2003 Chevrolet Impala: won't start

Filed Oct 25, 2019 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle didn't start, security light was flashing, was told to turn the key into the 'on' position and wait exactly 10 minutes before trying to start it. It worked, but the issue became worse and worse until it no longer started. Was then told to replace keys, did that, same issue. When blinkers were used, a loud buzzing noise occurred and every light on the dash lit up, the gear shift labels began flickering and the stereo did as well. The dealership has replaced the bcm and the ignition switch, and it had finally started, until I went to try to go somewhere. No one knows what is going on and multiple people have said that this issue is very common in this type of vehicle.

Filed Apr 27, 2019 · 140,000 miles · IN

On a cold start my car will not start for at least one time, and once you get it on the highway the car will surge and jump rpms and occasionally will just die and leave me stranded on the highway. I've replaced just about every sensor relating to the issue and the fuel pump and still have no idea what is wrong. I still owe money on the car and I'd rather just figure out how to fix it. Thank you and I look forward to hearing back from you.

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Electrical · MO

Vehicle will not start sometimes after driving will usually have to giggle the key in the ignition to get the vehicle started back up..the federal safety agency recall #14v400

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start when the key was inserted in the ignition switch. After repeated attempts, the vehicle started. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately 20 times. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown ignition switch recall back in 2014. The name of the dealer was not available. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and it did not start when the switch was turned. The contact called an independent mechanic who went to the residence to diagnose the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 14, 2017 · Fuel system · 309,126 miles · TX

The car will not start randomly for 10mins sometimes. Or sometimes it won't start for hours. The security light flashes and locks up. Gm needs too recall this, it leaves us stranded somewhere random when ever it locks up. Unable to start the car for a minimum of 10 minutes. When you are parked and try to start the car it will flash the security light. It does nothing but prevent the owner from using his vehicle, make gm permanently fix this on their dime. This has been happening since I've owned the car.

Filed Apr 20, 2016 · Electrical · 32 miles · AR

First was hazardous switch driving night lost lights on dash and driving light,took to dealer short out wiring from hazard switch cost 650.00 was told by service rep on going problem with it, next was security light coming on pulled over on highway turned key off would not start took to dealer said have issues with ignition switch going to cost 500.00. Said they know they have issues. We are retired military, this is wrong when they know they have issues they should be recalled.

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start on numerous occasions after an ignition switch recall repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/03/16*lj updated 06/05/18

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

Arrived at job, finished and car failed to start. When key was in ignition it would not turn. I waited over night and tried again it would not start. Car was parked,could not shift, steering was not locked. With door open the car dinged when key was inserted in the ignition.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 46,000 miles · PA

I first started having this problem in october 2015. I purchased this vehicle in july 2015. I trusted this company because I seen they had great reviews. I actually trader my previous car in because it was having problems starting and also shutting off while driving. Now my current car is having probelms starting. I had my battery, alternator & starter checked, and it was good. The company I bought the car from provided warranty coverage on the vehicle. I took the car to get serviced in the beginning of october for an engine mount replacement. They replaced my engine mounts and fuel pump. 2 days after that service I started having issues starting the car. When you put the key in you usually hear beeping noise and I didn't. Than my battery light, ABS light, trac off light came on and stayed on and in the message center tracking system light came up. This was very inconvenient due to the weather and having to get 2 toddlers ready for school in the am. I took the car to my mechanic and he replaced the ignition switch. I didn't take it back to the same place because everytime you take it for service my deductible is $100. After 2 weeks after replacing the ignition switch the problem happened again. So I called my warranty service center they said to bring it back but if it needs fixing I have to pay again. (also I am paying a car note of $115 a week). I refuse to keep paying money for this problem. This can be very dangerous in so many ways. It's very fustrating because I trader my previous car (2000 buick regal) in for the same reason. I'm not sure if it's a wiring issue, sensor issue or maybe when they changed my engine mounts or fuel pump something got disconnected. This problem didn't start until they did service on my vehicle. Please I need some help on what to do. Little minor issues I don't mind keeping up with but something like this needs to be fixed!

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 40,000 miles · CA

My passlock system has been malfunctioning for years now (2007-2015) and at random intervals, my car will not start and I have to wait 15 minutes before the engine will start. Sometimes the "security" light will turn on while I am operating the vehicle and after I have parked it, the security light will flash and I can't start the engine until after the 15 minute cycle has concluded. Not only has this issue been an inconvenience, but I have had occasions where it has put me in danger. I am not responsible for the passlock system failure, nor do I have the funds to repair or remove it. I believe that passlock was a faulty system from the beginning and the fact that it has not been recalled shocks me. I am very afraid that one day the passlock system malfunction will occur when the vehicle is in motion and that I will lose power steering, braking, and other vital operational functions. Noticeably, the passlock malfunction has become more frequent, so I needed to file this complaint. I have talked to service experts at my local chevy dealership and they have told me on more than one occasion that this issue is widespread, including many gm vehicles, and that eventually my car just won't start anymore. The quoted prices to fix this issue (either repairing it or removing it entirely) have been ridiculously high and I don't understand why I should be forced into paying for a well-known gm/chevrolet problem.

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · IA

Got the recall done on the car back in may on keys and my car still won't start have lights and every thing but I have to get out and lock and unlock my car then sometimes it starts. Plus my high brights lights on dash flash and message center says high beam out but only work have the time, my car out of no where shakeys in any condition and its rear end does it at 50-60+ miles an hour and won't stop til I brake past 40pmh and worn out four tires belts on back side of them in four weeks time and service traction system light won't go off even I can't find the issue help...