general problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala

I turned the key in my car to start it, there was a very loud pop and the engine started smoking. The engine then caught fire and is totally destroyed. This car had been used 2 days prior with no issues, no safety lights on, no issues driving and it started fine that last time it was driven. The fire department has sent me a report on the cause.

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.

Issues w/starting vehicle, doesn't turn over, single click. This started 3 wks ago. Security light came on and stayed on, would not start. . Reset of diagnostics, car will start a few times then not start. Remove battery cables also fixes the problem but only temporarily purchased used, replaced recalls: key knobs & valve cover gasket,.

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!!!!.

My Impala exploded the intake and caught fire melted harness and smoke damage to inside car gm knows this problem an has not had a recall on this it is very dangerous and can kill someone.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle after it was started without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 140,000.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle leaking fuel and the odor emitting through the vent into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. Aw.

I went to start my 2000 chevy Impala after sitting for 2 days in the cold. It would not start. We opened the engine to charge the battery. I tried to start the car one more time and it sounded like a bomb went off. Parts flew everywhere hitting everyone around the car. When we checked the engine we noticed the intake manifold exploded. This is extremely dangerous and we were lucky no one was hurt be flying intake parts.

The car said engine power reduced. Starting disabled and cut off. Losing all control of brakes steering and accelation. At this point I rearended another vehicle.

Went to start car and intake blew up, causing a large fire and pieces of the burning plastic hit my son which was standing by car. The hood was up at the time and we did get the fire out. It appears this was a fuel regulator issue and I do not show it as being due for my car. It must of been done already but this issue still happens. This is very dangerous and should not happen. I was lucky it was not worse.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle received the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the failure recurred. Upon starting the vehicle in the driveway, there was a loud boom and the engine caught fire. The contact was able to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was not diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

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.

My battery was dead, so I put a battery charger on the battery, then went to start the car. I turned the key for about three revolutions and then the car exploded! I wasn't sure what happened because I was sitting inside the car and there was snow on the windshield. I got out and there was plastic parts all around the car, and there were flames coming from the motor!.

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.

Car caught on fire when it was turned on.

My car stalls while I am driving. I don't even break or anything it just shuts down completely. The fuel regulator was replaced in the end of may 2005. When they replaced the fuel regulator, it seemed okay for a while, but then it started messing up again. I also replaced the fuel filter and it is still stalling.

On Sunday morning December 7,2003 my 11 yr old and I were heading out, I started my 2000 Impala LS and "boom!! the car blew,shook, and started smoking, we both jumped out. My neighbors came running to see what had happen. I called my insurance and they had a tow truck come get the car to my mechanic. Turns out the fuel pressure regulator malfuntion and blew and caused the explosion. My mechanic and I both called cheverlet on this, there response was"not enough reports for a recall"but to save my reciepts and when there is I will be reimbursed. I got a report number and that was it. After almost 2 weeks I got my car back and paid over $1500. 00 in repairs for the damages caused from it. I finally got a recall letter , called cheverlet and they gave me another file number to put on my claim form. I just got a call from them this past Friday informing me they will only reimburse me 800 and some change. When I asked why, all mario johnson could say was thats all were willing to pay you. So I asked him if everyone whos car blew up from this is going to half to eat almost 50% of the cost from there faulty part? he refused to answer me. I belive I am entitled to my total cost of repair of the $1500 + , not the 800 and some change they are offering me for there errorand default on this car. I hope you can help me and others who are and will be in the same perdictament as myself get all of our hard earned money back. Thank you.