2003 Chevrolet Impala: check engine light

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Engine · 185,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was parked after driving approximately two miles or longer, smoke appeared underneath the hood. The failure recurred on at least three other occasions. The contact also stated that the check engine waring indicator was consistently illuminated and oil had to be added every two weeks due to oil leaking from 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

2003 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall repairs issues. *smd the consumer also stated the check engine, ABS and tire pressure light was on. Also, there was a click in the steering wheel when turning it, the vehicle had an oil leak, freon was leaking from the vehicle. .

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Electrical · 131,000 miles · OH

Several times since I got my car, it has stopped running while I was driving. I had the mass air flow sensor replaced, the fuel pump, the bcm also but it still continues to shut off completely while I'm on the road. My check engine light was not on the last time it did it and I've done several repairs to attempt to fix it. Ive spent nearly 1000 in these repairs and still nothing works. I'm afraid to drive my car but I have to work. I take care of my vehicles and I'm not sure if this is a gm issue or what, but I've read many complaints sounding similar to mine and I want something done. I was on a very busy road on these days and in complete motion (35 MPH and above)

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the service engine light illuminated constantly. The contact also stated that the vehicle overheated and accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximently 200,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 150,000 miles · NC

There are 3 recalls I have found that possibly are effecting my 2003 impala but because my specific VIN # doesn't fall under any of these gm is refusing to fix these problems. 1)the body control module needs to be reset. Apparently when it goes out the cruise control disengages.....and my cruise control light is on but won't engage. Plus my mechanic says the body control module also is what is could be causing my heater fan to not work nor my information display to work. But low and behold when the cruise control light goes off they both work 2) there is a recall stating drops of engine oil may leak on exhaust manifold with hard braking and I sometimes smell oil burning after I drive. If it was my actual engine leaking oil I would smell it all the time but I don't it's just after I drive certain places that are very congested and I brake a lot 3) there is a fuel vapor leak from the gas tank which is believed to be causing my check engine light to come on. It throws the code stating I need to possible replace the gas cap (which I have done) and only comes on after I have put gas in the car. I'm alittle concerned and applaud that just because my VIN # doesn't show these recalls but impalas are having these recalls that gm won't fix these problems.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Engine · 115,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, there was a burning odor of oil emitting from the valve cover gasket on the engine. In addition, the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Engine · 105,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact received a recall notification for nhsta campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). While driving 10-20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The failure contributed to six crashes. Two police reports were filed. The contact's husband sustained injuries to the neck and back and received medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but the results of the diagnostic test were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · MO

Last friday I got in my car around 2:30am and it wouldn't start. I thank god I was on a somewhat safe street and with friends. My car wouldn't start for 15-20 minutes. The lights, radio and everything else worked but the car wouldn't start. This was happening on a regular basis a few months ago but then it stopped. I took it to the shop and was informed that I need to replace the ignition switch. I couldn't afford to get it replaced so I just dealt with it. As I stated before, it's been months since the last occurrence then it happened again. I continue to follow the gm recall hoping they will include the impala because of the ignition switch and other electrical issues. There are times when I am driving and the entire dash board lights up (check engine, check battery) and the all the things that light up on the dashboard when you first start the car. Please address this issue before another fatality occurs.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · MO

I purchased from valley ford 4/18/2009 I have had nothing but trouble with it ever since I purchased it. I have had rocker arms replaced, pins, the aftermarket warranty company wouldn't replace them because they told me that it was not an internal problem, I have had pass lock problems which I had to get done, I just replaced the transmission in 2012 the computer on the car read that it was shift solenoids when it turned out to be the transmission. Now as of the past three months my low beam head lamps will not come on .the day time running lamps work but when it gets dark they shut off & the parking lamps stay on. The only way I will be able to drive is to hold the turn signal towards me, its not the bulbs they have been replaced & its not the fuses and no one seems to know what the problem. My cruise control light flashes on and off while im driving & while the switch is off & also my check engine light flashes on & off but when I take it to auto part store to have it hooked up to the machine it doesn't read anything.....I ask that you guys can please help me with this car, & I also have proof of everything I just wrote receipts and all.

Filed Jan 3, 2009 · Engine · 36,300 miles · OH

My 2003 chevy impala had lost all the dex cool antifreeze and was overheating w/the engine light coming on. On further investigation, my mechanic says it is the intake manifold and is likely caused by the dex cool coolant as this has been an ongoing problem with that particular coolant clogging up and destroying the intake manifold. I checked out the website for dexcool and you had to be in on the claim by october 2008 to get any type of reimbursement. It is january 09 so I guess I am now stuck with the problem????? I am requesting a total recall of all the vehicle made with dex cool as this is eating through and destroying the cheaply made parts of my car. A search on the internet amazingly brought up so many problems with these poorly made parts it is sickening. I am upset that I received nothing from my dealer regarding this problem or from gm for that matter. Recall this problem and make the automaker responsible. By the way, my car has only 36,000 miles on it. Take that for a car in need of a costly repair with that few of miles! Thanks for your help in this matter as it is very frustrating as a consumer.

Filed Nov 19, 2008 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · FL

Vehicle has failed to start four(4) times. Security light illuminates along with service engine soon light too many times to count. The failure was corrected by repair at a dealer. Part was replaced. No code came up on the computer for the check engine light and was charged for it anyway. Part replaced was the bcm.

Filed Jun 24, 2008 · Electrical · MO

Car wouldn't start at random on day, wouldn't crank, security light would flash when key was turned to on, took it to dealer and they said it was the passlock sensor and ignition switch. About a week later did the same thing, no crank and security light flashing, they reprogrammed it again and said that the bcm might be going out. Didn't have a problem with it for about 3 weeks, then it did the same thing again. Car sat for about a week before taking it to the dealer and they just had to jump the car and it started. After I got it back the third time the check engine light was on, the auto locks and headlights did not work. Now about 3 months later, car is doing the same thing again...