2002 Chevrolet Impala: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Electrical, Transmission · KY

Transmission hesitates to pull out in drive from a stop

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Electrical · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to start occasionally and the radio failed to operate. An independent mechanic stated that the computer needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Sep 1, 2011 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NJ

My well-maintained 2002 chevy impala, 3.4l v6, base model shut off a couple days ago while driving on the highway. I was accelerating, as the traffic was finally picking up. That's when I felt the car jerk and suddenly shut off. It was horrifying - the brake pedal & steering wheel locked, so I forcibly turned the wheel with all my strength, coasted to the shoulder, with two near-collisions, pressed the emergency brake, then shifted to park. The red battery symbol was illuminated on the dashboard as if the key was set to "on", but no check engine light. I noticed the headlights and the dash lights were off, but I believe that's because the car shut off (which is what would normally happen after shutting off a car with auto-off lights). Several attempts to start only resulted in sounds of a car struggling to turn over, but never actually turning. Eventually the car stuttered, but started. I was back in highway traffic, and after a few minutes of driving, it shut off again. Same drill - coasted off the road, and several failed attempts to start before finally starting. Back on the road, a few minutes later, it happened again. After 2 more episodes of this, instead of struggling to start, the wasn't even coming close. The car radio and hazard lights were still working. Which LED me to believe that constant starting attempts may have exhausted the battery. After a successful start, I was able to drive it home, using local roads for fear of a highway crash. 25 minutes later, the car was still running just fine. It didn't shut off again until I was parked at home and idling for a few minutes. Everytime it shut off, I'd see *no* check engine light, *no* warnings from the mil, though it's fully functional. The next day I moved the car for alternate side parking and it started up just fine, no hesitation. Several more starts since monday - no hesitation or problem. I'm afraid to drive it long for now, for fear of an imminent crash. This could be fatal.

Filed Aug 4, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 85,000 miles · NC

I got my car on 03/09/2011. I have been complaining to the dealership about the issues I am having with my car. It hesitates to crank, when turning I can feel a popping feeling in the steering. Very often my signal lights doesn't come on. I do a lot of highway driving back and forth to work and this is very dangerous. When hitting my breaks the car sometimes speeds up before slowing down, which can be very dangerous. There is a shortage in the wiring. The low coolant level light stays on, even though they claim they fixed some sensor switch. They also said they fixed my car from leaking brake fluid, but the brakes are sounding worst everyday. I asked them if the brakes needed changing and they said it was fine. The car hesitates when taking off. I just got home from work and not even 30 minutes went by before I tried to leave out and my car would not crank. I have been complaining to the dealership since I got the car and they have procrastinated until the 30 day warranty expired. When calling today the dealership said that I would have to pay for any repairs because the warranty expired. When asking why should I have to pay for repairs, when I have been complaining about these issues since I first got the vehicle, the reply was they are not going to pay that any mind and I would still have to pay for the repairs.

Filed Aug 3, 2011 · Engine · 110,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated when trying to accelerate the vehicle it would hesitate. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that the egr valve was causing the engine to misfire and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2011 · Driver assistance · 115,000 miles · FL

For the past 2 weeks my traction on light appears and when turning right, the right front end hesitates and bogs down and makes a whirring noise. I thought it might be my brakes. Once last week after this happened the ABS light appeared. I immediately stopped and turned the car off. When restarting the lights disappeared. The ABS light has not since appeared but the traction on light and effects continue.

Filed Jul 22, 2009 · Engine · 126,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would continuously overheat and the coolant warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. In very high temperatures, the vehicle would hesitate to start and would often stall. The contact believed that there was an issue with the intake manifold. The manufacturer stated that the exhaust manifold could possibly be leaking water. There were no recalls for the failure. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were less than 126,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2007 · Electrical · 44,900 miles · 00

Was waiting in terminal for my ferry home...tried to start car when asked to move onto ferry...nothing car would not start .. Just dead...tried to start with two different chargers..no luck.. Called bcaa .. Missed ferry...finally back in car to wait for aaa talking to husband who asked if windows worked and radio? Yes windows did but hadn't tried radio...went into car turned on ignition to start radio and car started right away...no hesitation...had to leave on while waiting for last ferry home and during the trip across the straight...got home turned off car...tried to start again...no problem started first time...still haven't found out what the problem was and how to fix it.

Filed Feb 2, 2007 · Engine · 42,490 miles · NJ

Started experiencing engine pulling/hesitation, then my engine would idle at 2,000 rpms and increase to 3,000. Come to find that there is a hole in the intake manifold not knowing why. I only had the car for 4 months and put a little over 7,000 miles on it.