2003 Chevrolet Impala: engine failure

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Engine · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was constantly running hot and stalling randomly without warning. The failures occurred after the dealer replaced the engine gasket and mentioned that the seals were defective. After the dealer made the repairs, fluid was leaking, which caused further failures with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who kept the vehicle for longer than a week. The vehicle was parked at the contact's residence for over a year due to the failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was unable to confirm if they would be able to complete the recall repairs and stated that additional repairs may be required first. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The failure mileage was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to confirm when the parts would become available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in a manufacturer's recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 12/03/15

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 187,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and all the instrument panel warning lights illuminated. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The VIN was included but the dealer refused to repair the vehicle since it was previously repaired by an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Electrical · 186,000 miles · KY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized causing the contact to crash. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to find the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000. Updated 12/19/14*cn updated 05/26/2015

Filed May 19, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 249,657 miles · OH · fire

May 16, 2014 at 6:30 am I parked the car in my driveway after taking my husband to work. I locked the doors after exiting the vehicle with my keys in hand. I was in my home at about 6:42 am when my neighbor began banging on my door and yelling that the car was on fire, I took a look out of the window and came down to get a closer look,stunned there was smoke everywhere and flames under the hood. I immediately called 911 they came it took a good bit of time putting the fire out.I spoke to the firefighters after and he said he believed it"s origin was electrical. We received a quote to repair,replace the engine coolant tube on may 6,2014 from tire discounters and my plan was to drop the car off the morning of 5/16. My husband and I are both heart patients and the loss of this car was devastating. I also would like to add that we had just purchased this vehicle on april 6, 2014 . The car is a total loss. We have the quote from tire discounters,video and pictures from the fire and the report from the incident. I pray for others that didn't learn of this recall in time with tragic results and I am grateful no loss of life occurred here but the pain of trying to get to appointments and getting my husband back and forth to work at honeywell begins again. Thank you for your ear. *tr updated 12/11/2014

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Steering · 152,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized making the vehicle very difficult to control without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage was 152,970.

Filed Mar 11, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 67,483 miles · PA

Bought this 2003 chevrolet impala on jan. 2 2012 and rocker arms have been replaced 6 times since then, just today march 11,2013 ( miles are 67483) back in for same thing, car was just in on feb. 13,2013 for rocker arms ( miles were 100396) and the dealer put a new engine in and in less then a month back in same thing. Head lights don't work right.this car is faulty and should be recalled and off the road before someone kills them self or someone else. When the rocker arms went didn't have power and almost crashed onto a was when turning a bend.very dangerous vehicle!!!

Filed Aug 2, 2012 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the board module control would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the malfunction persisted. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The engine failed to start. The contact waited ten to fifteen minutes and the engine started as normal. In addition, the anti-theft security warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the ignition switch or possibly an electronic chip. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunctions at this time. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2006 · Engine · 75,671 miles · VA

Complaints of engine temperature always ended with no found problems on vehicle owned and serviced regularly since purchased new in april 2003. Regular oil changes and engine coolant flush as recommended by manufacturer were completed and still no problems found. At 75,671 miles dealer found intake gaskets leaking and said engine damage would occur if not replaced. Repair cost $658. Found that technical service bulletins indicate this is a know problem in a host of gm vehicles from 2000. Public is being forced to pay for major engine repairs for poor engineering on the part of the manufacturer. Engine failure due to this problem could result in serious accident for the less than knowledgeable driver. Environmental concerns with poor less than optimal engine performance, loss of coolant, oil, etc. Should also be considered. How many of these repairs have been done over the span of years by the manufacturer? How many uninformed consumers have been duped by this lack of manufacturer responsibility?

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Engine · 3,900 miles · NY

Driving 2003 impala in rain when engine died suddenly in the middle of street,causing traffic hazard. Starter refused to turn overeven though elctricsl system continued to function, dealer said water got into engine and chevy was not responcible, engine would have to be rebuilt at owners expense.