Car will only start randomly. Engine will not turn. All lights on dash will go out when turning the ignition. Starter has been replaced and electrical shop advised to go to dealer. Took to dealer for ignition recall which did not fix the problem. Dealer advised this issue is not covered by recall. Security light turns on.
2002 Chevrolet Impala: multiple warning lights
8 of the 795 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Impala describe multiple warning lights.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 69 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Multiple warning lights by model year
What owners say
Vehicle will not start periodically, wait a few mins and it will start. When automatic lights come on, the dash lights go out. All lights on go off. Makes night driving dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, several lights illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician diagnosed the pass lock assembly switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 60,400.
Went to turn on the car; all lights locks radio windows worked. When I turned key to on position car would not turn on. Security light and check engine lights would come on. Car wouldn't turn on for ten minutes then it turned on. Also, while driving security light will come on and stay on until car is turn off and back on. Sometimes security light will stay on. In addition, to security light and car not wanting to turn on, turn signals will randomly stop working and I have to turn hazard lights on and off to get turn signals to work again.
At times the cab of the 2002 chevy impala seems to overheat and when you try to start it all of the warning lights flash, including headlights, then it won't start.
Headlamps and interior lighting appeared to have a short in them. Have been traveling at night at 55 MPH and dimmed the lights for oncoming traffic when all lights except the fog lights completely went out. Continuous fiddling with switches finally made them come back on. Also, lights will not always come on at night without continuous fiddling with switches. Occurs 5 days out of 7 in every week.
The following matter is a potential disaster waiting to occur. I have informed gm by mail and telephone. I have went to the chevy dealer only to come out with my key five hand held transmitter to stop working. I have sent letters to the dealership that sold me the car. T the security system shuts down the vehicle at random times automatically. Continuous problems: security light on message center continues to flash security service vehicle soon, - battery the security system automatically, continuously attempts to shut down my car this security system also unlocks my trunk the handheld transmitter does not work after replacing the battery after the chevy dealer checked the problem I have to unlock the doors manually the lights flash and the message on the radio panel says locked I cannot use my car, it will not start - engine light comes on - all lights go out while driving , this faulty "pass lock theft deterrent" system, automatically comes on and shuts my car down when I pull over to the side of the road and turn the engine off. It will not turn on again, only the check engine light comes on. I had the car inspected today at a chevy dealership and the results was," replace the control module at $325.00, first, then I can program the key five transmitter." replaced transmitter battery and car battery I conclude that gm has the monopoly on vehicle parts and service all in the name of technology and cost the consumer a tremendous amount of repairs on top of the cost for the vehicle. Consumers should not have to pay for a service that they cannot repair at any shop in town. For instance, I can take my transmission issues to almost any transmission shop, however, I cannot take my manufacturer built- in security system to any shop. They will not touch it just because it is manufacturer built. I want the laws changed.
Driving when all warning lights came on, then the battery light stayed on for a short period. It did not effect the car performance but it did reset the clock on the radio as if the battery had been disconnected. Another time the traction control and ABS brake lights flashed and the radio pulsed. The security light remained on as I was moving forward out of a driveway the vehicle stalled but immediately restarted and all the lights cleared.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Electrical system
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
- This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Electrical system
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
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Impala warning lights
Is multiple warning lights a common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala?
8 of 795 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Impala (1%) mention multiple warning lights. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala?
There is 1 recall and 69 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala
Won't start 102Headlights 94Stalling 41ABS 38Fire or smoke 33Check engine light 18Loss of power 18Wipers 18Harsh shifting 17Overheating 17No deployment 14Fuel gauge 13Door locks 12Grinding brakes 11Steering noise 11Airbag light 9Fuel pump 9Hesitation 9Adaptive cruise 8Knocking 8Engine failure 7Battery drain 6Misfire 6Brake failure 5Fuel smell 5Jerking 5Oil consumption 5Power steering loss 5Power windows 5
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