Fuel system or backfire is what I believe happened to it. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety was severely put at risk because the car exploded and caught fire while I was inside the car and fire came through the dash and air conditioner slots, anything could of happened whether shrapnel or burn. this also put others at risk if my spouse was in the car with me or the apartment complex I live in could have caught fire and endangered multiple people. No the issue has not been seen or confirmed by a dealer or service center. Yes the vehicle has been inspected by state fire marshal. No there was no warning lights or problems at all. We drove the car the night before, everything was normal and nothing was showing on the dash and the next day I jumped in, put my seat belt on and started the car to make sure it was running good and it exploded and caught flames.
2002 Chevrolet Impala electrical problems
305 complaints (38% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 305
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- typical mileage
- 82,000
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module22
- Ignition14
- Ignition: switch9
- Wiring5
- Instrument cluster/panel5
- Ignition: module4
- Horn4
- Wiring: interior/under dash3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Impala electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Fire or smoke 33Warning lights 8Battery drain 6Power windows 5
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
What 2002 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Power windows fail at times Blinkers fail at times Front hub assembly damage Front calipers are damaged and affect steering These are available for inspection. There are huge safety risks with all of these compromised issues. Last inspection is unknown. No known warning lamps present.
Transmission hesitates to pull out in drive from a stop
I was driving along when out of no where my trunk opened. I got off the highway and closed it. At that time I was puzzled wondering who had been in my truck to have not closed it correctly. I knew I hadn't been in it in awhile. It wasn't until a few weeks later when the "Service Vehicle Soon" light on my dash came on. I went and had my vehicle scanned and was told about the TrapAlert system in the trunk and that is why my trunk popped open. I realize there was a post about this like a decade ago. But this is happening to me now and I can't find help for this issue anywhere. I've contacted both Chevrolet and GM support online as well as repair shops and no one seems to know what I'm talking about. GM told me they don't keep info on Vehicles older than 10 years. All the information online would suggest there is an actual sensor somewhere in the trunk although extremely vague on where it actually is and that it has a disable switch. Well, we've tore this thing apart only to find out it's some looped wiring that goes into the stereo amp in the trunk. I've yet to see a sensor yet for some reason my vehicle is still giving a single that someone is trapped in the trunk thus, popping the trunk whenever it wants. I've been searching high and low for information and already spent $1100 to repair issues to clear the dash light and nothing seems to work. Just a waste of time and money and considering this happened while I was driving 55mph I would think it obvious that its dangerous. Could we at least get some actual information without having to spend more than the Vehicle is worth. Smh
My vehicle caught on fire after I returned from it getting serviced by Pepboys in Phenix City Alabama. My car was only getting serviced for the A/C and once I returned home, my car caught on fire in our drive port.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was due to the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to denny menholt chevrolet (3000 king ave w, billings, mt 59102) on several occasions however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 279,303.
I bought a 2002 chevy impala and got it looked at before purchase the only thing that popped up on the code reader was there is an electrical problem, sometimes my signal lights work sometimes they don't, my speedometer doesn't light up or anything. I then start to smell gas when I turn on the heat or air it's unbearable. I then proceeded to check for any recalls and there are a few dealing with the engine cooling and exhaust/gas leak along with electrical issues. They said the car could catch on fire at any time. I have two toddlers so there is no way that this is a safe car.
Takara recall
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil, fuel, and power steering fluid. In addition, the vehicle failed to start and the engine, traction control, and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Abs is kicking back and traction control is coming on for no given reason making stopping the car increasingly hard at slow speeds. Inevitably causing the ABS and service traction control lights to come on the light is now staying on as soon as the car is turned on. Took the car to the shop to attempt to find the problem being told it is an electrical grounding problem also makes the headlights flicker when doing this
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Impala electrical
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Impala have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 305 complaints about the electrical of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 38% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Impala electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Impala have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Impala model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (681 complaints), 2005 (331 complaints) and 2002 (305 complaints).
Other 2002 Chevrolet Impala problems
Engine 180Lights 125Brakes 74Steering 57Airbags 47Transmission 36Fuel system 34Visibility 34Driver assistance 32Acceleration 15Suspension 12Body 10Tires 9Seats 8Locks 4Seat belts 4Wheels 3
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