2002 Chevrolet Impala fuel system problems

Filed Jan 3, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NM · fire

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.

Filed May 25, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · AL · fire

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.

Filed Oct 2, 2020 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · NY

While driving the vehicle gas gauge was fluctuating up and down. I subsequently ran out of gas due to the fact that I did not know how much gas I had. I was stuck on the road. I had to get the fuel pump replaced. I checked online and there appears to be a problem with the fuel pump on other chevy impalas.

Filed Dec 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · GA

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.

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Fuel system · 175,000 miles · IL

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.)

Filed May 18, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · CA · fire

Chevrolet impala engine cold parked in driveway started the car and the engine exploded: fire started under hood. The manifold exploded

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Fuel system · ID

I just bought this 2002 chevy impala for my son for his graduation. The previous owners seem to take great care of this car and the only issue it had was the gas gauge was not accurate. It fluctuates between full and empty. This week it seems to be stuck on full, but every now and then come down to empty then right back to full . We have my son drive my younger boys back and forth to school and he drives long distances to go to his army trainings. It has become an issue for him to remember how much gas is in the tank. And has become a worry for me that he might get stranded somewhere due to no gas. After reviewing the complaints it sounds like we are not the only ones with this issue. Hope the manufacturer does something about this soon.

Filed Feb 9, 2016 · Fuel system · 116,498 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,498. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · AL

Security passlock not allowing car to start. Fuel regulator faulty not getting fuel to start car. Once I get vehicle started I can cut car off and try to restart, car will not start. Issue needs to be resloved.

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 19,900 miles · FL

My vehicle has a faulty electrical start up system and fuel pump system the battery on this vehicle was replaced and the starter was replaced as well and the vehicle still is experiencing the same problems. I took the vehicle to be serviced at a mechanic shop and the vehicle worked perfectly fine for the mechanic at the time and they were unable to make any repairs because the vehicle didn't perform the issue in front of the mechanic. The issue has been going on since june of 2014 and it randomly wont start at all and then its starts hours and hours later. I have spent hundreds of dollars replacing parts on this car that deal with starting issues and still this car is experiencing the same difficulties. I have been stranded numerous places with this vehicle refusing to start. I am aware that this vehicle has a recall out for key ignition electrical switch and fuel pump pressure all of which fit the problems my vehicle is experiencing the recall that is available to my vehicle doesn't include either one of these and I personally feel it should include these because multiple mechanics who have inspected the car have confirmed these are the issues this car is experiencing I don't have hundreds of dollars to keep installing and making repairs on this car only to have it keep breaking down I am in need of assistance to figure out if I can get this vehicle under the other recalls as well please and thank you.