was provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 78,500.
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,
Have been numerous complaints on the intake manifold exploding and catching fire. As this same thing happen to me, sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen. Mine just happen to be in the drive way, when I went to start it I saw smoke. So I turned it off, looked under hood didn't see anything. Went to start it a few days later and I heard a really loud pop, followed by smoke. I quickly turned to off position. Opened my hood and sure enough the manifold had exploded. What if I would have been driving? Could have caused deaths to others or even myself, if it wasn't contained. Not everyone carries a fire extinguisher!!!!
My impala exploded the intake and caught fire melted harness and smoke damage to inside car gm knows this problem an has not had a recall on this it is very dangerous and can kill someone.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle after it was started without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel and there was an odor emitting through the vents into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
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.
The car said engine power reduced. Starting disabled and cut off. Losing all control of brakes steering and acceleration. At this point I rearended another vehicle.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala fuel system
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Impala have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 76 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Impala fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 04V090000, 01V136000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Impala have the most fuel system problems?
The Chevrolet Impala model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2000 (76 complaints), 2005 (42 complaints) and 2001 (39 complaints).
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