Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet impala. The contact started the ignition and smoke immediately emitted from under the hood area. The contact exited the vehicle and inspected under the hood where flames began to erupt. The contact extinguished the fire himself and the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic. The mechanic advised the contact that the fire was contributed to a defective fuel pump hose. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
2000 Chevrolet Impala: fuel pump failure
8 of the 817 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
While driving this car it would just stall or die as if someone had reached over and shut the car off and would not start for a few days. I have brought this car to two mechanics and neither were able to stop the problem but told me that different parts were the culprit, so 800 dollars later I have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, crank shaft position sensor, mass air flow sensor,replaced the battery, tested the alternator, tested the fuel injectors both hot and cold, tested the ignition module and still the car died leaving my child and I stranded on the side of the freeway in cold temperatures. I then called a gm dealership whom said another 120.00 just to look at it and said they couldn't find the problem . This is outrageous!
When driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle stalled. This caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the owner that the fuel pump had failed. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle stalls, moving anywere from 30-70-MPH. Has nearly caused 4 accidents. Twice we were nearly rearended; once this happended when we were passing a vehicle and we lost control; and once this occurred as I was driving around a corner towards a group of children. Has been to dealer for repair 6 times for same cause. Still not correctly diagnosed or repaired. Is unsafe to drive. Dealer has replaced "wires", plugs, fuel pump, and computer "parts" to no avail.
Engine stalls and cuts out when turning or going strait afterthe engine is above 2000rpm and foot is released from the gas peda, sometimes can save it if I step on gas pedal befor tach reaches 500rpmsl. Have to shift into neutral and restart to avoid any accidents. Airbag light comes on and will go off after driving the car for awhile. Turn signal will not work everynow and then, have to restart the car to get them to work. Engine will not start right away, 2nd crank will start possible faulty fuel pump. 58000 miles. Problems started jan 2003. 2000 impala ls
Engine will cut off or stall without warning while traveling at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle numerous times and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. *ak armrest cup holder broke. Blower motor whistling, belt making noise. When applying brakes car shimmies, front rotors are out of round. When using A/C vehicle fills up with fuel smell, fan motor bearing worn, dealer replaced. Dashlights illuminated. Vehicle experiences hard start condition, dealer replaced wiring harness. Consumer has to give gas inorder to stay running, fuel pump presure low, dealer replaced fuel pump assembly.
Car was idling in "park" when incident occurred. Dealer's work order states "excessive current load from fuel pump burned wire terminal at ignition block. Repaired burned wire terminal and replaced fuel pump". Since fuel pump is located in gas tank, any electrical failure of this part could cause a major fire.
This problem happened while the car was idling in "park". The engine died and I was unable to restart the car. Roadside assistance suggested I wait 10 min. And restart. It did but it died again after 2 min. Cheverolet dealer work order described problem as follows "excessive current load from fuel pump burned wire terminal at ignition block. Repaired burned wire terminal and replaced fuel pump".
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
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
8 of 817 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala (1%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Chevrolet Impala?
There are 2 recalls and 0 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 16Engine failure 14Power steering loss 14ABS 10Ball joint 10Knocking 10Fuel gauge 10Jerking 10Overheating 10Steering lock-up 10Brake failure 8Transmission failure 8Loss of power 7Pulling 7Door locks 6Fuel leak 6Adaptive cruise 5Sudden acceleration 5Whining noise 5
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