The instrument cluster in my 2005 chevy impala experiences periodic malfunctions. The speedometer will read significantly over the actual speed or will remain at zero. The fuel and temperature gauges also read incorrectly. My research indicates that these are common complaints for 2000 to 2006 chevy vehicles yet no recall has been announced. This is a safety hazard that should be addressed through a recall.
2005 Chevrolet Impala electrical complaints
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Ongoing problem I hear from chevy bout this, the speedometer clusters continually fail, speedometer intermittently works, or doesn't work t all, speed sensor is functioning properly, just speedometer reads anywhere from 0 to 100, hangs up anywhere in between, when stopped can show any speed , or when moving may show 0 and not work at all, also temp gauge does not register engine temp anymore , so you have no idea when engine is overheating ,both problems can cause dangerous situations from inaccurate speeds to overheating engine which could cause a fire, I have been told from gm employees that they are aware of these problems and will not do anything to correct their defect, online you will find many many clusters for sale to replace bad ones , but they are out of other crashed impalas,and the dealer will charge way to much to correct their defect. Looks like when this causes a death then it will get someone's attention, speed kills especially depending on weather and road conditions, gauges are equipment to help us judge what we do safely, when they don't work then we put everyone in harms way.
Speedometer on 2005 impala just quit working. Wont move past 0. So many complaints.....
2005 chevrolet impala speedometer goes wacky at intermittent times. I was going 65 MPH speedo showed 40mph. Other times I could be stopped at a red light, speedo shows going 50mph. This can lead to a very dangerous condition.
Speedometer gauge does not work properly. When you drive it never displays the correct speed you are going and can read many different speeds as you drive. It can also remain at 0. This is happening on many chevrolet models and can cause you to get multiple tickets for not going the correct speed limit. This should not be left to the consumer to repair for $700 as this a gm/chevrolet problem. Look on several websites and put in a chevy model and you will see that this is an ongoing problem and should be recalled.
Chevrolet speedometer does not work correctly. It will jump or drop at any moment and you have no idea what speed you are actually traveling at. This happens regularly and apparently is a common knowledge problem with these gm cars.
I have a 2005 chevrolet impala ls v6 3800 series.the volume of the horn was fluctuating after about 3 years & now it could hardly be heard. I never had a horn that wears out,I believe it is defective & is a safety hazard. Lou bachrodt's chevrolet 954‑247‑3000 had me wit until I hung up,they would fix it only if I paid to replace it.
Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet impala. The speedometer displays inaccurate readings. As a consequence he cannot determine the speed he's driving. The manufacturer stated that his information was included in the law suit; therefore they will not repair the vehicle. He was then referred to the dealer, whom will charge an $100.00 diagnostic fee. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 67,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
Speedometer and gas gauge stopped working.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the speedometer displays inaccurate readings on the instrument control panel. He is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer, to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The current mileage was 87,749 the vehicle identification number was unavailable.
2002 chevrolet impala passlock problem, won't start and security light is on(page 1 of 4 it is defective.
My 2005 chevy impala speedometer went out. I have searched the internet, and this is a very common problem. Vehicle is less than 5 years old with under 75k miles. Speedometer stepper motor is defective. Needs dealership recall to replace since such a common problem.
I owned a 2005 chevy impala. The odometer on this car goes crazy. I don't know how fast I am going. I search the internet and hundreds of people have the same trouble with chevy impalas and odometer. They need to recall this car and have them fix.
2005 impala bought in 96 w/25k miles. After 1 year car had 37k miles and started exhibiting crazy performance on the display gauges. Sometimes the gas indicator would reflect an empty gas tank though it was nearly full. The speedometer would reflect 35 miles while the car was stopped and other speeds when in motion. The temperature gauge would tack way over to the right indicating excessive temperatures. I tried to get this fixed but the problem was intermittent and could not be duplicated when taken to the shop. I have been told the entire instrument cluster was known for these issues. Now that I've had the car a few more years the crazy markings are more frequent. The biggest concern is the temperature gauge because I can not tell when I have a real problem. I took it to a chevy dealer and after a number of calls to the corp office by the dealer, gm would not do anything about this other than charge me almost $800. What irks me is that there is a recall for this on gm trucks but not on cars. Shouldn't that be a clue? I'll go back to nissan as soon as I can.
My 2005 impala that has 47,000 miles on is nolonger has working speedometer,gas gauge or temp gauge. This is a safety issue due to I nolonger have correct information on the speed that I'm driving with my children in the car. I can only use my educated guess on how much gas I have and will not know that my car is overheating. This could cause a fire and we wouldn't know until it was too late. I have spoken with gm reguarding the insturment cluster problem they told me that it has only been recalled on trucks . This issue thur a mechcanic will cost me $500.00 + to have fixed however reading complaints online its very obvious that this issue needs to be recalled, just about all gm's seem to have this issue ( faulty stepper motor's ) find it hard to belive that gm will not recall this issue when the parts will only be $15.00 to repair for the safety of there customers nor will they sell you the stepper motors to fix the issue yourself. I feel unsafe in my car that has low mileage that has been well taken care of. Please recommend a recall for the cluster so that gm will have to be responsible for its products and customers safety. I used to think that buy an american car would do good things for our country however now think that american companys could care less about its fellow american's there safety and standing behind the product they sold ...
Defective speedometer. Speedometer frequently looses calibration at low and high speeds causing a misreading of vehicle speed.
My 2005 impala has a security system that activates without warning not allowing me to start my car.
2005 chevrolet impala. Failing speedometer. This failure has been intermittent for over 1 year. The first time I experienced it I was driving on a 4 lane divided highway and due to the slow failure of the speedometer I was passing everyone thinking they were driving slow. When the speedometer dropped to zero I realized that there was something wrong with my car not the other drivers. The problem disappeared after I got home and shut the car off. It has since then intermittently reappeared. I have not taken corrective action on this problem because the car is out of warranty and I cannot afford the estimated repair cost. Research into a less expensive repair solution has show me that this is a common failure with gm vehicles using a particular stepper motor in their instrument cluster. One online source states this part number as x c5 168 . Seems to me that it will only be a matter of time before someone without the knowledge, money or resources to recognize this problem and correct it has a serious injury or causes a death due to excessive speed. Older drivers and younger drivers come to mind as the most susceptible.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the speedometer cluster failed. The dial goes straight down and does not register correctly. The failure has occurred intermittently for one year. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or mechanic. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 68,000.
I previously had my 2004 pontiac grand am's passlock system foul up on me. I found information about it online and got it started again. Now my 2005 chevy impala did it today. This passlock system is faulty and expensive to replace each time it does this and it's almost a guarantee it will happen again. When it happens multiple times, it becomes a danger to me and my family when it could foul the computer and die going down the highway at 70, losing all control of steering and brakes. There should be a recall on this part.
2005 chevy impala speedometer went out of no where..every repair place in town tells me they know about the problem with all gm cars between 2004-2006 but no recall so it will cost me $700 to get it fixed..also gasket in fuel line missing that's an other $280.
2005 chevy impala speedometer sticking or not working at all.
The speedometer just stopped working, the day before it was fine. I know alot of people who have impalas and their speedometers don't work either. This is not safe driving not knowing how fast your going. I have kids and I travel alot so I think chevy should re-call this soon.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that he has experienced several failures over the last year. While driving at 55 MPH he noticed that the speedometer was failing to displaying that he was going at a higher speed, when the contact stopped at an intersection he then noticed that the speedometer was still displaying a higher speed and had not gone back down to the correct speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was informed that the failure could be coming from a loose wire or computer failure. The vehicle was not inspected and no repairs where made. While starting the vehicle he noticed that the temperature and gas gauge where displaying inaccurate temperatures and levels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and inspected by a technician who determined that gauges would have to be replaced at a cost of 400.00, no repairs where made. The technician informed the contact that there would not be a guarantee that replacing the gauges would remedy the issue. The contact is in the process of contacting the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.
Speedometer is not working. With all the complaints about instrument panels in gm vehicles, you would think it is time for a recall. I believe they recalled SUV's, so why not recall cars. From what I understand, my speedometer is just the beginning of my instrument problems on the impala that I purchased. This could be a dangerous problem if a temp gauge is not working properly.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the speedometer displays inaccurate readings. When the vehicle is parked, the speedometer reads 30 MPH. While driving 60 MPH, it reads 100 MPH. The dealer stated that it would cost $500 to repair the speedometer. The contact believes a recall should be issued. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 60,100.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact noticed that the instrument panel gauges were inoperative and displayed inaccurate readings. In addition, the windshield wipers failed sporadically, the rear passenger tail light was poorly illuminated, and the battery failed spontaneously. When the failures occured, she smelled a burning odor as if the wires were burning. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
The speedometer on my 05 impala didn't work properly. It would at times stop working, and others, not read the correct speed. The speedo jut stopped working properly. It would do that all the time, especially when it would get damp or humid out. I checked and gm did nothing to recall it. I had to pay $300 to replace the instrument cluster. This is a very common problem with impalas. Gm won't recall it or anything. It can't be safe driving a car and not having any idea how fast you're going. I really think gm should be pressured not recalling this.
Speedometer is malfunctioning by giving inaccurate readings at slow and high speeds.
My speedometer is not functioning on my 005 impala and has not for months. It will say you are doing 100 when parked and never comes back down unless you keep restarting then engine to make it "shock drop" back down. The dealer wants $400+ to replace the whole unit. It seems that from just a little research online that this is an ongoing issue with numerous impala's manufactured since '04.
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