Anti-theft Devices problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala

Five problems related to anti-theft devices have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala based on all problems reported for the 2002 Impala.

1 Anti-theft Devices problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2011

On numerous times, anti theft system prevents me from starting my car. I have been stuck trying to come home from work, trying to go to work and at many other times. There are numerous complaints on the internet from many consumers about this issue. It is dangerous if you are out late at night and you cant even start your own car. Chevrolet has refused to pay to correct the problem and has offered no help at all.

2 Anti-theft Devices problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2009

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the anti-theft device prevents the vehicle from starting. The device drains the battery, makes the interior lighting flicker, and disables the radio. In addition, the relays in the vehicle click on and off as soon as the key is placed in the ignition. The contact has not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 117,000.

3 Anti-theft Devices problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2008

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. When the vehicle is turned off, the security light on the instrument panel intermittently remains illuminated. On one occasion, this prevented the vehicle from restarting. After ten minutes of turning the vehicle on and off and shifting from park into neutral, it finally started. The contact believes that the failure will recur. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 96,000 and failure mileage was 95,000.

4 Anti-theft Devices problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2007

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when he would turn off the vehicle, it failed to restart. Initially, the failure was intermittent, but it now occurs everytime the vehicle is driven. The security system would lock up the injectors and he would have to turn the key on for 10-15 minutes to reprogram the module. Afterwards, the vehicle would restart. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the security system was the cause of the failure. The contact paid approximately $700 for the repair, but it did not remedy the failure. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 150,000 and failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

5 Anti-theft Devices problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2007

My passlock system has failed. Shuts the fuel off. 2002 Chevrolet Impala.

Equipment problems	20
Anti-theft Devices problems	5
Adaptive Equipment problems	2
Air Conditioner problems	1
Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problems	1