Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala - part 1

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, smoke was present coming from under the hood. The hood was opened and flames were present coming from the engine manifold and head gasket. Water was used to extinguish the flames. The fire department was not called to the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 123,986. The VIN was invalid.

Takata recall my intake manifold have a recall on it and I would like to bring it in to get fixed. I bought the car from an auction. Also my fuel flow does not work.

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. When the vehicle was started, a clunking sound was heard. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that a fire had erupted near the exhaust manifold. The fire extinguished on its own. Also, the vehicle intermittently misfired and performed sluggishly. The vehicle was towed to schukei Chevrolet inc (721 s monroe Ave, mason city, IA 50401, 641-494-5589) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action numbers: ea02030 (fuel system, gasoline) and pe00005 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure caused the contact to have to rent a vehicle for two weeks. When the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer, he was provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 78,500.

Tl-contact owns a 2000 chevy Impala --- contact took vehicle into local chevy dealership to have engine recall fixed ---- engine fire started in work parking lot --- vehicle blew up and fire department could not determine what caused engine fire . Chevyh dealership stated that engine recall had been fixed already. . . Vehicle had been to dealership twice. Vkick koenign Chevrolet in carbondale illinois. Given number to states attorneys office st louis, also given number to chevy. 1recallsassociated with this VIN oct 21,2015 manufacturer recall numbern150757 NHTSA recall number15v701 recall statusrecall incomplete summarygeneral motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain of the following vehicles equipped with a 3. 8l v6 engine (regular production option l26, l32, l36 or l67): 1997 � 2004 model year (my) Buick regal, 2000 � 2004 my Chevrolet Impala, 1998 � 1999 my Chevrolet lumina, 1998 � 2004 my Chevrolet monte carlo, 1998 � 1999 my Oldsmobile intrigue, and 1997 � 2004 my pontiac grand prix. Certain of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. This condition could cause an engine compartment fire. Certain of these vehicles produced before June 26, 2003 were subject to general motors� prior safety recalls 08v-118 (07035), 09v-116 (09047) and 15v-201 (14574). In some cases, the remedy procedure performed on these vehicles pursuant to the prior recalls may not be sufficient to prevent subsequent engine compartment fires relating to this condition in the affected vehicles. Vehicles previously repaired under the referenced recalls will receive further repairs as part of this recall. Safety risk if drops of engine oil are deposited on a hot exhaust manifold, an engine compartment fire could occur.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was stationary, the intake manifold leaked fuel and released vapors. The intake manifold was replaced two years prior by a certified mechanic, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the intake manifold was fractured. In addition, the intake manifold exploded and caused a fire. A police report was not filed. The contact's family extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The dealer, walter's Chevrolet, was contacted about the fire. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Have been numerous complaints on the intake manifold exploding and catching fire. As this same thing happen to me, sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen. Mine just happen to be in the drive way, when I went to start it I saw smoke. So I turned it off, looked under hood didn't see anything. Went to start it a few days later and I heard a really loud pop, followed by smoke. I quickly turned to off position. Opened my hood and sure enough the manifold had exploded. What if I would have been driving? could have caused deaths to others or even myself, if it wasn't contained. Not everyone carries a fire extinguisher!!!!.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to operate. The contact heard a bomb noise coming from the engine and the engine cover, fuel cap, and the intake manifold detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. When the driver attempted to start the vehicle, the exhaust manifold exploded with a very loud noise and without warning. The contact noticed a smoke odor underneath the hood. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a local dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the failure was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the she did not receive the recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While pulling into the driveway, smoke appeared under the hood. The contact opened the hood and noticed flames coming from the engine exhaust manifold. The contact extinguished the fire. The dealer had the vehicle towed to their lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new mapping sensor and the spark plugs needed to be cleaned. In addition, there was a leak from the intake manifold and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not notified of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) until after the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,155.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, the manifold intake gasket, the valve cover gasket, the mapping center, and the combustion chamber needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for repair. The battery depleted and while attempting to start the vehicle. The intake manifold exploded. The mechanic stated that the valve cover and intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,200. Oo.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that oil was leaking onto the manifold. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

2000 Chevrolet Impala. Consumer writes in regards to exhaust manifold recall notice issues. The consumer received a recall notice. Last December.

The intake manifold inside of my vehicle, blew up on day out of no where. I turned on my vehicle, and a huge pop noise came from my engine and it smoked.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was stationary, the intake manifold leaked fuel and released vapors. The contact stated that the intake manifold was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard a loud noise when the key was turned. The vehicle was inspected by a certified mechanic who stated that the intake manifold fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

My wife went to start the car to move it out of the way and the engine exploded burst into flames, intake manifold was blown into pieces.

On 2/24/14 at approximately 2:50 pm, I properly attached a set of battery jumper cables from my truck to this car to start it from a dead battery situation. When the owner attempted to crank the car, there was an explosion from the intake manifold during the cranking, resulting in an explosion and small fire. The owner immediately switched the car off, and exited the vehicle, and I immediately closed the hood so that the fire would not spread, called the fire department, and removed the vehicles around it. The fire dept. Responded within 5 min. , and extinguished the fire with water. The fire dept. And police inspected the car, and left after it was determined that the fire was properly extinguished, and there was no further risk of the fire re-starting. The fire damage was confined to the entire under-hood area of the car. When the explosion happened, the engine cover and oil filler cap was blown approximately 5 ft. From the car, the intake manifold was blown open, and the fire was burning inside the intake manifold. We attempted to push the car into the parking space, but it would not move. It seemed the engine had seized, probably as a result of the fire. The car has since been towed to our mechanic. The car's owner was inside of the car, attempting to start it via the ignition key. I asked her if there were any prior issues with the car, and she told me that at the time, other than a flat tire and dead battery, the a/c was inoperative, and not being used. Approximately 2-3 years ago, the car was brought to a local dealer, and a recall issue was performed on it. She did not remember what service and recall repairs were done on the car. Prior to this incident, the car had not been operated for approximately 2 weeks. I am the person most able to give the details of the incident. The owner of the car (sister) has authorized me to act on her behalf in this matter.

On 1/8/14 at approx. 8:00 am, I attempted to start my car, I heard a loud pop or bang and smelled smoke, I quickly got out of the car and noticed smoke coming from the hood. I popped the hood and luckily my neighbor and boyfriend had come outside at this point and put the "fire" that had started under the hood, out with snow. Basically, I attempted to crank the car, there was an explosion from the intake manifold during the cranking, resulting in an explosion and small fire. I contacted gm directly asking if there was a possible recall that was similar to the situation that had occurred. After a short investigation, the claims representative denied my claim stating that my car was probably just old. It was not until I heard about the cobalt recalls, did I decide to do more investigations.

While attempting to start the car first thing in the morning, the car started and ran for about 15 seconds, then exploded busting a hole through the upper manifold intake.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a loud bang followed by a billow of smoke. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the manifold and the fuel lines would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed of a recall months later under NHTSA campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) and contacted the manufacturer however, his VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.

The chevy Impala had a loss of coolant even though there is no leak on the ground. After research online, I found the following: "the 3. 8-liter v6 may leak coolant into the engine from the intake manifold. A new gasket kit, revised throttle body nuts, and sealing compound is needed. " due to the number of complaints found online pertaining to this issue, this should be a recall for this model car.

Oil and coolant (anti-freeze) is evaporating or being burned up. After extensive research online, it seems there is a defect in the material used by chevy with regard to a gasket called a plenum that is located in the intake manifold. The gasket warps under heat and age and allows coolant and or oil to enter the engine compartment which evaporates. With the amount of complaints I found online, this seems like a common issue with the chevy Impala 3. 8l v6 type 2 engine. Gm should replace the inferior material used with a superior metal gasket. This issue seems like it could cause a fire in the engine. I also read that this issue can cause oil to be burned. Gm used a cheap gasket to save money but this is a safety issue when coolant and oil is being burned up internally at an unusual speed of time. The second unknown issue is, will this cause a fire?.

Coolant leak at gasket between black frp (fiberglass reinforced plastic) upper intake manifold / plenum and metal intake manifold near throttle body. Nhtsa 10006144.

- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated when attempting to start the vehicle, the intake manifold exploded into pieces. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and is currently waiting to be inspected. She contacted the manufacturer and filed a complaint, but was advised by a representative that the statue of limitations in the state of maine specifies that after four years they are not obligated to make repairs. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Intake manifold gasket failure, engine coolant light will come on which is prelude that coolant is leaking into the oil. Most all people will not even know this. Gm used a plastic gasket and if you check with any repair shop/gm service garage they will all tell you the same, the plastic gasket just deteriorates, with any mileage from 60k to 90k and the cost to repair is from $795 to $995 plus tax and garage surcharges ie some charge clean up and add ons such as cost of towels and cleaners etc. I was told by several repair professionals this is such a common problem they know as soon as a Impala rolls through the door, exactly what it is. ""I believe gm should take ownership for using a defective part as no other vehicles have such poor failure rate, nor have I ever in my 58 years of live and ownership of 15 cars/trucks ever had to replace an intake manifold gasket because of deterioration. Just search the internet and you will find a million people of the same issue. If they knew where to complain, I am sure you would be swamped. I hope something can be done to help all of the owners. Thank you for your time and assistance.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact heard a loud banging noise. She immediately noticed flames under the hood. The power windows and locks failed and trapped the contact in the vehicle momentarily. The fire spread to the side of the garage and caused minor property damage. The manufacturer would not assist with the repairs and only offered $1,000 towards the purchase of a new vehicle. She received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000, which stated that if the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. A police report was filed. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Intake manifold gasket leak on 2000 chevy Impala.

2000 Chevrolet Impala LS, 3. 8 engine. At 78,000 miles the "lower intake manifold gasket" failed causing loss of coolant. Required $804 repair. My research indicates this is a widespread pattern failure of gm 3. 8 liter engines of that year, due to insufficient torque on the intake manifold bolts and/or a faulty gasket. This affects other gm brands using the same engine. A properly maintained engine should not suffer this type of failure at 78k miles.

2000 Chevrolet Impala leaking intake manifold gasket. VIN# 2g1wf55e2y9104042. Car purchased new. Currently with only 21500 miles 3. 4 engine. Gm has a TSB on the issue. Replacement = gasket of different material. Quote for repair at local dealership $900. !.

The contact stated the turn signal worked intermittently. This has been occurring for approximately one year. When the turn signals were not working he could press the hazard light switch and the turn signals would activate. Nothing has been done to correct the problem. During an oil change a mechanic determined that the lower intake manifold gasket was leaking. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to pay for half of the repairs. The repairs have not been made. The replaced the hazard switch warning light. Updated 01/11/06.

Intake manifold gasket leaking. Low coolant light came on. Repair is approx $900. 00 at the dealer, beardmore Chevrolet. In checking for a cheaper repair price, several mechanics stated they have replaced lots of these on the Impala. Sounds like a defect. Repair is being done today, 2 Dec 04 at beardmore Chevrolet, bellevue nebraska.

"plastic" by pass tube from intake manifold to water pump cracked, causing antifreeze to leak out at a rapid amount. Can't believe that the tube is made out of plastic since it is in contact with the intake manifold which is very hot. Fortunately my wife and son were just around the corner from our house and not on the trip to ohio which was planned. Only going about 10 mph when noticed a gurgling sound. Got out of car and saw fluid leaking. Came back to house and I checked it out and found that the plastic tube above the water pump leading into the manifold was indeed the problem. Took car to Chevrolet dealership. They replaced the by pass tube at a hefty cost of $262. 38.

Whiel driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. This caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The mechanic informed the owner that the intake manifold had failed. Please provide any further details.