Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the keys could be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was in the on position and running. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact was concerned that the recall remedy was not sufficient. The vehicle was taken to east hills chevrolet of douglaston (located at 240-02 northern blvd, douglaston, ny 11362, tel: (888)806-9064) where the ignition switch and ignition module were replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,482. Updated 10/18/17*lj
2003 Chevrolet Impala: engine stalls while driving
50 of the 695 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Impala describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 50
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 109,000
- recalls
- 2
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the free repair failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
My wife was traveling when she went to pass a turning vehicle pulling a trailer and when she did so the vehicle engine stalled power steering and brakes didn't work causing her to hit the rear of the trailer went into the ditch where the car rolled onto the roof. The airbags did not deploy and the ignition was the cause of the car stalling. We received a recall notice from gm a week after the accident. We still have been getting recall notices for the vehicle. Gm refuses any liability in the crash.
When I am driving down any road, stopped and turning the ABS system engages causing grinding noise. Loss of power and periodically brakes lock up and gas pedal locks. When pulling off from a stop I can not accelerate & RPM goes almost red line, car starts to jerk and and transmission doesn't shift. I have to let off gas pedal and allow to shift. It has stalled numorus times when pulling into traffic and almost caused me to be hit. The service traction control/ABS warning light dings and stays lit. I manually turn off ABS but problem still occurs. Also the wiring thru out the car has failed to my rearview mirror, domelights and radio panel. My gas mileage has significantly decreased. The problem started around the beginning of the year and has progressively gotten worse to the point I and scared to drive my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the engine stalled several times, while driving at 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The ignition switch and cylinder were replaced however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle will be taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 281,000.
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.
This car stalls while driving, or stationary. It has stalled in the middle of turning. It has stalled on city streets, main streets and highways, as well as waiting at a red light or stop sign. When the car stalls, it starts back up but after some time has passed. I know that I am not the only one with this problem. Sometimes I have to wait till the car is cooled down before it will start again. Please correct this issue for us.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would start to shake with a knocking noise then it stalled without warning. In addition, the transmission leak fluid and failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that a month after the vehicle being serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the vehicle stalled without warning at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. On some occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,600. Updated 11/06/15*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while in motion and stationary without warning. The vehicle restarted after 20 minutes. The vehicle was taken a dealer and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
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Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Impala stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala?
50 of 695 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Impala (7%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala?
There are 2 recalls and 83 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Chevrolet Impala
Headlights 96Won't start 84ABS 33Fire or smoke 24No deployment 18Overheating 18Grinding brakes 17Check engine light 16Door locks 16Loss of power 16Jerking 15Adaptive cruise 12Engine failure 11Fuel pump 10Airbag light 8Brake failure 8Knocking 7Warning lights 7Wipers 7Hesitation 6Fuel leak 5Fuel smell 5Harsh shifting 5Power steering loss 5Premature wear 5Steering lock-up 5
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