2003 Chevrolet Impala: engine overheating

Filed Apr 7, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 200,000 miles · MO

Recall id 240424 received this from credit karma. Currently our car is having overheating issues. Engine cooling issues,exhaust manifold/header/muffler/tailpipe, oil leaking on to my exhaust I'm afraid to drive it, afraid it may catch fire.

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 9, 2014 · Engine · MN

2003 chevy impala is overheating and we have done a lot to it and it still overheats and the antifreeze runs out when you put it in car and the heat blows cold air all the time.

Filed Oct 12, 2011 · Engine · 160,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, a warning light illuminated advising that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that one of the head gaskets failed. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2010 · Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

During an inspection of my 2003 impala, mechanic advised of a coolant leak in upper intake manifold (a very common defect for this model / year) and it would cost hundreds of dollars to repair. Needless to say, I did not have the funds to repair it and all cars of this model / year should be recalled for repair.

Filed May 27, 2010 · Engine · 157,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated the vehicle would intermittently overheat and leak antifreeze. When the failure would occur, the contact would move the vehicle off the roadway and shut off the engine until it cooled down. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where she was informed the intake and manifold gaskets would need to be replaced. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls for her specific vehicle and would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 157,000.

Filed May 6, 2010 · Engine · 111,439 miles · PA

I took my 2003 chevy impala, v6 2.4 l, to a jiffylube for a standard oil change. There they informed me that I had a coolant leak, and they topped-off my antifreeze for only $4.00. Since repairs aren't affordable at the moment, I continued to drive my impala to school and work only. I was on my way to class early one afternoon, about a week after my oil change and my engine was over heating and engine coolant was completely gone. Luckily I was only 2 miles from my home and had a friend run some antifreeze and water to my break-down location. I put enough antifreeze and water into the radiator to get me home, where my car will sit until repaired. It is to my understanding that all 2003 v6 2.4 l impalas have this problem. If that is the case, why hasn't gm recalled this vehicle for proper repairs? An investigation into this matter would be greatly appreciated from a struggling american that lives in a region of the country where public transportation is obsolete and a motorized vehicle is a necessity.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Engine · 129,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle overheated without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer advised diagnostic testing before repairs could be made to the vehicle. The contact declined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the compliant. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2009 · Engine · 124,864 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that there was a persistent burning odor in the vehicle. While pouring oil into the vehicle, the engine compartment erupted into flames. The contact extinguished the fire with water. A few unknown components were damaged; however, the vehicle was still able to be driven. She later received a recall notice, which stated that there could potentially be a fire under the hood due to drops of engine oil deposited into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were less than 124,864. Updated 07/14/09 *bf after the recall repair was completed, it was discovered the vehicle had an intake manifold leak which caused the vehicle to overheat. Prior to the recall, the consumer stated she never had a problem with the vehicle overheating. Updated 07/15/09.

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 Sep 17, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. In august of 2007, while driving approximately 25 MPH, the turn signals failed. Immediately following this incident, while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The contact pulled to the side of the road, lifted the hood, and noticed smoke rising from the engine. She took the vehicle to a local repair shop and the mechanic informed her that the radiator was cracked and needed to be repaired. The repairs were made, but the vehicle overheated again months later. In august of 2008, body work was performed on the vehicle and afterwards the exterior lighting began to illuminate on and off automatically. She took the vehicle back to the body shop and was informed that the failure was due to a defective combination switch. The combination switch was replaced and the mechanic stated that the repair was unsuccessful; therefore, the original part was reinstalled. After the failed attempt to repair the failure, the mechanic performed a diagnostic test and stated that the failure was due to the combination switch. The manufacturer and dealer have not been notified. The current mileage was 171,920 and failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2008 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · IN

Security light would come on intermittently, door locks won't work, sometimes car wouldn't start. Security system is bad. Had to have a new ignition switch. Car still won't start. Now needs a body control module. Car still at mechanics. I have been without my car for 60 days. Unsure what bill is up to. Car would start overheating. Occurred 3-5 times before it was diagnosed and fixed. It was the lower intake manifold gasket. Replaced it for around $600.00. Headlights go out while driving. Mechanic and dealer has never been able to figure out why. Nothing has been done to fix the problem. Car would start knocking and ride rough to the point that it couldn't be driven. It occurred 2 times on different bolts. Rocker arm bolts were blown out of the head. Fixed for $300.00 each time.