Hazard Flashing Warning Light Switch problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala

The contact owns a 2000 chevy Impala. The left and right turn signals are inoperable. The contact is aware of the safety risk and the possibility of a crash occurring. The failure mileage 42382. Updated 9/17/09 updated 09/18/09.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala LS purchased brand new in 2000. He stated that the exterior turn signals became inoperable intermittently. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The contact was advised that the turn signal switch needed to be replaced. No repairs had been made to the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were under 88,647. Updated 01/12/10. The consumer also stated the hazard lights did not work as well. Updated 01/13/10.

I have been experiencing frequent (every day) turn signal failures with my 2000 Impala LS. My Impala has the 3. 8 liter motor and 94,000 miles. The hazard switch seems to be the reason for the failure. I have looked at several online "auto help forums" and this problem is an epidemic around the nation. Gm has recalled malibu models for the same exact problem but not Impalas. The switch is a $50 part but gm wants $300-$400 to replace it. It is a safety hazard that gm is aware of. Please force their hand in this safety matter. Thank you.

Turn signals fail to operate when lever is moved or stop working when activated. The only way to recover from problem is to press the hazard switch. Then the signals operate correctly. Intermittent problem that occurs about once a week. Dealer said there is nothing they can do even though there is a recall for this very problem on malibu and pontiac cars.

Turn signals only working intermittently - mechanic unable to duplicate problem on test drives. This is definitely an unsafe condition on thruway and expressway driving where lane changing and use of signals are needed to use off and on ramps. I have done enough research and seen enough reports of this same issue with both the Impala and the malibu to be quite sure there is a defect in the manner in which this equipment was manufactured or assembled. I am requesting a recall be issued to correct what appears to be a great number of vehicles on the road with this same unsafe condition before it results in a fatality.

Experiencing problems in my 2000 Chevrolet Impala similar to the following existing vehicle recall for the 2000 Chevrolet malibu. . . Campaign number: 03v327000 date: 2003-Aug-28. Component: exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch defect summary: certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative. Consequence summary: when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash. . . . The result is intermittent and unpredictable loss of turn signal operation while driving. This has led to inability to signal intent of driver during a turn, lane change, etc. And could potentially result in a vehicle crash.

2000 Chevrolet Impala - the turn signals and hazard lights work intermittently. The turn signals will work for a few seconds at normal speed and then they just stop working. This has been happening since purchasing the car about a year ago. Took vehicle to a mechanic and he could not find the reason why this was happening. Consumer has not contacted the dealership or manufacturer. Consumer did research and found no recall on this vehicle, but there werecomplaints about this same problem.