Ignition Switch problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact was unable to start the vehicle due to the key not being able to turn in the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). While entering a residential driveway at approximately 5 mph, the contact turned the steering wheel to the right and heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering column. Immediately, the keys fell from the ignition switch and onto the floorboard. The power steering and brakes became inoperable and the vehicle did not stop until it struck a bed of rocks, which prevented the vehicle from crashing into the house. The ignition switch seized and prevented the key from being inserted into the ignition to start the vehicle. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced at the contact's expense of $300, including parts and labor, and an additional $12 for a new set of keys for the replacement ignition switch. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle failed to restart. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the ignition switch caused the key to turn from the start position. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,313.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving over a bump in the road or while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 250,000. Djr.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the pressure was low on the reader and the vehicle hesitated numerous times before it stalled with no warning. The contact had to make several attempts to get the vehicle to restart. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop mechanic who replaced the ignition switch, the oil pressure gage and the failure recurred. The vehicle continued to stall. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but did not receive notification. The contact stated that while at a stop light and upon acceleration the rpms and pressure went low, the vehicle stalled and then an engine fire erupted. The contact was able to exit the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the flames. A fire report was provided at the time of the incident and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then towed to a yard. The vehicle was destroyed due to the failure and was not diagnosed to determine how the failure happened. The contact recently received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and was unable to receive the recall repair due to the failure happening before the vehicle was included and notified of the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 36,473 and the current mileage was 42,000.

My 2000 Chevrolet Impala is causing a great deal of financial hardships and is leaving me stranded in awkward situations. At unpredictable times it will not start. I turn the key and nothing. I took it to a gm dealer and they put a new ignition switch on the car and it was fine for 6 months. Cost $500. I often could wait 10 to 15 minutes and it would start. But it began happening more and more. I took it in to a mechanic, he ran the codes and determined it was the ignition switch. Cost $450 and within a month it began doing the same thing. I got stranded and had to have it towed to a gm dealer and they put a new battery on it and removed all the after market unlocking mechanisms and charged $550. Three days later we have the same problem. It seems to be connected to the pass lock system. There has to be a defect of some sort going on in the whole starting electrical system.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and became unresponsive. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 82,897.

When you put the key in the igintion the key will not turn. Tried spare key and turning the steering wheel back and forth and the key still will not turn. In the past we have had the "fiddle" with the key in the igintion to get it to turn. Now it does not turn at all even when you "fiddle" with the key.

While driving at 35mph up a bridge, vehicle quit running, replace ignition switch.

While trying to turn the a/c blower down,the consumer by mistake turned the ignition off because the design of the two switches were very close to each other.