Purchased aftermarket headlight assembly via Amazon. Wiring harness overheats during normal use, causing connector damage/melting. This is the third unit with an identical defect within one month — seller/manufacturer has replaced twice but the problem recurs. Poses fire/electrical hazard. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Chevrolet Impala overheating problems
142 of the 10,418 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Impala describe engine overheating, most of them for the 2004 model year.
- owner complaints
- 142
- worst model year
- 2004
- typical repair cost reported
- $600
- typical mileage
- 61,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 8Check engine light 8Won't start 7Headlights 7Fuel gauge 7Jerking 5Fire or smoke 5Premature wear 4
What owners say
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and ascending a grade, the vehicle lost forward momentum. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle revved but failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that she shifted the vehicle into reverse (R) and drove back down the hill. The contact stated that the transmission failure was intermittent at first but had gradually become a recurring failure. The contact stated that at the first failure there were no warning lights; however, in the later failures the transmission overheated warning light would become illuminated. The contact stated that prior to the failure the transmission had begun to jerk and hesitate. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,343.
Mechanic confirmed Evaporator Core leak, which is leaking Freon faster than can be put in. Leaking Freon is a safety concern, as well as the resultant lack of Air Conditioning. The car becomes very hot inside, and the Air Conditioning does not blow any cold air, creating potential for overheating, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, etc. in addition to general discomfort.
My blind spot light on my side mirror was flickering, and now it just stays on. I read online that the sensor in the bumper can overheat, causing a fire, but Chevrolet doesn't have a recall on it. I ended up shutting off the blind spot sensor option on my car. I utilize the sensors, especially on the highway when I travel. There hasn't been a warning light go on as of yet.
This coolant crossover pipe gasket leak has been a repeated and multiple vehicle problem with the 3.9l and 3.5l and gm only came up with 2 technical service bulletins; the last one was #07-06-02-006e: coolant leaking from engine (replace coolant crossover pipe gaskets) - (mar 5, 2012). However, the new gasket design presumably repaired the leak. However, it did not. I have seen this issue discussed on several web sites with all complaining about the same unresolved issue. My 2008 impala with the 3.9l v-6 has been repaired for this issue on the following dates, each time I was assured it was satisfactorily repaired: 02/09/2019 ' diy due to dealership cost. Repaired per gm tsb/gm technical service manual. 11/30/2016 ' dealership. 03/10/2014 ' dealership. 01/11/2013 ' dealership. And now, it's leaking again! I chatted with chevrolet online on 10 apr 2020 and cecil said that warranty had repaired it once, but the issue has been and still continues. Gm would no longer repair the leak. This is what I was told: cecil at 15:40, apr 10, 2020: unfortunately, once the decision is final that it cannot be changed anymore. But here is what we suggest, you can take the vehicle to a certified gm dealership about this to have it diagnosed and it might the same symptom but different root cause. We cannot perform diagnosis over chat. Cecil at 15:41, apr 10: and for assistance, I highly suggest that you speak with the customer experience manager or cem at the dealership. However, the dealership is the one who told me that it could no longer be covered under warranty! This issue is something gm should have long resolved with a better solution. This leak is a continual problem and gm doesn't offer any better repair options and will not repair the leak again.
Recall id 240424 received this from credit karma. Currently our car is having overheating issues. Engine cooling issues,exhaust manifold/header/muffler/tailpipe, oil leaking on to my exhaust I'm afraid to drive it, afraid it may catch fire.
As I was driving home the car went into shutdown mode. The car would not accelerate and the dashboard cluster read, traction control system failure, and a few other things that I did not get to read because I was watching the road. Then the temperature gauge went to the max, and the car was not overheating at all. I shut the car off checked all fluids started the car back up and tried to get going and the car would not accelerate. After a few minutes I managed to get the car back home and a few months later it happens again. I went to edmunds forum and there are dozens of the same complaints for the same thing.
2009 chevy impala lt malfunctions 'blend door actuator not turning causing the temperature control system to not work properly: *the heater blows cold air when in park *there is a loud knocking sound coming from the dashboard. When I start my car, unlock my car, open a car door (driver, passenger, front, back) and while my car is parked with the ignition off. 'the front driver side door lock mechanism not working: *I have to manually lock and unlockthe drivers side door with the key and sometimes my kids have to unlock door from inside the car. 'left passenger power window won't roll down. The last two items could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to become inoperative. These could cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire increasing the risk of personal injury. Mechanic said that these malfunctions are a common problem in chevy impalas so it seems that these are obviously faulty parts. I am extremely aggravated that this is a known and consistent issue with this car yet have not been recalled. Not good! There are several actuators, they all need to be replaced. Gm should do a recall on this model to fix these items. Could be significant if there's an emergency and I can't unlock the door and can't roll left passenger window down. The last two conditions could increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet impala. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle overheated without warning. The vehicle had to be jump started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
Car been having coolant leaks, & electrical problems , windows stop working then start working again , & overheating even after repairs, car won't start now it shut off while in motion
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
- Risk
- The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Recall number 15V201000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Impala overheating
Which Chevrolet Impala years have engine overheating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2004 (29 complaints), 2003 (18 complaints) and 2005 (18 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix engine overheating on the Chevrolet Impala?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $600 (median of 15 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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