Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving 15 MPH, the acceleration decreased and the vehicle stalled. The battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road. After five minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle but the failure recurred. The vehicle was left on the side of the road until the next day. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the body control module was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was driven to another dealer for a second opinion who diagnosed that the throttle plate had carbon build-up and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 294,000.
2005 Chevrolet Impala engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed a burning odor emitting from the engine compartment. In addition, the gauges provided incorrect readings, the vehicle overheated, and the ABS, check engine, and multiple other warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump and multiple parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 85,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
All gauges on the car stopped working 4 years ago around the time the pass lock had to be replaced. I have been locked out of my car many times. The valve cover leaks oil which might result in a fire. Driving it results in thick black smoke coming from the valve cover leak.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. After shutting off the vehicle, it would restart after approximately five minutes. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash where another vehicle crashed into the rear and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were unknown minor injuries sustained that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving 45 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact also stated that during cold weather, the vehicle failed to start intermittently and the alarm security warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine stalled and all the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated. The problem recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the impound. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
When starting the vehicle, the engine intermittently starts, runs rough/sub idle then stalls. When the engine starts it seems to run normally, but on at least three occasions, while driving the vehicle the engine would stall and I would loose power steering and brakes. I took the vehicle to jeff wyler chevrolet for repairs. They had this vehicle from jan 21 - feb 11, and replaced the body control module at a cost of approx $435 dollars. When I started the vehicle the conditions remained the same. I subsequently took the vehicle to an independent repair shop (kt automotive llc). They replaced the ignition switch and condition was corrected (approx cost $180 dollars). Note; this condition existed with multiple or no additional keys on my key ring. On 17sept gm recall 14350 was completed on my key(s). Given the experiences described above, this recall will not correct the faulty ignition switch defect on this vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. While driving various speeds, the engine overheated and the temperature gauge increased to hot. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The dealer replaced the head gasket and water pump three times. In addition, the alternator and catalytic converter were previously replaced. The failures continued after the repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not secure around the occupants at the point of impact. A police report was filed and two injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. The contact had to attempt to turn the key several times before the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Driving 2005 chevy impala on interstate 95 north when vehicle unexpectedly went off the road and crashed into the guardrail, vehicle bounced off of guardrail and spun around three times before coming to a stop with vehicle resting in the middle of the highway in the corresponding direction of traffic. The airbags did not deploy.the vehicle would not immediately start, but after two or three attempts, the vehicle started. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder of highway. The vehicle did not start again and had to be towed from accident scene. The vehicle was deemed a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the engine loss power without warning in the middle of the intersection and another vehicle crashed into the vehicle. The driver of the oppose vehicle sustained shoulder injuries. A police report was filed. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, there was a delay in acceleration and it jerked violently. The failure persisted for the past year. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/22/14*cn the consumer stated when the air consdition is on it speeds the motor up and the shifts better. When pulling out from a red light the vehicle will get sluggish. Updated 4/6/2015
Seems a lot of 2000-2005 impalas are experiencing the same issues as I am with the dash instrument panel and possible issues with the passlock system. Sometimes I have to wait 10-15 minutes to crank my car when it wont start or do the lock and unlock trick to reset the passlock system. Ironically enough haven't had issues with the ignition switch which now has an active recall. Instrument panel speedometer stuck on 120 MPH while in stop position. ..almost got a ticket over memorial day weekend because I was speeding. ..showed the officer my speedometer that was sitting on 90 MPH at the time and he gave me a warning and told me to get that fixed.
Defective vehicle key switch forced vehicle to shut down while driving on southern parkway in islip ny. We managed to push vehicle to dealer where it currently is awaiting repairs. There is no current recall on this car - there should be! My family and I could have been seriously injured or killed.
First happen around 8-12-2013,driving from baltimore md., to syracuse n.y,stopped at traffic light to get on highway to syracuse car turn off and would not start, I called aaa auto, after along while waiting for aaa auto, I turn the car key and the car started, I have been having the same problem when starting my car, all year, from jan. Through now (june 2014).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start. The contact mentioned that it took numerous attempts for the vehicle to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.
Problem started first with car not starting and then it would start few minutes later, now car will shut off completely while driving low speeds/coasting even. Cel blinked several times once still giving 0300 code. Changed spark plugs and nothing changed. I have to shift car in neutral when this occurs and restart engine but have to push on accelerator to get to start and shift into drive. This is dangerous and could kill someone if they didnt know what to do.
When the impala is at normal operating temperature the engine dies when you remove your foot off the accelerator as when approaching a stop sign . If the engine has not reached normal operating temperature this does not occur.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle was restarted on the first attempt and the contact resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
My car just lost all power so I coasted to a stop. I smelled smoke and saw it coming from under the hood. The car started on fire and was a total loss.
First bought the car in 2011 with 160,000 miles on it and four months later my entire steering goes out so I had no power steering the people I bought the car from didn't bother to tell me about it and the car wasn't under warranty so when we told them about it they didn't want to fix it. Then exactly a year later the same problem happens I don't have any power steering so we got the power steering fixed twice now so im thinking ok something is going on here then this year about the exact same time as the previous two times my power steering goes out again for the third time so we got that fixed again and I don't wanna sink anymore money into my car. As for my traction control and ABS system I have nothing even though we took it to a garage to have it fixed and they said they fixed it now three days later the ABS and traction control light are on again saying I don't have either and as of now I don't feel safe with my car anymore because the power steering has gone out so many times and since I don't have ABS or traction control anymore.
Coolant leaking now the coolant light is on when at a stop and a whistling noise happens after a long ride.
First... My car all of the sudden started leaking like an oil tanker last january 2012, and the ABS/traction control lights came on. Took the car to the chevy dealership, and had major repair work done on transmission, and engine for leaks. Spent $2100 and was quote $2600 to replace the ABS/traction control modulator for my ABS/traction control to work again. The code they pulled was c1218. Needless to say it has not been repaired yet. A month after spending this money, I had to replace the water pump, and almost a year later I had to replace a plastic elbow from the water pump to my radiator which was another $300. Then this past december 2012, my transmission all of the sudden jerked hard from 1st to 2nd and so on during local driving. Max speed limit is 40mph locally. Took it to chevy and was told I need a new transmission, so I took it for a second opinion and was told code p1811 was coded for a long shift, but that my transmission was a 1/2 quart low so they filled it with trans additive. They suggested I try a "transmission shop" for them to check because maybe my trans solenoid was bad, which would still cost quite a bit for repair, but not nearly as much as a new transmission. My car has 122,000 long highway miles, not local; stop & go. I do not feel my ABS/traction control, nor my trans should be bad. I maintain my car, and based on my internet searches many people have had the exact same problems with these cars. I emailed chevy and was basically told this is my problem and no concession was offered on their part to assist me with these repairs. I have been laid off from my job, and returned to school so needless to say cannot afford a new car, but this car is costing more than it is worth. Chevy needs to quit ignoring these problems, and take care of loyal customers before they lose them.
When shifting 1st to 2nd gear the transmission shifts hard, transmission is the 2nd one I have had in this car samething is happening to this one I have 95000 miles now.
I purchased a car from icarsnow (704‑551‑0990) on south blvd in charlotte on october 28, 2011. I drove the car for a week when the gears started slipping and the car started to stall and jerk the car had a 90 day warranty so I called southern warranty (704‑282‑1814) and they had me to take the car to carson automotive 10940 a e. Independence blvd. Matthews nc they replaced the transmission and converter on 11/4/11. I picked the car up drove for a week or two and the car was still stalling and jerking. I called carson automotive and took the car back.. I also heard a noise in the engine. I took the car back to carson automotive they could not find why the car was stalling and jerking but the said the engine needed to be replaced because of a rod the engine was replaced on 12/27/11. That is when I found out that the 90 day warranty was 50/50 where if anything major happen to the car the warranty company would pay have and I would have to pay half. This is not how it was explained by the salesman at icarsnow. He told me after the 90 day warranty if anything happens major that the warranty company and I would share the cost. In order for me to not loose the money already paid on the car I have to pay half on the engine. After the engine was replaced the car was leaking anti- freeze I took the car back again carson automotive could not find anything. The rear window replaced because the defrost was not attached and sparked when you touched it. There was also a leak in the trunk that had to be repaired. After that the temperature gauge started to move up I took the car to my mechanic for him to check it out on 2/25/12. The problem was possible head gasket damage. I took the car back to carson automotive since they put the engine in. They told me that it was not the engine but a cracked radiator. Radiator was replaced on 2/27/12.
The speedometer just stopped working, the transmission shift hard but when you shut off the engine and start it back up it stops shifting hard, and the car stalls.
The engine coolant temperature gauge malfunctions, with wild swings in indicated temperature, indication of overheated temperature (when coolant is not hot), or sometimes even no reading at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the instrument cluster would read inaccurately, the vehicle would stall at any time, and smoke could be seen entering the vehicle through the vents. The dealer diagnosed that there was a fuel pump failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified via email, but the contact did not receive a response. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated the engine temperature gauge failed. The engine gauge rose while driving 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the engine head gasket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact th vehicle was not recalled and would not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.
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