Fuel shutdowns while on the interstate at between 60-75 MPH. When the problem occurs while driving, I immediately loose power, it goes into a rough idle, and I have to immediately pull over to the side of the interstate. It will either idle roughly with no ability to increase throttle for 5-15 minutes, or, it will stall and I can start it again in 5-15 minutes (when whatever is not working, cools down). This has been occurring since 2014. Our service center has a long history. No proper error message is given through the register storage when tested using gm shop analyzers. Checked gas cap, replaced fuel pump, cam shaft position sensor, spark plugs & wires, crank shaft position sensor, fuel injector, bcm. Have not replaced coil packs and icm yet. (a dynometer is probably needed to simulate load for a moving vehicle. Many shops don't have it because of cost.)
2002 Chevrolet Impala: engine stalls while driving
41 of the 795 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Impala describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 2
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning, the brake pedal seized, and the contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the security system shutdown and needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, while stopped. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, and was made aware that the vehicle caught on fire from underneath the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the notice was received after the fire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Vin tool confirmed parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall, but the issue recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
My daughter was driving the car and it stalled, so she pulled over to try and restart it but it wouldn't start. We had it towed to a shop and they thought it was the crank shaft censor. We drove for 3 days and the security light came on again and the car wouldn't start. So we had to have it towed home. I've read several complaints about this same problem with this make and model. I find it hard to believe that gm haven't had a recall on this part. This is very frustrating and something needs to be done about it. This part has to be defected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,471.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle by unplugging the computer system and removing and re inserting the key into the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v4000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and was repaired. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and was rear ended by the vehicle in the rear. The contact stated that the instrument cluster on the dash panel also failed after the recall repair, which prevented him from seeing if any warning indicators were illuminated. The contact sustained minor injuries, but did not seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 02/24/15*lj updated 9/12/2017
The security passlock system is defective.the security light comes on intermittently after the car is started. The car was taken to the dealer for repair in july 2014, the dealer indicated a low battery was the issue, replaced the battery with a new battery(the battery replaced was a year or so old).this did not fix the problem. The security light still comes on and stalls the vehicle. If the light displays and the car ignition is turned off it will not restart for 1/2 hour.
2002 chevrolet impala. Vehicle is having problems with a faulty ignition switch that has a tendency to shut off the engine in the event of having an accident or even hitting a bump in the road. *ta the consumer stated his daughter was driving when she hit a bump in the road and the vehicle stalled. The consumer stated gm's fix was not adequate. The consumer was forced to pay $300 to replace the ignition .
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the key failed to turn and prevented the vehicle from starting. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle would stall. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 1/7/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle would not start when the key was in the ignition. Updated 03/03/15
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
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- This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter...
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Impala stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala?
41 of 795 owner complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Impala (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala?
There are 2 recalls and 97 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 94ABS 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 8Warning lights 8Engine failure 7Battery drain 6Misfire 6Brake failure 5Fuel smell 5Jerking 5Oil consumption 5Power steering loss 5Power windows 5
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