2003 Chevrolet Impala: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 10, 2024 · Lights · MN

After I go back and forth between my bright headlights and regular All of a sudden my headlights shut off it happens after so many times going between them

Filed Nov 29, 2017 · Lights · 150,000 miles · IL

The multifunction switch malfunctions. In switching from low beam to high beam the headlights do not switch and eventually go out completely. By holding the handle manually for high beams it cancels cruise control when activated.

Filed Apr 30, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 189,000 miles · NY

Chevy impala lights don't work at night daytime lights work off and on high beams at night only.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Lights · 139,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While the vehicle was stationary, the low beam headlights malfunctioned. The contact stated that the headlights would not illuminate when prompted. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · 130,000 miles · CA

Head light lens deteriorating and diminishing ability to see road

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Acceleration, Lights · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the cruise control activated independently, the headlights and brake lights flickered, and the instrument panel warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact mentioned that the heater had to be running for the cruise control to deactivate. In addition, the exterior lighting flickered when the engine was not running. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failures were undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

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...

Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Electrical · IN

I have not had an accident. I have had this car little over a year and had nothing but problems with it. Started off security light flashing then not starting I could unhook battery and reset and it would start. Lights would flash interior lights stayed on then didn't work voltage meter would bury to 0 but battery was fine air consign will not work when this happens door locks do then don't work blows fuses trunk will poc open radio will lock headlights flash t I ll I put manual lights on then automatic would work later. Security light flashes a lot of the time all these things start acting up and it continues to get worse. Sometime car will jerk and I have to reset by taking cable off then it works fine. I have kids and I do not feel very safe b in this car. Some of hard working single parents can't afford to spend 700 here and there from trial and error when it seems a lot of models from this year have the issue.

Filed Jan 17, 2015 · Lights · 90,100 miles · IL

Headlights suddenly went out when driving. No warning. Could only use high beam lights when lever constantly pressed when driving. Very dangerous. Not fuses, not bulbs, ultimately $800 multifunction switch needed replacement. Appears to be a known hazard.

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Lights · 80,000 miles · NJ

While driving on interstate 78 at 60 MPH I attempted to switch from low beam to high beam. Asi did that, I lost all lights. I jiggled the high beam switch and the lights came back on. This has happened several times since then.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Lights · 186,300 miles · GA

Tl* the contact stated that 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate and the brake light continuous illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the dimmer switch need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,300.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Lights · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed intermittently. When the failure occurred, the high beams were required in order to view the road. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions, but the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 11/20/14 *cn the consumer stated while driving at night the headlights and interior lights would go out. The headlights would have to be switched off then on in order to work again. The consumer doesn't know if the failure occurs during the day also. Updated 5/5/2015