2001 Chevrolet Impala lights problems

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Lights · 245,000 miles · MN

Both headlights unexpectedly turn off while driving. Flicker on and off and then go off. Used to be able to let the car sit a few hours and they would work again. Now 2 nights ago they went off while driving at night....won't come back on at all. Parking lights stay on, turn signals, and 4 way flashers still work, pull switch lever back for bright lights and both headlights work in bright mode as long as you keep holding back on the lever. This was an intermittent problem that no one has been able to figure out. Have had it looked at several times and problem still exists. Replaced hazard flashers swithc, replaced mutlifunction switch, replaced headlights switch. Problem still exists. Now lights are off and won't come back on no matter what we try.....looking on the internet this is huge problem for impala's covering alot of years, this is a very dangerous issue when you loose your headlights totally at night while driving.......once they go out/off it doesn't matter if you stop, park, move, bang on them, wiggle wires and connectors, they may or may not come back on. So far, this time, ours are not coming back on......can't keep throwing money away to a dealer when they can't fix the problem either. They just want to start throwing parts at it and hopefully they finally fix it....that hasn't worked so far either.....

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Lights, Seat belts · 343,232 miles · KY

Takata recall when going to fasten seat belt it will not fasten you have to mess with it a couple times before it will latch and sometimes will unlatch while driving. Takata recall the driver front blinker bulb has been replaced multiple times but after buying numerous bulbs it still will not work. Takata recall when turning the wheel left when I slow down to go around a curve it tightens up like the steering pump is going out but it only does it while slowing down to turn, also while driving its like the vehicle is all over the road swaying around.

Filed Nov 23, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 150,000 miles · MN

Dash lights went out,replaced light switch,blows fuse if dash lights are turned on,horn will come on when car is off.earlier brake peddle wore wires behind it down, caused short,car would die while driving.low tire pressure light on,tires are fine.

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Lights · 100,000 miles · IA

On two separate occasions I've been driving on the highway at highway speeds and when I go from bright to dim my headlights shut off. They come back on shortly after, it's only my headlights as I can see my side lamps illuminated. Quickly going back to bright seemed to bring them on quicker the second time they went out. These two issues both occurred as I was meeting another vehicle and went from bright to dim. They occurred over the time period of two months.

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Lights · IL

The turn signals stop working and could pose a safety hazard as to not being able to signal which direction you traveling to. So other drivers would not be able to know that your are making a turn and could result in a crash. This is a very common problem on many gm vehicles not just the impala, such as grand am, monte carlo, oldsmobile alero, and more. The problem is in the hazard switch relay which also controls the turn signals which is a defective part and prematurely fails. General motors should make a recall with how many vehicles have this problem and is a know issue on many of there cars.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · MD

I began experiencing problems with my turning signals. Approximately in april they began to not work automatically when instructed to use. In recent months they make noise as they are instructed to be used and well not function properly. Also, the emergency lights are inoperable at this time.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · WI

All at once the car would not start depending on how key was in ignition. Could wiggle then start, sometimes had to wait a period of time before you could wiggle it and it started. Unreliable. At the exact same time the front end electrical seemed to all go haywire. Headlights not working properly. High beams with no low. Wipers went into upright position when car started and won't go down. All routine maintenance and tuneups were on schedule.

Filed Sep 21, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 107,000 miles · IN

The vehicle will not start if the security light is flashing... I have to wait atleast 15-20 minutes with the key positioned in the on position until the security light stops flashing.. Then it starts. Another problem is the brake light and the battery light comes on at the same time and the car feels like it wants to stall. Finally, if the car is running in park.....all of the exterior and interior lights starts to flash.

Filed Jan 20, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 89,124 miles · IN

The light went out on the speedometer. The instrument lighting cluster was replaced at the dealer for $614.00 and it went out again in about one year. It is out now. The speedometer speed cannot be read at night.

Filed Dec 7, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 126,000 miles · WI

My turn signals worked intermittently. Pressing the hazard switch a couple times fixed problem. Online forum said replace the hazard switch. Fixed the problem for about a month. Now, my car needs to be running and warmed up before the turn signals work correctly. Problem seems to be worsening has the temperature drops.