2003 Chevrolet Impala visibility problems

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Visibility · 124,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate normally and became stuck in a vertical position. The contact also mentioned that the failure was intermittent and would occur without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, it was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 124,000. Updated 12/24/13

Filed Nov 26, 2010 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · KY

Front windshield defogger blows only cold or hot air- ie gets stuck in one or the other position.

Filed Nov 26, 2010 · Electrical, Visibility · 75,000 miles · KY

Rear defogger failure- doesn't work.

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Lights, Visibility · 90,000 miles · NJ

Headlights would not come back on after high beams were used on a back road in the middle of the night. Checked connections and spark plugs and they were not the issue. Believe it is a faulty switch after doing some research.

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Lights, Locks · 137,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. While driving approximately 40 MPH he attempted to open the rear passenger side window but it would not open. The failure continued to occur intermittently. He also mentioned that the headlights would flicker intermittently while driving various speeds and the door locks would also malfunction. The contact could only manually unlock the doors. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failures. He replaced the alternator himself but the failures continued to recur. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vcm needed to be replaced, but it was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileage was 157,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2009 · Lights, Visibility · 156,000 miles · MI

Driving my 2003 impala at night. Rear seat passenger rolled down window causing the head lights to shut off. Was able to activate bright lights before slowing car. Able to re-created the problems by rolling down the window and having the head lights turn off.

Filed May 23, 2008 · Brakes, Seats · 3,239 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. 3,000 miles after she purchased the vehicle she had brake failure. On april 8, 2003, dealer replaced rear rotors, nov. 19, 2003 freed up sliders, march 26, 2004 full rotor assembly replaced in florida, june 7, 2005 complete brake change. Aug. 16, 2005 resurfaced brakes and rotors, jan. 16, 2006 refaced rear rotors, june 30, 2006 replaced rear rotors and refaced front rotors, jan. 10, 2007 resurface work needed to be done but did not perform repairs, may 23, 2007 replaced all 4 rotors. The contact paid for the repairs, may 22, 2008, replaced rear pads and serviced calipers. The dealer will not make any additional repairs and feel as though they have done all they can to remedy to failure. The failure mileage was 3259 and the current mileage was 50295. Updated 7/3/08 *cn the passenger seat heater and rear window defogger were inoperative. There was a noise coming from the steering. The dealer lubed the intermediate shaft. The rear stabilizer shaft and link was replaced. Updated 07/15/08.

Filed Nov 10, 2007 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · IA

Wipers work intermittently. Can cause accident when they are not working. Have not yet been able to determine cause of failure due to not being able to recreate failure mode. Work great when you don't need them, but when it is raining they almost always fail!

Filed Aug 6, 2007 · Visibility · 45,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet impala. The owner's manual stated that the vehicle was supposed to have a breaker or a fuse for the rear defroster. The contact stated that his vehicle is not equipped with this component. The manufacturer informed the contact that he must pay to have the feature added. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 45,000. The consumer stated he didn't request to have the feature added just requested to show him the breaker. Updated 11/07/07

Filed Mar 30, 2007 · Visibility · NC

2003 chevrolet impala. Contact states that the defogger failed. A mechanic determined that the breaker for the defogger did not exist as shown in the owners manual and diagram on the breaker cover. *mc