High beam switch has been broken, very common problem when google searching. No one fixes it as it is prohibitively expensive. Cannot use high beams and many people adjust the low beams higher as a solution, which is bad for everyone. Should be a recall?
2002 Chevrolet Impala lights problems
125 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 77,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 125
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 77,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights38
- Turn signal13
- Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch11
- Headlights: switch5
- Hazard flashing warning lights: switch5
- Turn signal: switch4
- Headlights: concealment devices3
- Turn signal: flasher unit2
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Impala lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Alleged headlight failure
A total of 646,038 subject vehicles were sold during my 2001-2003, and the complaint and warranty data tabulated above apply to the total vehicle population.complaint reports alleging headlight outage represent slightly more that one-half of the total number of complaints and the balance are allegations of flickering and dimming.investigation disclosed the root cause of the malfunction to be wear of a contact plunger in the multifunction switch that may result in a temporary open circuit, with the plunger in a neutral position between high- and low-beam contact points.consumers consistently reported that manipulation of the switch handle on the steering column restores either high or low beam headlight function.no other potential safety related issues, e.g., fires or windshield wiper failure, were found to be related to this issue.the manufacturer recognized the subject headlight issues from failure and warranty reports, and issued a redesigned plunger in 2003. The manufacturer did not identify a defect requiring recall and remedy.odi has determined that the rates of occurrence, the failure mode and the real-world consequence of the alleged defect as compared to other similar investigations fail to identify a safety-related defect trend.this preliminary evaluation has been closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency may take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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What 2002 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My back lights and dashboard does not work
This particular issue occurs at random times and conditions. As I'm traveling at night and I pull back the dimmer switch lever, the headlights will go out and leave me totally in the dark. The only way that I can get the headlights to come on again is to continue to manipulate the dimmer/turn signal lever until the lights come back on.
Turn signals work intermittently. And just in the middle of the way you see that your turn signals do not work and sometimes they work!
I have had 1 turn signal switch replaced due to a wire that fried and started smoking causing white smoke to come out near the steering wheel. The high beam head lights were stuck on the on position killing the battery. That was last year. These switches cost about 500.00 bc they are dealer parts. Now, 10/21/14 I was driving down the road at night and lost my low beam headlights. Mechanics tell me same problem. I need another turn signal switch replaced. I've been driving on only high beams now until I can afford another 500 bucks. To expensive for me to keep replacing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that there was a short in the low beam headlights. The contact had to activate the high beams as an interim fix. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the turning signals failed to activate intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
My blinker switch and high beam doesn't work at all you have to mess with the flasher button if you want to single a turn. Other times it works but still no high beams its been worked on lights changed everything still nothing. I was told a factory defect but heard nothing on this. I carry my small children and my wife in this car and I almost got rearended a few times so if its a factory defect they should fix it. I heard other owners with the same complaint so its not just parts wore out it was no good in the beginning then they should pay for it since the fault is at the factory.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed. In addition, the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the service engine soon warning light illuminated and the A/C system failed to activate. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 08/27/14*lj updated 09/18/2014
I was driving on the interstate and my headlights went out. I flashed my brights and they came back on. It has done this multiple times since.
Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Impala lights
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Impala have lights problems?
Owners have filed 125 complaints about the lights of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Impala lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 77,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Impala have the most lights problems?
The Chevrolet Impala model years with the most lights complaints are 2002 (125 complaints), 2004 (108 complaints) and 2003 (104 complaints).
Other 2002 Chevrolet Impala problems
Electrical 305Engine 180Brakes 74Steering 57Airbags 47Transmission 36Fuel system 34Visibility 34Driver assistance 32Acceleration 15Suspension 12Body 10Tires 9Seats 8Locks 4Seat belts 4Wheels 3
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