general problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala - part 2

Hit a pot hole on the highway. Key fell out of the ignition, was able to retrieve the key off the floor and restart the car while driving. I think that my knee may have hit the key knocking it into the accessories position resulting in the key falling out of the ignition. I just left moran Chevrolet in clinton township, mi to have the ignition key recall fix. I notice the key can still be removed in the accessories position. In my opinion all the fix did for gm recall 14350 was add more weight to my key by putting a larger, heavier head on my key. Nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000.

I purchased my brother-in-law's car in March. In August, while I was parked outside a friend's home, the car caught fire. No one was in the car and the keys were with me. After online investigation, we found that the car had a recall on it in 2009. My brother-in-law was never notified so neither were we. Our first step was to contact gm who said there was nothing they planned on doing about this. We contacted the bbb who also contacted gm. Gm then called us and again said there was nothing they could do. I feel there is plenty they can do. What about if my daughter and I had been in the car? how about if I had needed time off from work? I had to purchase another vehicle I was not prepared to purchase. We have the recall information, pictures from the fire, and a letter from gm if you are interested. I feel there must be some sort of compensation for this. The recall was because of their mess up in the factory and they failed to notify my brother-in-law. If gm had done what they were supposed to do, the fire would never have happened.

As I was pulling into traffic on a major highway. . . . The car stalled and I was almost taken out by a semi. . . . . . Twice!!!!!!!! this car should be fixed by gm due to the passlock problem which was my original problem. . . The bcm was replaced and reprogrammed now this stalling and the air not working is not only unfair but unsafe. Paid alot of money for my car to come back unsafe. . . . . And I have talked to numerous owners of these cars. . . . Don't matter how much or who u pay to reprogram. . . Still same problem.

2000 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer received a recall notice for the vehicle and would like a refund for paying for the ignition lock cylinder. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic.

My 2000 Chevrolet Impala has a problem a couple of times every month where it won't start up. I'll turn the key and nothing happens. So I'll just wait 15-30 minutes and it starts up fine. I've heard many other people having the same problem on all similar gm vehicles and was wondering why there has been no recall.

I own a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The dimmer switch on the steering column has failed/misfunctioned several times and is now locked in a permanent "hi beam" position. The lights have totally failed in the past. A website named "topix. Com" has cited many instances of this type of light failure, resulting in several near misses as regards serious accidents. T is very apparent (and evident from the number of compalints filed with your office) that this is a very serious safety issue for which Chevrolet is denying the existence and/or responsibility of any problem. They are simply ignoring this serious issue and trying to charge anywhere from $600 to $800 to fix this problem this problem apparently extends through many model years, from 2000 (or earlier)to 2007/2008. It is only a matter of time before someone driving at night is killed because of this defect. Please advise what you have done regarding prior complaints, and what you intend to do to resolve this issue. .

Multi function head light switch I own a 2000 Chevrolet Impala I was driving home from work the other night the lights went off I had to hold the lever to engage the high beams the lights came back on as long as I held on to the lever. I went to the auto parts store to discover that this was a common problem with Chevrolets the replacement part was 330 dollars very expensive .

Turn signals have started not working intermittently. Not good if you have to merge into traffic on the highway. I have googled it and found that there are many complaints about this issue although not on this website. Most resources say it is the hazard switch.

The contact owned a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The contact did not receive a recall notification and stated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall campaign. While driving 50 mph, the key position moved while it was in the ignition. The failure affected the engine, power steering, and the contact was unable to brake. As a result, the contact crashed head on into another vehicle. The driver's side and front passenger side air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The insurance company was notified and declared the vehicle destroyed. The driver sustained an extensive laceration when the driver's side air bag components projected from the steering wheel. The driver had continuous headaches and the injury required stitches. Chevrolet of morristown (5320 west andrew johnson hwy, morristown, TN 37814, 423-408-2966) was notified and did not assist. The manufacturer suggested that the contact call a lawyer. The manufacturer was not initially notified of the crash, but was later contacted to report the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

My 2000 chevy Impala decides not to start on some days. At first, it was very infrequent and now its happening more and more often. When I turn the key to start my car, the only thing that happens is the security light turns on. After about 10 minutes the my car suddently starts up again. From what I read online and on youtube, this problem is notorious with a lot of gm vehicles. Not a lot of mechanics know what the problem is and I dont have the time or money to have it serviced multiple times. I do not understand why there has not been a recall for this obvious malfunction. I know that my next car will not be a gm.

My daughter with her permit was driving the vehicle and the turn signals stopped working in the middle of traffic. Luckily she pulled over safely and I continued to drive home. The hazards worked fine and after some research, the hazard switch is the failure. This has been going on intermittently for a month and finally they would work only one time after car was turned on. My local dealer wanted $400 dollars for a $60 part and labor. Thank god for used parts and an easy dash remove only seven bolts instructions online. Do it yourself for cheap. My daughter at 16 did most of it as I told her with instructions. I do love chevy will remain loyal but they need to wake up and solve some issues.

The contact owned a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph and observed smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road and the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The cause of the fire had not been determined. There was a recall defect which the manufacturer failed to honor. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the combination control switch was defective. Whenever the high beams were on and the low beams were activated they would not function independently. The gear lever box that was illuminated at night also failed. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 208,000.

My 2000 Impalas pass lock system stops the car from starting for up to 45 minutes at a time. I try to start the car and it wont turn over or do anything. It happens every time I try to start the car. It leaves my family stranded when we try to go places. What were to happen if there were an emergency? I'd be stranded. Also the steering clunks alot when I turn.

Passlock 2 system fails. Vehicle shuts off and can not be restarted for 15 minutes. This can happen when you are driving or parked. If it keeps happening when driving, it will cause a serious, if not fatal, accident. This theft deterrent system fails 2-3 times per week. The only solution is to replace the lock cylinder, which is about $500 and only available through the dealer. This solution does not always work though. I have had mine replaced twice within a year and it needs it again. Gm should be responsible for this and recall it and fix it right. If you search for "pass lock system failure" on the internet, you will see thousands of people having the same problems.

I currently drive a 2000 chevy Impala. My car fails to start because of the passlock feature. It has happen 4 times in the past 2 months. The most recent time occurred while I was actually driving my vehicle on the road. Luckily I was on a residential street blocks away from my home and not on the highway in the middle of nowhere.

While driving, for no reason at all, my 2000 chevy Impala just dies on me. It locks up and won't restart for 30 minutes. This happens 3 or 4 times per week. This is extremely dangerous because it has happened at different speeds and road conditions. It has been occurring for the last 30 days. I researched online and found a blog where at least 30 other owners were having the same problem.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact replaced the computer chips for the turn signal and another unspecified component and was charged $268 for the repairs. He stated that his vehicle only had 60,000 miles. The failure mileage was 60,000.

My faulty passlock system causes car not to recognize the key and disables the engine for anywhere from 10minutes to several hours. Sometimes the "security" light will appear in the message center while I'm driving, but most times it happens without warning. I will put in the key, but when I turn it, the engine is disabled and the "security" light blinks. I have to wait 10minutes for it to restart, and more often than not, it just trips itself continually and I'll be stuck for 30minutes or more. I have been left stranded countless times in the heat, and dread even stopping for gas for fear that my car won't start again. It is a constant problem when I travel out of town, as I fear that if I stop in a small town, I'll be completely stranded if my car doesn't start back up. Two weeks ago I drove out of town and went 6 hours one way without stopping because the security light was on. This is a huge problem, and a hazard to people's health. It's also dangerous if I get a flat tire on the highway and it won't start back up, then I am in danger for no reason. I've also worried about parking in a scarier part of town, and not being able to just drive away safely if I see some shady people lurking around. There is no fix for this, as the dealer will charge $600 and not correct the issue. My 2000 Impala should be recalled, as this obviously faulty passlock system poses a threat to human health and safety. I will never buy a chevy, gm, or Dodge car again because of this issue that chevy has continued to ignore. Thousands complain on chevy forums but nothing has been done about it. Big big problem here.

Passlock system intermittently stalls my car & interferes with the dashboard lights. I have a 2000 chevy Impala.

I have a 2000 Impala that does not have traction control. It has a no start problem. It won't turn over and I have to sit there anywhere from 10 to 30 mins waiting for this piece of crap to start. I think somebody needs to make gm recall these cars to fix them. Its time to put the consumer first and not these money hungry corporations like general motors!!!.

Veh: 200 chevy Impala LS yr:2000 fault: in the past few weeks this vech. Has been experiencing faulty turn signals. Sometimes they work and sometimes they stop, and then after cycling the hazard switch they return. I have researched the internet seeking information and I found that gm has done a recall on certain models in the same class year. I also contact the dealer and they said Impala was not part of the recall even if the switch was the same used in the malibu. (recalled) NHTSA recall number 03v327. I am now unable to purchase a switch in the market because of the recall and the supply has been depleted. (told that from the dealer). In my mind gm should be conducting another recall before someone has an accident.

Like everyone else w/ a 2000 Impala I have faulty, non-working turn signals all the way to the major problems of the intake gasket problem to the most severe - the problem of the car stalling while driving or sitting at a light. And no one can pin pointe the actual problem. My car used to just stall out at least once or twice a day while driving. Now the car has given up and I'm about to too. It starts when it wants. . . I wish life worked that way but it doesn't. Today I decided to research recalls on the car and found out everyone has the problems I do but chevy has not taken care of anyone. Please take note this is serious.

My 2000 Impala has intermittent problems with the direction signals. At times they work fine and other times they don't. Sometimes while the directional is working it will stop for no reason. This has resulted in several near rear end collisions even with arm signals. This occurs on a nearly daily basis. I am waiting to see if there is a recall as the cost to replace is approximately $500 as the directional signal is sold as a single unit (directional arm and flashing unit are 1 piece). The unit itself is over $300.

Car went out of control after driver put the car into gear to move it from a parked, idling position, after noticing a burning like odor. It was noted by the driver at that time that the temperature gauge was in the red zone. When the driver attempted to move the car to a safer parking area only a few feet in distance, she heard a sharp snapping sound and also felt a vibration in the steering wheel/column area. The car suddenly lurched forward, the head lights and dash lighting went completely out as the car began accelerating out of control. In addition, there was no steering or brake control. No work has been done yet to correct these problems because an insurance company is involved.

Car quits running for no reason. Number of occurrences = 4. Usually happens between 35 to 45 miles per hour. Noting done yet to repair. Onboard computer does not show any problems. Our concern is that if car quits running it could put us in a dangerous position.

: the contact stated without warning the vehicle stalled intermittently at various speeds. The consumer attempted to restart the vehicle. At time it would start right up. Other times the vehicle had to cool down before it would restart. The dealership reprogrammed the computer but the problem persisted. Updated 9/22/2006 - the vehicle stalled a couple times a week.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While driving 40 mph, the turn signals would not work. The contact stated that he had to activate the emergency lights to get the turn signal to work. When he accelerated, the fuel gauge moved to full and the air bag light illuminated. The contact stated that when he drove over a speed bump, the vehicle shut off. He was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately thirty seconds. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 170,000 and current mileage was 182,215.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the security light illuminated and prevented the vehicle from starting. Prior to the failure, the failure occurred randomly, but now it occurs very frequently. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 93,000 and failure mileage was 86,000.

I have a 2000 Impala LS with 97000 miles. The car will stall at highway speed. This has happened to both my wife and myself several times this summer. The car has been in the dealership for 3 of the last 4 weeks and I am tolled they can't find the problem. I have done a internet check and have founded several other owners with the same issue. This needs to be addressed before someone is killed.

Electrical signals quit working intermittently,will start if hazards are pushed.

: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights go on and off intermittently at night. This last from 30 seconds to 1 minute. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The dealer could not duplicate the problem and no repairs were made.

2000 Chevrolet Impala locked me in car and couldn't get out. Finally got door open.

Dt: contact states both back door locks on his vehicle are malfunctioning. When the right door lock malfunctioned the contact thought the door unlocked, while lifting the door handle to open the door, the door handle broke off. The consumer contacted the manufacturer they stated it could be an electrical problem within the door. They did give him an option to purchase a vehicle without the power door locks. Dealership where the vehicle was purchased is no longer in business, so there is no address available*.

The rack and pinion steering assembly failure. Rack and pinion leaked and has been serviced and still has problems. The low tire pressure light had come on and there was a rattling noise coming from the right front wheel while the vehicle was in motion.