Engine Burning Oil problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Impala

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala . The contact stated that while driving at various speeds there was abnormal odor of burning oil emerging from the vehicle. Additionally, there was oil on the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to modern Chevrolet 5955 university pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27105 (336) 793-5943 but, was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 186,000. Ap.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the remedy was not sufficient. The rear valve covers were not included in the manufacturer recall repair and the contact continued to smell fumes of burning oil. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle would need to be taken to the dealer to replace the rear valve covers. The dealer stated that the manufacturer instructed the dealers not to supply a replacement part until it was in production and supplied to the dealer. The contact was unable to determine when the manufacturer would supply the replacement engine beauty cover. The contact was experiencing leaks associated with the valves. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the vehicle. On one occasion while driving, there was a odor of burning oil and then suddenly there was a fire near the engine. The front passenger was able to extinguish the flames under the hood. The driver, the front passenger and rear child passenger inhaled smoke due to the fire that affected their breathing. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, a strong odor of burning oil was noticed within the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine coolant) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. Parts distribution disconnect.