Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle is equipped with automatic door locks. This feature locks the doors automatically when the vehicle is put into drive. Due to a failure in the automatic door lock, the doors must be manually locked. The vehicle has been inspected however the problem cannot be corrected. Also the keyless entry has been taken to the dealer 5 times for reprogramming. This only corrected the problem for a short period of time. Updated 4/6/2006 -
2003 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated the ABS and traction control intermittently stop working. The ABS and traction control lamps illuminated before the systems would fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and repairs. The dealer discovered the wiring harness had rusted and caused the systems to fail. The wiring harness was replaced and the vehicle operates normally.
Dt: the contact stated the door locks were making a clicking noise and the doors would not lock. When he tried to lock the doors, they would slowly unlock. The battery died before he took the vehicle to the dealership. The dealership found the bcm, and the battery needed to be replaced. They state it was because the vehicle was not driven enough. The vehicle has been repaired, and there have been no further problems.
My battery has failed three times in less than three years and has had to be replaced. I have been stranded twice having to wait over an hour to get assistance. Each time I take the car into the dealer they say they can't understand why the battery would fail so soon and then they put in a new one.
A 2003 chevrolet impala with 25,500 miles, the battery corroded through at the positive terminal. Acid leaked from the battery down to the bottom of the car. In talking to the manager at sears, where I had the battery replaced, 8 out of 10 AC delco batteries that they replace, fail this way. In talking to chevrolet service managers, they see this quite often. I was told that AC delco now has batteries made off shore. How long before critical systems are affected?
In january 2004 we purchased a pre-owned 2003 chevrolet impala from larry puckett chevrolet's program car fleet, [xxx]. The warranty on the vehicle was up to 36,000 miles. Until the past 2 weeks we have been more than pleased with the performance of the vehicle. On june 17, 2005 my wife, her mother and our two children, (4 yrs. And 10 months old), were traveling on interstate 85 south coming to montgomery from atlanta when the vehicle shuts down and loses all power. My wife lost all power steering and power brakes, at 70 MPH she had to wrestle the wheel and stand on the brakes to direct the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. At that point, the vehicle cranks up fine and she completes the trip. Following the total power shutdown the vehicle was taken to larry puckett chevrolet for repair. Mr. Donald barber was the associate who was our service consultant. He explained to my wife following replacement of the ignition switch that he had seen this situation before. That, was of great concern with me. Has this problem caused injury or death to another consumer? I am writing a letter to robert lange, executive director of vehicle safety for general motors, and I will be copying the federal safety agency with the letter. Thank you for any assisstance. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The rear tail lights/instrument panel lights were inoperative. Please provide more information.
When applying the brakes or turning on the windshield wipers, the consumer heard a noise coming from the radio. The consumer had the vehicle inspected, however, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak the noise would also occur when the power door locks were used, the heater fan speed was adjusted and when the radio was on. *sc
Power door locks fail with use of keyless remote entry. When testing circuit amperage draw finds a 19 amp electrical spike on a 20 amp circuit. Suspect this to be to high for circuit protection. Fuse blows frequently. When doors are locked headlights and tail lights will flash momentarily which is normal. The circuit load is to high for a twenty amp fuse. Suggest gm to increase circuit protection amperage or decrease amperage draw. Dealer unable to locate problem.
The consumer had to use excessive force to activate the horn. *ak the dealer found nothing wrong with the horn assembly.
While driving at an undetermined speed, a red warning light flashed on the dashboard. Consumer was unsure what the warning sign meant. When this occurred the vehicle stalled. A diagnostic test was performed, but no failure was found. *ak *scc
While driving at an undetermined speed a red warning light on the dashboard flashed on. Consumer was unsure of the warning symbol. When this occurred vehicle stalled. Dealership did a diagnostic test, but no failure was found.
While driving at new york freeway at normal speed and with no warning vehicle got shut off. Causing consumer to pull off the road. Dealer has been notified.
Inferior low grade "designed to fail" electrical switches in chevrolet impala's yr 2000. Specifically: hazard "flasher" switch compromises "turn signals" forcing consumer into dealerships to pay exorbiant predatory costs for repair. $5 part for a $190 cost to repair. All electrical switches are inferior from mfg.
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