2005 Chevrolet Impala: won't start

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 99,000 miles · IN

Internal security system fails without notice, car wont start. Security light stays on or flashes. Car still wont start. It can be hours or even days before this problem resets and car starts and works. But then will soon fail as soon as the vehicle is shut off. Has coasted me several jobs, loss work hours, and extra money I spent on starter, but came to find out it was the security feature chevy put in, I'm not the only one who has been having this problem.

Filed Mar 24, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 150,000 miles · OH

Hi I purchased my impala last year used and for about the first 6 months it ran fine...now electrical panel goes on the fritz dimming my lights and dashboard...power windows and mirrors not working... Also ABS light and traction lights on consistently...traction randomly activates and car lighters just stopped working. Something is wrong with this specific model and it really needs to be recalled. Also turn key to start car and the car doesn't start so I do this 2-3 times to start car up...really needs to recall all 2005 impalas

Filed Oct 26, 2017 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · MD · fire

I tried to start my car and smelled smoke. Something under the hood of my car must have been burning because there was a distinct smell of smoke when I opened the hood. When the road service attendant tried to jump the vehicle the next day, smoke came out of the fuse box and the car would not start.

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · 183,000 miles · NC

Car wouldn't start and we thought it was battery so went and bought new battery.. But that didn't work either.. So called a mechanic friend and ''he told us to run a wire to the small screw and large screw on starter, and it started!! But there's a recall on these ignitions and ours needs to be fixed as its our only vechile..

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · TN

When stationary and the key is inserted, the ignition switch will not turn therefore the engine will not start. We have already taken it in for the recall and all that was done was the key was retrofitted but the ignition switch needs full replacement. This happened prior to the recall and continues to happen after the recall. Repair costs have become expensive and unaffordable!!!

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Electrical · TX

Sometimes the vehicle will not start right away. The security light comes on and the vehicle will not start. We have had to wait 10 minutes to try again. To bypass this we have to leave the door open, insert the key and wait 5 seconds, turn the key to acc and wait another 5 seconds. Then we turn the key to start but do not turn the engine until the door open warning light comes on. This will give the vehicle a moment to pass the security issue and it starts right up. I hate doing this every time! There has to be a fix we can all afford. I have small children and in an emergency I do not have time to guess or hope or even waste 20 seconds to start my vehicle. This is annoying and it should be fixed at the manufacturer's expense. Or at least pay half of the repairs and diagnosis. Please take into consideration that an emergency trip to the hospital or urgent care should not be delayed by the what-ifs of a car starting properly or wasting 10 minutes to try again.

Filed Jan 11, 2016 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start after numerous attempts. The failure occurred without warning. A road side assistance technician stated that the ignition tumbler had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.*dt

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 150,000 miles · GA

Security light on, will not start. While driving security light comes on all the time. If it starts flashing while driving the car will not start when cycled again. You have to wait almost 3hrs before it will start again. We are replacing the ignition switch to see if that helps.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Electrical · GA

2005 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated there were times, when the vehicle would not start and there were times, where it would take hours for it to start.

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 56,000 miles · GA

Intermittent no crank, no start. Problem is known problem with ignition switch, tumbler, and defective "passlock system". Dealers charge excessive proces for repairs that may or may not actually fix the problem. It seems to be a bad design issue, and is related to the defective ignition recalls. There is a fairly extensive complaint list, and the mfr certainly has data reflecting that the problem covers multi model and years of gm cars and trucks.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Electrical · 182,000 miles · AL

When you insert the key into the ignition switch it won't turn over and start vehicle also started showing security light that won't turn off.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Electrical · IL

2005 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to ignition cylinder and other vehicle repair issues. *smd the consumer stated sometime ago, she was not able to start the vehicle. Upon contacting her insurance company, she was advised to press down on the brake and then start the vehicle. It worked. On september 10th the dashboard flashed a security. The consumer stopped by a repair shop and was informed it could have been due to a malfunction with the car key. Three days later. The consumer was unable to start the vehicle. She tried the brake solution, but to no avail. Again, the problem seemed to be with the key. On september 17th the security light flashed again and the vehicle would not start. After going back and forward with the key, she managed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where she was informed the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced and the pass key needed to reprogrammed.