Car Will Not Start problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Impala - part 1

Vehicle will not start sometimes after driving will usually have to giggle the key in the ignition to get the vehicle started back up. . Nhtsa recall #14v400.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start when the key was inserted in the ignition switch. After repeated attempts, the vehicle started. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately 20 times. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown ignition switch recall back in 2014. The name of the dealer was not available. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Arrived at job, finished and car failed to start. When key was in ignition it would not turn. I waited over night and tried again it would not start. Car was parked,could not shift, steering was not locked. With door open the car dinged when key was inserted in the ignition.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start as an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle and various gauges fluctuated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and was informed that the part and tools to remedy the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled with out warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The contact stated that there were instances where the vehicle failed to start and the failure had gotten progressively worse over time. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would still exhibit problems starting up and would continue to shut off intermittently after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,600. Wh.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system), the ignition key failed to turn to the on position and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. In addition, the contact stated that multiple unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the instrument cluster panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number:14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Djr.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that several attempts had to be made before the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle had been previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Last Friday I got in my car around 2:30am and it wouldn't start. I thank god I was on a somewhat safe street and with friends. My car wouldn't start for 15-20 minutes. The lights, radio and everything else worked but the car wouldn't start. This was happening on a regular basis a few months ago but then it stopped. I took it to the shop and was informed that I need to replace the ignition switch. I couldn't afford to get it replaced so I just dealt with it. As I stated before, it's been months since the last occurrence then it happened again. I continue to follow the gm recall hoping they will include the Impala because of the ignition switch and other electrical issues. There are times when I am driving and the entire dash board lights up (check engine, check battery) and the all the things that light up on the dashboard when you first start the car. Please address this issue before another fatality occurs.

My car will not start properly. The security light will flash several times but the engine will not turn over. Sometimes the security light will just stay on and it will turn over. This has caused a lot of problems for me. I have two children and we end up stuck places for 10, 20, or 30 minutes, up to an hour. I have taken it to the dealership and they wanted $400. To fix the security chip and the key shaft because that is what is making the security system mess up. Well now there is a recall on my car with the key, but they will not fix the chip for free and I do not have money to spend on it!.

(3) problems that are, and have been, occuring. 1) security issue: car will not start when key is turn to start. Happens randomly. Have to let security reset itself after 10 minutes and car will start again. 2) abs light random. Brakes will grind at certain times when braking. Harness and/or sensor problem. 3) traction control light traction kciks in when driving for no apparent reason. Have to turn tractoin off for it to stop.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. The contact mentioned that the battery was replaced and the vehicle was able to start. Additionally, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise when starting the vehicle. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the security system sensor data circuit, and the keyless entry data link may not have been reading properly and the computer needed to be reset. The independent mechanic suggested that the contact have the vehicle repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14e021000 (aftermarket replacement ignition switches). The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Car would not start desplaying security message, have had this problem multiple times had to disconnect the battery and then was able to start car most of the time have seen alot of this problem on similar vehicle and would like gm to do something about this proble they are haveing because I dont want the car to just stop running and cause an accident.

Engine accelerates to 3,000 rpm during warm up (sometimes). Usually occurs about five minutes after cold start. Has lasted 10 to 15 minutes while driving. Has not repeated during same day and not happen again for days or weeks during the past five months. Replaced ecm (computer), iac (idle air control), coolant temp. Sensor and cleaned throttle body. Dealer cannot suggest solution. Unable to get car to dealer while problem is happening. Scanned for dtcs multiple times, none. Controlling speed with brake is not a good solution. Safety hazard! the consumer stated when the body control module failed, the key fob would not work, the engine would not start, the interior lights would not come on and the head light would not turn off. The consumer had to disconnect the battery, in order to turn the head lights off. After reconnecting the battery, everything returned to normal. The bcm was replaced. Updated 03/19/13.

The car will not start and I have to sit and wait 5 minutes or so until it will start. I have been reading online that this is a big problem and Chevrolet has not done a recall to fix it, it is very sad. I would like to have this electrical problem fixed.

The vehicle was parked for 2 days in mexico and I attempted to start it early afternoon and it after 1 hour of waiting to start it again, it would not start. This has happened to me a in the past and the last time it did was about 3 months ago. My car would not start at first and then after 10-15 minutes of waiting it would then turn on but now its taken longer to function. I don't know the exact reason why this problem is occurring but would like it to get fixed ASAP.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The security warning light illuminated as the contact attempted to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the key cylinder however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 159,396.

Bcm - body control module - 2003 Chevrolet Impala. Started with failure of electronic door locks, then radio went out, then car will not start. New bcm ordered.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician replaced the ignition switch on two different occasions and replaced the battery. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that while driving, the headlights, the door locks, turn signals and anything electrical began to malfunction. Occasionally, the vehicle would not start and it would stall. The warning lights and the heat would also stop working. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The dealer suggested replacing the computer; however, they do not know if that will fix the problem. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 88000 and the current mileage was 91000.

2003 chevorlet Impala will not start due to problem with passlock sensor. This is a problem that continues to happen over and over. The manufacturer seems to be aware of this and refuses to issue a recall. There seems to a liability issue if someone is stranded because of this item and gets killed or raped.

Security light blinking car will not start. Had fixed at gm dealership for $559. 00 picked it up 3 days ago it just did the same thing tonight.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the board module control would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the malfunction persisted. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

This car first failed to start in may of 2010. Since then, it has repeatedly left us down, and we and mechanics have tried varies fixes. Usually the car will start after a ten minute session of having the key turned on, then off for five seconds. Most times after that, it does start. However, this is becoming untenable. After checking online, I find that I am one of thousands of people having the same problem.

Car will not start then will start 10 minutes later, or while your riding down the road all the lights interior and exterior will flash on and off.

My 2003 Chevrolet Impala LS has had this problem for years and everyone else with the Impala have the same problem. Why is there no recall? the dealerships have been charging people $600 to change the ignitian that doesn't even fix the problem. That is what they charged me 3 years ago. The car will not start once in awhile and you have to wait 15-20 minutes for it to finally start. It started out every other month then every month then twice a month. Now in 2010 it happens 2-3 times a week for me. . Read more...

I have a 2003 chevy Impala that has starting problems(no start) . Since 2004, there have been at least 4 bcm and pcm modules installed on this car from the gm dealers in which I have all the paperwork for. For the first year, the security light would come on then car wouldn't start for 10-15mins. Then the second year car wouldn't start for 30-45mins. Take to dealer and they couldn't find any problems. So the third year, after missing alot of time from work, it starting doing the same thing and I had it towed to gm. They had it a week and still found no problems. Then the following week the same thing happened and towed again- this time they started throwing parts at it because they didn't have a clue( bill heard in plant city,FL). So after new parts, it ran for about 4-6 months and started doing the same thing. I again took to dealer and no problem found but they decided to put another bcm on it. Then it would work for a few weeks and then the security light, traction light,abs light would come on and next time I try to start it then nothing would happen. So this is happening almost every other day now. This car has left me stranded so many times that I am sick of it and I keep putting money out for towing bills and all the gm dealer can tell me is to bring it in and they would look at it again. I have put out alot of money for bcms every year now and no warranty nor my money back for defective parts. I think gm has done a poor job at evaluating these concerns and do not care about the customer. Something needs to be done about this issue and a recall needs to be on all of the vehicles with the passlock ii system.

Car will not start. At first it did not happen very often but now it is happening frequently, if I wait for a period of time it will eventually start. I am told it has to do with the security system.

After changing my battery on my car I notice now that my lights flicker on and off. There is also a clicking sound coming from underneath the dash and sometime my car will not start.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated that the vehicle security lamp illuminated and when inserting the key into the ignition, the vehicle would not start. The contact also mentioned that the failure drained the battery, causing the vehicle to loose power. The dealer was contacted who stated that the pass lock key was probably defective and advised her to bring the vehicle in to run a diagnostic test . The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 37,000.

2003 Chevrolet Impala recurring problems with the ignition over the last five years. The consumer stated the vehicle would not start. It would take multiple attempts to get the vehicle started, then at times, the vehicle would stop running suddenly. The only explanation seemed to be the key was hit inadvertently going over a bump, knocking it out of the drive position. In January 2009, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop, where the ignition tumbler was bad. A new ignition lock cylinder was installed. February 2009, the engine raced uncontrollably, which required constant braking and placing the vehicle in neutral to stop. In October 2011, the ignition cylinder was replaced again. March 2012, while driving on the highway, there was a major electrical lighting system failure. All of the lights went out. The multi-function switch was replaced. July 2013, the vehicle would start and then stall. September 2014, the consumer received a recall notice, regarding the ignition lock cylinder.

Vehicle has failed to start four(4) times. Security light illuminates along with service engine soon light too many times to count. The failure was corrected by repair at a dealer. Part was replaced. No code came up on the computer for the check engine light and was charged for it anyway. Part replaced was the bcm.

This is an ongoing problem with Chevrolet cars with "passlock" security. The security banner will appear in the dash monitor. Shortly after this the car will not start for 10 to 15 minutes,after being shut off. The electrical system is in perfect working order. During this time the security banner alternates with the battery icon. With the ign switch in the on position. After the 10 to 15 minutes the car will correct itself and start as if nothing happened. My true concern here is that,this is my wife's car and now she tells me she leaves it running at the gas pump. For fear of it not starting. This is where safety comes in. Is it not posted on all gas pumps. To shut off engine? many of these cars are not under warranty. And the dealers from reports I've read seem to throw parts at this problem at the car owners cost. There should be a recall on this matter. Before someone is injured or killed at a gas pump, with their car left running because it may not start. Thank you.

Security light on, lights flashing inside car, car will not start, towed to dealer while on warranty, they said no problem. Has happened 3 times, last time car has failed to start and has sat for 3 months. No warning prior to this , it just doesn't start.