Headlight Switch problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala

This particular issue occurs at random times and conditions. As I'm traveling at night and I pull back the dimmer switch lever, the headlights will go out and leave me totally in the dark. The only way that I can get the headlights to come on again is to continue to manipulate the dimmer/turn signal lever until the lights come back on.

I have had 1 turn signal switch replaced due to a wire that fried and started smoking causing white smoke to come out near the steering wheel. The high beam head lights were stuck on the on position killing the battery. That was last year. Theese switches cost about 500. 00 bc they are dealer parts. Now, 10/21/14 I was driving down the road at night and lost my low beam headlights. Machanics tell me same problem. I need another turn signal switch replaced. Ive been driving on only high beams now until I can afford another 500 bucks. To expensive for me to keep replacing.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the headlights malfunctioned when switching from low beams to high beams. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was now experiencing another new safety concern in regards to the pass lock, where the components were wearing out. The security system would not recognize the key when it was inserted into the ignition. This locked the contact in the vehicle and prevented it from starting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle had not been driven since this pass lock failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.

Both headlights shut off at night with no warning. Sometimes low lights turn off and then come back on after a few seconds. Sometimes high lights shut off and do not come back on unless the lights are manually switched to low. This happens as much as once a month travelling at 65 mph ever since I owned the vehicle. There is no indication when and where this will happen. It is just random. If you are unaware how to get the lights to come back on, they will not. Dealership is aware of several owners with the same problem, but does not know how to remedy!.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 60 mph, the headlights failed without warning. The failure occurred intermittently and when the turn signal mechanism was slightly jolted the headlights would operate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed the contact that the universal light switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 04/15/lj.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at night approximately 65 mph, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate without warning; therefore, the contact activated the high beam headlights and continued to drive. The vehicle was previously repaired twice in 2009 for the similar failure where the dimmer switch assembly was replaced each time. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 77,936.

Headlights turn completely off while driving - manipulating hi/low beam switch turns them back on.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 55 mph, the front headlights failed when the high beams were activated. The contact was able to restore the headlights by turning off the high beams. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the multi-function switch was possibly failing. The cost for repair would be $600. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because there were no current recalls. The contact was advised to have the vehicle inspected by the dealer. The failure mileage was 83,000 and current mileage was 84,000.

On March 19, 2008 I was driving to work at 5am and turning on my highbeams. A car was coming over the hill so I turned off my highbeams and my headlights turned off. In a panic I hit the brakes and ended up putting my car in the ditch. I was able to drive it out of the ditch but I was pretty shook up. After jiggling my dimmer switch I was able to get my headlights again. I took my car to the mechanic and he told me that it was the dimmer switch that needed replaced and it would cost $450. I found an after market one online and put it in myself for $350. I noticed my lights flickering before this event but thought nothing of it. Usually it was 1 or 2 times a week for two weeks when the switch finally went out completely. I would like this to be a recall on all dimmer switches due to the fact that I could have been involved in a serious or fatal accident. The headlights and instrument lights are the most important thing on a vehicle when traveling in the dark. In my case I was lucky not to have had this happen during bad road conditions.

We had just turned on to hwy 188 which is a country road in wisconsin. My husband had just turned on the high beams when without warning we lost all headlights. He switched in back to the low beams but it was unresponsive for 30 seconds, then after cycling the light switch a few times it came back on to the low beams and we didn't use the high beams at all for fear we would lose lights again.

I own a 2002 Chevrolet Impala LS 4d. I would be driving at night with the headlights on and for no reason both headlights would turn off, driving down the road without ability to see. When I then I then hit the high/low dimmer switch several times with my hand the lights would return. This would occur once every month or so, and occurred at this approximate frequency of time for as often as I owned my car, since 2007. It is quite frightening to drive at night when your lights would suddenly go off without warning. Finally, last year the high beam would not click on with the switch apparently being broken. My father owned the same year Impala, and he reported the same exact problem, the lights would suddenly go out and he would have to hit the switch to have the lights return on. He had his fixed and it cost him in the neighborhood of 600 dollars. My brights are currently not functioning due to this broken switch with the cost to fix being around 600 dollars. I find it quite unusual with the same year Impala to have this occur, and find it extremely hazardous when driving at night.

2002 chevy Impala headlights do not come on. Tail lights are ok. Manual switch does nothing. Both times the lights did not work, a couple days later everything was ok.

The contact owns 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the headlights malfunctioned and when switching from the low beam lights to the high beam lights, the lights would shut off. The contact would switch the lights on and off, but the lights would not remain illuminated. The failure recurred continuously over a three year period. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the light switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Defective exterior light switch multi-function switch) on 2002 Chevrolet Impala. This light switch becomes defective without warning and is a safety hazard. Current models come equipped with automatic headlights which come on at dusk (or in darkened conditions) however this defect does not provide any warning that this automatic function has failed and the manual light switch is also disabled by the same defect.

When changing the lights from high beam to low beam the lights go completely off. This happens intermittently. This has been reported to the manufacturer, however,the warranty on the vehicle has expired. The dealer replaced the headlight switch.

Bought the car from a relative. Has had the problem the entire time I owned it. I was told to just never use the high beams. They don't stay on anyway. I recently spoke to a Chevrolet mechanic that stated that almost all Impalas that come in on trade have a defective headlight dimmer switch. $300-400 repair. I have no high beams. Switch has been bad entire time. But if every Impala that comes into the dealership has this issue why is there no recall. I ask every Impala owner to file a complaint. Especially since sometimes the lights just go out, which may cause an accident. Lets get this taken care of. Especially since gm knows of the problem and is doing nothing to address it. Also have the problem with the wipers going to the full up position when turning them off. Heard this is also a common problem.