Tank Assembly problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala

13 problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2000 Impala.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2003

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact noticed the fuel gauge displayed empty; however, the contact confirmed that the fuel tank was not empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated the floater in the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2000

While driving could hear noise coming from the fuel tank, fuel splashing inside, as the tank has a loose part at this movement.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Your odi#550849 and odi#856909 - I too experience gas sloshing in fuel tank and the feeling of being tapped on the rear bumper , or perhaps a bowling ball rolling around in the trunk, when stopping. -dealer advised us that the "bellows" ??? in the gas tank may have separated and advised us to return vehicle with empty fuel tank so that it could be removed and examined.

4 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2000

When pulling into parking space or backing out of garage can feel gasoline moving back and forth in the fuel tank. Also, when entering the trunk or leaning against the vehicle can feel gasoline moving back and forth. Contacted the dealer, and dealer changed fuel tank. The replacement tank has the same problem as the original.

5 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/24/1999

Gas tank moves/slosh while start up and stopping. Consumer concerned that this condition may cause and accident. Nlm.

6 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/19/1999

No summary listed for above vehicle.

7 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1999

While driving on road and hitting bumps gas tank hit bottom of rear end, this usually happened at about 20-25 mph. Ever since this has occurred, gas tank has become loose. The consumer feels unsafe driving the vehcile with loose fuel tank.

8 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 10/30/1999

Able to hear fuel sloshing in the fuel tank when coming to a stop. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that nothing can be done.

9 Tank Assembly problem

When fuel tank is filled up over 3/4 with gas, consumer can hear gas swishing around when pulling out or coming to a stop. It feels like vehicle is being hit in the rear. Dealer has been contacted.

10 Tank Assembly problem

Whenever coming to a stop fuel can be felt splashing around, bumping the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. The dealer put a replacement in the gas tank it didn't solve the problem. So they pulled it out and installed the orignal part back in the gas tank. The problem is worse.

11 Tank Assembly problem

When the consumer pumped gas, the gas nozzle automatically shut off before the tank was full, consumer believed air was in the tank.

12 Tank Assembly problem

Consumer states while driving the fuel moves making noise. Please provide any additional information. Ts.

13 Tank Assembly problem

When the vehicle hits a bump, the gas tank hits the bottom of the car. Nlm.



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