general problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Impala - part 2

Catalytic converter has failed.

My 2003 Impala has trouble starting when the car is hot: when we drive the car for over a hour sometimes less we can not get it to re-start until it cools down for a least a hour. Have taken it to the dealer they can not get it to duplicate they replaced all kinds of parts and have no idea , had it towed several times to the dealer when it happens (there request). Makes it difficult to travel as you have to leave it running to get gas etc. Unless you want to sit for a hour every time.

I bought a 2003 Chevrolet Impala about a year and a half ago. On valentines day I pulled over on the side of the road for a funeral, the next thing I know my then boyfriend now husband told me to get out of the car the whole passenger side of the vehicle was on fire. I am grateful that we got my then five month old daughter out of the vehicle. We had no idea that could happen. My father called and informed me that there is now a recall on that model car. The car burnt completely. On the recall my father informed me that it was for 3. 8 liter. I do not believe mine was a 3. 8 liter but my vehicle was a v6. It was either a 3. 4 or a 3. 6 liter. I was wondering if there was anything that could be done about this incident. I lost everything in that vehicle. It would be great if there is anything that could be done. The police were not contacted but the fire department was present to put out the fire.

My passlock system has been malfunctioning for years now (2007-2015) and at random intervals my car will not start and I have to wait 15 minutes before the engine will start. Sometimes the "security" light will turn on while I am operating the vehicle and after I have parked it, the security light will flash and I can't start the engine until after the 15 minute cycle has concluded. Not only has this issue been an inconvenience, but I have had occasions where it has put me in danger. I am not responsible for the passlock system failure, nor do I have the funds to repair or remove it. I believe that passlock was a faulty system from the beginning and the fact that it has not been recalled shocks me. I am very afraid that one day the passlock system malfunction will occur when the vehicle is in motion and that I will lose power steering, braking, and other vital operational functions. Noticeably, the passlock malfunction has become more frequent, so I needed to file this complaint. I have talked to service experts at my local chevy dealership and they have told me on more than 1 occasion that this issue is widespread, including many gm vehicles, and that eventually my car just won't start anymore. The quoted prices to fix this issue (either repairing it or removing it entirely) have been ridiculously high and I don't understand why I should be forced into paying for a well-known gm/Chevrolet problem.

Experienced engine temp fluctuations during this time the heat in the vehicle would not work, after the car was running and warmed up problem would stop. Car heated up to just below the over heat point in rush hour traffic. Brought the car into repair shop they stated the intake gasket need to be replaced ($900. 00). The car is only 3 years old with less than 50,000 miles on it.

Took car to have a simple oil change, I get a phone call informing that I need major work done. I purchased my Chevrolet Impala in 2003, and now I'm being told I have almost a thousand dollars of work that needs to be done. I recently found out that a close relative and a neighbor who also have 2003, Chevrolet vehicles (cars) needed the same work done to their car. The cars coolant is somehow mixing with the oil, becoming a slude like substance causing the oil to dirty. This is causing all kinds of problems, the car is running hot, and the temperature guage is jumping frantically. Three different cars, all the same year/make, and egine setup; I think there is definitely a defect in here somewhere.

2003 Chevrolet Impala motor went on fire.

2003 Chevrolet Impala, traveling westbound in the center lane when unit unit 1 engine compartment caught fire. Driver pulled vehicle onto the berm and was able to put the fire out. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0911-90) updated 02/15/11.

Chevrolet Impala 2003: car won't start or even turn over when hot. After engine cool down start again as normal as new. If I turn the engine off after driving few miles I see on the information centre the passlock warning, radio is dead, interior lights are dead, and if I try to crank the engine absolutely nothing happen. I have the same problem even when the car was running ok let's say the night before, next day in the morning in a sunny day the car gets warm with the sun just by seating on my driveway and if I try to start the engine I have the same problem. I have to push it under a tree, open hood and doors let it seating on the shade for few minutes and when the body is cold, the car start normally. This is driving me crazy because I cant use my car during the summer (it won't start), and during spring, fall, and winter I have to leave the engine running while I do my shopping and other stuff. This is a risk, my car can be stolen and is too much gas consumption. Thanks for your attention. How can I fix this problem. I took my car to gm dealer but they changed bcm and battery but never fix the real problem.